Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Student leaders from various universities have jointly announced the cancellation of a demonstration planned for tomorrow, choosing instead to pursue further dialogue with the government regarding the controversial new university funding model. During a press briefing, both elected and non-elected leaders stressed the importance of finding a peaceful solution to the ongoing challenges in the education sector. The unrest stems from recent changes to the funding model, which have led to confusion and concern among students and parents. According to the leaders, many students have been incorrectly categorized, resulting in inflated household contributions that many families are unable to meet.…

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba Sunday announced fresh efforts by the government to address issues raised on the New University Funding Model. Ogamba said the government has agreed to form two broad-based Working Committees comprising student leaders to review the status of the implementation of the university funding model following public uproar. He at the same time asked students to shelf planned strike scheduled for Monday September 9. The committees will also make recommendations on how to address the challenges facing the model after conducting a thorough appraisal of the implementation. Ogamba said the two committees will have specific terms…

US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will face off in a debate for the first time on Tuesday, each seeking an edge in what has become a neck-and-neck race for the White House. After weeks of back-and-forth on the where, when and how of the debate, US broadcaster ABC — which is hosting the event — announced the final rules of the contest, as agreed to by the two campaigns, this week. Here are the major takeaways: – When and where? – The debate will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia at 9:00…

Three people have been killed in an attack at the border between Jordan and the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials say. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said three Israeli civilians were killed in the shooting at the Allenby Bridge crossing. The attacker approached the area from the Jordanian side in a truck, then got out and opened fire, the IDF said. Security forces “eliminated” the gunman and the IDF is checking the truck over for signs of explosives, a statement said. Medics said the three killed are men in their 50s, according to Israeli media. Jordan says it has closed…

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and his Land counterpart Alice Wahome made changes in their ministries, which have resulted in the sacking of some top officials. In a Gazette Notice dated September 6, 2024, Mbadi fired four officials who included Martha Opisa Okochil, Louis Karisa, Ruth Jerotich and Tom Okundi who served as trustees to the Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust. The Trust is a national pension scheme established by the government to assist informal sector workers across the country. In their place, Mbadi appointed four new members including Irene Githiga (Federation of Matatu Drivers and Conductors Association), Kevin Bwire…

An operation conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) officers domiciled at the DCI headquarters led to the arrest of two notorious drug traffickers, Teresia Nduku a Kenyan and Simba Kitwana Khamri, a Tanzanian national, in Donholm Nairobi.  Following their capture, the cunning suspects guided detectives to their abode in Manyanzani area in Tala Kangundo Sub-County. During a thorough search of their house, authorities unearthed a backpack with a cunningly concealed compartment housing cannabis sativa, alongside a digital scale and various incriminating documents. According to police, investigation revealed that this is a unique type of cannabis sativa that originated from foreign…

Elon Musk denied a report that his artificial intelligence startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla (TSLA.O) revenue in return for giving Musk’s electric vehicle maker access to xAI’s technology and resources. The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that Tesla would license xAI’s artificial-intelligence models to help power its driver-assistance software, full self-driving technology and share some of that revenue with the startup, according to the proposed arrangement as described to investors. “Tesla has learned a lot from discussions with engineers at xAI that have helped accelerate achieving unsupervised FSD, but there is no need…

The Venezuelan government has said opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has left the country, seeking asylum in Spain. Mr González has been in hiding, and a warrant issued for his arrest after the opposition disputed July’s presidential election result – in which the government-controlled National Electoral Council (CNE) declared Nicolás Maduro the winner. Venezuela’s Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez said in a post on social media that after “voluntarily” seeking refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas some days ago, Mr Gonzalez asked the Spanish government for political asylum. She added that Caracas had agreed to his safe passage and that he…

As hawkshaws intensify pursuit for undocumented foreign nationals sneaking into the country for unestablished businesses, 11 male suspects were rounded up in Kitale in an intelligence-led operation conducted by the DCI Operation Support Unit (OSU).  The 11 who were headed to Nairobi’s Eastleigh area from Uganda included three Kenyan men and eight Somalia and Uganda nationals, chauffeured in a Toyota Hiace. This comes amid anti terror operations in the country and the region ahead of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the US. The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated Islamist terrorist suicide attacks carried out…

Several roads were closed in Nairobi for the third edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday, September 8. This ushered traffic chaos as the affected roads are key links in the city. Many motorists complained they had lost important appointments because of the closure. A statement on the Nairobi City Marathon website said the roads will be closed at diverse times of the day. Tens of traffic officers and other marshals were deployed to help in diverting motorists. They advised motorists to avoid the routes. The Expressway, a key road, was closed between James Gichuru and the Jomo Kenyatta…

A manhunt was launched in Kentucky after a number of people were shot along a highway near the city of London on Saturday. The incident began at about 18:00 local time (22:00 GMT), when police responded to a report of vehicles being fired upon near Interstate 75. Seven people have been injured in the incident, according to Mayor Randall Weddle of London. He said not all of these injuries were by gunshot, and that no one has been killed. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has named 32-year-old Joseph A Couch as a person of interest, and warned the public he…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic fire that claimed the lives of at least 17 students at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County. The fire also left 14 others injured, with several still unaccounted for. In a statement, the DPP extended his condolences to the bereaved families and friends of the victims, wishing a swift recovery to those injured. The incident has sparked concerns over safety measures in schools, recalling similar tragedies in the past. The DPP emphasized the need for strict adherence to safety protocols outlined in various regulations, including…

Former US Vice-President and lifelong Republican Dick Cheney has confirmed he will vote for the Democrats’ Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election.  Mr Cheney, seen as an influential figure during the presidency of George W Bush, issued a statement saying there had “never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump”, the current Republican candidate. His daughter, former Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney, had told an audience in Texas earlier that her father planned to back the Democratic nominee. “He [Trump] tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in…

The Judiciary Friday launched investigations into a case where a Magistrate issued two conflicting judgments in a land dispute involving a widow in Bondo, Siaya County. The Judiciary said the matter “raises serious concerns touching on the Judiciary’s core mandate of fair administration of justice.” “Therefore, the Judiciary promptly commissioned preliminary examinations including review of the two alleged contradictory judgments; inspection of the Judiciary’s Case Tracking System portal where judgments and rulings are uploaded, among other enquiries,” reads the statement. The Judiciary further acknowledged that the preliminary probes’ outcome in the judgment revealed a need for further detailed investigations, adding…

President William Ruto has declared a three-day national mourning period following the tragic deaths of 17 students from Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County on Thursday night. The students lost their lives when a fire broke out in one of the school’s dormitories around 11 p.m. “As a solemn testament to the indelible mark left upon the nation’s consciousness by the spirits of the seventeen departed children, Kenya shall observe three days of national mourning,” Ruto said. He also directed that both the Kenyan flag and the East African Community (EAC) flag be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period.…