Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A Turkish tycoon was charged Tuesday before a Mombasa court with being a member of the al-Shabaab terrorist group and other terrorism-related counts, including illegal possession of a firearm. Osman Erdinc Elsek was arraigned before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and charged with being a member of a terrorist group, contrary to Section 24 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012. According to the charge sheet, on an unknown date and time within the Republic of Kenya, Elsek was found to be a member of the Harakat al-Shabaab Mujahideen, a proscribed terrorist group. He was also charged with collecting information…

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga Tuesday raised concerns over the pace and scope of implementation of the ten-point agenda that underpins the broad-based government, calling for a thorough assessment as the country approaches the scheduled March review. In a statement, Odinga said the review should evaluate progress made since March 2025, noting that the agenda was central to the formation of the broad-based government and captured key reform commitments, including the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. On electoral justice, Odinga acknowledged the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) through a nine-member panel as proposed…

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party announced key leadership changes following a joint meeting of its top organs held on Monday, February 2, 2026, under the chairmanship of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. This follows the death of former leader and ODM boss Raila Odinga. In a statement issued after the meeting, Azimio said the joint session of the Coalition Council and the National Executive Committee (NEC) approved the appointment of Wiper Party leader Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka as the coalition’s new Party Leader. Suba Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi was named Secretary General, while former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip…

For decades, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has remained one of Kenya’s most strategic yet understated institutions—quietly anchoring the country’s economy while serving as the principal maritime gateway for East and Central Africa. Since independence, KPA has been the lifeline of regional trade, handling millions of tonnes of cargo annually and linking Kenya and its hinterland neighbours to global markets. From bulk cargo and containers to oil imports, the Port of Mombasa has long been the backbone of commerce across the Northern Corridor. Today, however, KPA’s role is evolving beyond its traditional mandate. The introduction of cruise vessel operations has…

The High Court on Tuesday dismissed applications seeking to stay an earlier decision on the appointment of presidential advisors. Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the matters raised before him had already been determined by the court. This was a blow to the group that had moved to court seeking to stay the earlier order for them to stay in office. In his decision, the judge said the respondents and interested parties had advanced the same arguments and sought the same reliefs previously considered, making the fresh applications res judicata. Justice Mwamuye said submissions made during the highlighting of the applications…

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma was Tuesday questioned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged corruption involving more than Sh1.4 billion in public funds. He was summoned by the EACC following a probe In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the EACC confirmed that Otuoma appeared before investigators at the Commission’s Western Regional Offices in Bungoma after being summoned to record a statement as a person of interest in ongoing investigations. The probe follows multiple complaints from members of the public and the Senate alleging entrenched corruption within the Busia County Government, largely through revenue diversion and…

Njoro Girls Senior School in Nakuru County was Tuesday closed indefinitely after unrest following the death of a Form Four student. The student was identified as Brenda Akinyi and her family accused the school of negligence. The cause the death is yet to be determined. Tension had flared at the school on Monday as residents and parents staged protests demanding answers over the circumstances surrounding the 18-year-old’s death. Police dispersed the crowd that had gathered outside the institution, leading to a brief standoff as demonstrations escalated. Brenda died at Nakuru Teaching and Referral Hospital after reportedly falling ill while at…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Mombasa have arrested two suspected traffickers and recovered 250 grammes of heroin following a targeted operation in Nyali. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated raid at Maweni Estate, which was launched after investigators received credible intelligence linking the individuals to drug trafficking and child trafficking activities. During the search of a house believed to have been used to facilitate the illicit trade, detectives recovered three sachets of heroin. The occupants of the residence, identified as Amir Latf and Ruhman Abubakar, were immediately arrested. Preliminary investigations indicate that…

A painter died after falling from the sixth floor of a house under construction in Embakasi area, Nairobi. Police said Edward Mbatha, 56 was among workers at the site and he was painting a wall when he slipped and fell off. The incident happened in the Tassia area on February 2 evening. The victim was using a ladder in his work when he fell off and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police were called to the scene and announced they were investigating it. In Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County, a four-year-old boy died after…

A 35-year-old woman was killed in a fire incident in Riruta, Nairobi County. The incident happened when a fire razed down at least seven structures in the area, police said of the February 2 tragedy. The remains of Naomi Mwangi were found in her house long after the fire had been contained, police said. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures. Meanwhile, police are investigating at least five murder cases that were reported on Monday alone. In Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, a 77-year-old woman was found dead in her house with injuries in the…

There was panic when a pistol belonging to a bodyguard attached to a Cabinet Secretary discharged a bullet at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe was headed for Mombasa on Monday evening and was in the company of his bodyguard when the incident happened at the Kenya Airways security office. The police officer had gone to the office to hand over the pistol for safe transfer by the pilots to Mombasa as it is required when the bullet discharged. Police said no one was injured in the incident involving a Sig-Sauer P239 pistol. This happened as…

The mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie has been abducted and “didn’t go willingly” from her home, Arizona law enforcement officials suspect. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the NBC News host, was last seen in her home outside Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday evening. Her family reported her missing a day later. When authorities arrived, the scene of Nancy Guthrie’s home caused “grave concern”, Nanos said. An intense search followed, which authorities said had since been paused while officials looked into the possibility of a crime being committed against her. “I believe she was abducted, yes,” Pima County Sheriff…

Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Clinton’s deputy chief of staff confirmed the news on social media, writing: “The former President and former Secretary of State will be there.” It comes as the Republican-led US House of Representatives was preparing to vote on holding both Clintons in criminal contempt for defying legal summonses. Bill Clinton’s photo appears in Epstein files released by the Department of Justice, although the former Democratic president has denied any wrongdoing. It…

Federal immigration agents deployed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will soon receive body cameras, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says. The announcement comes as the government faces a backlash over the deaths last month of two US citizens – Alex Pretti and Renee Good – following a surge of federal immigration officers into the Minneapolis area as part of an immigration crackdown. “Effective immediately we are deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X on Monday. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has ruled Pretti’s 24 January death a homicide. Homicide…

Ghana paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora in order to make the system more accessible and user friendly. Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality. It was primarily aimed at the descendants of those who were victims of the transatlantic slave trade. More than 1,000 people – including African American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder – have obtained Ghanaian citizenship in recent years. However, some applicants have complained about the number of stages involved, as well as the high cost. Dr Erieka Bennet, ambassador for the Diaspora African…