Author: Eva Nyambura

Kiambu Governor, Ferdinand Waititu has vowed to deal with illicit brew and drug abuse in his county. President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2016 started a major crackdown on pombe haramu in Kenya’s Central region a move saw young men reform. Speaking in Ndumberi stadium, Waititu said young men in the region have failed due to consumption of the likes of Chang’aa which leaves them lazy and irresponsible. ”I will fight this battle of illicit brew and drug abuse to the end to make sure that joto ya vijana wetu imerudi.” Read: Jubilee Welcomes NASA’s Court Move, Express Confidence In Court Upholding…

Gathoni wa Muchomba on Thursday apologized to Kiambu residents for her remarks on SRC’s move to slash MPs salaries. The newly elected Woman Rep on Wednesday shocked many when she disagreed with SRC’s recommendations saying she deserved better pay as she had used her money to campaign. Speaking on NTV, Wa Muchomba also claimed that for her to work she needed to be well paid. “I deserve better pay. I need to look decent and honorable as a woman rep,” she said. Agitated Kiambu residents immediately launched a campaign to recall her before she took the oath. The former…

The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) on Thursday distanced itself from Homabay Woman Representative, Gladys Wanga’s statement opposing the recommended pay cuts by SRC. The Raila Odinga led party says that it stands for prudent management of resources. https://twitter.com/TheODMparty/status/900694932893184001 ”Among those behind the statement were members of our Party. The Orange Democratic Movement wishes to categorically state that the position taken by those members do not represent our position as a Party nor that of the National Super Alliance of which we are affiliate. We stand for equity and prudent management of public resources. We cannot therefore promote or be seen…

A girl was arrested in Awendo, Migori for being in possession of a mobile phone that is believed to have been used to send threatening messages to the late IEBC ICT manager, Chris Msando. The girl whose identity is yet to be revealed was brought to Nairobi and appeared before Kiambu juvenile court and is being held at Muthaiga Police Station. Read: Kiambu Woman Rep, Gathoni Wa Muchomba Faces The Wrath Of KoT (Video) She will be detained for seven days to enable detectives finalize their investigations. Msando was laid to rest on Saturday in Ugenya. Do you have…

Susan Wangari, a 39 year old woman from Kangema, Murang’a County was on Saturday August 19 found dead in her home. Her daughter is said to have called her relative, Mary Njambi on Saturday at 9 pm to inform her that her mother had been attacked by her lover and was in critical condition. “I rushed to Wangari’s house, where i found her lying unconscious. It was a shocking, heartbreaking sight! Wangari had blood coming out of her eyes, nose among other body openings,” Njambi said. Read: Missing IEBC ICT Manager, Chris Msando Found Dead The deceased’s daughter gave an account…

There are apparently ongoing plans to have Nairobi county become a Ministry under the National Government. According to the Star, some people in the Jubilee government are hatching a plan that will see a new ministry created. The ministry is allegedly supposed to take over most of the powers and functions the Nairobi County performs. Should the ministry see the light of day, it will be handed to Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe. The Governor, Mike Sonko will be left to handle the politics. Corridors Of Power reports that Mr Igathe is already heading a team of four Principal Secretaries (PS)…

NASA Chief Strategist, David Ndii during an interview on NTV on Tuesday sparked emotions when he said that the Raila Odinga led coalition was ‘well prepared for mass action.’ The renowned economist had earlier on called for secession of some tribes in Kenya from the ‘main’ tribes. According to Senator Kipchumba Murkomen,the ‘self determination’ petition by the economist is ‘backward, juvenile and primitive.’ Speaking to NTV, Murkomen added that David was only acting like a jilted lover because he was rejected by the Jubilee government. ”Ndii was in 2013 pushing to become CS Finance in the Jubilee government with the…

