Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster

When a wall of icy debris from a glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border tore through his village last week, Pemba Chhring Tamang watched the landscape he had known all his life disappear. The flood was one like I had never seen before, said the 57-year-old, rescued from his Himalayan village in Nepals devastated Rasuwa [...] The post Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Two Russian suspects identified in Germany airport drone 'hybrid attack'

German media reported Wednesday that police have identified two Russian suspects linked to an attempted hybrid attack involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport last month. The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for the Leipzig airport incident, saying it employed low-level agents, and announced measures including the shuttering of the Russian consulate in [...] The post Two Russian suspects identified in Germany airport drone hybrid attack appeared first on Kahawatungu.

UN warns of 'supersized' El Nino as countries prepare for impact

The world has entered a danger zone of extreme weather as the impacts of El Niño start to be felt globally, UN head António Guterres has warned. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the latest data on the natural weather phenomenon showing it could be the strongest for more than 70 years and last [...] The post UN warns of supersized El Nino as countries prepare for impact appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Uber Africa Exit: Shocking Stories and Real Rider Experiences

It was a regular Tuesday evening in Kampala. A friend visiting Uganda opened the Uber app, requested a ride, and waited. The car pulled up, he hopped in—and there, in the front passenger seat, was the drivers wife or girlfriend, casually breastfeeding a baby. You can imagine the poor fellows shock. That story, shared on [...] The post Uber Africa Exit: Shocking Stories and Real Rider Experiences appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Judge blocks new Trump bid against birthright citizenship

A US federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new executive order limiting who qualifies for birthright citizenship. The move thwarts President Donald Trumps latest attempt to restrict the constitutional right, which comes after the US Supreme Court rejected his previous effort. US District Judge Deborah Boardman of Maryland issued a [...] The post Judge blocks new Trump bid against birthright citizenship appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Traffic Disruption as Trailer Bursts Into Flames Along Kericho-Kisumu Highway

Images widely shared online showed thick black smoke billowing from the front section of the trailer, even as residents and passersby stood from a distance to watch.

DCI Warns Public After Buyers Allegedly Lose Ksh28 Million in Housing Scheme

Already, there is growing unease concerning the public scheme backed by affordable housing, with some claiming they have not received houses despite allocation.

Tear Gas, Gunshots Reported as Students Riot, Torch School Facilities

The incident comes just weeks after schools countrywide opened for the third term, coming after the second academic term experienced hundreds of schools shut down due to student unrest.

From Samora Machel to Nelson Mandela: The remarkable love story that shaped Africa's history

Before she became South Africa's First Lady, Machel was reshaping post-independence Mozambique.

'You ain't seen nothing yet': Meet rising volleyball queen Marian Sokoiyo

Sokoiyo refined her volleyball skills at the volleyball powerhouse Kwanthanze Girls High School.

Web attacks up 44pc as hackers target State, ISP systems

Government systems and ISPs emerge as prime targets for attackers.

Plot twist: Kivutha Kibwana party rebrand fuels Linda Mwananchi speculation

The Registrar of Political Parties blocked bid by Linda Mwananchi team to register the popular...

'Blame the Executive': MPs defend committees over statement backlog

A tracker report tabled shows that 132 requests for statements are pending across 19 committees.

Ruto's new Mt Kenya comeback offensive: Can he win it back?

Ruto has stepped up efforts to reclaim the restive Mt Kenya voting bloc.

Cocktail of warning signs: Agencies point to red flags 342 days before polls

Officials warn failure to confront threats could expose country to a repeat of 2007/08 violence.

'Mission impossible': Akonnor reveals Gor Mahia's game plan

Egyptian sides have always carried the day against.

World 800m champion Wanyonyi poised to earn Sh27m in one week

In-form Olympic champ will be gunning for Sh7.8m tomorrow and Sh19.3m next weekend.

Court to separated parents: Share cost of raising your children equally

Both parents have a responsibility to provide for their children

Employer-backed mortgages can unlock homeownership for salaried Kenyans

A regular salary should not automatically be viewed as a barrier to homeownership.

Nacada cracks down on fake liquor in Nairobi