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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:39:30
Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member
Early reports indicate that the pilot of a US F-15 fighter aircraft downed over Iran was rescued which, if confirmed, would be the latest in the long history of US combat search-and-rescue missions over decades. The search operation is ongoing deep inside Iran for a second crew member, according to CBS, the BBCs US [...] The post Rescue team in Iran face harrowing and dangerous search for US crew member appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:42:16
Democratic states sue to block Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions
The leaders of 23 Democratic-run US states have sued to block new mail-in voting restrictions that were issued in an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump earlier this week. The lawsuit argues that the president does not have the constitutional right to interfere with elections, which are run by state governments. The new [...] The post Democratic states sue to block Trumps mail-in ballot restrictions appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:46:49
Aspirants slam Kisii Governor Arati, throw weight behind Matiang'i
Political campaigns in Kisii County gained momentum Friday, with several aspirants sharply criticizing Governor Simba Arati while outlining their own development agenda and rallying support for Dr. Fred Matiang'i's presidential bid. Gubernatorial aspirant Ezekiel Machogu said Arati's administration has done little to show off despite receiving an estimated Sh60 billion in allocations during his time [...] The post Aspirants slam Kisii Governor Arati, throw weight behind Matiang'i appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:00:00
Wheeler-dealers?: Energy bosses' arrests expose racket to import poor quality fuel
The officials are alleged to have pushed for the release of a substandard fuel consignment. The fuel had failed to meet quality standards and was therefore unfit for the Kenyan market.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:11:59
Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says
Democracy kills and the people of Burkina Faso must forget it, the countrys military ruler has said in an interview aired on state television. Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, suggested most Africans do not want the system of democracy and that Burkina Faso had its own, alternative approach, [...] The post Burkina Faso must forget about democracy, military leader says appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:52:23
Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts
Cuba will free 2,010 prisoners as part of a humanitarian and sovereign gesture, it announced on Thursday, as it faces continued political pressure from the US. Those freed will include foreign nationals, young people, women and those aged over 60, a statement from the Cuban embassy in the US said. It said the release was [...] The post Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:55:17
KPC names Mwendwa as acting MD after arrest of Sang in importation of substandard fuel probe
The Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company appointed an acting Managing Director following the arrest of Joe Sang. The board said it had named Pius Mwendwa (GM-Finance) as acting MD adding it had taken note of the ongoing reports and developments affecting Sang and others. "The Board is monitoring the situation and is [...] The post KPC names Mwendwa as acting MD after arrest of Sang in importation of substandard fuel probe appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:57:50
IEBC urges pre-2012 voters to re-register ahead of April deadline
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) asked Kenyans who registered as voters before 2012 to register afresh, saying they are not included in the current biometric Register of Voters (RoV) unless they later updated their details. IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon said the current register was established in 2012 following major electoral reforms that introduced [...] The post IEBC urges pre-2012 voters to re-register ahead of April deadline appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:59:18
Oyuu re-elected unopposed as KNUT Secretary General
The Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Collins Oyuu and his deputy Hesbon Otieno were among ten officials elected unopposed in the unions polls held on Friday. The elections, held at Tom Mboya Labour College, brought together delegates from across the country. Also elected unopposed were National Chairman Patrick Karinga, First Vice National Chairman [...] The post Oyuu re-elected unopposed as KNUT Secretary General appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:01:40
Doctors re-elect entire KMPDU top leadership for second term
All officials of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) were Friday re-elected, getting a fresh mandate to continue steering the doctors' union for another term. According to the official results released after the poll held on Thursday, Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah retained his seat unopposed, signalling strong internal backing and continuity [...] The post Doctors re-elect entire KMPDU top leadership for second term appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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