Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Donald Trump isn’t in Chicago but his presence hangs over everything and he is clearly following events here. A couple of aides told me, a little implausibly, that the former president is not tuning into the Democratic National Convention because he has no interest in watching a Democratic Party “infomercial”. But one senior campaign official confirms, anonymously, that Trump is watching and is irritated by the attacks against him. In the view of one ally who speaks to the former president every week, Trump wins in November if he sticks to talking about the economy, the border and crime. At…

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs on Thursday left for Tokyo, Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) 9th Ministerial Meeting. The 9th TICAD Ministerial Meeting is organised, in conjunction with the United Nations (UN), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank (WB), and the African Union Commission (AUC) During the meeting, Mudavadi will speak on promoting trade, and investment, and underscore Kenya’s interests. He will also seek to showcase opportunities available for investment in Kenya by the Japanese private sector. “He will use the opportunity to call for…

The intelligence agencies of Kenya and Ethiopia say the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), referred to by Ethiopian authorities as “Shene,” has established direct connections with the al Shabaab militants based in Somalia.  This is a serious move between the two groups which could continue to destabilize the region at large. OLA operates in Ethiopia while al Shabaab has a base in Somalia. Kenya and Ethiopia security chiefs on Thursday August 22 accused these groups of collaborating to “undermine security in the region.” According to the Addis Standard, these allegations were made during a visit to Addis Ababa by a Kenyan…

Television icon Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in her hometown of Chicago, where she urged Democrats and independent voters to “choose common sense over nonsense”. “Let us choose truth, let us choose honour, let us choose joy,” Winfrey told a cheering crowd on Wednesday. “Because that is the best of America.” Winfrey, who has avoided the political spotlight in recent years, lent some of her star power to Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz on the third night of the four-day convention. The 70-year-old’s comments came before Mr…

A six-year-old boy who was missing for five days has been found deep in a forest in Vietnam. Dang Tien Lam, who lives in the northwestern Yen Bai province, was playing in a stream with his nine siblings on 17 August when he wandered into the hills and got lost, local reports said. He was found on Wednesday by local farmers who heard a child’s cry while they were clearing a cinnamon field close to the forest. Lam, who was found sitting in cassava bushes about 6km (3.7mi) from where he went missing, had become so weak he was unable…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya plans to construct its first nuclear power plant by 2034.  Mudavadi said a research reactor will also be commissioned by early 2030s in an initiative that begins in 2027 and aims to increase energy capacity, reduce CO2 emissions, and create significant job opportunities, boosting economic growth. “Kenya is committed to leading in clean energy. Kenya focused on advancing nuclear technology as part of Kenya’s sustainable energy strategy,” said Mudavadi. Speaking after meeting with William D. Magwood, IV, Director-General of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) at his Railways office, Mudavadi appreciated NEA’s mentorship of…

Two suspects were Wednesday arrested and a rifle recovered from them in Molo, Nakuru County.  Police said they also recovered ten kilograms of elephant tusks from the suspects in Posta area near National Bank. Police confronted two men who were riding a motorcycle while carrying two black bags and on searching they recovered a CZ EVO 3 Scorpion rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition and five pieces of elephant tusks weighing approximately 10 kilograms. The ivory are valued at Sh1 million, police said. Preliminary inquiry revealed the suspects came from Nakuru and were in the process to deliver the…

A Kisii Ward Representative has presented to the Assembly a notification to have the long serving House Clerk James Nyaoga removed from office. Boochi Tendere MCA James Ondari cites gross misconduct, violation of the constitution and that of the County Assembly Act as grounds to have Nyaoga relived of his duties. The notification was presented to the Assembly Monday August 19. Already the stage to have him present himself for grilling before an 11 member committee has been set. He will be defending himself against charges of gross financial irregularities and hindering smooth operations at the former Speaker’s office. He…

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his YouTube channel, and more than a million subscribers signed up within the first 90 minutes. The 39-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and has represented Portugal in international tournaments for more than two decades. “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey,” Ronaldo posted on Wednesday on his social media accounts. A couple of hours after posting his first video, 1.69 million subscribers had joined the newly launched digital channel. Ronaldo has 112.5 million followers on the…

A Magistrates Court on Thursday released five police officers under investigation connection with the escape of serial Kware murder suspect Collins Jumaisi and 12 others from custody on a personal bond of Sh200,000. Magistrate Martha Naanzushi declined an application by the police to detain their own for 14 days saying there were no compelling reasons to warrant the same. She directed the five to be reporting to the DCI twice a week as the investigations are ongoing. The five were Wednesday presented in court in connection with the escape of the suspects. The prosecution sought 14 days to detain the…

Police Thursday offered a cash prize for the arrest on escaped Kware serial murder suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha. It is not clear how much will be offered for information that may lead to the rearrest of the suspect but officials said a significant cash reward will be given. “A significant cash reward will be provided to anyone with credible information leading to the suspect’s arrest,” a notice by the DCI said. Jumaisi and 12 Eritreans escaped from Gigiri police cells on August 21 morning. And following the developments, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said they are looking for Jumaisi…

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been remanded in custody overnight as part of an investigation into new allegations against him. He and his brother Tristan were taken in for questioning by Romania’s serious crime agency, DIICOT, as police searched their home. The internet personality was already awaiting trial for rape and human trafficking, but could potentially now face additional charges of sex with, and trafficking in, underage persons, as well as money-laundering and attempting to influence witnesses, prosecutors say. Andrew and Tristan Tate, who have a massive following on social media, have denied all previous charges against them. They were…

A labour dispute between Canada’s two main national rail carriers and workers could lead to a possible lockout as soon as Thursday morning, threatening crucial supply chains across North America. Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) plan to lock out nearly 9,300 workers as of 00:01 EST (04:01 GMT) failing an eleventh-hour deal. Canada sends around 75% of all the goods it exports to the US, mostly over rail, and a prolonged dispute could disrupt shipments of a wide range of goods, from grains and beans to potash, coal and timber. Negotiations have stalled over shift…

Former President Bill Clinton reminded the crowd at the 2024 Democratic National Convention that he’s younger than Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump while drawing a comparison between Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. The 42nd president brought more star power to the week. His speech came just days after his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, shared a powerful message at the DNC. Other presidential appearances this week included President Joe Biden and the Obamas, who headlined the second night of the DNC. How old is Bill Clinton? Clinton is 78 years old. On the DNC stage Wednesday,…

In addition to musical and comedic performances by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Kenan Thompson, Amanda Gorman delivered a poem to rouse the audience in celebration of Vice President Kamala Harris. In tune with the night’s theme of freedom, Gorman spoke of the “audacity of hope” and vitality of voting in this election. “We are one family regardless of religion, class or color. For what defines a patriot is not just a love of liberty but our love for one another. This is loud in our country’s call because while we all love freedom, it is love that frees…