Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

During his imprisonment, Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong’o decided he would never write in English again, a defiant move that helped put literature in African languages firmly on the map. Ngugi died at the age of 87 on Wednesday, his daughter announced on Facebook. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngugi wa Thiong’o this Wednesday morning,” wrote Wanjiku Wa Ngugi. “He lived a full life, fought a good fight.” Widely regarded as East Africa’s most influential writer, Ngugi sought to forge a body of literature reflecting the land and people from which…

Futures surged Wednesday night as a federal court knocked down President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs. Solid earnings from artificial intelligence heavyweight Nvidia also buoyed the market. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 1.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 2%. Dow futures added 511 points, or 1.2%. On Wednesday night, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he imposed his “reciprocal” tariffs. The judges ordered that the challenged tariff orders be vacated. The April 2 announcement of Trump’s duties, the president’s constantly changing approach toward trade policy, as well as inflation fears fueled by…

President William Ruto Wednesday called on militaries in Africa to forge closer cooperation and partnerships to deal with security risks facing the continent. He said closer ties between African defence institutions will help support peace operations and prepare the continent for the emerging threats of the 21st Century. Delivering the keynote speech at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Conference in Nairobi on Wednesday, Ruto said: “When one country or region falters, the impact ripples across borders, affecting livelihoods, economies and the promise of development.” “True security in Africa, therefore, must be continental in ambition and collaborative in execution.” This…

Popular Mugithi singer Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, known to many as Samidoh was transferred to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) headquarters in Gilgil following a controversial performance deemed derogatory. This in response to a viral video where he led revelers in chanting ‘Wantam’ (one term), which did not go down well with police chiefs. The musician is serving police officer. The incident, which took place a few days ago, saw Samidoh working up a crowd as they chanted “Wantam”, a corruption of the phrase “one term”. The slogan has become a rallying cry for political competitors, including allies of former Deputy…

At least three suspects were arrested as police demonstrated how Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi staged his abduction in Kiambu. Police said he staged the abduction for political gains and to avoid arrest over a land fraud case he is facing. The MP is admitted to the hospital, where police said they believe he is enjoying a five-course meal to avoid being questioned and arrested over a land matter. “This was staged for political gains and to avoid being arrested over a land fraud matter that is under investigation,” said Director of DCI Mohamed Amin. Amin together with Inspector…

One of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former employees testified the hip-hop mogul kidnapped her at gunpoint, then broke into rapper Kid Cudi’s home in a plot to kill his love rival. Capricorn Clark, who worked on and off for Mr Combs for more than a decade, told his trial that the defendant and a security guard had shown up to her apartment in 2011 and forced her to drive with them to Kid Cudi’s home. “Get dressed,” she recalled Mr Combs saying. “We’re going to go kill this [expletive].” She also told the court Diddy had threatened to kill her on…

US President Donald Trump says he’ll be issuing a pardon for a couple who starred in a reality TV show before being jailed in a multi-million dollar fraud and tax evasion case. Todd and Julie Chrisley were cast in the reality TV series Chrisley Knows Best, which followed the duo in their career as property tycoons in Nashville and Atlanta. But in June 2022 a jury found them guilty of tax evasion and defrauding banks out of more than $36m (£26.6m) in loans. Earlier this month the couple’s daughter, Savannah Chrisley, was interviewed by the president’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on…

A second suspect has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist in an upmarket Manhattan home for weeks to steal his cryptocurrency. William Duplessie, 32, turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday after his alleged accomplice was arrested last week. Their alleged victim told police he was hung off a roof ledge, shocked with electrical wires and attacked with a chainsaw as his attackers demanded he reveal his Bitcoin wallet password. Both suspects are charged with kidnapping with intent to collect ransom, assault, unlawful imprisonment and other crimes. The arrests came after the victim managed to escape…

After back-to-back explosions, SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening, but fell short of the main objectives when the spacecraft tumbled out of control and broke apart. The 403-foot (123-meter) rocket blasted off on its ninth demo from Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas. Residents voted this month to organize as an official city. CEO Elon Musk ‘s SpaceX hoped to release a series of mock satellites following liftoff, but that got nixed because the door failed to open all the way. Then the spacecraft began spinning as it skimmed space toward an…

The Kenya Forest Service revealed the owners of a hotel that was being built in Ngong Forest, Nairobi amid resistance. KFS intimated that Konyon Company Ltd won the tender to construct 11 cottages within the premises. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) documents, however, show that it did not issue any license for the project and that the initial Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was conducted by a private consultant hired by Konyon Company. NEMA noted that the license was not issued because no public participation had been conducted, questioning why the contractor proceeded without approval. NEMA noted that 20 cottages…

A family is mourning after their one-year-old baby died while being fed in Mukuru slums, Nairobi. The baby boy was being fed by his elder sister when the food choked him on Monday morning. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, police said. Police said the child’s mother had left him with his sister in the house when the incident happened. The sister was feeding him with potatoes when he was choked. Such tragedies are common in homes. Meanwhile, a man was arrested over the murder of his girlfriend in their house in Githurai…

Detectives are investigating an incident where a 70-year-old man was found murdered in Ganze, Kilifi County. Police said the body of Samuel Thoya Baya was found in the village after an attack. He had gone to Dzikunge area for shopping on May 27 when the incident happened. The motive of the incident is yet to be known. Cases of murder targeting elderly people are on the rise in the area amid a campaign to address them. In Koibatek, Baringo County, a man was found dead after murder in Narasha forest. The body of Jonathan Rono, 40 was found lying on…

A group of community policing gang is on the run over the murder of a 48-year-old man in a village in Kisii County. The incident happened in Kisii’s Nyatieko village where one Justus Omoni, 48 was found dead after suspected murder by a group of community policing gang. The gang had intervened in a domestic quarrel between Omoni and his wife over an erected structure in their compound. It was then the gang was called to settle the matter and resorted to assaulting Omoni. According to police, they tied and beat him before abandoning him unconscious in a nearby school…

A suspect in the murder of British national Campbell Scott, was on Tuesday charged with murder. Alex Mutua pleaded not guilty to the charges. While appearing before Justice James Wakiaga, Mutua was accused of committing the offence on February 16, 2025 in Pipeline, alongside other suspects. The prosecution informed the court that they have filed an affidavit opposing bail and the court directed them to submit the affidavit within three days formally. Additionally, the court ordered that a pre-bail report be prepared within 21 days. Mutua is expected to appear in court on June 17 for a pre-trial and a…

The hearing of a Shakahola massacre children matter involving Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 38 other accused persons, who are parents of child victims rescued from Shakahola forest, resumed Tuesday before the Tononoka Children Court in Mombasa. The prosecution called five witnesses who testified before the Principal Magistrate Hon. Nelly Chepchirchir. Among the witnesses were four expert witnesses psychologists/counselors who explained to the court how they were asked to provide psychosocial support to the children rescued from Shakahola. The support aided in addressing the trauma and mental, emotional, and social issues stemming from experiences in Shakahola. The psychologist informed the court…