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Ekurhuleni killings: Two charged with murder in South Africa over woman's body in Dawn Park

Ekurhuleni killings: Two charged with murder in South Africa over woman's body in Dawn Park BBCAfter deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change ReutersDA calls on Parliament to urgently debate GBVF scourge EWNWhy the discovery of 9 women’s bodies have raised fears of a serial killer in South Africa AP NewsDA offers reward for information on deaths of women in South Africa — Daily Maverick UA.NEWS

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Kahawa Tungu

Cherargei challenges High Court Ruling declaring retired presidents law unconstitutional

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has challenged a High Court decision declaring Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional, arguing that the provision is a necessary safeguard against the continued exercise of political power by former presidents.Cherargei, who participated in the case as an Interested Party, said he disagreed with the judgment delivered by the High Court in Kiambu on Monday, September 21, 2026.The senator pointed to an earlier High Court decision delivered on September 3, 2026, in Constitutional Petition No. E154 of 2023, which upheld the constitutionality of the same provision.According to Cherargei, the two decisions have created conflicting positions on the interpretation and constitutionality of Section 6, making appellate intervention necessary.He argued that Section 6 does not bar retired presidents from participating in politics, belonging to political parties, expressing political views or engaging in political discourse.Instead, he said, the provision addresses the narrower issue of a former president continuing to hold a formal political party office beyond six months after leaving the presidency.“This distinction is critical. Section 6 does not remove the political rights of a retired President. Rather, it regulates the holding of formal political party office by a person who has previously occupied the highest constitutional office in the Republic,” Cherargei said.The senator maintained that political rights guaranteed under Article 38 of the Constitution do not automatically exclude Parliament from imposing limitations that meet the requirements of Article 24.He said the earlier judgment had recognised the provision’s stated objective of protecting democratic governance and preventing the indirect continuation or consolidation of presidential power through formal political structures.Cherargei argued that the constitutional position of a retired president was unique because former heads of state may retain considerable public influence even after leaving office.“Having exercised the executive authority of the Republic and served as Head of State and Government, a former President may retain significant public and political influence after leaving office,” he said.He maintained that Parliament was therefore entitled to establish safeguards regulating the continued occupation of formal party leadership positions by former presidents.According to the senator, Section 6 was designed to facilitate an orderly transition from the presidency into retirement while allowing former presidents to remain active participants in political life.“Its purpose is therefore not to silence or exclude retired Presidents from political life, but to safeguard the orderly transition of political power and guard against its continued or indirect exercise after retirement,” he said.Cherargei said the Kiambu decision had removed what he described as an important legislative safeguard and raised broader questions about Parliament’s constitutional authority to regulate the post-presidential exercise of political power.He called for the conflicting High Court decisions to be subjected to appellate review to establish a definitive interpretation of the law.“I respect the authority of the Judiciary, but I strongly disagree with the Kiambu High Court’s decision to invalidate Section 6,” Cherargei said.He said an authoritative appellate determination was necessary to provide clarity, consistency and certainty on the legal framework governing retired presidents in Kenya.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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Kahawa Tungu

US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president

Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial, US officials said Sunday.Moise, 53, was gunned down on July 7, 2021, at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. His security detail did not intervene to protect him.“Today’s multi-location and international arrests underscore the FBI’s continued commitment to bringing all participants in this plot to justice,” FBI special agent Brett Skiles said on X.In the same post, federal prosecutor Jason Reding Quinones said: “18 transported in military plane from Haiti to face American justice in the Southern District of Florida.”“Five years later, we are still bringing defendants before American courts, and we are not finished,” Quinones wrote, adding that 30 suspects have thus far been indicted in the killing.Among those extradited is a main suspect in the probe — Joseph Felix Badio, a former anti-corruption official at Haiti’s Ministry of Justice, Haitian government and police sources told AFP.Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement Sunday saying it is closely monitoring “the transfer of 17 Colombian citizens from the Republic of Haiti to the United States.”It said Bogota “did not intervene in the decision or in the process that led to the transfer of its citizens to the United States, a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the competent authorities of the countries involved.”In May, four men were convicted in a federal court in Miami of charges including conspiracy to kill or kidnap Moise, conspiracy to provide material support and violating the US Neutrality Act to engage in an illicit military operation abroad.All four were linked to CTU, a private security firm based in Florida, and lured into the plot by the prospect of securing lucrative contracts in the event of Moise’s ouster, according to federal prosecutors.Eleven people have already been indicted in connection with the assassination in US courts, which have jurisdiction over plots hatched on American soil.Haiti has spiraled into deeper chaos since Moise’s killing, and currently has no president.It is preparing to hold its first presidential and legislative election since 2016, as well as a referendum on the constitution, on December 13 — if security conditions allow.Gangs control around 80 percent of Port-au-Prince, and violent crimes such as kidnappings for ransom, armed robbery and carjackings plague the impoverished nation.A United Nations-backed armed force tasked with helping local police combat gangs will not be fully staffed by October as planned, its spokesman said earlier this month.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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France 24

‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media

US President Donald Trump on Monday accused mainstream media outlets of being a “cancer” and national security threat in his latest attack on members of the press. It comes after Trump barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with the three media outlets saying Monday they would sue the Trump administration, calling the ban a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

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Kahawa Tungu

Elkana Jacob Foundation recognised for peace and community work in Nyali

The Elkana Jacob Foundation was recognised by the NyaliSub-County Peace and Cohesion Committee for its contribution to peacebuilding, youth engagement and community cohesion.The foundation received a Certificate of Appreciation on Monday, September 21, 2026, during activities marking the International Day of Peace in Nyali.The certificate cites the foundation’s support for youth empowerment, sustainable peace integration and the 2025 and 2026 International Day of Peace celebrations. It also recognisesits support for peace and cohesion activities, including integration and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) training.The 2026 International Day of Peace is being observed under the theme “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”The United Nations says the theme highlights the role of communities and individuals in building peace through everyday actionThe recognition comes as the Elkana Jacob Foundation continues to undertake community-based programmes in Nyali.The foundation says its work focuses on peacebuilding, poverty reduction, education, healthcare and environmental conservation. Its stated programmes include support for vulnerable families, education initiatives, youth empowerment, tree planting and environmental activities.Among the initiatives associated with the foundation are support for widows, elderly people and orphans, including assistance with housing. The foundation has also supported students with school fees and provided food to orphanages and other community members.Its environmental programmes include tree-planting activities and community clean-up exercises.“This recognition is well deserved because the Elkana Jacob Foundation has consistently supported people who need help most. We have seen its work with vulnerable families, young people and the wider community and we congratulate the foundation for being recognised for its contribution to peace and cohesion,” said Terryani Mwadzaya, a Nyali resident.The foundation has also been involved in youth-focused programmes aimed at promoting social responsibility, education and community participation.In 2025, the foundation was linked to efforts to engage vulnerable young people through economic empowerment initiatives. It has also worked with religious leaders on programmes targeting young people.In January 2026, the foundation partnered with Muslim leaders in Nyali in support of an Islamic Qur’anic and knowledge competition targeting young people across the constituency’s five wards. Organisers said the programme was intended to promote youth engagement, character development, unity and social responsibility.The foundation has also supported initiatives aimed at helping residents access government services, including national identification and birth registration services.“The work being done by the foundation goes beyond giving assistance. Initiatives such as tree planting, clean-up exercises, education support and peace programmes bring people together and give young people a sense of belonging. We congratulate Elkana Jacob Foundation and encourage it to continue with the same spirit,” said Daudi Mwakazi, another Nyali resident.Peace actors recognise community role The certificate was presented during a peace event attended by Nyali Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Dr John Maguta Kibe, Assistant County Commissioner JacklineChepkemoi and other peace and community actors.The day’s activities included a peace procession through parts of Nyali before participants proceeded to the chief’s office in Mkomani.The procession continued despite a brief heavy downpour, with participants completing the planned route.Chairperson of the Nyali Peace and Cohesion Committee Mwanajuma Suleiman commended organisations supporting peace and cohesion initiatives in the sub-county.“I am calling upon such organisations, including the ElkanaJacob Foundation and the Kenya Peace and Security Support Initiative, to plan and organise peace training across Nyali Sub-County,” she said.Other peace actors at the event included Christine Khabuya of Amkeni Community Organisation, Nicholas of KEKOSCE, Faith Mwanimo of Mombasa Youth Assembly and NahidaKassim of Vocal Africa, according to organisers.Foundation Chairman Rashid Mfano said the recognition was a reflection of the foundation’s community work and thanked residents and partners involved in its programmes.The foundation is associated with Elkana Jacob, a media practitioner and political aspirant who has declared interest in the Nyali parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. His public activities in Nyali have included community initiatives and engagements with residents. Recent posts associated with him have also highlighted peace, unity and access to government services.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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Kahawa Tungu

