Author: Eva Nyambura

KDF spokesperson, Joseph Owuoth is missing. The Colonel has according to Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and his family been missing since yesterday. Owuoth last week confirmed the authenticity of a document that NASA leaders presented on on the Dumisha Utulivu military operation. Read: Raila Cancels the Appointment of Orengo as Chief Agent, Appoints Mudavadi Instead NASA leader, Raila Odinga said the operation was a ploy to rig the up coming elections. The KDF spokesperson defended the operation saying they were quoted out of context and military was apolitical and professional at large. Acting Interior CS, Fred Matiang’i and Raychelle Omamo denied…

Retired President Mwai Kibaki has been rumoured to have been critically ill and at one point, said to have passed on. Jimmy Kibaki, the President’s eldest son has confirmed that his father’s health is in good condition. Speaking to the Nairobian, Jimmy asked Kenyans to ignore the rumors. Read: Salim Lone Talks About Raila’s 2022 Presidency Bid “Mzee is well, he goes for his regular check-ups and the doctors say he is in good health. I see him regularly and I can confirm that he is okay.” ”He served his country for many years, and we know Kenyans are concerned…

There was drama at the city mortuary as the late Chris Msando’s family chased away the IEBC ICT Director James Muhati. Muhati was in the company of his bosses, Chairman Wafula Chebukati and CEO Ezra Chiloba. The commissioners had gone to view the body of their slain colleague who had gone missing on Friday. Msando’s family is said to have attacked Muhati. They accused him of betraying Chris. According to them, James was the last person seen with Msando before his mysterious disappearance. Read: St Augustine Headmistress Facing Murder Charges Over Boy Ran Over By Bus The ICT Director was…

Colonel David Obonyo, KDF spokesperson has been sent to Tanzania to further his studies. Lieutenant Colonel Paul Njuguna is now a Colonel and will be in charge while Obonyo focuses on his studies. There has apparently been plans to replace Obonyo for a while now. According to sources, Njuguna is capable of taking charge since he has been working under Colonel Obonyo for close to three years now. Read: Raila Issues List Of Names Of Officers Being Used To Rig Elections (Photos) “Njuguna has been deputizing Obonyo for a while now so it is right for him to hold fort,”…

The United Kingdom together with the United States have offered to help in expediting investigations into IEBC ICT manager, Chris Msando’s death. The two countries condoled with his family, friends and the entire IEBC team. Read: Air France Launches Flights To Nairobi Starting March 2018 Robert Godec, US Ambassador to Kenya and Nic Hailey, UK High Commissioner to Kenya said it is important that Kenya has free, fair, credible and peaceful elections on August 8. “It is critical that Kenya have free, fair, credible and peaceful elections on August 8, and protection for IEBC staff is essential to achieving this…

IEBC ICT manager, Chris Musando’s life was in danger, NASA Co-principal, Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. Mr Musando had reported the threats against his life to the Central Police station on a few occasions, says Musalia. Speaking during a presser at the Capital Hill offices, the Amani National Congress party leader said that the NASA team had viewed the ICT manager’s body at the Lee Funeral home and it was clear that his killers were ‘inhuman.’ Read: EXCLUSIVE: This is Where NASA Will Relay Presidential Results from The opposition has maintained that Musando’s death was meant to intimidate the Kenyan people.…

Four people were injured after a police car in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s motorcade hit a Nyamira Sacco bus. The President and his deputy waited for the four to be attended to before taking their campaigns to Kisii county. The motorcade was on its way to Suneka town. Read: Kilifi Pastor Receives Luxurious Car From President Uhuru (Video) 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

Presidential ballot papers arriving tonight at 8.20 pm are on board on the 1st Etihad Cargo Boeing 777F. The cargo flight will transport 100 tonnes of ballot papers for thirty counties. The flight is preparing for take off at the Sharjan Airport in Dubai and will touch down at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport in approximately four hours. 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

The IEBC has in news reports had Presidential ballot papers printed by more than 6% of the initial number. According to the commission, the extra ballots are meant for voters who spoil their ballot and need a new one. It has however never happened in the past. Read: Facebook Launches Anti-Fake News Campaign Targeting Kenyans Kenyans are now directing their worries over the extra ballots to former US Secretary of State, John Kerry who will be among the international election observers expected in the country this week. KoT are now writing a ‘memo’ to Mr Kerry regarding their agitation towards…

Presidential ballot papers for counties 001 to 030 are set to touch down at the Jomo Kenyatta airport on Monday at 8.20 pm, IEBC has said. The 192 pallets will be received at the airport under heavy security presence. Read: IEBC To Announce Final Presidential Tally, No Periodic Updates More ballot papers are set to arrive on Tuesday, 1 August. Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive story you would like to get our hands on? Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com

Missing IEBC ICT Manager, Chris Msando has been found dead. His remains were found at the city mortuary. Msando’s badly mutilated body was found dumped somewhere in Kikuyu. The lady he was with was also killed and dumped in Kikuyu. Chris’ body was badly swollen with multiple wounds. Msando went missing on Friday evening but was only reported missing on Sunday morning. IEBC made the missing person announcement on Sunday morning via their Twitter handle. Read: NASA team that visited Al Ghuarair yet to submit report with claims of being bought His car was however found at Thika Road Mall…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will today test election results transmission at the Bomas of Kenya for all the 47 counties. The exercise will commence at 3 pm where the commission will test Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) efficiency. https://twitter.com/IEBCKenya/status/891947630460272640 Read: CJ David Maraga Disbands Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Over Bribery Allegations The system will be help in transmitting the election results from the 47 counties to the national tallying centre in Nairobi. The election is slated for August 8. Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive story you would…

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday donated a brand new Prado TX to Bishop Lawrence Dena of ACK Kilifi town. The man of the cloth was handed the keys to the luxurious vehicle by the Jubilee governor candidate, Gideon Mung’aro. Uhuru made good his promise as the car was received by Ven Captain Reuben Katite in front of the ACK St Thomas congregants. Read: Wavinya Ndeti closes gap with Governor Mutua in Machakos race The Bishop after receiving his gift prayed for a Jubilee victory in the August election. The church goers also asked the heavens for a Mung’aro and Kilifi…

Jubilee party’s secretary General, Raphael Tuju on Monday announced the appointment of former IIEC commissioner, Winnie Guchu as the party’s Chief Agent. She will be deputized by former cabinet secretary for Energy, Davis Chirchir who was in 2015 accused of executing corrupt deals in the energy sector together Senator Mike Sonko. The former CS was also part of the ‘Chickengate scandal’ having been a commissioner of the IIEC at the time of the scandal. Read: James Orengo Named NASA’s Chief Agent Ahead Of August Poll The country recovered 52 million shillings from the scandal involving Kenyan election and examination officials…

Senator Anyang’ Nyong’o has accused Deputy President’s wife, Rachel Ruto of voter bribery in the county of Kisumu. Speaking at an Anglican Church in Kisumu, Nyong’o said that Mrs Ruto had given a few people large sums of money to buy Identity Cards from voters in the area. He said the ploy is supposed to influence the outcome of the August election in the area. ”On 6 July, Rachel Ruto met with Governor Jack Ranguma and Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju in a hotel in Kisumu where she gave 100 Million to facilitate the buying of ID cards,” the Senator…