Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

US tech boss Elon Musk has polled followers on his social network X about buying Ryanair, stoking a clash with the airline’s boss Michael O’Leary, over using the Starlink system on board to use the internet. By late Tuesday, low-cost carrier Ryanair had not responded to a request from AFP to comment on the poll that was posted on Monday, which had garnered more than 900,000 participants. Musk, who founded Tesla and heads Starlink — a satellite internet system developed by his aerospace company SpaceX — has been suggesting for days that he might buy Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline. He…

At least 287 people were killed in the first 20 days of January 2026, statistics show. This is an increase by 11 people as compared to the 276 people who had died in the same period in 2025. Police statistics show there were 99 pedestrians, 30 drivers, 61 passengers, 24 pillion passengers, six pedal cyclists and 67 motorcyclists who were killed in separate accidents between January 1 and 20, 2026. In the same period in 2025, 88 pedestrians, 16 drivers, 59 passengers, 28 pillion passengers, three pedal passengers and 82 motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents. In the January 2026…

A 30-year-old man was shot and killed by gunmen as he left a funeral vigil in a village in Kehancha, Migori County. Mourners at the event pursued and caught up with one of the attackers and stoned him to death in the Tuesday January 20 night incident, police said. The motive of the shooting was not immediately known. Police said Bernard Musaba was walking to his home from the funeral event when he was confronted by three men who were riding on a motorcycle. The men were armed with an AK-47 rifle and crude weapons. They shot him in the…

Two UK tabloids accused of phone hacking and other “unlawful information gathering” against Prince Harry and six high-profile figures insisted Tuesday they had relied on “legitimate” sources for their stories. On the second day of an anticipated nine-week High Court trial, Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) — the publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday — began mounting its defence to alleged privacy breaches. It rejects claims by Harry, pop icon Elton John and his husband David Furnish, and four other well-known figures that it illegally intercepted voicemail messages, listened in on phone calls and deceptively obtained private…

Police are investigating an incident where at least 13 human bones were recovered from the banks of Athi River in Donyo Sabuk area, Machakos County. The bones were probably left by hyenas marauding in the area after the body had been swept to the site, police said on Wednesday. The discovery was made in the Syumbuni area by locals who said the bones included a jaw, hands, and skull. The bones were moved to the mortuary pending other procedures. In Kithimu, Embu County, one Jeremiah Ndwiga, 60 was found murdered in his farm. His family said he had gone out…

A man was fatally injured after a falling tree trapped him in a village in Mosocho, Kisii County. Police said his friend and colleague was injured in the January 20 incident in Nyamondo village. The two men were cutting a eucalyptus tree when it accidentally fell on them, killing Wilson Makori, 44. The other colleague had bad injuries on his hand in the incident. He was rushed to a local hospital for specialized treatment, police said, adding the body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary pending other procedures. Elsewhere in Ekerenyo village, Nyamira County, a man was found…

The Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFC) successfully concluded a series of high-level engagements at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reinforcing Kenya’s emergence as a leading African hub for financial services, digital innovation, green finance, and regulated virtual assets. At a private leadership breakfast hosted by SCC Fund SP, ChainBLX SPC, and Digital.Davos, global investors and technology leaders engaged with NIFC on the deployment of compliant blockchain infrastructure, institutional-grade digital platforms, and scalable innovation aligned with global regulatory standards. The engagements marked a significant step forward in Kenya’s investment agenda, with ChainBLX SPC and SCC Fund SP confirming plans…

The body of a university student was found hanging in his room after he had died by suicide in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi. The deceased was a third-year student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology who was pursuing financial engineering. The body of Cliff Asmund Oroko, 22 was found hanging on a wall that borders a local chief’s camp on January 20, 2026. Police said a suicide note was found in his pocket explaining the mission. Police said the note explained the deceased’s wishes after he died. Other details were not provided. The student lived alone in the house.…

Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday. “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy. Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July,” they said in a joint statement posted to social media. The Vances have three children: Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, who have often joined them on travels across the country and the globe. This will mark the first time a sitting second lady has had a…

Investors revived the “Sell America” trade Tuesday and sold off US stocks, bonds and the dollar amid concerns about President Donald Trump’s clash with European leaders over ownership of Greenland. The Dow closed lower by 871 points, or 1.76%. The broader S&P 500 fell 2.06%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 2.39%. The S&P and Nasdaq wiped out their gains for this year. The Dow, S&P and Nasdaq each had their worst day since October 10, when Trump had threatened to hike tariffs on imports from China. The dollar index, which measures the dollar’s strength against six major currencies, fell 0.8%…

Gabriel Jesus said he had “tears in my eyes” after scoring twice to help Arsenal win 3-1 at Inter Milan and seal their place in the Champions League last 16. The 28-year-old was making only his third start since returning in December from 11 months out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Jesus has been at Arsenal for four seasons but feels like he has played only “one and a half or two” having endured a series of setbacks. The Brazil forward has shown flashes of his quality following his comeback, scoring an excellent fourth goal in Arsenal’s 4-1 thrashing…

Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history. Pep Guardiola’s side were blown away by Kasper Hogh’s first half brace and a second half strike from Jens Petter Hauge at the ecstatic Aspmyra Stadion. Rayan Cherki got one back moments after Hauge’s goal, but Rodri’s dismissal for two bookings left City in tatters as Bodo/Glimt celebrated their first ever win in the Champions League group phase. In a fishing town situated 200km north of the Arctic Circle, the 2023 European champions were caught…

In an ongoing struggle over the future of Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix says it is now prepared to pay all cash for Warner Bros. and HBO, rather than a mix of cash and stock. Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, WBD for short, announced the amended plan on Tuesday morning, about six weeks after originally striking the mega-deal that would reshape the entertainment industry. The companies hope that the new all cash-offer will help fend off Paramount’s hostile takeover bid for all of WBD. Netflix is offering $27.75 per WBD share for the company’s movie studio and streaming assets, which are…

Six officials from Homa Bay County and a private company were Tuesday charged over the alleged embezzlement of Sh348,927,840 meant for the construction of the Homa Bay County Assembly office block. Those charged are Odhiambo Daniel Kaudo, a former Clerk of the Homa Bay County Assembly, Patrick Tonui, a Senior Superintendent Quantity Surveyor at the State Department for Public Works, Faith Adhiambo Apuko, the Acting Clerk of the Homa Bay County Assembly, Roseline Anyango Odhiambo, the County Executive Committee Member for Lands and Housing; James Mumali Oyukah, a Public Health Officer with the County Government of Homa Bay, Mary Pauline…

The US justice department said it is investigating protesters who disrupted a Sunday service at a Minnesota church because they believe a pastor there works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Video showed protesters inside the church chanting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good”, the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier this month. Justice department officials accuse the protesters of “desecrating a house of worship”, say they will investigate them for civil rights violations. President Donald Trump has called them “agitators and insurrectionists”. Anti-ICE protests continue in the state against Trump’s immigration crackdown. The Pentagon has…