Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Chinese tourism to Japan has taken a nosedive in recent weeks amid a diplomatic spat. At least a dozen air routes between the two countries have been cancelled, according to Chinese aviation tracker DAST. The row between Beijing and Tokyo was triggered afterJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated in a recent parliamentary address that a hypothetical Chinese attack on democratically-governed Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo. Beijing responded strongly, advising its citizens to avoid travel to Japan and also sent a formal letter to the UN to establish its grievances against the remarks. The impact on the tourism…

At least one person was killed at a rally for Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine, police said Friday, in the latest violence before elections in January. President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule but is opposed by Wine, a singer turned politician whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi. The 43-year-old has become hugely popular among many of Uganda’s young people but faces a deeply entrenched political machine led by the 81-year-old Museveni. The Ugandan police force said security forces deployed to eastern Iganga town “faced attacks, including stone-throwing incited by the candidate”. “Officers responded to the violence…

Detectives are investigating the murder of a man whose body was found on the Namanga highway in Kajiado Town. Police said the body had head injuries and blood was oozing from the mouth and nose when it was found on Friday. He was identified as Said Sancol Abdi. Police said five suspects who were seen with him were arrested later on. The motive of the murder was not immediately established. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures. Police said they want to establish what motivated the murder. Among those in custody include a woman…

Thousands of Airbus planes have been grounded after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers, leading to delays around the world. Around 6,000 A320 planes are thought to be affected, half the European firm’s global fleet, but it is understood most will be able to fly again after undergoing a quick software update. The UK’s aviation regulator said there would be “some disruption and cancellations to flights” though the impact at airports appears to be limited. Airbus said it discovered the issue after an investigation into an incident in which a plane flying…

The Trump administration is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington DC, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) director Joseph Edlow has said. On Friday, in a post on X, Edlow said the pause would be in place “until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible”. The announcement comes hours after President Donald Trump pledged to “permanently pause migration” to the US from all “third world countries”. On Thursday, Trump announced that a US National Guard member had died from her injuries…

US President Donald Trump said that he will pardon the ex-president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of drug trafficking charges in a US court last year. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post on Friday, congratulating the former president on the pardon, saying he was “treated very harshly and unfairly”. Hernández was found guilty in March 2024 of conspiring to import cocaine into the US, and of possessing machine guns. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison. In the same post, Trump also said he supported conservative candidate Tito Asfura in the upcoming general…

Nine suspects were arraigned over trafficking narcotics drugs valued at more than Sh110 million in Mombasa. Six suspects namely Nolden Ogolla Misiemba, Andrew Caida Namenge, Lawrence Onyango Jefferson, Kamau Samuel, Juma Okoth and John Lutomia Wambuti were charged before Senior Resident Magistrate Hon. Gatambia Ndung’uwith trafficking 2,594.5 kilograms of cannabis worth Sh77,835,000. Prosecution told court the suspects were intercepted along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway on November 23, 2025, while transporting the drugs using a Volcan truck,, and trailer. The suspects denied the charges and Prosecution strongly opposed their release on bond, arguing the accused had no fixed abode and were arrested…

For many Kenyans, mobile connectivity is an indispensable part of daily life. But in the remote expanses of northern Kenya, the simple act of making a phone call or accessing mobile money has long required extraordinary effort—long walks in search of a signal or climbing hills to catch a faint network bar. The landscape is now shifting. Expanded telecom coverage, largely powered by the Universal Service Fund (USF), is beginning to ease long-standing isolation in counties such as Marsabit, Turkana, Baringo, and West Pokot. The initiative is redefining how residents interact with government services, conduct business and safeguard their communities.…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) to strengthen collaboration with the media in the fight against corruption. The MoU, signed on Friday, November 28, 2025, during the Guild’s annual convention in Kilifi, formalizes the ongoing engagements between EACC and the media. Speaking during the convention, EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud announced plans for more structured engagements, training, and capacity-building programs to deepen cooperation between the Commission and journalists. Mohamud noted that the media remains a crucial partner in shaping public debate, exposing wrongdoing, and holding institutions accountable. “The media…

Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrived in neighbouring Senegal following his release by the military forces who toppled his government this week, Senegal’s authorities have announced. It follows negotiations by the regional West African bloc Ecowas to secure his transfer amid rising tensions in Guinea-Bissau. Senegal’s foreign ministry said in a statement that Embaló had landed in the country “safe and sound” on a chartered military flight late on Thursday. The military in Guinea-Bissau has already sworn in a new transitional leader, Gen Horta N’Tam, who will rule the coup-prone country for a year. Wednesday’s coup came a day…

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i congratulated candidates from the United Opposition who clinched several ward seats in the by-elections held across the country yesterday, while simultaneously raising alarm over reports of electoral malpractice. In a statement released, Matiang’i commended all candidates who vied for positions, but singled out opposition winners for praise, describing their victories as a reflection of “the deep confidence that the people of Kenya have in leaders who believe in public service and change.” Among those he congratulated were Douglas Masikonde (Narok Town Ward, DCP), Anthony Kyalo (Mumbuni North Ward, Wiper Patriotic Front), David Wanyoike (Kariobangi…

The High Court declared that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) in the execution of its mandate to investigate and recommend redress for historical land injustices. This followed a petition filed by activist and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. The court found that the National Land Commission (Amendment), which sought to restrict the NLC’s determinations to one year and the implementation of remedies to three years, is unconstitutional. “It was not for Parliament to limit the period. This is to undermine the mandate of a constitutional body when the Constitution itself does not set timelines,” court ruled.…

Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital unveiled a revamped official website, marking a major step forward in digital access and patient-centred service delivery within Nairobi’s public health system. The new platform — www.mamalucykibakihospital.or.ke — is designed to make it easier for Nairobi residents to find information, access services, and engage with the hospital online. The upgrade aligns with the county’s Smart Health Agenda, which aims to enhance efficiency in public healthcare through technology. The Level Five referral facility, one of the busiest in the city, says the website is a key milestone in its ongoing digital transformation efforts. Hospital CEO Fredrick Obwanda…

For years, Sabarei — a remote sub-location in Marsabit’s Dukana sub-county — operated in near isolation. The area, nearly 900 kilometres from Nairobi and just five kilometres from the Ethiopian border, endured frequent bandit attacks and had no mobile network. Security officers and local administrators relied on runners to deliver critical messages to a centre almost 100 kilometres away. At the heart of Sabarei sits a decades-old police outpost and the home and office of Assistant Chief Gufu Habane. Together, a small group of officers and administrators has long served as the first line of defense for communities living in…

The first witness in a case where a Nakuru-based businessman was arraigned at a Milimani court over alleged Sh70 million land fraud took to the stand narrating how he was conned. Edward Mungatana was the first witness to take the stand where Nicholas Karunjigi Munyua, a former governor aspirant for Nakuru, was charged with the fraud claims. More witnesses are expected to take the witness stand from next week. Mungatana explained to Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego how the scheme was hatched and executed. Munyua had last year in November denied all the charges levelled against him. In one…