Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced-off with his election rival Peter Dutton in their first debate before the 3 May federal election vote. Cost of living issues dominated Tuesday night’s debate, organised by Sky News Australia and The Daily Telegraph, and the two leaders were also asked about US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Opinion polls have predicted a slim margin between Albanese’s Labor Party and Dutton’s Liberal-National coalition, and the possibility that either will need to form the next government with independent MPs or minor parties. Albanese was declared the night’s winner by Sky News after a vote by…

The man who is suspected of killing Multimedia University (MMU) student Sylvia Kemunto confiscated her mobile phone and offered it to a church in Nairobi as an offering. Detectives pursuing the matter visited and recovered the mobile phone from Jesus is Alive Ministry church in the city. This is after the suspect Philip Eric Mutinda told police he had offered the mobile phone to the church on Monday March 31 after the murder of the fellow student at college near Ongata Rongai. He narrated to police saying he and the slain woman had been in a relationship but they had…

After 338 games in his professional career Declan Rice had never scored a free-kick. After 339 he’d scored two. He’d only taken 12 free-kicks across his entire career prior to Tuesday’s sensational 3-0 win for Arsenal over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates. With the Gunners on top but level at 0-0, the England midfielder stood up and curled round the Madrid wall and past Thibaut Courtois to put his side deservedly ahead after 58 minutes. Then 12 minutes later the 26-year-old stepped up and did it again, making him the first player to…

South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, its acting leader has said, after the country’s constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol from the presidency. Yoon was impeached by parliament in December for his shock martial law declaration. The court upheld his impeachment on 4 April, paving the way for a snap election within 60 days. Acting president Han Duck-soo announced the election date on Tuesday, saying the country needs to “quickly heal from the wounds” and go “upward and forward”. Yoon’s martial law declaration plunged South Korea deep into political uncertainty and highlighted deep divisions in its…

A make-up artist in Nigeria has been sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the currency, the naira, by flinging it while dancing at his wedding celebration last December. Abdullahi Musa Huseini, popularly known as “Amuscap” on social media, was sentenced by a high court in the northern city of Kano minutes after pleading guilty to the charge. Flinging or “spraying” of banknotes, as it is called in Nigeria, is often done at weddings and other celebrations to show a person’s wealth and as an expression of joy. But the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been waging…

South Sudan has said it will now allow the entry of a man deported from the US, in a dramatic climb down aimed at defusing a visa row between the two countries. On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the US would be revoking US visas for all South Sudanese. He said it was a response to South Sudan’s refusal to accept the return of its citizens being removed from the US. In its initial reaction, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said the move was based on a case involving someone who had been incorrectly identified as South…

The Gates Foundation withdrew its Host Country Agreement with Kenya over immunity row in the country. The foundation said the immunity legal cases have drawn attention away from its philanthropic mission. A statement issued by the Africa Director of the Gates Foundation Paulin Basinga said they will continue their branch office operations across the country to advance the citizens’ welfare. The Host Country Agreement granted Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation immunity in the country from being prosecuted. Basinga explained that the decision was mutually agreed upon with the host country. “During the court proceedings this morning, the court was informed…

A long-awaited transformation is finally taking shape in Kasarani as the construction of the modern Maji Mazuri Market gains momentum. With tents of workers actively involved on site, the bustling project promises to usher in a new economic dawn for thousands in the area. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja confirmed that the project will directly benefit over 1,200 traders who have long been operating under the scorching sun along roadsides. “We shall have over 1,200 people directly benefiting from this project of the new market, Indirectly, over 6,000 individuals including suppliers will also see an economic boost,” Sakaja said. In addition…

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen said Tuesday he is yet to receive a formal complaint from former public service colleague Justin Muturi on his security detail status. Muturi said his security had been withdrawn without an explanation yet he is entitled as per the law. Murkomen refuted claims that the alleged withdrawal of security could be political. According to Murkomen, the matter should be addressed by the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja if it was done procedurally. He also explained that the scale-down of officers is routine matter in the security sector, especially with regards…

At least four people were found dead after drowning in separate incidents reported by police. Another man died by drowning in a suicide mission in his compound in Makutano area, Kirinyaga County. The first incident happened in Athi River area, Machakos County where a Chinese national drowned as he tried to cross a swollen river. Police said the incident happened on April 6 and involved one Qui Jia, 21. He tried to cross a flooded Athi River from a quarry he had been working on when he drowned. Witnesses said he was on foot from Katani, to Kinanie, where he…

The Kisii County Deputy Clerk, Daniel Mbaka Omwoyo, was Monday arraigned to face corruption-related charges. At the Anti-Corruption Court in Kisii, Omwoyo was charged with abuse of office, in violation of Section 46, as read with Section 48(1) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003. Prosecution told court that on or around October 24, 2017, at the Kisii County Assembly, Omwoyo used his position to improperly confer a benefit by appointing Everline Moraa Maraburi to the role of Clerical Officer. This appointment was made without the approval of the Board or adherence to established recruitment procedures.…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sensationally branded President William Ruto “the real commander” of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged shady business deals with the paramilitary group’s leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, alias Hemedti. There was no immediate comment from State House. Ruto has more than twice hosted the RSF commander in Nairobi. The RSF commander has been sanctioned over the chaos in Sudan. Gachagua claims Ruto has been conducting gold trade with Hemedti so that the RSF leader can acquire money to buy firearms for the paramilitary force. This comes RSF’s ongoing war with Sudan’s army for the past…

The US Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to continue to use a rarely-invoked wartime powers law to carry out rapid mass deportations of alleged gang members – for now. A lower court had temporarily blocked the removal of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador on 15 March, ruling that the actions under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act needed further scrutiny. Trump has alleged that the migrants were members of the Tren de Aragua gang “conducting irregular warfare” against the US and could therefore be removed under the Act. While the administration is claiming the ruling as a…

Donald Trump has threatened China with an extra 50% tariff on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw its 34% counter-tariff, as global markets continue to fall. Beijing retaliated on Sunday, following last week’s decision by Trump to slap a 34% tax on Chinese imports as part of his “Liberation Day” that set a minimum 10% levy on nearly all of America’s trading partners. In a social media post on Monday, Trump gave China until Tuesday to scrap its countermeasure or face the 50% tax. In response, the Chinese embassy in the US accused Washington of “economic…

Two suspects were arrested following a blast that ripped off a food joint in Mandera Town leaving one person with serious injuries. The suspects are believed to be the ones who were planting the improvised explosive device (IED) that went off at the eatery in Shafshafey area of Mandera. A multi-agency security team launched investigation into the improvised explosive device (IED) explosion that occurred Monday afternoon. Responding swiftly, the team established that the explosion had blown off the hotel’s rooftop and caused visible cracks in the walls. At the time of the incident, four customers were inside the eatery. Three…