Calvin Harris recognised for 1.6m world record DJ set crowd

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris has been celebrating writing his name into the record books after performing for an estimated 1.6m people in Sao Paulo earlier this year. The musician from Dumfries received recognition from Guinness World Records (GWR) for the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist.He took to social media to highlight the award for what he described as a “truly insane day” which he said could only have happened in Brazil.GWR said it had been reported that his headline appearance had forced the closure of the Rua da Consolação with some fans fainting in the heat.In 2014, GWR presented him with a certificate for most top 10 hits on the UK singles chart from one album for 18 Months which produced no fewer than nine.It also lists him as the highest paid DJ in one year for his earnings between June 2015 and 2016.GWR said Harris had turned Sao Paulo into “one massive street party” by climbing on board a carnival float for his performance on 8 February 2026.Wearing a Brazilian football shirt with the name Calvinho on the back he worked his way through a setlist featuring many of his biggest hits.The record book also noted that a similar-sized crowd attended Madonna’s free concert on Copacabana Beach in May 2024 during her Celebration Tour.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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KBC

Kenya clinches overall title in World Athletics Road Running Championships

Kenya emerged overall champions of the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships which concluded on Sunday in Copenhagen, Denmark. With a team comprising 16 athletes, Kenya claimed 7 medals: 3 gold, 3 silver, and a bronze. World cross country champion Agnes Jebet Ngetich won a gold medal with a new world record (65:15:16) for a women-only half marathon. Kenya also bagged both men’s and women’s half marathon titles. Nicholas Kipkorir and Veronica Loleo won silver, Caroline Gitonga won silver medals in the men’s half marathon and women’s 5km respectively, with the women’s 5k team also adding another silver. Mirriam Cherop settled for bronze in the women’s road mile. Ethiopia finished 2nd on 1 gold 2 silver and a bronze followed by Eritrea on 1 gold and a bronze with France,Germany and Sweeden claiming a gold each. The team is expected to arrive in the country early on Tuesday onboard Emirates flight EK 717. The post Kenya clinches overall title in World Athletics Road Running Championships appeared first on KBC Digital.

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KBC

Jukwaa La Wasomi to be institutionalised to boost campus security

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said that Jukwaa La Wasomi has strengthened the safety of students and improved security in and around institutions of higher learning. The initiative brings together student leaders, institutional management, and security officials from institutions of higher learning to identify security challenges, develop solutions to prevent crime, resolve conflicts, and promote safety within learning institutions. To ensure that Jukwaa La Wasomi effectively fulfils the role for which it was established, Murkomen said the Ministry is putting in place a multi-agency framework to institutionalise the model. “We will put in place a proper framework for the institutionalisation of Jukwaa La Wasomi,” said Murkomen. The move is part of the Ministry’s wider plan to devolve security management by involving Kenyans in decision-making on security matters and strengthening community policing. This follows the Ministry’s earlier move to integrate student leaders and institutional management into sub-county security committees. “For the first time, the voice of students will be at the table where decisions about their safety are made,” he said. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Murkomen spoke during the graduation of Jukwaa La Wasomi Certified Professional Mediators (CPM) at the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmen...

