Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to immediately investigate medical practitioners who publicly made claims of miraculous healing. This was made during a recent religious crusade, warning that unverified assertions pose a serious threat to public health and safety. Duale said the Ministry of Health respects faith and spirituality but draws a clear line where matters of medicine and life are concerned. “The Ministry of Health recognizes and respects the important place of faith and spiritual nourishment in the lives of our people. However, matters of health and life must remain firmly…

President William Ruto on Sunday joined residents of Kerio Valley in thanksgiving for peace after years of deadly banditry and cattle rustling conflicts. Speaking during an interdenominational thanksgiving service held at Chesombur grounds in Sigor, West Pokot County, the President said he was happy that peace had been restored along the Kerio Valley. The church service was attended by political and church leaders from West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Samburu, Turkana and Laikipia counties. Ruto pointed out that the collaboration between the security agencies and residents had brought peace to a region that has been beset by banditry and cattle rustling…

The search and rescue team managed to retrieve a body from the collapsed South C building in Nairobi in the third day of the search. Officials said they hoped to find a second body. The recovery was made on Sunday at the scene where a 14 storey building collapsed on Friday morning. The body was recovered at about 1.30 pm on Sunday, January 4, as rescue teams pressed on with the operation. Speaking to the press earlier in the day, Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr Duncan Ochieng who is the operations commander, said the search operation was about 65…

Detectives are investigating an incident where a decomposed body of a woman was found locked in a house in Pipeline area, Nairobi. Police said locals in Pipeline estate complained of a bad smell from the house which forced them to check the source. They however found the house locked which forced them to seek the police intervention. They broke into the house and found the body of an unidentified woman on the floor next to a bed with a manilla string tied around her neck. The owner of the house, who is a man, was missing. Police said he is…

A man was arrested after he stabbed and killed his 20-year-old brother in a confrontation over a goat the assailant wanted to slaughter in Elementaita, Gilgil, Nakuru County. Sylvanus Ole Lesasuyan was stabbed in the stomach and died instantly in the Saturday drama, police said. His elder brother had arrived home late in the night and demanded to pick one family goat to slaughter for the New Year celebrations. It was then that an argument broke out as the assailant went to pick up the goat from a pen. The assailant picked up a knife and stabbed his brother, killing…

Two bar attendants were arrested for murder of a reveler at a joint in Nyankongo area, Kisii County. Job Momanyi, 25 succumbed to the injuries in hospital following an assault at a bar on New Year’s Day. He and other friends had been to a bar for drinks and accrued a bill of Sh450 that they were unable to settle. This prompted the attendants to confront the revelers and beat two of them using beer bottles. The deceased was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to the injuries. Police visited the bar and arrested the two attendants for grilling…

Security teams have been put on high alert after gunmen believed to be al Shabaab militants shot at a police camp in Khorof Harar, Wajir County. The incident happened on Saturday night at the Khorof Harar QRU camp where the gunmen shot Rocket Propelled Grenades and several bullets using AK47 rifles. Police on duty responded and managed to repulse the gang. Local security agents said the gang had divided themselves into two groups as they fired on the camp. The gang took cover and returned to the scene an hour later before they were repulsed by the team. No casualties…

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority and police are investigating an incident where a suspect died by suicide at the Emusire police station cells, Emuhaya, Vihiga County. The suspect had been arrested and brought to the station by his family before being detained in the cells. Police identified the victim as Reegan Matende, 41. He was found dead on January 3 at night hours after being detained. Police said Matende had been brought to the station by his family for creating disturbance at his home. He was detained at about 9 pm. He was alone in the cells. The police on…

Two men aged 20 and 17 slipped and drowned in a waterfall in Nyandarua as they took a selfie at a notorious site. Witnesses and police said the two were at Ragia Water Falls in the Njabini area on January 2, 2026 when the incident happened. They were part of a group of 11 youth from Rwanyambo Catholic Church who had gone for a hiking mission at Ragia Water Falls. They had gone to the site for a selfie using their mobile phones when they accidentally slipped and drowned therein. The search and recovery of the bodies was pushed to…

US President Donald Trump said the US will “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” can be ensured, after US strikes led to the capture of country’s President Nicolas Maduro. US oil companies would also fix Venezuela’s “broken infrastructure” and “start making money for the country”, Trump said. The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, were captured by US forces and removed from the country. Venezuela announced a state of national emergency and denounced the “military aggression”, with the country’s vice president saying Maduro is its only…

Declan Rice shrugged off a knee injury to extend Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League to six points with a come from behind 3-2 win at Bournemouth. A rare Gabriel Magalhaes error gifted the Cherries an early opener through Evanilson, but the Brazilian quickly redeemed himself to level. Rice had been a doubt after missing Tuesday’s 4-1 demolition of Aston Villa due to knee swelling. The England international returned to the starting line-up and doubled his tally for the season with two composed finishes either side of the hour mark. Eli Kroupi’s fine strike gave Bournemouth hope,…

For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President’s Nicolas Maduro’s every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, “his pets”. Then, in early December, a planned mission dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve” was finalised. It was the result of months of meticulous planning and rehearsals, which even included elite US troops creating an exact full-size replica of Maduro’s Caracas safe house to practise their entry routes. The plan – which amounted to an extraordinary US military…

Patients at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) in Kisii County have raised concerns over what they describe as a slow and frustrating discharge process, saying the delays are increasing medical bills, causing congestion in wards and prolonging emotional stress for families. Those interviewed Sarturday said they lately wait for days after being cleared by doctors before they officially leave the facility. The delays are mainly attributed to lengthy administrative procedures, and slow billing processes. Others said the hospital management has been telling them of system failure at the billing system. We could not independently verify the claims from the…

The US has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro after a large scale strike on the South American country, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump said Venezuela’s left-wing president and his wife were flown out of the country in a military operation in conjunction with US law enforcement. His comments came after explosions were reported across capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday morning, including at military bases. The Venezuelan government has since demanded proof Maduro is alive. It has also deployed its armed forces and declared a national emergency. Maduro’s capture comes after heightened tensions between the two…

Donald Trump confirmed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country along with his wife, Cilla Flores. He added the US carried out a “large scale strike” against Venezuela in the early hours of the morning. Trump said on Truth Social: “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. “This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News…