Author: Eva Nyambura

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Wario took offense when a member of the Defense and Foreign Relations committee tagged him a ‘shisha addict.’ Wario, who’s stint at the Sports ministry was marred by misappropriation of funds specially the Sh88 million meant for the 2016 Rio Olympics was angered by the term used to describe him. Moses Kirima, MP Imenti Central asked the former CS to state his position on the shisha ban, now that he (Wario) is a ‘known addict.’ Committee chair, Katoo Ole Metito then ruled the Imenti Central legislator ‘out of order’ for using ‘unparliamentary language.’ Asked to…

Central Police Station next to the University of Nairobi (UoN) is on fire. The cause of fire is still unknown but temporary structures near the canteen have been affected. The main station and houses remain intact. No fatalities have been reported so far. Read: Police Accused Of Soliciting Sex From 19 Year Old In Exchange For Release Photos/ Video Courtesy 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

DOCOMO digital in partnership with Safaricom has made it possible for over 27 million M-Pesa customers to purchase apps on Google Play Store via M-Pesa. The payment option, ‘M-Pesa Xpress,’ is however, only available to Safaricom subscribers on Android. “First steps like this are absolutely essential on the journey to connecting consumers, merchants, operators and service providers together to create a fair and inclusive ecosystem for everybody,” CEO DOCOMO Digital, Hiroyuki Sato said. The partnership, Director of Strategy, Joseph Ogutu emphasized is meant empower ‘our customers to access Google Play content.’ Read: Safaricom’s Lipa Na M-Pesa, Mshwari Services Unavailable After…

Embu Governor, Martin Wambora has lost his seat after a court declared his August 8 win null and void. Justice William Musyoka ruled that irregularities in the contest undermined the electoral process. Read: Murang’a County Spent 6.9Million To Check Rate Of Circumcision The judge had in January ordered for a vote recount of a section of votes used during the election. He also said that the petitioner, Lenny Kivuti had proved beyond reasonable doubt that there were errors in the tallying exercise. At Gategi Primary School polling centre stream one in Mbeere South constituency, for instance, Mr Wambora had been…

National Super Alliance (NASA) has dropped Homa Bay Woman Representative, Gladys Wanga from its list of nominees to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). Instead, she has been replaced by Vihiga Senator, George Khaniri who joins Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and Ben Momanyi (Borabu). On Wednesday, Khaniri’s name was missing from the list, replaced with that of Makueni Senator, Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. Majority leader Aden Duale moved a notice of motion to approve the names of the seven PSC nominees but conveniently missing from the list was Mutula’s name. The move sparked emotions amongst members of the opposition with the leader…

Hawkers and boda boda riders will no longer carry out their businesses within the Central Business District (CBD). The traders were on Thursday morning kicked out of the city centre and surrounding areas by ruthless county officers alias kanjo. Those around Ngara, Country Bus station, Kirinyaga Road, Nyamakima and Tom Mboya street were arrested while others managed to get away. “We have so far arrested 21 boda boda riders and we have taken them to City Court where they will be charged with obstruction. Some boda boda riders have however managed to escape leaving behind their motorcycles which we have…

Third Way Alliance party leader, Ekuru Aukot has unveiled his 22 member ‘shadow’ cabinet that will keep in check the Jubilee Government. His cabinet, the lawyer said, is in no way tainted and will work for free to ensure a better Kenya. “You will not see any recycled appointees in this Cabinet … you will see well educated Kenyans with a fresh train of thoughts,” Aukot told members of the fourth estate. The 22 volunteers will ‘change the tone and character of Kenyan politics,’ he said. “The current political atmosphere is threatening the existence of the very country we all claim to love…

Jambojet will soon venture into various African destinations days after making inaugural flight to Entebbe, Uganda. “We would like to serve Kenya and the greater Eastern Africa region with future plans to go into Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi,” Jambojet chief executive Willem Hondius said. “After proving our operations are sustainable and getting the air operators certificate, we can now go international,” Hondius added. The daily flights to Uganda were introduced at Sh11,740, a move the CEO said meant to encourage more East Africans to travel by air with the resultant benefits boosting tourism and trade. Read:…

