Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) won a 12-year legal battle to recover public land worth Sh30 million that had been grabbed in Nyali, Mombasa. The 0.13-hectare parcel, reserved for the expansion of Links Road adjoining First Avenue, has now been restored for public use. In a judgment delivered on October 22, 2025, Justice Stephen Kibunja of the Mombasa Environment and Land Court declared the issuance of title MN/I/9816 to Sheikh Ali Taib (now deceased) illegal, null, and void ab initio. The Court directed the Mombasa Land Registrar to cancel the title and rectify the land register accordingly. EACC investigations…

A remarkable act of compassion has come to light in Kursi Village, Garissa County where a local woman rescued a stranded cheetah cub and raised it as her own for nearly two years. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the woman found the cub abandoned and decided to care for it, feeding, bathing, and even leashing it like a pet cat. Her devotion captured the spirit of kindness — but also highlighted a growing need for public awareness about wildlife conservation laws. Through its Community and Wildlife Service Division, KWS learned of the situation and intervened to ensure the…

The Regional Commissioner for Nairobi, Gilbert Kitiyo, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening security, accelerating service delivery, and deepening community engagement across the city’s sub-counties. Speaking during a security and development tour of Kasarani, Njiru, Roysambu, and Ruaraka sub-counties, Kitiyo said the government remains focused on ensuring that citizens at the grassroots fully benefit from ongoing programmes aimed at improving security, livelihoods, and urban management. “We are determined to make government services more visible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the people. The Rapid Results Initiative is about bringing transformation to the people, right where they live and work…

A 16-year-old girl was killed in a lightning strike in a village in Ogwedhi, Migori County. The victim was a form two student at Kameji High School. Police said she was struck by lightning in the Sagegi area as she left a farm. It was raining when the incident happened on October 22, 2025 in the evening, police said. The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures. Such incidents are common in the area amid calls to install gadgets to…

Two members of the National Police Reserve were Wednesday shot and killed in a confrontation between security agencies and gunmen in the Kaptir area of Aroo, Turkana County. The killing of the two prompted a standoff between security teams and locals who refused to allow the collection of the bodies. The team included Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel based at Loyapat Camp. This followed a banditry attack in the area where an unknown number of livestock were stolen. Upon reaching Lokwar area near Lodwar Laga, the team deployed a drone to enhance surveillance and gather situational awareness. The drone footage…

A police officer was shot and killed in an ambush by gunmen in Dagahaley area, Wajir County. The shooting happened on Wednesday October 22, 2025 evening as the deceased identified as Constable Elijah Orwa and his two colleagues responded to a shooting report. They were in the company of two members of the National Police Reserve. The police said the group had been alerted of a shooting in the area on the Dagahaley-Mathabaquay route when they responded there. On arrival aboard a private salon car they were ambushed by gunmen who were waiting and hiding, prompting a shootout. This was…

Two police officers were Wednesday arrested over claims of robbery with violence at a home in Mirema area, Kasarani, Nairobi. A motorist reported that he was confronted by three men armed with AK47 rifles as he drove to his house on October 19, 2025. The men were driving in a Subaru Forester car with private registration numbers. The complainant told police he was confronted while parking his motor vehicle outside his house along Mirema drive. The gunmen then directed the complainant to take them to his house and on reaching there they directed him to his bedroom and ordered him…

A TikTok creator and a US marshal were both injured by gunfire during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles on Tuesday, officials said. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who they said was in the US illegally, allegedly rammed law enforcement vehicles with his car while trying to flee an immigration arrest. Officers fired shots and struck Mr Parias’ elbow, and a US marshal was hit in the hand by a ricochet bullet, the DHS said. Both were hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries. Mr Parias, who routinely documents immigration enforcement operations in the Los Angeles…

The US State Department has removed an online portal for reporting alleged human rights violations by foreign military units supplied with American weapons. The Human Rights Reporting Gateway (HRG) acted as a formal “tip line” to the US government. It was the only publicly accessible channel of its kind for organisations or individuals to inform it directly of potentially serious abuses by US-armed foreign forces. Its deletion has been condemned by human rights campaigners and by a senior congressional aide who drafted the law requiring it. The State Department insisted it was still abiding by the law. The portal was…

The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies – Rosneft and Lukoil – in an effort to pressure Moscow to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. “Every time I speak to Vladimir, I have good conversations and then they don’t go anywhere. They just don’t go anywhere,” President Donald Trump said, after a meeting with Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte to discuss peace negotiations. The sanctions announcement came one day after Trump said a meeting planned with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest would be shelved indefinitely. Earlier Wednesday, Russia unleashed an intense bombardment on Ukraine that…

The High Court on Wednesday temporarily suspended the enforcement of the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024. The new law was assented to by President William Ruto on October 15, 2025. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the orders pending the hearing and determination of a petition filed by gospel musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), who argue that the law violates multiple constitutional rights, including freedom of expression, privacy, and digital anonymity. The petitioners contend that the Act’s vague provisions criminalizing false, misleading, or “mischievous” information, mandatory government-verified social media accounts, and obligations on platforms…

The popular mobile game PUBG MOBILE has partnered with Oraimo and Boomplay for the Oraimo Campus Tour at Kenyatta University, scheduled to take place from October 22nd to 24th, 2025. The three-day event is expected to draw hundreds of students for an exciting blend of gaming, music, and entertainment, marking one of the biggest youth-focused campus activations of the year. According to organizers, the event will feature live performances from top Kenyan entertainers including DJ Lyta, Dyana Cods, Ssaru, Wenda Wazimu, Unspoken Salaton, and Ochingli The Goat. In addition to the performances, Oraimo and Boomplay will offer students exclusive deals,…

Interior Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo Wednesday defended the signing of the Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill into law by President William Ruto. He said much of the criticism circulating in the public domain is based on misinformation. This came amid protests from a section of Kenyans the law is against the Constitution. A group activists and lawyers have filed a case in courts to challenge the law. Dr. Omollo said the public has been misled about the contents and intent of the new law by both mainstream and social media, which have distorted its provisions. “Much of what is currently…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Wednesday urged leaders to honour the name and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and avoid disparaging and inciting remarks. The Deputy President, who co-chaired the State Funeral Committee for the departed leader, said it is unacceptable to disrespect and dishonour Raila’sunmatched quest for a united and prosperous Kenya. Speaking on Wednesday during a development visit to West Pokot, Prof. Kindiki said it is wrong to ridicule the former PM highlighting the state honours he was accorded during his send off. “Let no one attempt to disrespect nor dishonor his name and his legacy. It…

The Attorney General and the Inspector General of Police threw their weight behind a case challenging the role of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) in the recruitment of police officers. A petition filed three weeks ago by former legislator John Harun Mwau has ignited a fresh power struggle within Kenya’s security sector. It pits the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the National Police Service against the Inspector General of Police. The dispute, which was filed before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi, centers on who, between the Inspector General or the National Police Service Commission, holds…