Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The Pentagon has signed a multi-million dollar deal to begin using Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, as part of a wider rollout of AI tools for government use, the Department of Defence confirmed. Announced on Monday by Musk’s company xAI, the $200m (£149m) contract is part of its “Grok for Government” programme, and aligns with the Trump administration’s push for more aggressive adoption of artificial intelligence. It comes just days after Grok sparked backlash for spouting antisemitic posts, including praise for Adolf Hitler on X, the social media platform owned by Musk. Musk said the bot was “too compliant”…

Tension gripped Likii slum in Nanyuki after police officers blocked protesters from entering Nanyuki town. The demonstrators were demanding justice for Julia Njoki, who was arrested during Saba Saba protests and allegedly tortured by police officers while in custody. The protesters blocked the main road into Nanyuki town, lighting fires and erecting barricades, demanding the arrest of the police officer who allegedly hit Njoki so that justice can be served. The 24-year-old died in unclear circumstances while in custody after failing to pay a Sh50,000 bond. Njoki was heading home on the fateful evening of the July 7 protests, when she was…

President William Ruto joined leaders in mourning the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died in a London hospital on Sunday. Ruto said Buhari’s demise is a loss not only to the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but also to the entire African Continent, which has been immeasurably enriched by his wisdom and steadfast commitment to the liberation and prosperity of the Nigerian people. “During his tenure in office, President Buhari championed the fight against corruption, advanced regional security initiatives to counter terrorism, and supported Africa’s agenda for economic integration.” “Kenya recalls with warmth his State…

Two people were killed in an explosion in their car in Bodhai, Madah Adon, Garissa County. The incident happened after an IED hit their car. Those who died were identified as Mohamed Shabel Bashir and Abdikadir Muhumed Salat, police said. Ijara Member of Parliament Abdi Ali Abdi condemned the incident and termed it senseless. “This senseless act of violence is a painful reminder of the persistent threats facing our communities and underscores the urgent need to safeguard the lives of our citizens,” he said. He urged national and regional security agencies to act swiftly and decisively to identify and bring…

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) plans to implement stricter rules on the sale and consumption of alcohol and drugs. The National Policy on the Prevention of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use (2025) proposes stringent measures that the Authority believes will tame the alcohol consumption crisis in the country, mostly among the youth. Some of the rules include banning the sale of alcohol near schools and places of worship, while instilling a zero tolerance for irresponsible alcohol/drug promotion. The policy aims to restrict the sale of alcohol to under-21s while also enhancing protection for…

Tesla will give its shareholders the option to invest in artificial intelligence startup xAI, billionaire owner of both companies Elon Musk said on his social media platform X. “It’s not up to me… We will have a shareholder vote on the matter,” Musk said in response to a social media user suggesting that the electric car maker take a stake in xAI, which recently acquired X. “If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago,” the world’s richest man said. According to the Wall Street Journal, another company controlled by Elon Musk, SpaceX, will invest…

Police are looking for a gang that raided a home in Igoki village, Tharaka Nithi County and killed a dog before vandalizing a car parked there. The German Shepherd dog had been barking at an unknown number of thieves, which drew the attention of the owner. The owner of the compound said he woke up and went outside in the 1 am incident on Sunday but did not notice anything unusual. He then went back to bed. It was then that the said thieves who were still in his compound pounced on the dog, killing it. They then vandalized his…

Detectives are investigating the murder of a 63-year-old woman in Getare village, Nyamira County. Police said Esther Nyanchama Nyambegera was hit in the head and killed by a relative in a land dispute. The assailant used a bolted wood to hit her in the head. Her body was found in the house after the murder on Sunday July 13. The assailant who is aged 16 escaped the scene and efforts to trace and arrest him were ongoing, police said. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy. In Oyugis, Homa Bay County, one Victor Okello Omiti died after being…

At least six people were Sunday July 13 night killed in two separate accidents reported in Narok and Machakos Counties. At least 14 others others were left with serious injuries and are admitted in hospitals, police said. The first accident happened along the Mai Mahiu-Narok highway where four people were killed in an accident involving at least four vehicles in Duka Moja area. According to police, the accident happened at about 8 pm and involved two trailers, a motorcycle and a salon car. Police said a trailer first hit a motorcycle ahead of it killing the rider and his pillion…

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium to win the first edition of FIFA’s new competition. PSG were the favourites for a game attended by Donald Trump after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals. But having been three goals ahead midway through the first half in the semis, this time the roles were reversed as PSG found themselves 3-0 down…

The government is investing over Sh70 billion worth of projects in Kiambu County as it seeks to improve roads, housing and modern market projects. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the focus now is completion of these projects and commencement of others, calling on residents not to fall prey to those selling cheap and retrogressive politics. “When it’s time for campaigns, we will come with a scorecard of what we have achieved and what we did for the people of Kiambu and other areas. It will be time for everyone to do so including our opponents who occupied influential positions before,”…

The Sudanese paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stormed the besieged city of el-Fasher on Friday in a battle that raged for seven hours, witnesses told the BBC. RSF fighters managed to capture a cattle market, a prison and a military base while broadcasting videos of themselves walking around empty stockyards. It was the first time RSF fighters had entered the city in large numbers since the siege of el-Fasher – an ongoing battle for control of the western Darfur city – began 15 months ago. On Saturday morning, the army retaliated and succeeded in pushing the RSF back beyond…

Police are investigating murder in an incident where the body of a man was found on the doorstep of a house in Dandora, Nairobi. The body of Richard Odhiambo, 40 was found at the doorstep of a residential house long after his murder on Saturday July 12. The body had visible injuries on the nose and right eye, police said. Police said blood was oozing from his mouth. A man who was with the deceased was arrested to help with investigations. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy. Police said they are yet to establish the motive of…

A 53-year-old man was found murdered in Magombo village, Nyamira County. Police said the body of Gideon Mokaya had stab wounds when it was found on July 12 in the morning. The motive of the murder is yet to be known. A woman who was last seen with him was arrested to help in investigations, police said. In Sinaga, Yala, Siaya County, a woman identified as Pamela Oketch, 50 was found murdered. The body was found lying naked long after the murder had happened, police said. The motive of the murder is yet to be known. The woman had attended…

An Ethiopian national was Saturday stabbed and killed in an altercation at a bakery he worked in Moyale Town, Marsabit County. The deceased identified as Malkamu Qabit, 27 was an employee at Urban Fresh Bakery operating at the border town. Other workers said the deceased and an assailant had argued before he was stabbed in the stomach. They were on a night shift when the fight broke out, leading to the fatal stabbing. The assailant fled the scene as the man was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was moved to the mortuary…