Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Every foreign visitor travelling to Kenya will now be required to have health insurance worth at least $50,000 (about Sh6.4million) before being allowed into the country under new regulations aimed at protecting both travellers and the country’s healthcare system. The requirement is contained in the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024, published in a Gazette Notice dated July 29, 2026, by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The regulations are issued under Section 26(6) of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, read together with Regulation 70(2)(b) of the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024. The new rules represent one of the most significant…

It turned into a memorable night for Team Kenya as they made a strong resurgence in the medal standings with just two days to go. After enduring a medal-less Thursday, the country regained its momentum by bagging two hard-earned silver medals, bringing smiles back to millions of sports fans across the nation. African Silver medalist Stephen Ndangiri Kihu and World Champion Lilian Odira spearheaded the heroic night, both delivering stellar performances in their respective events. Ndangiri Pushes Limits in Epic Race Walk Rivalry Stephen Ndangiri renewed his fierce rivalry with Australia’s Isaac Beacroft—a battle that first captured attention during the…

A suspected stock theft suspect was freed from police custody after a mob of about 150 people stormed Lagbogol Police Station in Hadado Sub-county, Wajir County, on Friday afternoon. According to police, the crowd, armed with clubs and other crude weapons, forcefully invaded the station in an apparent attempt to rescue 58-year-old Saln Barre Abdille, who had been arrested over alleged stock theft and booked into custody earlier in the day. Police officers on duty at the report office and the cells were overwhelmed by the large crowd despite firing warning shots into the air in an attempt to disperse…

Police are investigating the sudden death of a 20-year-old university student who was found unconscious in a bathroom at a residential plot in Mwihoko, Githurai Sub-county, Kiambu County. She was a student at Kiriri Women’s University in the area. According to police, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon at Mwihoko Two. Residents at the plot said they heard screams from the bathroom at around 3 p.m. and rushed to the scene. After forcing the bathroom door open, they found the woman, identified as Brendah Chepkemoi, unconscious. She was rushed to Sinai Medical Facility within the Mwihoko Discovery area, where she…

One person died while at least 20 others have been admitted to hospital after allegedly consuming an unknown substance believed to have been collected from containers used during an agricultural exhibition in Meru County. According to police, the incident was reported at Kambakia in Imenti North Sub-County. Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased, identified as Martin Muriiki, allegedly collected a residual substance from blue plastic drums that had been cut into halves for use as cattle feeding troughs during the 11th Annual Dairy Farmers’ Field Day held at the ASK Showground on July 25. Police said Muriiki took the substance…

Detectives arrested two suspects linked to a robbery with violence and sexual attack incident following a road traffic accident in Kikuyu, Kiambu County. The victims had been involved in an accident near Kikuyu Boys High School when two men, masquerading as Good Samaritans, approached them under the guise of offering assistance. But like wolves in sheep’s clothing, the suspects quickly revealed their true intentions, police and the victims said d They descended on the vulnerable couple, robbing them of their valuables, coercing them into revealing their M-Pesa PINs before draining their accounts, and subjecting the female victim to a horrific…

At least eight people were killed and another injured in a grisly road accident along the Mwea–Embu Road early Saturday after a lorry reportedly veered into the opposite lane while attempting to avoid potholes. The crash occurred at about 6:45 a.m. in the Murubara area and involved a Wells Fargo Isuzu lorry and a Piaggio tuk-tuk travelling in opposite directions. According to police, the lorry was heading from Mwea towards Embu when the driver allegedly swerved into the oncoming lane to avoid potholes, colliding head-on with the tuk-tuk. Those killed included a 29-year-old passenger in the lorry identified as Simon…

The remains of US climber Mallory Geis have been found by rescuers following an avalanche on one of the world’s highest mountains, a local government body says. Geis was part of a 10-person expedition that was on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, on the border with China, when the avalanche happened on Thursday. The remains of US climber Mallory Geis have been found by rescuers following an avalanche on one of the world’s highest mountains, a local government body says. Geis was part of a 10-person expedition that was on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, on the border with China, when the avalanche happened…

US President Donald Trump says Minnesota and its governor are to blame for recent cyber-attacks on water systems in the state after US investigators suggested Iran may have carried them out. “They blamed it on Iran. I don’t think so. I think I blame it on Minnesota because they’re grossly incompetent,” Trump said without evidence during a cabinet meeting on Friday, calling the state’s Democratic Governor Tim Walz “corrupt”. Walz responded by saying: “Trump knows exactly who is responsible for this attack, and knows that other states were hit too.” Their remarks come after Minnesota’s state IT agency said dozens…

Police launched a manhunt for a suspect linked to the murder of a four-year-old girl whose body was found dumped in a thicket in Busia County. The victim was identified on Friday by her mother as a four-year-old girl from Cheptais in Mt Elgon. According to police, investigations established that the child was picked up on July 28 by her mother’s “come-we-stay” husband from their home in Cheptais and taken to Kawalun Village in Teso North Sub-County. The girl’s body was discovered dumped in a nearby thicket at about 6.45pm on July 29. Police said the suspect has been missing…

Police in Arizona have released two ransom notes in the hope the public can help identify whoever abducted the mother of US news presenter Savannah Guthrie. The first note, which is treated as apparently credible, demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin. The other claimed Nancy Guthrie died shortly after she was abducted from her home near Tucson six months ago. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office say they cannot verify her death, and the investigation remains active. Officials released the two notes on Friday, asking the public for help identifying the writer, whose “distinct linguistic characteristics may be recognisable”. Investigators believe…

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he has scrapped the controversial plan to sell off stakes in the governing body’s major competitions, following widespread opposition. Infantino said it had become clear the project had “created divisions” that are “no longer in the interest” of its original objective. The Swiss official added: “As a result, this proposal will not proceed.” Infantino had offered all 211 member associations $40m (£30m) if they backed a proposal for private investment in its tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president, welcomed the withdrawal of…

Safaricom has unveiled PATA MORE, a new customer value campaign designed to offer more data, enhanced M-PESA benefits, improved digital experiences and greater support for individuals, businesses and enterprises. The campaign is anchored on the promise of delivering more value, more convenience and more freedom through products and services that customers use every day. Under the new offering, Safaricom has increased the value of several popular data bundles. Customers will now receive 250MB for Sh20, valid for 24 hours, up from 150MB. The Sh99 daily bundle has been upgraded from 1GB to 1.5GB, while the Sh1,000 monthly bundle now offers…

The National Police Service (NPS) has established several new specialized police formations under its amended organizational structure, in a move aimed at strengthening policing, improving operational efficiency and enhancing service delivery across the country. This was officially announced in a gazette notice issued by Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja. The new formations include the Nairobi Metropolitan Police, the Judiciary Police Unit, the Quick Response Unit, and the Kenya Police Marine Unit. The Nairobi Metropolitan Police will coordinate policing and security operations within the Nairobi metropolitan area to address the region’s unique security challenges and support integrated law enforcement. The…

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended President William Ruto’s newly unveiled Kenya’s New National Development Vision: Beyond Vision 2030, saying the blueprint places development at the heart of government and promises a more dignified future for Kenyans. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at St. Stephen’s Secondary School in Kagaari, Embu County, Murkomen said the long-term development strategy demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving livelihoods while remaining anchored on the Constitution. “The President is placing development at the centre of his agenda and securing a dignified future for Kenyans. That is why he unveiled the Beyond Vision…