Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Three former FBI agents have sued FBI Director Kash Patel and US Attorney General Pam Bondi, alleging the officials fired them to appease President Donald Trump. Patel allegedly told his employees that he “had to fire” those individuals because “his ability to keep his own job depended on the removal of the agents who worked on cases involving the President”, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by former FBI acting Director Brian Driscoll, Steven Jensen, former assistant director in charge of the Washington field office, and Spencer Evans, former special agent in charge of the Las Vegas field…

Kenya presented its National Climate Change Security Resilience Programme (NCCSRP) as a model for locally driven climate action that will position the country as a committed partner in sustainable development and climate security during the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa. The flagship programme seeks to integrate climate adaptation with national security and grassroots governance. It is anchored on a people-centered strategy that leverages Kenya’s unique administrative structure, particularly the country’s 4,000 chiefs, who are leading climate action at the community level. Speaking at a side event during the Summit, Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo emphasized that…

Slain lawyer and lecturer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu was shot at least three times and at close range as he sat in his four-wheel drive car along Magadi Road, Nairobi. Investigations show he had nil chances of survival after the shooting. Mbobu, a former chairman of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, was shot and killed on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at about 5.30 pm as he drove to his Bogani residence in Karen, police said. The assailants did not steal anything from him. He was alone in the car at the time of the shooting. The gang rode off after their…

Poland shot down drones in its airspace on Wednesday with the backing of military aircraft from its NATO allies, the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have fired shots during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament it was “the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two”, although he also said he had “no reason to believe we’re on the brink of war”. Moscow denied responsibility for the incident. European leaders, who have lately been trying to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to join them in…

Australian authorities are investigating a US influencer who has sparked controversy by filming himself trapping wild crocodiles in Queensland. Mike Holston is under fire for two videos posted for his millions of followers online – one showing him wrestling a freshwater crocodile, and another showing him manhandling a saltwater crocodile, one of the planet’s deadliest creatures. Mr Holston says he made the videos for “educational purposes”, but wildlife experts say his behaviour is cruel and he’s been labelled a “goose” by the state’s leader. Queensland officials say the influencer’s actions, which can attract fines of up to A$37,500 (£18,300, $24,776),…

Nepal’s army has deployed patrols on the streets of Kathmandu, as the Himalayan nation reels from its worst unrest in decades. Fierce protests against corruption and nepotism spiralled into arson and violence on Tuesday. The prime minister resigned as politicians’ homes were vandalised, government buildings torched and parliament set ablaze. More than 20 people have died in the unrest since Monday. But the “Gen Z” groups spearheading the protests distanced themselves from the destruction, saying it was “hijacked” by “opportunists”. On Wednesday, Kathmandu’s airport reopened and the capital was relatively quiet as most residents obeyed a curfew, but smoke was…

U.S. retailer Walmart (WMT.N) will launch its first branded stores in South Africa this year, it said on Tuesday. The move by Walmart, which already owns South African retail group Massmart, places it in direct competition with established domestic retailers including market leader Shoprite (SHPJ.J), Woolworths (WHLJ.J), and Pick n Pay (PIKJ.J) Online, it will be going head-to-head with Amazon (AMZN.O) and market leader Takealot.com. “This strategic move underscores Walmart’s commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to more customers,” a Walmart statement said, adding that it has recruited small and medium-sized African-based suppliers. The South African Walmart stores will…

Apple unveiled a new generation of the iPhone, including a sleek model dubbed iPhone 17 Air, and several other devices on Tuesday, as it looks to drive upgrades and spur sales ahead of the holiday shopping season. The Cupertino, California-based company largely kept device prices unchanged from last year, but dropped the 128 GB storage option from its iPhone lineup. Here’s all you need to know about the latest Apple devices: IPHONE AIR The iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s thinnest model yet at 5.6 millimeters, starts at $999 and will be available from September 19. Positioned between the standard iPhone 17…

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) received a donation of five Land Cruisers from WildLandscapes International and Re:wild through the support of Tsavo Trust in a significant boost to the fight against poaching and protection of endangered species. The vehicles will strengthen ranger patrols, enhance mobility across rugged terrains, and improve intelligence-led conservation operations, officials said. Speaking during the official handover at KWS Headquarters, the Chairman of the KWS Board of Trustees, Lt. General (Rtd) Walter Raria Koipaton said the donation was a symbol of shared responsibility in protecting Kenya’s natural heritage. “This launch symboli z es what is possible when…

Armed soldiers guarded Nepal’s parliament on Wednesday, amid streets deserted after indefinite curfew was clamped on the capital, Kathmandu, following two days of deadly anti-graft protests that spurred Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign. The worst upheaval in decades in the poor Himalayan nation was unleashed by a social media ban announced last week but rolled back after 19 people died on Monday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control crowds. Burnt vehicles and twisted metal heaps littered the area around parliament, where army firefighters battled to douse a blaze in the main hall, while the…

Ford (F.N), opens new tab is recalling 1.9 million vehicles worldwide due to faulty rear-view cameras, the latest in a series of callbacks over the issue, the automaker said Tuesday. The recall covers various 2015 through 2019 model year Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Expedition, Edge, Transit, Transit Connect, Econoline and Ranger vehicles because rearview cameras can display inverted, distorted, or blank images, Ford said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The measure covers about 1.45 million vehicles in the United States, 122,000 in Canada and around 300,000 in other markets. Ford…

Whisper it quietly, but beneath the buzz of shiny new car models and bright lights at Europe’s largest car show, the industry sector is worried that their party is over. Prices and profits in key market China are in decline, demand is tepid in Europe and U.S. tariffs have created an uncertain outlook, putting the focus on cost-cutting as the global market is reshaped. “The party we have been celebrating in the automotive industry for decades is over in its current form,” said Oliver Blume, CEO of both Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest carmaker, and its luxury division Porsche AG. “Now it…

An attempt by a man to use a lighter to kill disturbing bedbugs in his house left his wife dead in Daraja Mbili Market, Kisii Town. The man was also left with serious burns after a gas cylinder in the house burst and caused a huge fire out of the lighter he had lit, witnesses and police said. The incident happened September 8, 2025 at the African Home Apartment at the Galana Estate, police said. Police were alerted and rushed to the scene where they found the house on the third floor of the apartment was on fire. The man’s…

Sweden’s music rights organisation has introduced a licence that allows artificial intelligence companies to legally use copyrighted songs for training their models, while ensuring that songwriters and composers are paid. The move announced by rights group STIM on Tuesday responds to a surge in generative AI usage across creative industries that has prompted lawsuits from artists, authors, and rights holders. The creators allege AI firms use copyrighted material without consent or compensation to train their models. The licence developed by STIM, which represents more than 100,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers, allows AI systems to train on copyrighted works while…

Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant on Tuesday, shouting “Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!” The 79-year-old Republican approached the shouting protesters in the restaurant, pausing a few feet away from them for a few moments, nodding and smiling placidly without offering a response. Seconds later, Trump gestured for the area to be cleared, saying, “Come on, let’s go.” Secret Service agents then moved the protesters, who waved banners of the Palestinian flag. Others in the restaurant can be heard booing or…