Author: Eva Nyambura

WhatsApp has introduced new measures to curb the spread of fake news by reducing the number of times that users can forward messages on the platform. The Facebook owned business announced that users will now be limited to sharing messages up-to 5 times, which is a reduction from the 20 that was previously allowed. The move was announced on Monday in Jakarta, Indonesia, in preparation for the country’s general election which is set to happen in April 2019. This measure was first introduced in India six months ago after frequent reports of mob lynching due to spreading of fake news…

A form one student Jack Mutuma Mbabu, turned away by Starehe Boys Centre last week has been admitted at Mang’u High school. Mutuma was denied admission after the school management accused his father of being rude and failing to meet all the requirements. It took the government’s mediation for the boy who scored 417 marks in his KCPE to be admitted at Mang’u. “That issue has been resolved and the student who was going to Starehe has been posted to Mang’u,” Education CS Amina Mohamed said. Read: Meru Man Paul Mungania Running Illicit Businesses Attacks Form One Boy The boy’s parents…

Nero Water Company chief executive Anerlisa Muigai has defended her boyfriend and Bongo star Ben Pol against “gold digging” claims. Speaking to EATV, Ben’s ex girlfriend Ebitoke said that he was only with the Keroche Breweries heiress because she can afford to give him the finer things in life. The comedian also alleged that the Moyo Mashine hitmaker is broke and does not love Anerlisa as much as he claims. In a quick rejoinder however, the businesswoman told off Ebitoke via an Instagram post. One fan asked her why she loves the Bongo singer and her response was detailed. Anerlisa…

A Kenyan woman living in Serbia won Sh699 million (Euros 6.05 million) in a lottery but will not donate the money to those living in her native land. Purity Slavulj hails from the coastal town of Mombasa and is now living in Serbia where she is a vlogger and podcaster. Speaking to the Serbia Post, the woman whose lucky numbers were 1, 3, 7, 10, 19, 20 and 30, said she will donate her winnings to starving children in Montenegro. Asked why she will not help out those in Kenya, Purity said her native land is corrupt and the monies…

Rapper Henry Ohanga, popularly known as Octopizzo is facing serious allegations after a 19 year old student from Strathmore University jumped to his death in Woodley estate. The student, Kenneth Abom, is reported to have broken into Octopizzo’s house in Newbury court within the same estate on Thursday, last week. The rapper allegedly found him in his house and beat him up before chasing him with a machete and threatening his life. The teenager reportedly ran back to their fourth floor house with a cut on the right side of his head and blood-stained shirt. His brother Paul Abom says…

President Uhuru Kenyatta shocked many on Saturday evening after he broke protocal at the Kisumu airport when he abruptly left in a vehicle with ODM leader Raila Odinga without his outriders. The President was about to take off from the airport and was being seen off by dignitaries, including Raila Odinga who had arrived earlier in a chopper to see him off. Mr Kenyatta arrived moments after Mr Odinga and briefly went to the VIP room before coming out to bid goodbye to dignitaries who had lined up to see him off. Shortly before he boarded his jet, Mr Odinga…

The Dusit D2 attack left many people in distress after terrorists forced their way into the Dusit Complex and launched an attack on the people and the building. One of the moments that stood out during the attack was when the suicide bomber, identified as Mahir Khalid Rizik, went and stood in front if the Secret Garden restaurant for a few moments before he blew himself. A CCTV footage showed two people, a lady and a gentleman walking past Mahir right before he blew himself up. The gentleman, Mr Abdullahi Ogello seemed to throw a suspicious glance and the gentleman…

The Odinga family are marking a quarter century anniversary since the death of the country’s first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga on January 20, 1994. His son, Raila Odinga led a small celebration in Bondo, ahead of a major celebration to be held in Kisumu next month, in remembrance of his father Jaramogi Odinga and his son Fidel Odinga. In attendance of the celebrations in Bondo was President Uhuru’s brother Muhoho Kenyatta, Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju and other regional politicians. Read: Court Jails Priest For 75 Years For Defiling Minors, Infecting Another With HIV President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to…

Democratic Republic of Congo opposition candidate, Martin Fayulu has declared himself as President despite the court announcing the opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi as the incoming leader. “I now consider myself to be the only legitimate President of the DRC. I therefore ask the Congolese people not to recognise any individual who is illegally availing himself of that quality or obeying orders that emanate him.” he posted in a tweet. The elections have been marred with controversy amid claims that court-declared president, Felix Tshisekedi has made a power sharing agreement with outgoing President Joseph Kabila. The African Union earlier urged DRC’s National Independent Electoral…

An anti-terror police team probing the Riverside Drive terror attack on Saturday raided the Parkside Villa Hotel in Kitui. The raid led to the arrest of three foreigners and a Kenyan, all connected to the coordinated attack that left 21 people dead. Another team has nabbed the suicide bomber Mahir Khalid Riziki’s widow Sahaila Mwinyi in Barakani. Her father-in-law was also arrested in Majengo. Five people believed to have been behind the 3 pm attack were on Friday arraigned in court where it was decided that they will remain in custody for 30 days pending investigations. Read: Police Suspect Dusit D2…

Police have arrested wife to Dusit D2 hotel suicide bomber Mahir Khalid Rizik, Sahaila Mwinyi in Barakani, Mombasa County. Rizik’s father has also been apprehended in Majengo area and has been taken in for questioning. CCTV footage showed the deceased blow himself up outside the Secret Garden before fellow terrorists started shooting indiscriminately. According to a witness Abdullahi Agello who saw him moments before the attack, he was on the phone with the other felled attackers. The 25 year old Al-shabaab operative is said to have grown up in Mombasa and was recruited at the Musa Mosque in Mombasa. Reports indicate…

Tanzania’s sweetheart Wema Sepetu has not had the best love life but she is yet to give up on love. The former Miss Tanzania has dated them all, from the singers, actors to reality TV stars but none popped the question. A while back, Sepetu dated Diamond Platnumz, then Idris Sultan and only recently introduced to the world her conman boyfriend Patrick. Her last relationship set her back both financially and career wise. After parading a rather explicit video of herself and Patrick, she was banned from acting. But time heals everything and she is on to the next. Word…

Investigators looking into the Tuesday 19 hour terror attack at Dusit D2 Hotel complex suspect it could have been an inside job. According to a police officer who spoke to the Star anonymously, the attackers had stocked rounds of ammunition and grenades in one of the hotel rooms. The room, the officer divulged was bulletproof, something that slowed down the operation as it took them time to get in. This is where they found the commander of the team was hiding, he added. “It took us very long to break into the room because the armored door was very difficult…

EACC detectives on Friday evening arrested Isiolo Administration Police Commander Michael Kaitha and his driver. have been arrested. The duo is accused of being involved in graft. Read: Raila Calls Out Former CJ Mutunga For Failing To Fight Graft During Tenure More Follows… Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive story you would like us to get our hands on? Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com  Also WhatsApp 0708677607 with your news tips

Five people arrested in connection with the Tuesday terror attack at Dusit D2 hotel have been arraigned in court. The suspects are Guleid Abdihakim (Canadian), Joel Nganga, Oliver Muthee, Gladys Kaari and Osman Ibrahim. The accused persons appeared at the Milimani Law courts where Principal Magistrate Martha Mutuku ordered that they remain in custody for 30 days pending investigations. On Thursday DPP Noordin Haji said that though the case is complex and transnational, he has in place a team that will ensure the investigations are “meticulous and fast-tracked.” “The team of investigators has so far covered considerable ground in the investigations and upon…