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Kahawa Tungu

Eldoret hosts UN tourism week as Kenya turns to AI to diversify tourism

Eldoret will this week host Kenya’s celebrations to mark UN Tourism Week as the country seeks to diversify its tourism offering beyond the traditional coastal and wildlife destinations.The week-long event, running from September 21 to 27 at the University of Eldoret, will be held under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.”The celebrations will spotlight digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) as emerging tools for enhancing Kenya’s tourism industry, with a focus on innovations, start-ups, digital solutions and best practices in travel technology and smart tourism.Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the event would provide an opportunity for visitors and industry players to experience the tourism potential of Eldoret and the wider North Rift region.“We have lined up many interesting activities to not only see but to actively participate in. We invite everyone to visit Eldoret and the greater North Rift to sample the glory of the true home of champions,” Bitok said.Participants will include national and county governments, tourism investors, technology companies, innovators, scholars, conservationists and other industry stakeholders, alongside members of the public.The programme will feature capacity-building sessions on the practical use of digital technologies and AI in tourism, targeting micro, small and medium enterprises, tour operators, hoteliers, tour guides, youth and community-based tourism enterprises.Participants will also explore how AI and digital innovation can transform tourism businesses and create new opportunities for destinations and local communities.Training and exhibitions will cover areas such as destination marketing, content creation, customer engagement, business development and market intelligence, with the aim of helping entrepreneurs and innovators improve their visibility and competitiveness.The celebrations will also seek to showcase the people, places and lived experiences of the North Rift through organised road trips and a destination caravan to attraction sites, where participants will interact with local tourism enterprises and communities.Among the activities planned are hot-air balloon rides, cultural experiences, active sports and visits to Eldoret’s entertainment and nightlife venues.The organisers also hope to attract more international tourists by promoting experiences beyond Kenya’s traditional safari and beach tourism, including immersive cultural and sporting activities.Tourism products, enterprises, innovations, cultural displays and creative works will be showcased during exhibitions designed to provide opportunities for networking, collaboration and market linkages.Environmental conservation will form another component of the celebrations, with participants expected to take part in tree-growing and clean-up activities as part of efforts to promote sustainable tourism.The hosting of the event in Eldoret comes as Kenya seeks to position the North Rift as an important tourism destination while leveraging technology to broaden the country’s tourism appeal and reach new marketsEmail your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel

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Capital News

ORPP blocks Ukombozi name, dealing blow to Sifuna, Natembeya

NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 21 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya have suffered a setback in their efforts to establish Ukombozi People’s Party as the political vehicle for the Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.The Registrar of Political Parties has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to change its name to Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP), saying the proposed name is too similar to another political outfit whose name had already been reserved.In a letter dated September 8, Registrar of Political Parties John Lorionokou told lawyers representing UDP that the office had “not approved or authorised” the use of the name Ukombozi People’s Party by the party.“This Office has not approved or authorized the use of the name ‘Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP)’ by the United Democratic Party (UDP),”the registrar of political parties stated.The Registrar cited Section 8(c) of the Political Parties Act, which allows the office to reject a party name, abbreviation, slogan or symbol that closely resembles that of another registered political party or legal entity.The office said the name Ukombozi People’s Party resembles The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), whose name had been reserved by another applicant on July 20, 2026.“The name resembles ‘The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA)’ reserved by a different applicant on 20th July, 2026,”Lorionokou noted.The decision complicates plans by Sifuna and his allies, who have in recent weeks been preparing to unveil Ukombozi as the party through which the Nairobi senator could pursue his presidential ambitions.Natembeya has been among the most vocal supporters of Ukombozi as the political vehicle for Sifuna, even as divisions emerged within Linda Mwananchi over the party to be used in the 2027 elections.Recent reports indicate that Sifuna’s allies were planning to unveil the party in early October, with October 3 cited as a possible launch date.Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi confirmed that plans were under way but declined to disclose the party’s officials or launch venue.The ORPP decision now puts that plan under a cloud and raises questions over whether the group will have to identify another registered party or await the outcome of the dispute surrounding the competing Ukombozi and Linda political identities.The development comes against the backdrop of a growing disagreement within Linda Mwananchi over its political vehicle.Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has insisted that his political vehicle should be considered for the movement’s 2027 activities, while Natembeya has pushed Ukombozi as the platform for Sifuna’s presidential bid.Babu has since proposed a possible coalition between his party and Ukombozi, while maintaining that he continues to support Sifuna’s presidential ambitions.The party dispute has exposed competing political interests within Linda Mwananchi, with reports that differences among its leading figures had spilled into the open. The disagreement has centred largely on whether Sifuna should use Babu’s party or Ukombozi.Sifuna’s political situation has also been complicated by developments within ODM. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal last week upheld his removal as the party’s Secretary-General, dismissing his latest challenge to his ouster.At the same time, another case concerning the proposed Linda political identity is awaiting determination. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal is expected to rule on September 30 on a dispute over rival attempts to register parties using the Linda name.The latest ORPP decision therefore leaves the Linda Mwananchi camp facing two immediate political-legal questions,whether it can secure a viable party vehicle for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions and whether its preferred political identity will survive the ongoing disputes before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.

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