Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

At least 283 new National Police Reservists graduated at an event in Garissa, boosting operations in the region plagued by terror threats. Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat presided over the event on Thursday. He urged the group to be disciplined and uphold integrity. He said the graduation was a boost for security operations in the region. Lagat pledged to continue with the operations in the region to address terrorism threats. “We are investing in this project of NPR and other areas to ensure we boost operations here and elsewhere,” he said. The region has been facing numerous…

The High Court froze bank accounts belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, his wife, children, and 10 other individuals in connection with a separate Sh813 million corruption case. This will happen pending the hearing of an assets recovery suit filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). On Thursday, Justice Benjamin Mwikya noted that when the matter first appeared before the trial judge, there were no preservation orders in place. “In my mind, the preservation orders were not in force when this matter appeared before the trial judge.” “Had they been in place, the court would have addressed the merits…

Logistical problems delayed voting in many parts of Uganda amid an internet shutdown. The BBC observed growing frustration among voters queuing at some polling stations in the capital, Kampala, where voting had yet to start in the general election. The delays have been blamed on failures of biometric identification kits, which some have linked to the network outage, as well as a lack of equipment in some places. The electoral agency has apologised for the “technical glitches” and said officials were working to resolve them. In the presidential race, Yoweri Museveni, 81, in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh…

A federal officer shot a man in the leg in the US city of Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel as he tried to make an arrest, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says. Tensions have been running high in the city since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot dead a woman last week, sparking protests there which spread to other US cities. In a statement on X, the DHS said the latest shooting happened after a car chase involving a Venezuelan national who was in the country illegally. It ended in a crash and the driver…

A team of Kenyan university students has won the Stars of Innovation: U.S.-Kenya AI Challenge after developing an artificial intelligence solution aimed at tackling maternal health challenges. The winning team emerged top among eight finalists after pitching their innovation for MediBora. This AI-powered platform enables continuous monitoring, early risk alerts, and real-time communication between expectant women and healthcare providers. Their solution was developed using U.S. artificial intelligence tools and American innovation methods, with judges praising its practical design, integration with existing health systems, and thoughtful use of multi-channel access. “We wanted to solve a problem that affects people every day,”…

There was panic when a man surrendered to Mwitika police post in Zombe, Kitui County, saying he had killed a woman. The man was carrying a blood-stained panga when he surrendered saying the murder happened in Kikuu village on Wednesday. Police visited the scene and found the dismembered body of Elizabeth Kala, 50 in a pool of blood in her compound. She had multiple injuries then in the head which had been dismembered from the torso. The suspect was disarmed and detained in custody pending arraignment. Police said he will be subjected to psychiatric tests before being arraigned. The motive…

Gunmen believed to be al-Shabaab militants shot into a police camp in Elram, Kotulo, Mandera County, in what many believed to be a probing mission. This is the latest such incident to happen in the area in the past months amid fears the terror group plans to overrun a police camp for weapons and send a message. On Wednesday January 14 at night the militia fired a Rocket Propelled Grenade into the Elram Anti Stock Theft Unit. It exploded near the camp defence and was followed by a rapid fire from PKM and AK47 rifles, police said. The team present…

Police are pursuing a gang that robbed a man of Sh280,000 moments after he had left a bank in Sondu, Kisumu County. Sondu lies between Kisumu and Kericho Counties. The man told police he had on Wednesday January 14 visited the local KCB bank and withdrew Sh300,000 for use at home. He went shopping and spent Sh20,000 before he jumped on his pick-up heading to his Magwagwa home in the neighbouring Nyamira County. It was then he noticed a salon car was trailing him. The car blocked his way and five men jumped out while armed with what he thought…

A police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he was attacked and seriously wounded while on duty at the Vihiga County Assembly. He was also robbed of his G3 rifle after the attack on January 14, police said, adding the weapon had 20 bullets. The victim was on guard at gate A at the County Assembly when unknown people attacked him. He sustained a deep cut on the head. His body was found lying in a pool of blood after the incident with the weapon missing. Police said his colleagues heard him scream and rushed to…

Police and Independent Policing Oversight Authority are investigating an incident where a suspect was found dead in a cell toilet at the Kerugoya Law Courts. The incident happened on Wednesday January 14, 2026 after the deceased identified as John Kinyua, 40 had taken plea for creating disturbance. He was arrested in Kibingo on Tuesday and detained overnight before being presented in court the following day and pleaded not guilty and was taken to the cells pending pre-trial that was scheduled for January 19, 2026, officials said. He was locked up there with about 20 other suspects waiting to be moved…

At least 51 Kenyans who were stranded in Myanmar for months landed in Nairobi on Wednesday evening . The group included 13 women and 38 men and landed aboard a Kenya Airways flight. They were received and processed by a multi-agency team that had been waiting. The group was among close to 200 that had been stranded in Myanmar for months. They were lured there by recruitment agencies before being trapped for months. They sought help to be repatriated home. There were friends and relatives of the victims who were at the airport to receive those arriving. They hugged and…

Two Turkish nationals who were involved in a gun drama with a governor after a road accident in Kilifi were detained for 14 days pending investigations. Officials said the two may be deported if there is evidence to suggest they are involved in criminal activities in the area. Billionaire Elsek Osman and colleague Gokmen Sandikci appeared before a Mombasa court as the state sought to detain Osman for 15 days over alleged terrorism financing. His lawyers denied the claims. They were detained for 14 days from the day of their arrest, in a case where they are being investigated for…

Arsenal’s semi-final record under manager Mikel Arteta has not made for pretty reading. But, after failing to win even one leg in their previous four two-legged semis, Arsenal’s 3-2 win at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup has moved them one game away from a first major final since their FA Cup triumph in 2020. The Gunners had lost their past four semi-finals over two legs, scoring just two goals in total, but will now be heavy favourites to end their semi-final nightmares at Emirates Stadium on 3 February. Arteta’s side have been excellent this season – top of both the…

Four astronauts are now en route home from the International Space Station, marking the first time NASA has brought a crew home prematurely amid a health concern. And their unprecedented early departure leaves behind a bare-bones staff to look after the outpost. Only three people remain on the orbiting laboratory: Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev of Russia and NASA astronaut Chris Williams. The four returning astronauts climbed aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on Wednesday afternoon and, just before 3:30 p.m. ET, closed the hatch between the spacecraft and the International Space Station in preparation for their departure.…

Senate Republicans blocked an effort to curb the Trump administration’s military action in Venezuela, a victory for the president who was incensed that some Republicans tried to tie his hands on a key foreign policy. Vice President JD Vance traveled to Capitol Hill Wednesday night to cast the tie-breaking vote, derailing the measure that would have forced the White House to seek congressional approval for further military force in the country. The bipartisan plan initially won over five Republican senators last week on a key procedural vote. But GOP Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana ultimately…