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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:56:48
Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Democrats are projected to win a special election for a Florida legislative district that includes Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, marking another upset in the presidents backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory, a first-time candidate, defeated Trump-backed Republican Jon Maples in a race for the open Florida District 87 state House seat. The result is [...] The post Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trumps Mar-a-Lago home appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:59:02
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently investigate three shootings by federal officers, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit claims that the federal government reneged on its promise to cooperate with state investigations after the surge of federal law [...] The post Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:01:12
Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools
Georgia could become the first state to require every student to be checked for weapons when arriving at a public school each day. A bill is nearing passage that would require weapons detection systems in a further reaction to a 2024 school shooting that killed four. "That rifle would have never reached our hallways," said [...] The post Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:04:05
Bodies of Africans were once dug up and sent to Europe for research. Now they are coming home
The remains of dozens of Africans whose bodies were dug up and sent to Europe for scientific research long ago were reburied Monday in South Africa, whose president called the practice "rooted in racism and used to advance theories of European racial superiority." The remains of at least 63 members of the Khoi and San [...] The post Bodies of Africans were once dug up and sent to Europe for research. Now they are coming home appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@standard Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:00:00
Custody horror: Tuju's arrest sparks outrage over inhumane police treatment
The arrest of Raphael Tuju has sparked outrage over alleged police misconduct and medical neglect, raising concerns about due process and treatment of suspects in custody.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:54:49
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
A court in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $375m (£279m) for misleading users over the safety of its platforms for children. A jury found that Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was liable for the way in which its platforms endangered children and exposed them to sexually explicit material and contact with sexual [...] The post Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:42
Matiangi calls for peaceful campaigns, youth inclusion
Jubilee party presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i Tuesday called for peaceful, respectful campaigns, urging political actors to reject insults and focus on issue-based engagement with citizens. He emphasized the need for dignity, unity, and cohesion throughout the electoral period, positioning his presidential bid as one grounded in accountability, service, and results. He outlined Jubilee's commitment to [...] The post Matiangi calls for peaceful campaigns, youth inclusion appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:37:22
Kalenjin, Somali communities dominate staffing at SHA
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has come under scrutiny after a new report revealed that the Kalenjin and Somali communities hold the largest share of jobs at the agency, even as Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi maintained that the institution complies with the law on ethnic balance. According to a report presented before the Senate [...] The post Kalenjin, Somali communities dominate staffing at SHA appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:40:54
Kenya Airways makes Sh17.9 billion pre-tax loss in 2025
Kenya Airways on Tuesday reported a pre-tax loss of Sh17.93 billion ($138.30 million) in 2025, hurt by falling revenues. The result is a setback for one of Africas leading airlines, as it made its first pre-tax profit in more than a decade in 2024. The airline, which has a fleet of roughly 40 aircraft, said [...] The post Kenya Airways makes Sh17.9 billion pre-tax loss in 2025 appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:06:35
PPDT directs Winnie Odinga complaint be served to respondents ahead of hearing
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal directed that the complaint challenging the purported elevation of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga to the position of Nairobis number-one party delegate be served upon the respondents, with the matter set for further directions on March 25. In directions issued on Tuesday, Presiding Member Gad Gathu Kiragu [...] The post PPDT directs Winnie Odinga complaint be served to respondents ahead of hearing appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:09:29
33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave in Kericho cemetery
At least 33 bodies were exhumed from a mass grave at a cemetery in Kericho County, police confirmed. Also exhumed were six body parts which included both upper and lower limbs. The exercise was conducted by a multi-agency team on Tuesday. Officials had earlier indicated that 14 bodies were buried at the site, but it [...] The post 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave in Kericho cemetery appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@kahawatungu Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:12:02
Kakuzi returns to profit with Sh387.5 million after tax earnings, with double dividends for shareholders
Listed agribusiness and superfoods grower, Kakuzi Plc, has posted a Sh387.5 million after-tax profit, marking a significant turnaround from the Sh131.6 million after-tax loss booked last year in its 2025 full-year financial results released today. The firm's Board of Directors, buoyed by the firm's profitable run last year, has also recommended a first and final [...] The post Kakuzi returns to profit with Sh387.5 million after tax earnings, with double dividends for shareholders appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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