Canadian luxury retailer SSENSE to file for bankruptcy protection

Canadian luxury retailer SSENSE to file for bankruptcy protection

Canadian luxury fashion retailer SSENSE has said it plans to file for bankruptcy protection, partly citing pressure from US tariffs including on US-bound low value parcels, which just came into effect. In an email to staff from CEO Rami Atallah, the Montreal-based firm said it was “surprised” by the elimination of the de minimis exemption [...] The post Canadian luxury retailer SSENSE to file for bankruptcy protection appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Police to close Thika Road from 6am for CHAN finals at Kasarani

Police to close Thika Road from 6am for CHAN finals at Kasarani

Motorists in Nairobi were Friday told brace for a heavy traffic disruption from 6am along the Thika Superhighway and its surrounding areas ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on Saturday, August 30. In a notice released by the National Police Service on Friday, August 29, the temporary road closure and traffic disruptions will [...] The post Police to close Thika Road from 6am for CHAN finals at Kasarani appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Tottenham sign Simons from RB Leipzig for £52m

Tottenham sign Simons from RB Leipzig for £52m

Tottenham have signed the Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51.8m (60m euros). The 22-year-old, who has been chased by several European clubs this summer, said he has “been dreaming of this for a long time” after completing his medical and joining Thomas Frank’s side. Simons scored 22 goals and assisted 24 [...] The post Tottenham sign Simons from RB Leipzig for £52m appeared first on Kahawatungu .

US to stop Palestinians attending UN meeting in New York

US to stop Palestinians attending UN meeting in New York

The US says it will deny or revoke visas for Palestinian officials wishing to travel to New York next month to attend the UN General Assembly session. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed them for undermining peace efforts and for seeking “the unilateral recognition of a conjectural Palestinian state”. The decision is unusual – the [...] The post US to stop Palestinians attending UN meeting in New York appeared first on Kahawatungu .

University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly May crash

University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly May crash

University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide following a monthslong investigation into a car crash that killed three people in Florida, police said Friday. Hayes, 20, turned himself into the Largo Police Department and was transported to the Pinellas County Jail on Friday, police said. Hayes was [...] The post University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly May crash appeared first on Kahawatungu .

Salim Mvurya elated ahead of CHAN 2024 finals in Kenya

Salim Mvurya elated ahead of CHAN 2024 finals in Kenya

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has expressed his satisfaction in the country’s commitment to stage the historical African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) alongside Tanzania and Uganda. As the CHAN 2024 curtains come down on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, with the final match pitting two-time champions Morocco and Madagascar, […]

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survives impeachment

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survives impeachment

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai emerged unscathed from an impeachment battle in the Senate after legislators dismissed the case against him. Senators upheld his objection to the charges, effectively bringing the proceedings to a close in his favour. Friday night, August 29, 2025, marked the second time Erick Mutai weathered an impeachment storm. Back in October […]