Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

At least five suspects were Thursday arrested after they were involved in an abduction incident in Ruaka area, Kiambu County. A man who was headed home was taken hostage by the gang and taken to Ithanga and Thindigwa areas where he was detained. When his girlfriend called his mobile phone, a stranger picked it saying they needed Sh500,000 for his release, police said. They handed him the mobile phone to confirm he was their captive and warned her against involving police. Out of panic, the woman informed the police who swung into action and traced the gang to Ithanga area…

A man was attacked and killed in his house by suspected thugs who escaped without stealing anything in Joska area, Machakos County. The killing of Martin Maina, 54 has sent shocks among many residents in the area amid calls for police action to tame any such incident and ensure justice. His wife is fighting for her life in hospital after their attack at their new home on September 18, 2025, police said. A gang of unknown numbers broke into the house at dawn after jumping over a perimeter wall. They then clobbered Maina in his bedroom, killing him as he…

The stalemate over the government’s new Electronic Government Procurement System, also known as E-GPS, is threatening to paralyze services in the public sector. The system had been rolled out but a court stopped it creating more confusion. The implementation of the new procurement system being fronted by Treasury is also facing stiff resistance from MPs and Governors, citing legal and logistical concerns. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi insisted Thursday that the electronic platform is the key to eliminating corruption and ensuring transparency in public procurement. The system, intended to digitize all government procurement processes, has also met resistance from MPs,…

The Taliban government has removed books written by women from the university teaching system in Afghanistan as part of a new ban which has also outlawed the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment. Some 140 books by women – including titles like “Safety in the Chemical Laboratory” – were among 680 books found to be of “concern” due to “anti-Sharia and Taliban policies”. The universities were further told they were no longer allowed to teach 18 subjects, with a Taliban official saying they were “in conflict with the principles of Sharia and the system’s policy”. The decree is the…

At least ten people have died and 25 others injured after a fire broke out in a high-rise building in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. Videos on social media on Tuesday showed occupants of the seven-storey Afriland Towers jumping out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started. The victims were commercial workers who were trapped inside the building, which is host to most commercial companies and organisations in the city. Most of the survivors suffered burns and fracture injuries while trying to escape, while others had respiratory distress from smoke inhalation. Authorities say the occupants became disoriented due…

Canada and Mexico agreed to deepen ties, vowing closer cooperation on trade and security, as both countries grapple with rising economic pressure from the US. Following a bilateral meeting in Mexico City, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also expressed their commitment to a shared partnership with the US. “We compliment the United States, we make them stronger, and we are all stronger together,” Carney told reporters. Both Canada and Mexico have been hit by US tariffs – 50% on Canadian steel, and 25% on some Mexican pharmaceuticals. President Trump has also levied a 25% “fentanyl…

The helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump was forced to divert to Luton Airport as he finished his state visit to the UK. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said “due to a minor hydraulic issue”, the aircraft landed at a “local airfield” before later reaching Stansted around 20 minutes behind schedule. She said the decision was taken “out of an abundance of caution” adding that the president and first lady “safely boarded the support helicopter”. Emergency services were spotted on the tarmac at Luton following the landing. Separate images show both of Trump’s helicopters, known as Marine One and…

Donald Trump suggested Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could use the military to stop illegal migration at a news conference marking the end of the US president’s second state visit to the UK. Trump said he discussed migration issues with Sir Keir during a meeting at his country residence Chequers. The US president talked about his policies to secure borders in the US and said the UK faced a similar challenge with migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. “You have people coming in and I told the prime minister I would stop it, and it doesn’t matter if…

Malawians are waiting to find out who their next president will be after Tuesday’s election. The electoral commission says it will not announce any results until everything has been checked. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Anabel Mtalimanja said the commission had received about 98% of results. Allies of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, octogenarian former leader Peter Mutharika, have claimed victory. Thousands of people queued outside polling stations on Tuesday to vote for a president, MPs and local councillors, keenly hoping to effect change in a country swamped by economic troubles. If no candidate wins more than…

Google on Thursday announced $9 million (Sh1.1 billion) in funding for African universities and research institutions over the next year. This is part of the U.S. tech giant’s support for higher education institutions on the continent, which has seen it commit over $17 million in funding, curriculum, training and computing, and access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models over the past four years. The company also announced a free one-year subscription to the Google AI Pro plan for college students aged 18 and above across the continent, starting with Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Google AI…

The government has committed to ensuring the planned police recruitment is transparent and free of graft. Addressing the media in Kisumu county, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen revealed that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) officials are locked up in meetings in Nairobi to deliberate on recruitment regulations. Murkomen, while addressing the question of regulations for recruitment, stressed that the process to be undertaken soon must give an opportunity to deserving Kenyans. “The National Police Service(NPS) and Commission will be giving us clarity of direction,” explained the CS. He disclosed…

The journey toward the Chacho Kidz Experience 2025 officially took off with a vibrant Launch & Partners’ Breakfast hosted at Weston Hotel, Nairobi, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead. This year’s edition promises something new and thrilling — for the first time, a dedicated Teens Hangout area featuring engaging activities such as motor shows will be part of the program, broadening the experience for older participants. Held under the theme “Mountain of Love,” the breakfast brought together partners, stakeholders, and friends of Chacho — the affectionate nickname for comedian and media personality Dan Ndambuki (Churchill) — to celebrate…

An immigration judge in the US has ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to either Algeria or Syria, over claims he omitted information from a green card application. Judge Jamee Comans, based in Louisiana, said Mr Khalil “wilfully misrepresented material fact(s) for the sole purpose of circumventing the immigration process”. In a statement to the American Civil Liberties Union, Mr Khalil said: “It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech.” Mr Khalil, a permanent US resident of Palestinian descent, was a prominent figure during the 2024 Gaza…

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson announced a major reduction in the county’s ballooning pending bills, saying his administration has cut the figure from Sh119 billion to Sh83 billion. Speaking during an interview on Radio Jambo, Sakaja explained that an extensive review exposed irregular claims, including fake Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) that were presented to the county and piled up as pending bills. “We have already reduced them by Sh39 billion and will continue with the review process,” he said. The Governor noted that Nairobi’s financial challenges go back many years, stressing that his administration cannot ignore past debts. “As we make…

The High Court on Thursday barred Parliament from forwarding the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to President William Ruto for assent, pending the determination of a petition filed by Katiba Institute. The court said that the risks identified in the impugned Bill were not idle arguments but raised weighty constitutional questions warranting judicial consideration. A judge further said the doctrine of ripeness could not apply in this case, affirming that the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute. The matter was referred to Chief Justice Martha Koome to appoint an even number of judges to hear and determine…