Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

At least 25 people have died in the south-eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais after heavy rains on Monday evening caused floods and several landslides. Most deaths were reported in the city of Juiz de Fora, where officials say 18 people were killed, while another seven deaths were reported in Ubá. Rescue operations are ongoing, with workers and residents searching for dozens of people reported missing after several homes and buildings collapsed overnight. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent his “deepest condolences” to the families of the victims and those who lost their homes. He also said that…

Apple has said it will make some of its Mac Mini desktop computers in the US for the first time, as the technology giant works to boost domestic production under pressure from US President Donald Trump. The iPhone maker unveiled plans on Tuesday for a “significant expansion” of its factory in Houston, Texas to manufacture Mac Mini devices and artificial intelligence servers. Apple’s latest move comes after the firm pledged last year to increase investment in the US by $600bn (£445bn). The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the planned scale of Mac Mini production…

The Government entered into a new strategic partnership with the private sector to deliver the sixth edition of the WRC Safari Rally in 2026, marking a major shift in the management and commercialization of one of Kenya’s premier global sporting events. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced the breakthrough, terming it a monumental step in actualizing President William Ruto’s vision of fully commercializing sports and expanding private sector participation in the country’s sports ecosystem. Under the new framework, the private sector will take the lead role in the coordination and execution of the 2026 rally. A restructured administrative model has…

As the 2027 General Election approaches, political realignments are beginning to take shape across Nairobi, with Westlands Constituency emerging as one of the key battlegrounds. National youth leader Alex Matere has declared his intention to contest for the Westlands parliamentary seat, currently held by Tim Wanyonyi. Wanyonyi, who has represented the constituency since 2013, is expected to exit the race as he shifts focus to the Bungoma gubernatorial contest in 2027, leaving the seat open for a competitive showdown. Matere’s entry sets the stage for a high-profile contest that has already attracted prominent names, including former Law Society of Kenya…

A Nairobi court released Somali presidential candidate Nasa Ige, who had been detained for nearly two weeks over allegations of terrorism financing and being in possession of multiple passports. Ige was freed by the Kahawa Law Courts after spending more than 10 days in custody following his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on February 11, shortly after arriving from Australia. Officers from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) apprehended him and later sought orders to detain him for 30 days at its Nairobi headquarters to allow investigators to conclude inquiries. Authorities alleged that Ige was involved in the provision…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has completed investigations into a fatal shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 25, 2026, at C & M Lounge in Kitengela, Kajiado County. According to an official update, investigators moved swiftly to secure and process the crime scene shortly after the incident. A team led by the Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer (SCIO) Isinya, working alongside crime scene personnel, documented the area and collected key exhibits, including spent cartridges, which were preserved for forensic examination. On January 26, 2026, a specialized team from the National Forensic Laboratory — comprising experts…

Efforts to sanitize the Coast region of criminal elements have received a significant boost following the arrest of two armed and dangerous suspects and the recovery of a loaded AK-47 rifle in Mombasa County. The intelligence-led operation was conducted by a combined team of hawkshaws drawn from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operations Directorate. The two suspects — Collins Ochieng alias Voke (22) and Timothy Omondi Mgowe (23) — are believed to be behind a violent robbery and abduction incident involving a businessman in Kisauni Sub-County on February 17, 2026. During the incident, the victim was…

A 68-year-old man clobbered to death his granddaughter before he died by suicide in Ngobit, Laikipia County. The man had been left at home to take care of the three-year-old girl when the incident happened on February 23, 2026, police said. The motive of the murder and suicide was not immediately known. According to the police, the body of Titus Wamae was found hanging on a truss of his house with a rope tied around his neck. The body of the girl was found on the floor and rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Police…

A man used a spear to kill a python that had earlier strangled his pregnant goat in a village in Kombewa, Kisumu County. The incident happened in Kasimori villageon February 23 evening, police said. There was panic at the Kombewa police station when the man delivered the dead goat and four-meter-long python to report the incident. The man used a cement bag to carry the carcass of the goat and python and told police he heard the goat which he had tethered at a field bleating. He rushed to the scene only to find the snake had captured it and…

Detectives are investigating an incident where the body of a 32-year-old woman was found in a house after suspected murder in Gatanga, Muranga County. Police said they are investigating if the woman was assaulted before her murder on February 23. The body was found half naked Gatura village with visible injuries on the forehead, blood stains on the jumper. Police said there were human feaces scattered at the scene and a female pant a distance away. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and investigations into the murder. In Kiandutu area, Kiambu County, a security guard was…

A gang raided a restaurant and killed an employee in a robbery in Holo, Kisumu County. The gang also robbed alcohol drinks from the premises in the attack on February 23 morning, police said. The deceased identified as Edwin Kosgei was a receptionist at the Villa Del Sol Beach Hotel and Restaurant where the attack happened. Three other employees including security guards were injured in the attack, police and witnesses said adding five men armed with pangas and other crude weapons staged the incident. Police arrived at the scene and established the gang had escaped with alcoholic drinks. Police said…

Fifteen people have died after a military helicopter providing rescue services during severe flooding in south Peru crashed on Sunday. The Peruvian Air Force said the Mi-17 aircraft lost radio contact while operating in the Arequipa region, which has been hit by torrential rain and flash flooding. Rescue teams found the wreckage in the Chala district on Monday, officials said. Seven children were among the 11 passengers and four crew members who died. The helicopter had been deployed to support search and rescue efforts in the region as mudslides and overflowing rivers caused widespread damage. Local media reported that some…

Boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed a professional rematch in September. Pacquiao, 47, and Mayweather, 48, will fight at Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, 19 September, with the bout live on Netflix. Former world champion Mayweather announced he would come out of retirement for a fourth time last week. It will be the American’s first professional fight since beating mixed martial arts fight Conor McGregor with a 10th-round technical knockout in 2017. Filipino Pacquiao retired from the sport to focus on his political career in 2021 but returned to the ring last July to fight WBC…

Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord, the country’s security minister has said. Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers had been sent to western Mexico on Monday, with the government saying about 9,500 troops have been deployed overall since Sunday. At least 20 states have seen unrest since Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes – better known as “El Mencho” – died in custody on Sunday shortly after being captured by Mexican special forces in Jalisco state. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is…

A major snow storm hit the US east coast on Monday with record-breaking snow, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts have seen nearly 37in (94cm) of snow fall, with more than 19in in New York City’s Central Park, the National Weather Service said. There have been “near impossible” travel conditions in New York, a state agency warned. More than 600,000 homes and businesses on the east coast endured power outages, with New Jersey and Massachusetts the worst hit. Winter storm warnings stretched from North Carolina to northern Maine, with some warnings…