Author: Eva Nyambura

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been holding secret meetings with deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has claimed. Speaking on Citizen TV’s Daybreak show on Thursday, the county boss who is a supporter of the Raila Odinga-led Azimio la Umoja, claimed that Kalonzo wants to align himself with the team that wins the presidential election in August. Kalonzo, Mutua alleged, is plotting to divide the Azimio votes in Ukambani. “We are aware that UDA has been talking to Kalonzo because they believe that he is not principled. Because you’re either on one side or…

Four suspects have been arrested following a spate of abductions reported in the last one week, targeting travelers along the Thika Superhighway. The suspects who have been identified as; Josephine Njambi, Nicholas Mungai, Joel Kinyanjui and Edwin Njuguna, were nabbed in a dramatic fashion in Kahawa Wendani. In a statement, DCI boss George Kinoti said the suspects were arrested following an operation by Ruiru based sleuths. At the time of the arrests, they were attempting to lure yet another victim. According to Kinoti, the suspects used a hired Toyota Vitz which they used to ferry the victims from various bus…

Paid TV service provider GOtv has commissioned the fifth signal transmission site in Kilifi targeting over 30,000 households in the county. The launch of the new site in Kilifi brings to 29 the total number of transmission stations offering a signal coverage of up to 80% across the country. The new transmission site is located at Kutafiti within Kilifi town and will serve the residents of Kilifi town (Pwani University, Takaungu, Kiwandani, Barane, Mikingirini Primary School, Mdzongoloni Primary School, Sokoke, Ezamoyo, Dzunguni, Tezo, Thuva, Ganze, Jaribuni, Galanema, Mkongoni, Chairman Primary School, Lutsangani Secondary School), Parts of Vipingo ridge (covered by…

One half of the Ndichu twins has been charged with assault and malicious damage of property. Paul Ndichu was on Wednesday charged with assaulting the Murgor sisters; Stephanie and Cheryl, on October 17, 2021 at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel. Paul is also said to have destroyed a vehicle belonging to a man in the company of the Murgors. The techie entered a not guilty plea. A charge sheet presented in court by the prosecution showed that the accused person assaulted and caused bodily harm contrary to section 251 of the Penal Code Chapter 63. On the second Count Paul…

The registration cost for bodaboda operators has been waived by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Riders will be required to hold a smart driving license and will have 60 days to verify that they are registered. The registration will take place at all Huduma centers around the country, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has said. The exercise will kick off on March 21. Read: It Was Disheartening to See – Uhuru Says As He Orders Crackdown on Boda-bodas After Assault Incident The CS further directed Nairobi regional commissioner Kangethe Thuku to engage operators on a monthly basis and listen to their grievances. On Tuesday,…

A US-based agency that was entrusted with compensating victims of the 1998 Nairobi terror attack has sued a lady who reportedly refused to refund millions of shillings she received in error. Mary Ngunyi Muiruri received $65,683.50 (Sh7.4 million) from the 1998 United States Embassy Bombing Qualified Fund, which has requested the High Court to obtain a return order against her. The money was supposed to go to a Mary Njoki Muiruri, but due to a mix-up in middle names, the money went to the wrong person. Ms Ngunyi is yet to respond to the suit. The agency has also enjoined…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered a crackdown on all bodabodas starting Tuesday in Nairobi and other areas. The head of state was reacting to a viral video in which a female motorist was sexually harassed along Wangari Maathai Road in Nairobi on Friday, last week. According to the president, the video was “disheartening” to see. He ordered that all bodabodas be registered afresh. He was speaking at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete where he was the chief guest at this year’s International Women’s Day national celebrations. “Yesterday, I did give instructions that I have ordered a crackdown…

Investigators are pursuing a former ward administrator in Kisii County over more than Sh3 million in salary and allowances. According to the investigators, Evans Nyaoka Rambeka also lacked the requisite academic qualifications for the position. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) wants the High Court to order Rambeka to return the money he earned over the course of three years on the basis of forged academic certificates. The information was revealed during a hearing before Justice Esther Maina in which EACC had filed a complaint against Rambeka. The EACC is attempting to reclaim Sh3,162,452 that was improperly paid to the…

Following the sexual attack of a female motorist on Nairobi’s Forest Road over the weekend, over 200 boda boda riders have been arrested. The suspects were apprehended as part of an effort to find the real attackers who assaulted the female motorist, Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has said. “We have 229 riders in custody,” Mutyambai said. “913 motor cycles were also seized.” “We do not condone such criminal acts and those responsible will have to face justice once they are found,” Mutyambai added. Read: Forest Road Assault Saga: 32 Arrested, 12 Motorcycles Seized Thus far, police have nabbed 32 individuals…

Maisha Magic Movies will in the month of March feature 45 movies from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The movies will range from dramas, telenovelas, thrillers and comedy and will showcase the excellence and creative story telling of the East African film sector. Speaking during the event, Timothy Owase, Chief Executive Officer Kenya Film Commission lauded Multichoice for giving local film producers a platform to showcase their talent. “We look forward to watching the great films lined up for the festival and to continue to work together to support local talent,” said Owase. Read: Maisha Magic Channels Garner 16 Nominations Ahead of…

Police in Kisumu have sealed off the Kondele-Airport bypass road after a major diesel pipeline burst. Thousands of litres of fuel flowed into the vast Kanyamedha estate following a pipeline burst around midnight. The region is currently off-limits to the general public. Read: Three Die While Siphoning Fuel from Overturned Tanker in Kipkaren To avoid a potential calamity, authorities have warned the public against siphoning the petroleum that is now pouring into river Kisat. A multi-agency team, including security personnel and Kenya Pipeline officers, is now on the scene. More follows Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also…

A domestic worker has been jailed for life for defiling a minor and filming the act for distribution. The convict whose name will be withheld to protect the minor involved is said to moved to Mombasa in search of greener pastures from her home in Taita Taveta. A trained-tailor, the woman could not get a job hence had to settle for the house keeper’s job in Bamburi. The family entrusted her with taking care of their four-year-old son. Still on a quest for a better life, the woman joined Facebook in 2020 where she met a foreigner identified as Lucracea.…

GOtv Kenya, the country’s leading digital terrestrial service has now expanded its signal reach in Busia county with the launch of a new transmission site in Burumba area. The launch of the site will give thousands of families access to affordable and quality entertainment. Winston Mbanda, Director Communications Busia County while officiating the ceremony said the county was honoured to have been considered by GOtv. “We are always open for business and it is commendable to see GOtv deliver in its mandate of increasing access to quality and affordable entertainment and democratization of information, more precisely for the residents of…

The signing of a coalition agreement by one Kenya Alliance has been postponed from Wednesday to early next week. The team stated the postponement is to allow for the polishing of certain legal concerns that have arisen, said Narc Kenya’s Martha Karua on behalf of the team. “Nevertheless, we are committed to our unity. We will be letting you know the time we shall sign the agreement,” Karua said. Meanwhile, Karua stated that OKA was open to honest, open, and transparent conversations with other parties in order to establish a stable like-minded alliance that will aid the coalition in forming…

Kenya has freed 139 Ethiopians who were detained for unlawfully entering the country. The Ethiopians were released from six separate jails across Nairobi, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Meles Alem has said. The immigrants had been imprisoned in detention centers in Kiambu, Gigiri, Pangani, Jogoo, Buruburu, and Dandora between one to nine months. The convicts were sent back home, according to Mr Alem, after they were granted pardons. Read: 91 Ethiopian Immigrants Escape from Kitengela Home Over Poor Living Conditions He, on the other hand, made no mention of the circumstances surrounding their (the migrants) release or when they were released or…