Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Nepal lifted a social media ban after it led to clashes between protesters and police that have left at least 19 people dead. Thousands of young people had forced their way into the parliament building in the capital Kathmandu on Monday, asking the government to lift its ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, and also called on it to tackle corruption. The decision to lift the ban was made after an emergency cabinet meeting late on Monday to “address the demands of Gen Z”, Communications and Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said, according to reports. More…

The High Court dealt the government a major blow after stopping the compulsory use of the contentious electronic Government Procurement System (e-GPS). The court said public entities are free to receive and submit tender documents either electronically or manually, as long as they meet the requirements of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. “A conservatory order be and is hereby issued requiring that all Public Procurement Entities shall comply with Section 77(1) of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act in that submission of tender documents shall be in writing and in either electronic or manual form; and such submissions shall…

The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy is committed to supporting creators to monetize their content in a concerted effort to grow the Digital Economy. ICT and Digital Economy, Principal Secretary John Tanui said the government has prioritized the Digital Super Highway and Creatives Economy as a key enabler in growing and transforming all the other sectors of the government agenda. Tanui noted that the government is achieving this through laying of fibre optic cables countrywide, setting up of digital hubs, formulation of ICT policies and the establishment of WIFI hotspots in public places. The PS who was…

Nairobi’s fight against insecurity in the Central Business District (CBD) took a dramatic turn after authorities uncovered and dismantled a private illegal electricity distribution hub operating near the National Archives. The rogue station, allegedly selling power to shop owners while tampering with security lighting and CCTV systems, was shut down this afternoon as a manhunt for the mastermind got underway. Governor Johnson Sakaja in partnership with the National Police Service and Kenya Power and Lighting unveiled a joint security and infrastructure plan aimed at restoring safety in the CBD following a surge in muggings, vandalism, and power failures linked to…

Jury selection begins Monday in Fort Pierce, Fla., in the high-profile federal trial of Ryan Routh, who is accused of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024. Jury selection is expected to wrap up Wednesday. Prospective jurors are drawn from voter rolls and driver’s license records in the Southern District of Florida. They are brought in and questioned under oath — a process known as voir dire — to determine whether they can be fair and impartial. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida is leading the prosecution. Both…

Unrest killed at least 19 people in Nepal on Monday, authorities said, as police in the capital fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament in anger at a social media shutdown and corruption. Some of the mainly youth protesters forced their way into the parliament complex in Kathmandu by breaking through a barricade, a local official said, setting fire to an ambulance and hurling objects at lines of riot police guarding the legislature. “The police have been firing indiscriminately,” one protester told the ANI news agency. “(They) fired bullets which missed me but hit a…

Howard Stern returned on Monday to his popular show on SiriusXM to address questions about the future of “The Howard Stern Show.” The radio legend had been off the air, raising speculation about a potential departure from the satellite radio service. He had been expected to address that speculation on Monday. “Fired? Retiring? Canceled? Bye-Bye Booey?” the show said in a promo for the Monday broadcast. “Howard Stern will speak.” But his Monday show was anything but routine. The show began with Andy Cohen, the TV host and producer, announcing that he’d be taking over Stern’s channel. The pair let…

Six people were killed and eight others were wounded by Palestinian gunmen in one of the deadliest shooting attacks in Jerusalem in the past few years. Israeli police said “two terrorists arrived in a vehicle” and opened fire towards a bus stop at Ramot Junction, on the city’s northern outskirts. An off-duty soldier and a civilian returned fire, “neutralising” the attackers, it added. Israeli media identified the dead as five men, aged between 25 and 79, and a 60-year-old woman. Local hospitals said two of the wounded were in a serious condition. There was no immediate claim from any armed…

The High Court in Kerugoya Monday issued conservatory orders temporarily halting the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive establishing a framework for the compensation of victims of demonstrations and public protests. Justice Kizito Magare also certified the application dated September 5, 2025, as urgent and directed that it be heard inter partes. “Pending the hearing, the court stayed the commencement of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests and suspended the implementation of Gazette Notice No. 12002 of August 25, 2025, which had appointed the panel to establish a reparations framework,”…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged employers in Africa to integrate youth and enable them drive the change needed to make businesses respond to the 21st century challenges. Prof. Kindiki said the government and the private sector are together in a stronger position when they collaboratively work to create a conducive working environment for the modern workers to explore their talents and skills for the advancement of the continent. “Together, let us envision and create an Africa where every individual has a place to thrive, where no one is excluded, and where business stands as the most dynamic driver of…

St. George’s Girls Secondary School in Nairobi was Monday closed indefinitely following a protest A section of the students had a night of chaos and confrontation teachers. The unrest began late Sunday after reports of an altercation between a teacher and a Form Three girl around 9.30 pm. Witnesses said the girl, who has braces, is said to have sustained a jaw injury during the incident. The students had reportedly been outside observing the “blood moon” during the full solar eclipse when the altercation occurred. The alleged assault triggered a riot, with students pulling down the school gate and marching…

President William Ruto challenged the international community to step up contributions in climate change adaptation and mitigation to complement Africa’s efforts. The President said Africa is taking bold approaches to climate action by adopting climate positive growth, positioning the continent as a source of solutions rather than a victim. He said the Nairobi Declaration adopted at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in September 2023 demonstrated Africa’s commitment to climate action as a driver of economic growth, transformation and job creation, and not a burden. He pointed out that the international community has both the responsibility and the self-interest to support…

An Australian woman was jailed for life, with no chance of release for at least 33 years, for murdering three relatives and trying to kill another with a toxic mushroom meal. The jail term, one of the longest ever handed to a female offender in Australia, means Erin Patterson, 50, will be in her 80s before she can apply for parole. A Supreme Court judge said Patterson’s crimes were the “worst category” for offending and involved an “elaborate cover-up”. Patterson killed her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, after serving them a toxic…

The board of Tottenham Hotspur said its owner has “unequivocally rejected” two expressions of interest in the north London football club and that it is “not for sale”. The announcement late on Sunday came after the sudden departure of executive chairman Daniel Levy last week triggered speculation that a takeover bid could be imminent. Mr Levy was the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman and is estimated to have earned more than £50m ($67.5m) during his almost quarter of a century in the role. But he was also the target of regular protests by Spurs fans, especially last season. The statement said…

South Korea’s foreign minister will travel to the United States on Monday to help secure the return of hundreds of Koreans who were detained in Georgia last week. US officials detained 475 people – more than 300 of them South Korean nationals – who they said were illegally working at a car battery plant. The facility is being built by two South Korean companies – Hyundai and LG – and is one of the largest foreign investment projects in the state. Such raids have ramped up under President Donald Trump who has vowed to crack down hard on unauthorised immigration.…