Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The death of policeman-turned-Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans, politicians and the music community. The 35-year-old died on Wednesday, 11 days after he was fatally injured in an accident in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Jawanda suffered severe injuries after he lost control of his motorcycle in a collision with cattle while he was travelling through Solan district, reports said. His songs, which often carried messages of love and cultural pride, made him a popular figure in Punjab, especially among young people. His YouTube channel has over 900,000 followers and…

Former FBI director James Comey Wednesday pleaded not guilty in a federal court in Virginia to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice. This is Comey’s first court appearance since he was indicted. 
Comey was indicted last month, mere days after President Trump’s post on social media pushed for his Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action. It sparked a fierce political debate, with Democrats and some legal experts accusing Trump of using the Department of Justice to seek out retribution on his enemies. Trump fired Comey during his first presidential term, and the two have…

Somalia is to introduce Swahili, the lingua franca of East Africa, to its national curriculum, the president has announced. English is used as the language of instruction for most subjects nationwide at secondary schools, with Arabic the only other compulsory second language taught at the moment. But President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Swahili should also be taught at schools and universities, making the declaration at a summit of the East African Community (EAC) that is taking place in the capital, Mogadishu. Somalia officially joined the eight-nation regional trading bloc last year with the intention of boosting economic growth following three…

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche Nnaji has resigned just days after allegations emerged that he had forged his academic credentials. The resignation follows a newspaper investigation that claimed Nnaji submitted falsified certificates to President Bola Tinubu during his ministerial appointment in 2023. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a post on X late on Tuesday, quoting the minister as saying he had been “a target of blackmail by political opponents”. Nnaji has denied the accusations of forgery and and has insisted that he did graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) with a degree…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga Wednesday received two title deeds from the Governor of Lamu County, Issa Timamy marking a major milestone in strengthening the presence and operational capacity of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in the region. The two parcels of land, located in Mukowe and Hindi towns, have been allocated for the construction of ODPP offices and staff quarters. The development is expected to enhance service delivery, promote efficiency, and provide a conducive working environment for prosecutors stationed in Lamu County. Speaking during the handover ceremony, DPP Ingonga expressed his deep…

Murang’a County’s flagship Level 5 hospital announced it is experiencing an unprecedented surge in patient numbers following recent expansions in the county’s healthcare infrastructure. The hospital said they are getting up to 2,000 outpatients and 500 inpatients being attended to daily — the latter matching the facility’s full bed capacity. The sharp increase in patient flow has been attributed not only to improved local access but also to an influx of patients from neighboring counties, drawn by upgraded services and the county’s commitment to providing quality care. In response, the county government has moved swiftly to implement emergency interventions aimed…

A police officer was found dead in his house in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County after he had inhaled carbon monoxide. Constable Nicholas Nzia was missing from his place of work and he was not responding to his calls. He was attached to the Kiungani police station. This prompted his colleagues to visit his house on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to check on him. It was then that they discovered the door was locked from the inside. The colleagues broke into the house where they found his body lying in the seat. A jiko with charcoal that had burnt was found…

A police officer died after being hit by a speeding car along the Eastern bypass in Nairobi. Police said the incident happened on October 7, 2025, and left Constable Moses Gichuru of Administration Police Training Campus dead. The officer was riding his bicycle from the college gate towards Utawala area when a speeding car hit him from behind in the morning hours. He was in civilian clothes then. The car did not stop even as the victim fell on the tarmac, sustaining serious injuries. The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead while being attended to.…

The body of a man was found floating in the Indian Ocean in the Mtwapa area after a suspected murder. Police said the victim’s hands had been tied from behind with a black plastic rope. Police suspect the victim was murdered and dumped in the area. The body was discovered on Tuesday October 7, 2025 evening at Jumba Ruins Beach area by locals who were venturing the place. Police said the body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other investigations. The motive of the murder was not immediately known. Elsewhere in Nyandorera area, Siaya County, a teenage…

A minor aged four was among three people who were killed in a fire incident in Brigadier Town, Bungoma County. Police said the incident happened on October 7, 2025 in the morning as the victims were asleep. The cause of the fire was not immediately established. Neighbours responded to screams from the victims seeking help after the fire broke out at their house and broke in to rescue them. The house doors had been made of steel, police said. It was then that they realized the occupants had been burnt beyond recognition. The victims were identified as Darwood Simiyu Busuru,…

Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will not relax visa rules for India ahead of a visit to the country to tout the benefits of a recent trade agreement. The prime minister is leading a delegation of more than 100 entrepreneurs, cultural leaders and university vice chancellors, as he attempts to boost UK investment and improve sluggish economic growth. Sir Keir said there were “massive opportunities” to improve trade and cultural ties with India. But he said there were no plans to open up more visa routes to Indian workers or students. “The issue is not about visas,” Sir…

A total of 580 hikers who were trapped by severe weather near Mount Everest have been guided to safety in Tibet, according to Chinese state media. The trekkers arrived in the small township of Qudang and surrounding areas, along with 300 local guides, yak handlers and other support staff, CCTV reported on Tuesday. A final group of around 10 hikers, accompanied by rescue workers, is yet to reach Qudang but has made it to a rendezvous point, which has heating equipment, oxygen and other emergency supplies. The tourists became stranded at an altitude of more than 4,900m (16,000ft) after heavy…

US air travellers are experiencing a second day of flight delays and cancellations, as the government shutdown causes a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers. On Tuesday evening, the flight delays hit even more airports, with the cities of Nashville, Dallas, Chicago and Newark especially affected. On Monday, air traffic control at the Hollywood Burbank Airport in California was unmanned for nearly six hours and remotely managed due to staffing shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said some air traffic controllers are calling in sick as the shutdown, now in its seventh day, adds stress on workers. He estimated that staffing…

Tesla has unveiled cheaper models of two of its most popular cars in the US as it tries to boost sales on the heels of the expiration of a key US tax credit. But the carmaker’s shares tumbled about 4% as investors were underwhelmed by the announcement. In the US, the new versions of its Model Y mid-sized sport utility vehicle and Model 3 sedan are priced only $5,000 less than previous versions. Tesla, which faces growing competition, has lost ground as it has been slow to offer new, more affordable vehicles, despite its release of a new Model Y…

Five people have been detained after an alleged attempted assassination of Ecuador’s president, according to the government. About 500 people threw rocks at the car of President Daniel Noboa and there were “signs of bullet damage” on his vehicle, according to the country’s energy and environment minister, who added that Noboa was not hurt. A video, shared with the BBC by the president’s office, shows protesters throwing rocks at a car, and three small holes in one of the car windows. The BBC has not independently confirmed that a bullet was fired. Conaie, the country’s largest indigenous organisation which led…