Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

President William Ruto announced Saturday that teachers will be allocated 20 per cent of the Affordable Housing units for their contribution to the scheme. During the Waalimu Na Rais Forum at State House, Nairobi, on Saturday, September 13, Ruto revealed that teachers contribute 13 per cent to the housing levy, amounting to Sh900 million monthly, and hence deserved to benefit from the program. To formalize the arrangement, the head of state stated that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be signed between the Ministry and teachers’ representatives. “As members contributing to housing levy, of the contributions that come to housing…

A 17-year-old boy was arrested over the murder of a form three student in Bumula, Bungoma County. The suspect brings the number of suspects in custody to three over the murder of the student at Bumula Secondary School. His body was found dumped in River Mwomo in the area after his murder. The motive of the murder that happened on September 9, 2025 is yet to be revealed. The body is lying at a local mortuary pending an autopsy and further investigations while the suspects will be produced in court on September 15 for an application to hold them further.…

There was drama as students of Nyakeore Secondary School in Nyamira County on Friday evening marched to the county headquarters to protest the transfer of their principal. They said they did not want their principal Ken Kerage be moved and termed the same political. They were joined by some local parents who accused local Member of Parliament Steve Mogaka of being behind the transfer for his own selfish reasons. The learners, who walked out of the school compound in defiance, carried placards and chanted slogans demanding that the Education Ministry rescind the decision to move their head teacher. Witnesses said…

A man was stabbed and killed in a domestic fight in Toiywandet village, Cheptais, Bungoma County. Police said Moses Namwenya, aged 32, was stabbed in the chest and died instantly. He is said to have been stabbed by his brother-in-law after an argument. The deceased is said to have stabbed his wife in front of the assailant, who is the brother of the woman. This angered the assailant, who picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the chest, killing him. The two were at a home when the incident happened on September 10, police said. Locals arrested the…

Nigerian chef and former Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, attempted to make the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, a popular West African dish. Thousands of people gathered in Lagos to watch the food influencer’s latest world record bid, after once holding the 2023 title for the longest cooking marathon – an exhausting 93 hours and 11 minutes – nearly four days. Her gigantic jollof rice recipe included 4,000kg (8,800 lb) of rice, 500 cartons of tomato paste and 600kg of onions – all poured into a custom-made pot of almost 23,000 litres. The dish took several hours to…

Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki became the country’s interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. Karki, 73, was sworn in during a brief ceremony, becoming the first woman to lead the impoverished Himalayan nation after a deal was reached with the protest leaders. More than 50 people were killed in clashes with riot police during this week’s mass protests sparked by a ban on social media platforms. The ban was lifted on Monday – but by then protests had swelled into a mass movement. Angry crowds set fire to parliament and government buildings in…

There was drama at a funeral event in Sensi Ward, Kisii County, when Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi and his Kitutu Chache North counterpart Japheth Nyakundi physically fought due to political differences. The two belong to two different political factions. Kibagendi supports former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi while Nyakundi roots for President William Ruto. The funeral of Salome Ongwae, stepmother to former Kisii Governor James Ongwae, turned chaotic as the two MPs in rival political camps went physical on stage. A video shared showed trouble started when Kibagendi, who had been given the microphone to speak, verbally attacked Ruto,…

The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, Friday inspected the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County as part of the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20, 2025. During the inspection, Dr. Omollo reviewed the progress of works at the venue, focusing on logistical, security, and infrastructural arrangements to ensure the stadium is fully prepared to host the national event. He was accompanied by the County Commissioner of Kitui Kipchumba Rutto, the county and sub-county security teams, as well as officers from the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs). The PS reported…

Authorities have taken into custody the person they suspect of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a Utah university campus event. Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody in St. George, Utah, on Friday, authorities and sources told ABC News. Robinson’s father recognized him as the person being sought by police after authorities distributed photographs. The father initially told Robinson to turn himself in. Robinson initially said no, but later changed his mind, officials said. The father then called a youth pastor, who is also a U.S. Marshals task force officer. The officer advised the father…

Kenyans have been challenged to continue planting trees to safeguard the environment against severe impacts of climate change. Deputy President’s Spouse, Dr. Joyce Kithure, said climate change is posing serious concerns that need a firm response, including extensive planting and caring of trees. Speaking on Friday in Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County, when she presided over the distribution of more than 20,000 fruit trees donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, Dr. Kithure noted that arid and semi-arid areas are at a greater risk, calling for more responses to mitigate impact. “Climate change is no longer a…

Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, after an invitation by an organisation that supports Ukrainians with life-changing injuries caused by the war. The Duke of Sussex said he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of injured military personnel. He arrived by train on Friday morning and is understood to have a busy schedule for the day, but no official details can be expected until this evening. The Guardian newspaper reports that he will outline new plans to help rehabilitate the wounded during the trip. Superhumans, which helps provide those injured with prosthetic limbs and…

Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any amount to cover visa fees,” said Mahamadou Sana, the country’s security minister, following a cabinet meeting chaired by military leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré on Thursday. African visitors will however be required to submit an online visa application, which will be reviewed for approval, the minister clarified. The West African nation joins countries such as Ghana,…

The lifetime of one of Australia’s largest fossil fuel projects has officially been extended by four decades to 2070. The extension for the North West Shelf comes days before the federal government is expected to announce its emissions reduction targets for 2035. One of the world’s biggest polluters per capita, Australia has pledged to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030, but is criticised for continuing to heavily rely on fossil fuels. Critics say the extension hurts global climate goals, but Environment Minister Murray Watt said it includes dozens of new “strict conditions” – oil and gas giant Woodside Energy must…

More than 300 South Koreans who were detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia arrived back home. Their return comes as the country’s president and Hyundai’s chief executive have warned about the impact of the raid. A chartered Korean Air jet carrying the workers and 14 non-Koreans who were also detained in the raid took off from Atlanta at midday local time on Thursday (17:00 BST). One South Korean national has reportedly chosen to stay in the US to seek permanent residency. The incident has shaken ties between the US and…

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, on Friday, ordered a crackdown on rogue boda boda riders misused for political expediency. He said the boda boda sector must be regulated as it is a multibillion-shilling business that is a key enabler of economic growth. Addressing the media in Kisii after a security briefing, the CS said the sector has been hijacked by selfish individuals and politicians targeting opponents. In particular, he faulted an incident that happened at the beginning of the month, where two boda boda factions aligned to politicians clashed in Kisii causing chaos. “We shall have a…