Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

President Donald Trump has asked a US court to order a swift deposition of Rupert Murdoch in his lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, citing the media mogul’s advanced age. Trump sued the billionaire over an article in the Journal, which is owned by Murdoch’s News Corp, that alleged the president had written a “bawdy” letter to celebrate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday in 2003. In a court filing on Monday, Trump’s lawyers stated that he had informed Murdoch prior to the report being published that the letter was “fake”. Trump’s lawyers argued that Murdoch should be asked to depose…

Kenya’s largest telco Safaricom has officially launched the Greater Western edition of the M-PESA Sokoni Festival, continuing its nationwide celebration of 18 years of M-PESA’s transformative role in Kenya’s financial and digital evolution. The festival, which kicked off this week, will be activated across the Greater Western region and features a blend of community-driven events, business empowerment forums, and youth-targeted initiatives, all culminating in a grand celebration at Mambo Leo Stadium in Kisumu. “Since its inception, M-PESA has transformed how millions of Kenyans access, move, grow, and protect their money,” said Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC. “Through the…

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests. Cooper made the announcement Monday with a video released on social media and his campaign website. The former two-term governor will immediately become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for the GOP nomination, with President Donald Trump’s blessing, according to two people familiar with his…

India’s defence minister said on Monday that New Delhi had ended its military conflict with Pakistan in May as it had met all its objectives and had not responded to pressure, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he brokered the truce. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the opening of a discussion in parliament on the April 22 attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir in which 26 men were killed. The attack led to a fierce, four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May, the worst between the nuclear-armed neighbours in nearly three decades. “India halted its operation…

Five people were killed in a mass shooting at a food market in Bangkok on Monday. The suspect in the attack at Or Tor Kor Market died after taking his own life, police in Thailand’s capital confirmed. Four of those killed were security guards and the fifth victim worked at the market. Two other market sellers were injured, police said. Police Lieutenant Siam Boonsom told local media that the gunman was Thai and he had disputes with the market’s security guards before. He also told reporters the shooting incident was unrelated to Thailand’s ongoing conflict with Cambodia. The Or Tor…

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, spent Monday in Kitale, where he stated that the government is committed to equitable development in the country. He said that a strong collaboration between the National and County Governments will speed up development and enhance service delivery across the country. He spoke at the County Commissioner’s Office in Kitale. Murkomen emphasized the importance of working together to build the nation, highlighting Trans Nzoia’s strategic role in food security and regional stability. Murkomen noted that food security significantly contributes to national growth and assured residents that the Government is working…

At least 13 people were confirmed dead with dozens more missing after a boat ferrying around 100 passengers capsized on Saturday in Niger state in north-central Nigeria as they headed to market, authorities said on Sunday. Twenty-six people, mostly women and children, were rescued from the wooden boat, said Yusuf Lemu, an official of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. Local official Isiyaku Akilu said the boat driver, who was among those rescued, could not confirm the number of passengers on the boat. “The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined, but from all indications, it appears…

Police in Busia are also investigating the murder of an unknown man whose body was found with serious head injuries behind Pramukh Cash and Carry Supermarket Sunday morning. The deceased, with the head completely deformed, was lying dead and it is suspected he had been hit by a blunt object on the head. A red motorcycle was also found beside the body, police said. The body was transferred to Busia County Referral Hospital mortuary, awaiting identification and autopsy. Meanwhile, two suspects were Monday July 28 morning lynched by a mob in Kondele area, Kisumu in a robbery incident. The two…

A herder was attacked and killed by a herd of elephants in a village in Kyuso, Kitui County. The incident happened on July 26 in Mataka village, Kenya Wildlife Service and police said. Locals said four elephants were seen moving across the village when they attacked and trampled Ngei Kalungui, 61 who was looking after his cattle in his bushy parcel of land. He died instantly. KWS officials in Mwingi were informed of the incident and rushed there in efforts to drive back the wild animals to the nearby park. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and…

A 42-year-old man is facing charges of terrorism and assault with intent to murder after 11 shoppers were stabbed at a Walmart supermarket in the US state of Michigan. An assailant used a folding knife to stab five men and six women, including a Walmart employee, on Saturday afternoon in Traverse City. The victims, ranging in age from 21 to 84, are all expected to survive. The suspect, Bradford James Gille, is due to be arraigned on Monday or Tuesday. Investigators said the stabbings were random and they are yet to reveal a motive, but they said a terrorism charge…

The United States and European Union reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners. After make-or-break negotiations between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Scotland, the pair agreed a US tariff on all EU goods of 15%. That is half the 30% import tax rate Trump had threatened to implement starting on Friday. He said the 27-member bloc would open its markets to US exporters with zero per cent tariffs on certain products. Von der Leyen also hailed the deal, saying it would bring stability…

An Illinois landlord convicted of murdering his six-year-old Palestinian-American tenant in a violent hate crime has died in custody. Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years behind bars in May for the murder of Wadea al-Fayoume as well as the severe wounding and attempted murder of his mother Hanaan Shaheen in 2023. Police say the landlord targeted the pair for their Islamic faith shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war. He died at the Illinois Department of Corrections on Thursday, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Czuba had served less than three months of his decades-long sentence when…

President William Ruto is set to depart for Addis Ababa to represent Kenya at the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake. The summit brings together global leaders to review progress and chart new pathways for transforming food systems to support sustainable development and build climate resilience. During the summit, President Ruto will deliver Kenya’s national statement, reaffirming the country’s commitment to reshaping food systems in a way that supports both environmental sustainability and economic growth. In addition to participating in high-level thematic sessions, the Head of State is expected to hold a series of bilateral talks with key leaders,…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Sunday said they arrested a 57-year-old Thai national after he allegedly tried to smuggle 41.7 kilograms of cannabis sativa through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Wong Hiu Fung reportedly landed at JKIA from Bangkok, Thailand, and after being cleared by immigration officers, he collected his two suitcases and made his way to the customs screening zone. “Just as officers began inspecting his luggage, he pulled a ‘fake phone call’ trick and vanished into thin air, leaving his suspiciously bulky bags behind,” DCI said. “Inside the abandoned luggage, Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives…

A police officer lost two teeth after being hit by flying stones in a clash with drug mules at a den in Luanda Town, Vihiga County. Another cop was hit and injured in the head and back by the flying stones in the Saturday July 26 drama. They were treated and discharged from a local hospital. The officers were in a group of five others when they raided a well-known drugs den in the area. The mules operating in the area raised an alarm alerting locals, some of whom joined in throwing stones and objects at the team while opposing…