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David Wafula

Kenya

Senior Journalist Team Manager (Health) at BBC News Africa

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  • 3 days ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

    The National Assembly has unanimously approved the appointment of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), along with seven new commissioners. Those approved to serve as IEBC commissioners are Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Arafat Abdallah.

  • 3 days ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

    The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced plans to recruit 45 new judges to serve in the country’s courts. According to a gazette notice published on June 4, 2025, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary is looking to hire 15 judges for the Court of Appeal, 20 for the High Court, and 10 for the Environment and Land Court.

  • 3 days ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

    The government has declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a public holiday to allow Muslims across the country to mark Eid-ul-Adha. The announcement was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen through a gazette notice issued on Tuesday, June 3.

  • 3 days ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

    Harry Redknapp, the celebrated English football manager and former player, has built a substantial net worth estimated at $18 million. Known for his long-standing presence in English football both on and off the pitch, Redknapp’s wealth stems from a prolific career that spanned over five decades—from his early playing days in the 1960s to his final managerial stints in the late 2010s.

  • 3 days ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

    Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has an estimated net worth of $15 million. A respected economist, seasoned Labour Party figure, and longtime public servant, Brown has accumulated his wealth over decades of political leadership, academic work, and global engagements following his time in government.

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