Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national security through the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2025, a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to regulate the import, export, transit. The proposed law will also ensure and use of goods and technologies that could be diverted for the production of weapons of mass destruction. Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo who represented the Cabinet Secretary for Kipchumba Murkomen told a high-level awareness forum in Naivasha convened by the Senate Standing Committees of the measures being taken. The meeting brought together key stakeholders including Senators, senior government officials, representatives from the Kenya…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has allayed fears of a surge in al-Shabaab attacks. He said government strategies to counter terrorism at the Kenya-Somalia border have been enhanced. He noted that although three police officers were injured by an exploding Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on Thursday, the operation was successful as one al Shabaab terror suspect was killed and one arrested. Their equipment including firearms and ammunition were confiscated in the counter operations in Garissa. A police vehicle was badly damaged after being hit by the bomb set on the road. Speaking after he chaired a county security briefing…

Two security guards were hacked to death while on duty at the Maseno Market, Kisumu County. The two were on duty when they were attacked on May 7 morning. Police identified the two as Amos Kwanzu, 41 and Elphas Mushiri, 45. They were on duty when they were attacked and seriously injured sustained deep cuts on their heads. Police said the business premises were intact and no burglary took place. The bodies were moved to the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. No arrest has been made so far, police said. Elsewhere, police are investigating an incident where the body of…

Safaricom PLC announced Friday an 11.2% growth in total revenue to Sh388.7 billion (US$3 billion) for the financial year ending 31st March 2025, with net income also accelerating by 10.8% to hit Sh69.8 billion. Following these results, Safaricom will pay out Sh48.08 billion in dividend to its shareholders for the year, adding a final dividend of 65 cents per ordinary share to the interim dividend of 55 cents per ordinary share already paid out. The strong results were achieved through sustained innovation across the TechCo’s product portfolio, expansion into Ethiopia, and continued support to communities by investing more than Sh18…

A female worker died after falling from the fifth floor of a building under construction in Nairobi’s Kariokor area. Police said the incident happened at the site along Gen Waruinge Road on Wednesday morning as the woman was busy at work. The victim, identified as Linet Maina, 37 was among about 20 workers at the site when the accident happened. She slipped through the void and landed on the second floor, sustaining fatal wounds. Her body was moved to City Mortuary awaiting autopsy. This is the latest such incident to happen at a construction site amid calls for protection of…

Kenya’s Ambassador to Belgium, Prof. Bitange Ndemo, declined his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi (UoN). He issued a statement to reject the appointment citing procedural irregularities. Prof. Ndemo’s appointment was confirmed by the University Council on Thursday, which announced that he would succeed Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson upon completion of his diplomatic posting. In a letter dated May 5, 2025, the Council appointed Prof. Francis Jackim Mulaa as Acting Vice Chancellor for a six-month period, effective immediately, to allow time for Prof. Ndemo’s transition back to the country. However, in a…

At least 12 people were killed following a fatal road accident involving a Nissan matatu and a lorry at Arimi along Njoro Elburgon Road, Nakuru County. The fatal accident occurred on Thursday night when the lorry collided with the 14-seater passenger vehicle.
Police said the driver of the matatu had lost control, leading to the fatal crash. Following the incident, passersby gathered at the scene to witness the aftermath and offer assistance to the injured. Police officers also arrived and secured the area. Arimi area has long been considered a blackspot with drivers and motorists being urged to exercise vigilance while…

The bodies of a journalist and his partner have been found in South Africa in an advanced stage of decomposition, more than two months after they went missing, local media groups have said. Police said they had found human remains, but DNA tests still needed to be conducted to confirm they were those of radio journalist Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli. In a joint statement, two media groups said that police had achieved a breakthrough after arresting five suspects. The couple were murdered and their bodies dumped in a bush in northern Limpopo province, the media…

US President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host and former New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as interim US attorney for Washington DC. The announcement comes after Trump withdrew his first pick for the job after he lost key Republican support in the Senate, which votes on such positions. After Trump’s 2020 loss to Joe Biden, Pirro made false statements about the election that were part of a lawsuit against Fox News by a company that makes voting machines. The case was settled for more than $787m (£594m). Trump called Pirro “a powerful crusader for victims of crime” in a…

Manchester United and Tottenham will meet in an all-English Europa League final on 21 May. Ruben Amorim’s United saw off Spanish side Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate in their semi-final to progress, while Spurs got the better of Norwegians Bodo/Glimt 5-1 on aggregate. United are looking to win the Europa League for the second time in eight years, while Tottenham are bidding to end a 41-year wait for European success. It is the sixth all-English final in any major European competition – with half of them involving Spurs. It also means there are six English teams in next season’s Champions…

At least three people were killed when a quarry collapsed in Kokotoni village, on the outskirts of Malindi town. The victims included a man and his wife, police said. Malindi Deputy County Commissioner David Lusava said the victims were mining stones when the tragic incident occurred on Thursday. Other victims are feared to still be trapped beneath the rubble. He said the quarry had been shut down by the government last year after it was deemed a safety hazard to the surrounding community. Despite the closure, some individuals continued to operate in the area, leading to the fatal incident. Rescue…

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) hit the two trillion mark after collecting Sh2.112 trillion as of April 30, 2025. The collection reflects a performance rate of 96.5% against the target of Sh2.189 trillion. During the period, revenue collection registered a growth of 6.1%, reflecting an upward trajectory in collection compared to Sh1.990 trillion realized in the same period during the previous financial year (2023/2024). In the period under review, domestic taxes amounted to Sh1.386 trillion between July – April 2024/25, translating to a revenue growth of 4.7% over Sh1.323 trillion realized in July – April 2023/24. Customs revenue collection also grew…

A man accused of crashing his car through the gates of actor Jennifer Aniston’s home has been charged with stalking and vandalism. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, of New Albany, Mississippi, is accused of repeatedly sending the Friends star unwanted voicemail, email and social media messages since March 2023. The 48-year-old is alleged to have crashed his grey Chrysler PT Cruiser through the front gate of Aniston’s home in the Bel Air neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Monday afternoon. Prosecutors said the collision caused major damage and Aniston, 56, was at home at the time of the incident. According to the LA…

Gunmen struck a village in Banisa constituency, Mandera County and killed six people including a six month old baby. Police said the incident happened in Malkamari Division, near the Muruthow area of Banisa constituency in Mandera County. Four other people were injured in the attack on Wednesday night. Police linked the attack to inter clan fighting in the area over among others resources. The victims belonged to the same extended family, all from a single household, underscoring the heartbreaking magnitude of the tragedy. This, according to police, was a retaliation to a similar attack that had happened last week where…

One of the five newly arrested suspects in the murder probe of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were is a government official and police say he planned and executed the crime. Among the five presented in court was a board member of the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, the bodyguard to Were identified as Allan Ogolla Omondi and his driver Walter Owino Awino. The police said the murder was planned way before its execution with meetings within and outside Nairobi. The detectives asked the court in a miscellaneous application to hold the suspects for 30 days for…