Author: Eva Nyambura

Blogger Edgar Obare was allegedly kidnapped outside Kiambu Law Courts on Monday as he attended a mention of a case against YouTube sensation Natalie Tewa. According to Obare, the mention was supposed to happen virtually but was later said he had to appear physically. Upon reaching the precincts of the court, he was approached by three plain clothed men who he believes were policemen. They took him into a waiting car without telling him why they were taking him. In the car, he was handcuffed and a hood put over his head. He remembered them asking for him to unlock…

Artiste Julius Owino alias Juliani has threatened to take legal action against President Uhuru Kenyatta’s party, Jubilee, for using his song “Utawala” without his consent. In a demand letter shared on his Twitter page, the artiste through his lawyers said the party shared a BBI promotional video on their timeline with the song as the soundtrack. The video was shared on Saturday at 1.56 pm with the caption: “Did you know that the #BBIReport proposes the establishment of Office of Ombudsman of the Judiciary which shall play an important oversight role & receive complaints from members of the public against…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has sent two employees on compulsory leave after they sent a false death alert. In a tweet, the county chief announced the demise of former Health CEC Dr Robert Ayisi. “It is with great sorrow and sadness that I announce the death of Dr. Robert Ayisi……. He will be remembered for his role in streamlining the health sector in Nairobi county. My deepest condolences to his family, relatives and friends,” a tweet that has since been deleted read in part. Reports indicated that Dr Ayisi was not dead as claimed but was receiving treatment at Mater…

The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been ordered to pay a former student Sh500,000 for delaying his master’s degree program for five years. Justice Weldon Korir faulted the institution for being unfair to the petitioner, Paulpeter Makanda Makokha, hence the compensation. “The petitioner has also established that the unwarranted delay in the completion of his master’s studies violated his right to education. He had a legitimate expectation that he would complete his degree course within two years, as indicated in the letter of admission,” Justice Korir said. Read: UoN Lecturer Jailed For 3 Years For Receiving Sh3,000 Bribe From Student Mr…

Blogger Edgar Obare has allegedly been arrested at the Kiambu Law Courts, his friend and fellow blogger Xtian Dela has said. According to Dela, Obare’s case against YouTube sensation Natalie Tewa was due for mention this morning. In an Instagram post, Dela claimed that police confiscated Obare’s phone and his whereabouts still unknown. The accused person’s lawyer and family are also unaware of his whereabouts and reason behind the arrest. Dela also said that police declined to reveal where they had taken the controversial blogger and why. In August, Obare was arrested and detained for revealing ‘private’ information about Tewa.…

World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in quarantine after a contact tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet, the former Ethiopia minister for Health said he will adhere to the WHO protocols and will be working from home. Tedros did however, note that he is yet to exhibit symptoms associated with the virus. “I have been identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive for #COVID19,” he tweeted. “I am well and without symptoms but will self-quarantine over the coming days, in line with @WHO protocols, and work from home.” He also insisted that the…

Deputy President William Ruto reckons the impending Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) referendum is a ploy to steal billions of taxpayers money. Speaking in Mathira, Nyeri county on Saturday, the second in command said politicians supporting the plebiscite are looking to loot the public coffers. On his part, there should be a nationwide consensus which will save taxpayers billions of shillings. “We know you want to steal our money through the referendum, hawa watu wa no one can stop reggae, mkiendelea, wakenya watasimamisha hiyo reggae,” the DP said. Read: ODM Dismisses IEBC’s Sh14 Billion Referendum Budget As “Daylight Robbery” He urged proponents…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated his Tanzanian counterpart John Pombe Magufuli on his re-election. “On behalf of the People and the Government of the Republic of Kenya and on my own behalf, I congratulate you, my brother, Dr John Pombe Magufuli on your election victory and that of your party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, in the just concluded election,” Kenyatta said. According to the head of state, Magufuli’s victory was a demonstration of the “love, respect and admiration” Tanzanians have for his administration. His win over his Chadema counterpart, Tundu Lissu, Kenyatta said was “an endorsement of your plans for the…

Four people have lost their lives following a freak accident at Kahoya in Timboroa, Baringo County. Confirming the Saturday morning incident was Eldama Ravine OCPD Maxwell Agoro who noted that the deceased persons were yet to be identified. The accident happened at 6 am. It involved two vehicles, a Toyota Prado and a Probox, both headed to Nakuru from Eldoret. Witnesses said the early morning accident occurred as the Prado tried to overtake other motor vehicles. Read: Four Killed In Accident Along Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway The driver lost control of the vehicle as lorries approached from the opposite direction hence veering off…

Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has pushed back resumption of flights to New York City, US. In a statement, the carrier said the delay was occasioned by the continued cancellation of flights. The flights that were supposed to resume today, October 31, will return on November 29. “We regret to announce that due to increased cancellations of flight bookings to New York City, we have pushed back the resumption of our service to this destination to 29th November,” the statement reads in part. “We greatly appreciate the interest and support of our customers who had booked with us and…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party reckons the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has overshot the referendum budget in order to steal from Kenyans. IEBC has said that a referendum will cost taxpayers at least Sh14 billion. ODM party leader Raila Odinga has on his part insisted that the plebiscite will cost only Sh2 billion, claims the commission’s chairman has dismissed. On Friday, ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna hit out at the commission saying that the Sh14 billion budget was a planned daylight robbery. https://twitter.com/TheODMparty/status/1322120066108952577 “We heard and read that the IEBC, in reaction to Raila’s contention that it…

Former Jubilee Party Kakamega gubernatorial candidate Mable Muruli has succumbed to the deadly COVID-19. The news of her demise was confirmed by her brother, George Muruli. Condoling with the bereaved family was Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya. He remembered her as a “hard working, committed, courageous and humble daughter” whose contribution to the growth of the county will be missed. “May God grant her family fortitude and strength to bear the loss,” he wrote. https://twitter.com/GovWOparanya/status/1322089846962376704 In 2016, the businesswoman who was based in the UK moved to the Uhuru Kenyatta-led party citing frustrations from Amani National Congress (ANC). She accused the…

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers have nabbed six suspects said to have smuggled 550 bags of unaccustomed sugar worth at least Sh2 Million in Bungoma. The sugar, branded “Lugazi”, is said to have been brought in from Uganda. The six were found at the home of one of the suspects at Sikata, Bungoma county. At the home were empty bags which the officers say could have been used to repackage the sugar. Read: KRA Impounds Alcoholic Products Worth Sh12 Million Bearing Fake Excise Stamps The six are believed to have repackaged the sugar contrary to the East African Community Customs Management…

Narok Governor Samwel Tunai and two others on Saturday survived a chopper crash in Eldamat Narok County. The county chief was leaving for the burial of Tompo Ole Sai when the incident took place. Eyewitnesses said the chopper tried to take off several times but failed. “After taking off for the fifth time, it crash-landed after a 100m distance,” the witness told the Star. The governor and the other injured persons were rushed to Narok County Referral Hospital aboard a Red Cross ambulance. Area MCA Moses Ole Samante said Tunai is out of danger. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp…

President Uhuru Kenyatta is this afternoon holed up in a meeting with National Assembly and Senate leadership. The head of state is meeting Committee and House leaders to discuss the government’s development agenda. “President Uhuru Kenyatta is this afternoon at State House, Nairobi meeting the entire Parliamentary leadership team that comprises of House and Committee leaders from both the Senate and National Assembly and discuss the Government’s development agenda,” a tweet by State House read. “The meeting was convened for the Head of State to meet the new Parliamentary leadership teams.” https://twitter.com/StateHouseKenya/status/1317403542903291905 It is said that the leaders will also…