Homa Bay town MP, Peter Kaluma has been exposed by his estranged wife, Martha Akinyi as a ‘dead beat’ father and a ‘skirt-chaser.’ According to Ms Akinyi, the legislator was married to her in 2002 but cheated on her with a magistrate, Meresia Adundo bringing to an end the marriage. It is after the separation that he (Kaluma) forcefully took with him their son, Patrice Kaluma, 13, then 2 and a half years. The ODM MP left behind his second born, Harriet Kaluma who up to date refuses to provide for. Ms Akinyi says that the MP denied her access…

Econet Media’s Kwesé has acquired a ‘significant stake’ in Malaysia based iflix, a subscription video-on-demand service. With operations in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa, iflix offers users an extensive collection of movies and exclusive programming and with Kwesé’s presence in 13 countries, expertise will be competition for Showmax and Netflix. “Our companies share a mutual passion for innovation, along with a deep understanding of the culture and evolution of digital businesses. Mobility in content consumption has grown exponentially in Africa and by partnering with iflix Africa we are ensuring that we are not only taking part in the evolution,…

Malindi High Court on Wednesday threw out a petition challenging Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi’s election. The case filed by former Labour CS, Kazungu Kambi was dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Justice Weldon Korir while delivering the judgement asked the petitioner to foot Sh4 million costs and pay IEBC and returning officer Nelly Ilongo Sh 2.3 million. The Governor, the judge said, will get Sh1.7 million in cost of the case. Read: Governor Mutua To Join Race For State House In 2022 After Court Upholds August Win Kambi, while filing the petition in September said the governor had the IEBC…

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs officers on Wednesday seized gold worth Sh100 million at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). 32grams of gold were found on a Tanzanian national accompanied by an invoice of $859,890 after the officers received intelligence on February 16. The man, 46, was headed to Dubai from Mwanza via Kilimanjaro. KRA’s Customs and Border Control took possession of the gold as investigations continue. On February 11, a Kenya Airways employee was arrested in Mumbai, India with 23 kilograms of gold worth at least Sh100 million. Read: ‘We Were Not Served,’ Director Of Immigration Says After Orengo,…

Kenya has issued a travel advisory to South Sudan citing insecurity. “Kenyan nationals living or traveling to South Sudan to move away from and avoid traveling to areas where armed conflicts and inter-ethnic violence have occurred within the last six months,” CS Foreign Affairs Monica Juma said. Kenyan citizens are advised to avoid areas in the Greater Upper Nile Region and in particular Bieh, Latjoor, Akobo, Jonglei. “Kenyan nationals in other parts of the country are advised to exercise extreme caution as they undertake their daily activities,” the CS continued. Also on the list is the Northern Liech and parts…

Commissioner General John Njiraini has been accused of corruption, mismanagement and cronyism even as he is faced with a suit that could see him retire. Kahawa Tungu has learned that the taxman has apparently been missing targets since Njiraini took office in March 2012 when he was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta, then Finance Minister. For instance, KRA was short Sh40 billion in the first four months of the 2017/18 (July-June) fiscal year and for the financial year 2016/17, the taxman again missed the target by Sh50 billion. But what puzzles many is why the President or the board are…

Kenya’s leading mobile operator, Safaricom has been sued over costs imposed on customers using the Okoa Jahazi services. The petitioners, Eric Kithinji and Ashford Koome say the interest charged by the telco is illegal adding that there are no terms and conditions made known to the customers prior to using the services. But Safaricom has argued that the charges are not interest but service charges that have been approved by the Communications Authority (CA) and the terms and conditions are publicised in print, electronic, its website and online media. “It is my understanding therefore that Safaricom does not charge interest…