Author: Eva Nyambura

A man suspected to have ties with the Al-Shabaab militia has been arrested. Adam Galhai also known as Urisha Galhai is being held at a Narok police station. Galhai, 22, police say was arrested on Friday night as he tried to access Narok Stadium where President Uhuru Kenyatta is presiding over the 56th Madaraka Day Celebrations. Read: Over Ten People Perish In Different Road Accidents The suspected terrorist did however escape but was refreshed this morning as he tried to access the stadium. “He wanted to enter the stadium yesterday and when searched, his National Identity Card and another Identity…

Actor Idris Elba and wife Sabrina Dhowre are honeymooning in Tanzania. View this post on Instagram Honeymoon 💛 A post shared by Sabrina Dhowre Elba (@sabrinaelba) on May 30, 2019 at 1:26pm PDT The couple exchanged nuptials in April in  Morocco over a three day ceremony at Ksar Char Bagh hotel in Marrakesh with only close friends and family present. A stop at Sabrina’s Instagram page shows the model posing in front of a Singita safari van and she in a safari-like jump suit. View this post on Instagram #ecotourism mood 💛 A post shared by…

Two people are nursing injuries after a car rammed into Bakers Inn along the busy Moi Avenue in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The car is said to have veered off the road as the driver avoided hitting an oncoming car. It is however not clear whether the driver was drunk when the incident happened. “He was avoiding to hit another car that was coming from the opposite direction when the accident happened,” a guard who witnessed the incident, Joab Makori said. In 2016 a Lang’ata bound matatu crashed into the city joint killing one and seriously injuring three…

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was on Friday evening a “hero” after he helped police arrest two wanted persons. According to Mwangi, the two; Christopher Maina and Mary Wangechi stole his bag while at a popular city restaurant. He turned, and noticed the two holding his bag pack. It is then that he raised an alarm leading to their arrest. “I was having coffee when Christopher Maina and Mary Wangechi decided to steal my bag. I turned and found them with my bag. Raised my voice; they were arrested. They’re at Central Police & guess what? They’re wanted for theft…

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya on Thursday successfully launched Kakamega Half Marathon at Bukhungu Stadium. “We are proud to launch the annual Kakamega County Marathon….inspired by our desire to focus on the status and potential of the youth in advancing the development agenda of the County, the nation and the world at large,” the county chief said. Oparanya who has made clear his intentions to run for the presidency come 2022 noted that the high rate of unemployment among the youth is of great concern to his government. Read: Launch Of “Northern Wanderers” By Duale, North Eastern Leaders Ignites Claims Of A…

Do you remember Lovy and Christian of Longomba? The brothers took the country by storm with their hit singles like Dondosa and Queen in the early 2000s. Last we heard of Christian, he was critically ill and had to undergo a brain surgery. Read: Prophet Owuor Followers Take Responsibility For Riverside Drive Attack, Claim God Angry With Kenyans Well, Lovy on the hand has apparently found the Lord. According to a video posted on his YouTube channel, one half of the duo is now a prophet with a bunch of followers. “Fast forward to 2013, the Lord positioned Prophet Lovy…

K24 TV’s Serah Teshna hosted her last Alfajiri show on Friday. Teshna, who doubles up as an actress has been at the Mediamax owned station since 2017. Then she worked with Jeff Mote and Ciru Muriuki who was later replaced by Ciku Kaittany. On social media, the TV girl thanked K24 and her fans for a great two years on the screen. Read: Anita Nderu Quits Capital FM Gig In Search Of New Ventures “It’s my very last Alfajiri show on K24 TV and I want you to tune in because it’s going to be lit,” she wrote on Twitter.…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has offered to donate a few leaders to the United Kingdom for his “peace of mind.” “You have been given an offer for one person…I have more people I can donate to you for the next 3 years for me to have peace,” he responded to Lord Dr Michael Hastings, a member of parliament in the UK who noted that his country was going through some political turbulence. “We are just wondering if you have a spare prime minister around,” Lord Hastings said as the invited guests broke into laughter. Read: President Uhuru Is The Only Honest…