Mombasa Governor, Ali Hassan Joho has had the government make adjustments to his security detail a day after his swearing in to office for a second term. The governor’s security team will now consist of GSU, administration and regular police officers, says Lucas Ogara, Mombasa OCPD. ”Joho is entitled to them. Elected leaders enjoy police protection based on provisions.” Mr Ogara also noted that Joho’s bodyguard’s would be reinstated and police deployed to hi office and home. Read: Nakumatt Staff Down Tools Over Delayed June Salaries (Photos, Video) The governor in January had his security detail withdrawn. Hassan accused the…

Members of Parliament (MP) on Wednesday refused to have their pay cut. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) had recommended that Mps have their pay slashed to reduce the wage bill. Speaking to the media, Homabay Woman Representative, Gladys Wanga said that they would not allow themselves to be reduced to beggars. Newly elected Kiambu Woman Representative and former Kameme Fm presenter, Gathoni Wamuchomba also said Mps only want to be honoured for who they are. Starehe Mp, Charles Njagua was however not in support of the legislators asking for a pay rise. ”Just to categorically state; I am not…

Martin Kamotho, popularly known as the ‘Githeri man’ was for three minutes a topic of discussion on French24. The France based TV station talked about how he was a unifying factor during the elections. Mr Kamotho who rose to fame was absent mindedly caught on camera enjoying his maize and beans meal as he waited his turn to exercise his civic duty. Githeri man has been all over the world, going by the ingenious memes Kenyans came up with. Read: Meet The ‘Githeri Man’ Who Took His Meal To The Polling Station Martin Kamotho has moved from just another Nairobi County…

A man was caught red handed with his neighbour’s wife in an estate in Coast. The husband is said to have laid a trap for his wife after rumors started flying around that his wife was running around with one of their neighbours. The man is said to have stormed the neighbour’s house with a few other men. They caught the love birds in the act, with the wife naked. The cheating spouse wrapped herself up in a kanga as a crowd started forming around her. The men accompanying the husband are seen slapping the wife’s side piece. Read: Drama In Machakos…

Governor Mike Sonko on Wednesday led a sting operation at the County cash offices after what he said was an anonymous tip off. The newly sworn in county boss said that revenue collected on Tuesday, amounting to 7 million was yet to be banked. He said the cash was still being held by cashiers at the city hall. ”It is unacceptable that yesterday’s collections of Ksh. 7 Million were still with cashiers by 11 am yet the bank is 50 metres away,” he said. Read: Sossion Wants His Name Removed From ODM Nomination List Accompanied by his Deputy, Polycarp Igathe,…

There was chaos in Kisumu town, main stage as crowds gathered protesting against the putting up of a UhuRuto billboard. The billboard is said to have agitated the residents who pulled it down and set it on fire. Police swung into action, teargassing the already large crowd. https://twitter.com/C_NyaKundiH/status/900284567751467009 Read: Hezron Awiti’s Billboard Pulled Down By Thugs As Fight For Billboard Space Turns Ugly In Mombasa Photos 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

Purity Kangai, an administrator at Joykim Nursing Hospital, Embu is calling for well wishers to come to Monica Wanja’s rescue. Ms Wanja was abandoned by her family and friends at the facility due to a large medical bill. She was admitted to the hospital after a doctor at the facility requested for her admission as her condition needed close monitoring. Read: Socialite, Nairobi Diaries Star Risper Faith Looks Stunning After Surgery (Photos) She was suffering from a prolapsed disc which the doctors recommended that she undergoes surgery to eliminate the herniated portion. The need for the surgery was to repair the…

Activist Boniface Mwangi has backed the recent ban on use of plastic bags but has also voiced his concerns on the proposed penalties that according to him ‘are foolhardy and punitive to the most vulnerable group of people.’ He notes that in the slums, paper bags come in handy as they are not only used to pack food and clothes but are also used as toilets. ”In the slums of Nairobi, plastic bags are not only used to pack food and store clothes, but also as mobile toilets. When you rent a house there, it doesn’t come with a toilet…