Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The Kenya Commercial Bank has revealed the next kin of the late Data Protection Head Rosemary Koech amid push and pull on who should bury her. Her estranged husband Kevin Migwe Kimwatu, moved to court and obtained orders stopping the planned burial pending the hearing of the dispute. The revelations were contained in a letter dated August 25 from the bank to the Lee Funeral Home prompting the release of the body for burial on Friday. Her husband had wanted to take the body for the burial ceremonies. The bank released a letter stating Judy Koech-Oyamo, the sister of the…

President William Ruto acknowledged failures in his administration’s handling of the 2024 Gen Z protests and the 2025 anniversary demonstrations. He said no blood should have been shed during the protests. Ruto, who in 2024 described some of the protesters as “treasonous criminals,” has now directed investigations into deaths, alleged abductions and cases of excessive use of force during the demonstrations. The Gen Z protests of 2024 and 2025 marked one of the shocking confrontations between Kenya’s youth and the government, with several demonstrators killed and many others injured. Security agencies faced accusations of widespread use of excessive force against…

Former Chief Justice David Maraga said he will make public the report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto. In a statement on X, Maraga said he had, seven days ago, called on the President to discharge his constitutional and administrative duty by releasing the report, which he submitted on November 16, 2023. Maraga, who is also UGM Party co-leader and its 2027 presidential flag bearer, said President Ruto had an opportunity to release the report during this year’s Katiba Day celebrations and set its implementation in motion, but failed…

There is silence and silence on the supplier of the new Kenya Police Service uniform to be unveiled on Friday, August 28, 2026, during the pass-out parade of recruits at the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. President William Ruto is set to launch the new uniforms amid secrecy on the suppliers and cost of the same. Insiders however claim an influential Member of Parliament is behind the lucrative multi billion tender. The cost has however not been revealed. Officials defended the new uniform saying it was a carefully considered choice that was endorsed by the relevant…

Police in Gatundu South, Kiambu County are investigating the suspected murder of a bodaboda rider who was found dead in his house hours after he was allegedly assaulted by a passenger. The man, whose identity had not been disclosed by police, was found unresponsive inside his house in Kirangari area on Thursday evening. The man’s sister went to check on him at around 5:30pm after learning that he had been injured the previous night. She found the door locked from inside and, after receiving no response, sought the help of relatives to break it open. They found the bodaboda operator…

Police in Trans Mara West, Narok County are investigating the death of an unidentified woman whose half-naked body was found in the Mount Love area. The body was discovered on Thursday, with police reporting that the woman had suffered multiple injuries. A combined team of visited the scene following a report made at around 6:28pm. Police said the deceased, believed to be an adult woman, had a deep wound at the back of her head and another injury on her left cheek. She also had visible marks around her neck and bruises on both knees. Her face was swollen and…

Police in Masaba North, Nyamira County, arrested two family members after a 38-year-old man was found dead inside his house days after he was allegedly assaulted following a land dispute. The body of Evans Mogere Nyakundi was discovered at his home in Nyasore Village, Nyasore Sub-location, on Thursday morning. A team of police officers visited the scene and found Nyakundi lying on his back inside the house. Police reported that the deceased had a whitish discharge around his mouth and visible injuries on his face, head and both hands. Preliminary investigations indicate that Nyakundi was allegedly assaulted at his homestead…

Police in Rachuonyo East, Homa Bay County, are investigating an incident where the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was recovered from River Awach. The body, believed to be that of a woman aged about 32, was discovered floating in the river in the Nyawangi area on Thursday morning. Police officers visited the scene and recovered the body. The woman’s body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Police noted a broken left leg, bruises on the left hand and the right leg tied with a rope. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with police treating the incident as…

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The move comes after trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week, and the US imposed new 50% tariffs on $20bn (C$28bn) worth of Canadian goods. Canada will implement “dollar for dollar” counter tariffs next month. Trump has repeatedly posted threats about renaming the lake, one of the five Great Lakes that straddle both countries, on social media amid the trade dispute. He said on Thursday the move was “official, effective immediately” and that his administration has…

Colombia’s new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has approved the extradition of five rebel armed group members who are wanted in the US on drug-related charges. The move is a step towards ending a plan by his left-wing predecessor Gustavo Petro who tried to end the violence that has plagued Colombia for decades by bringing rebel and criminal groups to the negotiating table. “Since the first day it was clear: peace cannot be a refuge for criminals nor a mechanism of impunity,” de la Espriella wrote on X. Speaking later he said Petro’s peace plan had opened doors to…

Andrew and Tristan Tate have told a Florida court they should be released from jail so they can fight extradition to the UK on charges of rape and trafficking. Wearing tan jail uniforms, the brothers maintained they did not commit the alleged crimes as they slammed conditions in US custody. Government lawyers argued that the two were a flight risk and had bragged about having multiple passports, while defence attorneys said the two social media influencers’ high profile would make it almost impossible for them to flee. US Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis will issue a written ruling at a later…

The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called “xenophobic violence” has been met with disappointment by the province hosting a festival he was due to perform at next month. South Africa has been hit by a wave of protests demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country – the latest unofficial deadline set is 30 September. Tens of thousands of Africans have been voluntarily repatriated in recent months, some saying they have been the targets of intimidation and attacks. While cracking down on illegal immigration, the South African government has said…

Kenya struck four gold medals on the final day of athletics at the 2026 ANOCA Zone V Youth Games at Kenyatta University in Nairobi on Thursday, with Enock Tuitoek, Purity Munyalo, David Kapaiko and Anthony Lemoshira leading the hosts’ medal charge. Tuitoek set the tone by winning the boys’ 3,000m in 8:01.67, holding off Ethiopia’s Goytom Mekonen Kidane, who finished second in 8:03.79, while Uganda’s Kibet Michael took bronze in 8:11.46. Tuitoek, who missed out on selection for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, after finishing third at the Kenyan trials, said he was determined to use the…

Kenya completed a memorable beach volleyball sweep on Thursday, winning both the Under-17 girls’ and boys’ gold medals on the final day of the 2026 Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Zone Five Youth Games at Kenyatta University. Kenya 1, comprising Eddah Jepkemei and Ann Akiro, claimed the girls’ title after coming from a set down to beat compatriots Kenya 2, represented by Esther Chesoli and Josephine Achieng, 2-1 (18-21, 21-14, 15-12) in a 50-minute final. Kenya 1 had secured its place in the final after the two Kenyan teams reached the title decider on Wednesday, ensuring the…

Machakos politician Rose Mbithe, her two children and a police officer were on Thursday August 27 charged with the murder of late psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Mutiso. However, they did not plead to the charges only the information contained in the charge sheet was read out to them. Mbithe appeared in court alongside her two children Angela Mulwa, and Chris Mulwa who are both advocates of the High Court. Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi was also in court. The four appeared before Justice Kanyi Kimondo at the Milimani Law Courts, where the murder charge was read to them. Judge Kimondo directed…