OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic

OpenAI has revealed plans to sell shares to the public through a stock listing in the US. The artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT said on Monday that it had made a confidential filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) at some point in [...] The post OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States. Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) mens referee of the year, was barred from entering the country at Miami [...] The post Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Chaos at beach resort in Kisumu as police raid leaves guard shot

Witnesses say tensions escalated after a stone was hurled towards the officers.

Deadlock in revenue talks as MPs offer counties Sh425bn

Senators reduced their demand to Sh440 billion; the Sh15 billion gap between the two Houses...

Ugandan drug trafficker freed after pleading discrimination in sentence

Anne Birungi Bisaso was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in 2010.

Gachagua lawyer Ndegwa Njiru calls out 'judicial nonsense'

Curb risks in data sale plan

The State must protect private data from breaches and violations of privacy laws.

Arrest of ex-CJ and other peaceful protesters unfair

The continuing arrests of peaceful protesters are a violation of their key constitutional rights.

Health, transparency, and Ebola debate

The true measure of preparedness is the confidence we inspire in the people we serve.

Driver behaviour main cause for Kenya's high traffic deaths

The reason for misbehaving now is simply because there is no cost in doing so.

West Ham co-owner accused of preying on women for sex

Multiple women have accused billionaire businessman and West Ham co-owner David Sullivan of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were teenagers. The allegations from seven women have been uncovered in a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times and span decades, starting in the 1980s. All [...] The post West Ham co-owner accused of preying on women for sex appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Gachagua impeachment upheld as court dismisses petition, orders Sh50 million award

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua suffered a legal setback after the High Court dismissed his petition challenging the impeachment that removed him from office in October 2024. Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Frida Mugambi rejected the key arguments advanced by Gachagua and upheld the impeachment process conducted by Parliament, dealing a significant blow to [...] The post Gachagua impeachment upheld as court dismisses petition, orders Sh50 million award appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Court upholds Gachagua's ouster, awards him Sh50m

The High Court awarded former DP Rigathi Gachagua Sh50 million for violation of his rights during impeachment proceedings but declined to reinstate him.

High Court Upholds Impeachment of Gachagua

The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that the removal process met the constitutional threshold but raising concerns over aspects of fair hearing during Senate proceedings. In a judgment delivered on Monday, June 8, 2026, the court found that while Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate in removing [...] The post High Court Upholds Impeachment of Gachagua appeared first on Kahawatungu.

High Court Awards Gachagua Sh50 Million in Damages

The High Court has awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Sh50 million in damages after finding that his right to a fair hearing was violated during his impeachment proceedings, even as it upheld the legality of the removal process. In a judgment delivered on Monday, June 8, 2026, the court ruled that although the impeachment [...] The post High Court Awards Gachagua Sh50 Million in Damages appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Gaming Creator Alex Cimo Dies at 32

Gaming content creator Alex Cimo has died at the age of 32, more than a year after publicly revealing his diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer. His wife, Bryttni, confirmed his passing in a social media post, saying he died suddenly on June 2. She described herself as "very raw" as she comes to terms [...] The post Gaming Creator Alex Cimo Dies at 32 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Court Rules on Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment Case

The ruling comes after close to one and a half a year of hearing of the matter since Gachagua was impeached by the Senate in October 2024.

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Tech companies such as Apple and Google have been asked by the UK government to block access to naked images on smartphones and other devices for under-18s. Sir Keir Starmer has told firms to either activate built-in features or update software to prevent children from taking, sending or viewing sexually explicit images on their phones [...] The post Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on childrens phones appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce

Irans armed forces say they have halted military operations against Israel, after the two countries exchanged strikes for the first time since Aprils ceasefire. The Khatam ol‑Anbiya command said Iran had delivered a painful response to Israel and warned it against continued attacks, including in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces are fighting the Iranian-backed group [...] The post Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Bandits and floods push Baringo schools to breaking point

In some institutions, learners attend classes under trees, while others sleep in overcrowded...