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Voices of survivors of modern slavery took centre stage in Nairobi on Monday as global leaders, policymakers and experts began a two-day forum seeking stronger action to protect vulnerable people, hold perpetrators accountable and dismantle systems that allow exploitation to thrive. The 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum, convened by Free the Slaves group, has...
The government is set to tarmac 1,656 kilometers of roads in Kiambu County at a cost of Sh152 billion in a bid to improve connectivity and support economic growth. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said 368 kilometres had already been completed at a cost of Sh20 billion, while another 247 kilometres were under construction with others...
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a series of demands to the government following the confirmation of Kenyas first imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease. In a statement signed by KMPDU Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah, Deputy Chairman Dr Kahura Mundia, Deputy Secretary General Dr [...] The post KMPDU Issues Demands to Government After Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case appeared first on Kahawatungu.
The High Court in Nairobi has certified as urgent a constitutional petition challenging the proposed Sh2.2 trillion (USD 16 billion) Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals project in Lamu County. Justice David Mburu, sitting at the Milimani High Court, directed that the petition be heard on a priority basis and ordered the petitioner to [...] The post Court certifies urgent case on Dangote refinery in Lamu appeared first on Kahawatungu.
Yemeni pro-government forces backed by Saudi Arabia say they have secured the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, at the start of a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi movement. The Yemeni military also said in a statement that National Shield, Giants Brigades and Tihama Resistance forces had captured the [...] The post Yemeni military says it has secured Red Sea waterway appeared first on Kahawatungu.
Nigerias President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning after a military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 32 people. Authorities say the plane was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when it came down near a naval base on Monday morning. A resident told the BBC that the [...] The post Nigeria mourns as 32 killed in military plane crash appeared first on Kahawatungu.
Swamibapa A Team are a heartbeat away from winning the Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) Super Division 50-Overs League 2026 title after their clinical 5-wicket win over Sir Ali Muslim Club A Team at Jamhuri High School on Sunday, a victory that effectively boosted their campaign. With only two matches remaining, Swamibapa A need just [...] The post Swamibapa one win from title glory, Samaj B retain Div One appeared first on Kahawatungu.