Traders Count Losses as Night Fire Destroys New Market

Witnesses said huge flames and thick smoke engulfed the market for several hours as firefighters battled the inferno through the night.

Cornered by public fury: Ruto gears up for more political storms

Rising fuel costs, backlash over the Finance Bill and renewed Gen Z mobilisation are piling pressure on President Ruto ahead of 2027.

Unpacked: Kenya's fuel crisis, many voices

Six Nigerians Arrested in Nonthaburi Romance Scam Using AI-Generated Faces

Thai police have arrested six Nigerian men accused of operating a romance scam ring from a luxury condominium on the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi. The operation relied on AI-generated faces and fake video calls to deceive victims The investigation was triggered by an unrelated cocaine trafficking case in April 2026. Thai police arrested a [...] The post Six Nigerians Arrested in Nonthaburi Romance Scam Using AI-Generated Faces appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Protect vital Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria should be jealously guarded for the full benefit of the people.

Enhance surveillance to curb the spread of Ebola

The World Health Organization has raised the public health risk from the Ebola outbreak from...

Kenya's fuel reality in a region under strain of shortages

Taken together, Kenya's fuel story is one of tough choices and long‑term thinking.

What the life of departed Festus Mogae can teach African leaders

Former Botswana president was one of Africa's most democratic, media-friendly, forthright and...

What does it mean to be Kenyan?

There is a kind of psychological tension that defines Kenyan life.

Economies grow by integrating with larger ones

The blunt truth is that small economies grow by integrating with larger ones.

Sifuna is just another Gachagua

Both men suffer a seemingly congenital inability for self-awareness.

Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi as part of a four-day visit to the country. Rubio arrived in the eastern city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) on Saturday morning before travelling to the capital. He is also due to visit Jaipur and Agra. He extended [...] The post Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Rap star Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59

Rap artist Rob Base, best known for the 1980s hip-hop classic It Takes Two, has died after a bout of cancer aged 59. The musician, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, created the hit song with his musical partner DJ E-Z Rock, and it is credited with helping to take hip-hop to mainstream success in [...] The post Rap star Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked

Indias viral cockroach political parody group says its website has been blocked just days after it launched. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has gained more than 20 million online followers since being set up as a joke after Indias chief justice reportedly compared unemployed young people to the insects. He later clarified he was referring [...] The post Indias parody cockroach party claims website has been blocked appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Deported Irish flotilla activists return from Israel

Eleven Irish citizens who were on board the flotilla bringing aid to Gaza have arrived at Dublin airport after being deported from Israel. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) was intercepted on Monday and the activists were detained by Israeli soldiers. The Irish activists were sent to Turkey on Friday, before being flown to Ireland. In [...] The post Deported Irish flotilla activists return from Israel appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Sonko suspends NEDP party activities over claims of corruption

Former Nairobi Governor and NEDP party leader Mike Mbuvi Sonko has suspended all party meetings until further notice, warning members against attending unauthorized gatherings being convened in his name. In a strongly worded statement issued, Sonko said some party officials and individuals were mobilizing aspirants and members without his approval, prompting him to halt all [...] The post Sonko suspends NEDP party activities over claims of corruption appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US and Iran report progress on talks ending war

Trump said on Saturday that negotiators were 'getting a lot closer' to finalising an agreement.

Inside the Sifuna-Natembeya talks stirring Western Kenya politics

Political consultations involving Edwin Sifuna and George Natembeya are fueling speculation of a new Western Kenya political alliance ahead of 2027.

Ryan Lindgren Siblings: All About Charlie and Andrew Lindgren

Ryan Lindgren is an American professional ice hockey defenseman known for his physical, shutdown style of play, reliability in his own zone, and willingness to block shots. Born on February 11, 1998, in Burnsville (or Minneapolis area), Minnesota, he currently plays for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL). Lindgren has carved out [...] The post Ryan Lindgren Siblings: All About Charlie and Andrew Lindgren appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Filip Forsberg Siblings: Getting to Know Fredrik Forsberg

Filip Forsberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey player recognized as one of the NHL's most dynamic and consistent left wingers. Born on August 13, 1994, in Östervåla, Sweden, he plays for the Nashville Predators, where he serves as an alternate captain. Known for his speed, powerful shot, playmaking ability, and two-way play, Forsberg has [...] The post Filip Forsberg Siblings: Getting to Know Fredrik Forsberg appeared first on Kahawatungu.