Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recorded statements from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri, and seven passengers who were travelling in a Climax bus involved in the fatal road accident that claimed the life of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the DCI said investigations into the December 13, 2025 crash at Karai area along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway are ongoing and remain comprehensive. The probe follows an earlier update released on January 5, 2026. According to the DCI, detectives have so far recorded statements from 28 individuals as part…

The civil society organization Sheria Mtaani, has filed an urgent application before the Environment and Land Court in Nairobi seeking to compel the government to implement a Cabinet decision that waived interest and penalties on land loans for low-income settlers across the country. The petition filed under certificate of urgency, has sued the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, and the Principal Secretary for Lands and Physical Planning. The application follows the government’s announcement in November 2025 that it would waive accrued interest and penalties on settlement…

A distressing message from Kenyan citizens currently in Cambodia has surfaced, raising alarm over the safety of more than 100 people reportedly being held under threatening conditions, with fears they may be sold into human trafficking. The plea for urgent help was sent by Nancy Akinyi, a Kenyan national, who claims that the group is not free to leave, faces intimidation, and their lives are in serious danger. The situation, she warns, is worsening rapidly. “We urgently request immediate intervention, protection, and rescue, and assistance to return safely to Kenya,” the message read. The group offered to share their exact…

Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi was Wednesday charged with assault causing bodily harm and malicious damage to property following his arrest on Tuesday by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives. Kibagendi appeared at Narok Law Courts before Senior Resident Magistrate Esther Mwikali, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was released on Sh100,000 cash bail or a Sh200,000 bond. Court documents indicate that the MP allegedly assaulted Enock Moriasi on November 27, 2025, at Java House in Kisii town, causing bodily harm. He also faces charges of damaging an iPhone Pro Max valued at Sh230,000, as well…

Safaricom has announced that proceeds from the first tranche of its Sh40 billion bond will be invested in projects aimed at cutting down the company’s reliance on diesel to run its network operations. Energy costs make up a significant portion of Safaricom’s operating expenses. Nearly half of the company’s total costs are tied to running the network, and about half of that amount goes toward powering infrastructure across the country. According to Group Chief Finance Officer Dilip Pal, the initial Sh15 billion raised will be directed toward expanding the use of solar energy at more base transmission sites. The investment…

US tech boss Elon Musk has polled followers on his social network X about buying Ryanair, stoking a clash with the airline’s boss Michael O’Leary, over using the Starlink system on board to use the internet. By late Tuesday, low-cost carrier Ryanair had not responded to a request from AFP to comment on the poll that was posted on Monday, which had garnered more than 900,000 participants. Musk, who founded Tesla and heads Starlink — a satellite internet system developed by his aerospace company SpaceX — has been suggesting for days that he might buy Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline. He…

At least 287 people were killed in the first 20 days of January 2026, statistics show. This is an increase by 11 people as compared to the 276 people who had died in the same period in 2025. Police statistics show there were 99 pedestrians, 30 drivers, 61 passengers, 24 pillion passengers, six pedal cyclists and 67 motorcyclists who were killed in separate accidents between January 1 and 20, 2026. In the same period in 2025, 88 pedestrians, 16 drivers, 59 passengers, 28 pillion passengers, three pedal passengers and 82 motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents. In the January 2026…

A 30-year-old man was shot and killed by gunmen as he left a funeral vigil in a village in Kehancha, Migori County. Mourners at the event pursued and caught up with one of the attackers and stoned him to death in the Tuesday January 20 night incident, police said. The motive of the shooting was not immediately known. Police said Bernard Musaba was walking to his home from the funeral event when he was confronted by three men who were riding on a motorcycle. The men were armed with an AK-47 rifle and crude weapons. They shot him in the…

Two UK tabloids accused of phone hacking and other “unlawful information gathering” against Prince Harry and six high-profile figures insisted Tuesday they had relied on “legitimate” sources for their stories. On the second day of an anticipated nine-week High Court trial, Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) — the publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday — began mounting its defence to alleged privacy breaches. It rejects claims by Harry, pop icon Elton John and his husband David Furnish, and four other well-known figures that it illegally intercepted voicemail messages, listened in on phone calls and deceptively obtained private…

Police are investigating an incident where at least 13 human bones were recovered from the banks of Athi River in Donyo Sabuk area, Machakos County. The bones were probably left by hyenas marauding in the area after the body had been swept to the site, police said on Wednesday. The discovery was made in the Syumbuni area by locals who said the bones included a jaw, hands, and skull. The bones were moved to the mortuary pending other procedures. In Kithimu, Embu County, one Jeremiah Ndwiga, 60 was found murdered in his farm. His family said he had gone out…

A man was fatally injured after a falling tree trapped him in a village in Mosocho, Kisii County. Police said his friend and colleague was injured in the January 20 incident in Nyamondo village. The two men were cutting a eucalyptus tree when it accidentally fell on them, killing Wilson Makori, 44. The other colleague had bad injuries on his hand in the incident. He was rushed to a local hospital for specialized treatment, police said, adding the body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary pending other procedures. Elsewhere in Ekerenyo village, Nyamira County, a man was found…

The Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority (NIFC) successfully concluded a series of high-level engagements at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reinforcing Kenya’s emergence as a leading African hub for financial services, digital innovation, green finance, and regulated virtual assets. At a private leadership breakfast hosted by SCC Fund SP, ChainBLX SPC, and Digital.Davos, global investors and technology leaders engaged with NIFC on the deployment of compliant blockchain infrastructure, institutional-grade digital platforms, and scalable innovation aligned with global regulatory standards. The engagements marked a significant step forward in Kenya’s investment agenda, with ChainBLX SPC and SCC Fund SP confirming plans…

The body of a university student was found hanging in his room after he had died by suicide in Mwiki, Kasarani, Nairobi. The deceased was a third-year student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology who was pursuing financial engineering. The body of Cliff Asmund Oroko, 22 was found hanging on a wall that borders a local chief’s camp on January 20, 2026. Police said a suicide note was found in his pocket explaining the mission. Police said the note explained the deceased’s wishes after he died. Other details were not provided. The student lived alone in the house.…

Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday. “We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy. Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July,” they said in a joint statement posted to social media. The Vances have three children: Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, who have often joined them on travels across the country and the globe. This will mark the first time a sitting second lady has had a…

Investors revived the “Sell America” trade Tuesday and sold off US stocks, bonds and the dollar amid concerns about President Donald Trump’s clash with European leaders over ownership of Greenland. The Dow closed lower by 871 points, or 1.76%. The broader S&P 500 fell 2.06%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 2.39%. The S&P and Nasdaq wiped out their gains for this year. The Dow, S&P and Nasdaq each had their worst day since October 10, when Trump had threatened to hike tariffs on imports from China. The dollar index, which measures the dollar’s strength against six major currencies, fell 0.8%…