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27,330 Litres of Suspected Illicit Brews Destroyed in Kawangware Operation

A multi-agency operation in Kawangware, Nairobi Region, has resulted in the destruction of 27,330 litres of suspected illegal brews as authorities intensified the crackdown on illicit alcohol.

  • 27,330 liters of suspected illicit brews destroyed in Kawangware operation.
  • Police arrested two individuals running illegal wine and spirit shops.
  • Operation part of nationwide effort to combat illicit brew trade.

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Lithuanian President Nauseda Arrives in Kyiv Ahead of Independence Day

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda arrived in Kyiv on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 23, ahead of Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day. Nausėda announced his two-day itinerary, which includes meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, participating in Flag Day and Independence Day events, and holding discussions with Nordic-Baltic allies.

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A Social Gathering of the Opposition

Oei Tjoe Tat belonged to a rotating social gathering with former ministers from the Sukarno era. It became a meeting place for opponents of New Order

  • Stanley Adi Prasetyo met Oei Tjoe Tat in 1986.
  • Oei Tjoe Tat was a former political prisoner.
  • Stanley published Oei's memoir in 1995.

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Ol Kalou revenge: How Gachagua is targeting politicians who opposed his DCP candidate

The aftermath of the Ol Kalou by-election has triggered a fresh political battle in the Mt Kenya region, with former Deputy President and Democratic Party for Citizens (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua…

  • Rigathi Gachagua targets UDA politicians opposing Sammy Ngotho.
  • Gachagua confronts Kinangop MP Kwenya Thuku for alleged UDA campaign coordination.
  • Gachagua plans to visit Kirinyaga County on August 23 for political retribution.

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Ndegwa Njiru questions Ruto’s SHA TV campaign, calls for public audit

Lawyer and political commentator Ndegwa Njiru has questioned President William Ruto’s decision to use an extended television appearance to defend the performance of the Social Health Authority (SHA)…

  • Ndegwa Njiru criticizes Ruto's SHA TV campaign.
  • Public, not government, should audit SHA program effectiveness.
  • Suggests random surveys in informal settlements for better assessment.
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