Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

There was drama at a funeral event in Sensi Ward, Kisii County, when Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi and his Kitutu Chache North counterpart Japheth Nyakundi physically fought due to political differences. The two belong to two different political factions. Kibagendi supports former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi while Nyakundi roots for President William Ruto. The funeral of Salome Ongwae, stepmother to former Kisii Governor James Ongwae, turned chaotic as the two MPs in rival political camps went physical on stage. A video shared showed trouble started when Kibagendi, who had been given the microphone to speak, verbally attacked Ruto,…

The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, Friday inspected the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County as part of the ongoing preparations for the upcoming Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20, 2025. During the inspection, Dr. Omollo reviewed the progress of works at the venue, focusing on logistical, security, and infrastructural arrangements to ensure the stadium is fully prepared to host the national event. He was accompanied by the County Commissioner of Kitui Kipchumba Rutto, the county and sub-county security teams, as well as officers from the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs). The PS reported…

Authorities have taken into custody the person they suspect of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a Utah university campus event. Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody in St. George, Utah, on Friday, authorities and sources told ABC News. Robinson’s father recognized him as the person being sought by police after authorities distributed photographs. The father initially told Robinson to turn himself in. Robinson initially said no, but later changed his mind, officials said. The father then called a youth pastor, who is also a U.S. Marshals task force officer. The officer advised the father…

Kenyans have been challenged to continue planting trees to safeguard the environment against severe impacts of climate change. Deputy President’s Spouse, Dr. Joyce Kithure, said climate change is posing serious concerns that need a firm response, including extensive planting and caring of trees. Speaking on Friday in Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County, when she presided over the distribution of more than 20,000 fruit trees donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, Dr. Kithure noted that arid and semi-arid areas are at a greater risk, calling for more responses to mitigate impact. “Climate change is no longer a…

Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, after an invitation by an organisation that supports Ukrainians with life-changing injuries caused by the war. The Duke of Sussex said he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of injured military personnel. He arrived by train on Friday morning and is understood to have a busy schedule for the day, but no official details can be expected until this evening. The Guardian newspaper reports that he will outline new plans to help rehabilitate the wounded during the trip. Superhumans, which helps provide those injured with prosthetic limbs and…

Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any amount to cover visa fees,” said Mahamadou Sana, the country’s security minister, following a cabinet meeting chaired by military leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré on Thursday. African visitors will however be required to submit an online visa application, which will be reviewed for approval, the minister clarified. The West African nation joins countries such as Ghana,…

The lifetime of one of Australia’s largest fossil fuel projects has officially been extended by four decades to 2070. The extension for the North West Shelf comes days before the federal government is expected to announce its emissions reduction targets for 2035. One of the world’s biggest polluters per capita, Australia has pledged to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030, but is criticised for continuing to heavily rely on fossil fuels. Critics say the extension hurts global climate goals, but Environment Minister Murray Watt said it includes dozens of new “strict conditions” – oil and gas giant Woodside Energy must…

More than 300 South Koreans who were detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia arrived back home. Their return comes as the country’s president and Hyundai’s chief executive have warned about the impact of the raid. A chartered Korean Air jet carrying the workers and 14 non-Koreans who were also detained in the raid took off from Atlanta at midday local time on Thursday (17:00 BST). One South Korean national has reportedly chosen to stay in the US to seek permanent residency. The incident has shaken ties between the US and…

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, on Friday, ordered a crackdown on rogue boda boda riders misused for political expediency. He said the boda boda sector must be regulated as it is a multibillion-shilling business that is a key enabler of economic growth. Addressing the media in Kisii after a security briefing, the CS said the sector has been hijacked by selfish individuals and politicians targeting opponents. In particular, he faulted an incident that happened at the beginning of the month, where two boda boda factions aligned to politicians clashed in Kisii causing chaos. “We shall have a…

Detectives are investigating murder in an incident where a man fell from the kitchen balcony of a kitchen and died in Nairobi’s Embakasi area. The incident happened at Demac Apartment in Tassia area on September 12, 2025, police said. Owen Kiptoo, 25 is said to have died instantly after the fall. He was in the company of a woman in her house where the incident happened. The woman and two other people were detained for grilling over the death. The group had been at a bar in the area before the man left with the owner of the house. The…

A night guard was found murdered after a robbery at a bar in Kianjokoma, Embu County. Police said the body of Benson Njagi, 65, was found lying unresponsive in his yard. A car belonging to the owner of the bar was missing. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy. Police said they are looking for known suspects in the murder of the guard on September 11, 2025. Elsewhere in Chepilat, Bomet County, a 12-year-old boy died after being assaulted by his father in a domestic feud. The man used a stick to assault his son before he…

A 44-year-old woman was found murdered and her body dumped on the roadside in a village in Mutomo, Kitui County. Police said Moli Kilonzo was murdered on September 10, 2025 in the area and her body dumped on Syunguni-Mutomo road. The motive of the murder was not immediately disclosed. The body wad found with blood oozing from the mouth. It is believed she was killed at the scene as there were signs of struggle there, police said. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy. Police said the woman’s boyfriend was detained for grilling in connection with the…

Oracle shares retreated on Thursday after a record AI-driven surge in the previous session that put the company closer to the trillion-dollar mark and co-founder Larry Ellison within striking distance of the world’s richest person title. The enterprise software maker’s remarkable rise, fueled by a wave of multi-billion-dollar cloud deals, puts the spotlight on the scramble for computing power from companies that are pouring billions to become leaders in the AI race. Oracle’s shares fell about 4% after climbing as much as 35.9% on Wednesday. The company’s market valuation rose to a record $933 billion, as of last close, but…

The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being found guilty of plotting a military coup. A panel of five Supreme Court justices handed down the sentence just hours after they had convicted the former leader. They ruled he was guilty of leading a conspiracy aimed at keeping him in power after he lost the 2022 election to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Four of the justices found him guilty while one voted to acquit him. Bolsonaro’s lawyers have called the sentence “absurdly excessive” and said that…

Manchester United keeper Andre Onana joined Trabzonspor on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The move has taken place before the transfer window in Turkey closes on Friday and follows the Cameroon international not playing in United’s opening three Premier League games. “We would like to wish Andre good luck,” said United in announcing the deal, which is subject to international clearance and registration. Onana’s only appearance for Ruben Amorim’s side this season came in their shock Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two Grimsby. The 29-year-old was signed from Inter Milan for £47.2m in July…