Gospel artiste Kevin Bahati has the secret to a woman’s heart. According to the EMB Records chief executive, all a man needs is treat his woman right and what other way than spend your hard earned money on her. A few weeks ago, Bahati took his wife, Diana Marua on a trip to Dubai where they enjoyed the finer things in life, including life on a yacht. Read: Singer Bahati’s ‘Shosh’ Remark On Wife Diana Leaves Netizens Talking “…for that limo, I had to spend a lot of money but the queen is happy. If you want to make a…

Many have been wondering whether socialite Vera Sidika has the hots for former Kiambu governor William Kabogo’s son, Alvin Kabogo. The two were spotted at a popular night club way back in April and well, Sidika’s “in-laws” thought she was dating Alvin. But according to the socialite turned businesswoman, the two are just friends. Read: Vera Sidika Shames Ex Lover Otile Brown For His Lack Of Bedroom Skills (Photos) “No. never dated. Just new friends. We just recently met btw. Had never met him before (sic),” she said during a Q&A session on Instagram. Not one to shy away from…

A court has slapped a Nairobi man with a Sh1,500 fine or serve one month in jail for having sex in a public place. Kanara Maina was caught in action with his lover Joyce Wanjiku at the popular recreational area, Uhuru Park. While delivering the ruling, Magistrate Joseline Onga’yo said the two violated Nairobi county by-laws by publicly engaging in the act at a public area. Read: Woman, Five Relatives Sentenced To Death After Butchering Her Husband Maina pleaded guilty to the charges but asked the court to forgive him promising not to repeat the said offence. The magistrate did…

Ugandan High Commissioner to Kenya Phibby Otaala was on Wednesday morning involved in a horrid road accident along the Eldoret-Malaba Highway. The morning incident took place at Kimwanga area, confirmed Bungoma County commissioner Stephen Kihara. Ms Otaala was rushed to Life Care Hospital in Bungoma town in a critical condition. Read: Zambian Ambassador To Kenya Brenda Muntemba Succumbs To Injuries After Fatal Accident More Follows Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Energy solutions firm Koko Networks on Tuesday unveiled a two-burner ethanol stove for low-income households as it seeks to mainstream clean, safe and affordable liquid ethanol cooking fuel solution in Kenya. The cooker, retailing at Sh6,999 will come with a refillable 2.3 litre canister that can be topped-up at any of the 700 Koko fuel outlets in Nairobi and its environs. Customers can purchase fuel for as low as Sh35 from automated dispensers by topping up their KOKO accounts with M-PESA. Read: Off-grid Solar Company, Pawame Nominated In Payment and Fintech Technologies Category (SXSW Accelerator) “Koko’s technology now exists for clean…

Senior Capital FM presenter Cess Mutungi will soon be leaving the station which for many will mark the end of an era. Known for her infectious laughter, Mutungi who is also known as the Chairlady, on Tuesday told her fans that she will soon be without a day job. The ex Hot 96, Kiss 100 show host has for the past decade hosted and produced the Afternoon Drive show, The Jam98.4. https://twitter.com/ChairladyNCTC/status/1133405032731369474?s=19 She will draw the curtains on Friday, 31 May. It is however still unclear who will take over the show. Her fans, all heart broken by the turn…

Shalom Hospital in Athi River, Machakos County has reopened its doors to the public following an investigation of the facility by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB). The health facility has been closed for at least three weeks after a seven month old Ethan Muendo died within the premises. Baby Ethan was injected with morphine, 20 times more than the recommended dosage. KMPDB chief executive Daniel Yumbya and chairperson Dr Eva Njenga on Tuesday told reporters that hospital management has made the recommended changes. A full report on the situation at the hospital is expected within 90 days, they…