Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Detectives are hunting for a man who killed two siblings and injured two others in an attack in Olkalou, Nyandarua County. The bodies of a woman and her son were found in a house after murder incident. Police said the incident happened in the Mundi area and involved one Elizabeth Wanjiku Ngugi, 29 and her son aged nine. Their bodies were found lying dead in a pool of blood inside their parents’ house, with multiple deep cuts around their faces and necks on September 4. The suspected assailant who is believed to be their brother also stabbed two other siblings…

At least eight suspects were at the weekend arrested in an operation that was staged in Nairobi and Kajiado areas over a series of robberies in the Kiserian area. The suspects were arrested on September 5 in Mwea -Kagio Kirinyaga County and Rimpa areas of Kiserian, Kajiado over the incidents reported on August 9, 2025, August 22, 2025, August 23, 2025 and September 1, 2025. A police car being used in the missions was recovered alongside a sellotape, assorted mobile phones, surgical gloves, an AK47 rifle with eight bullets, a police pocket phone, an axe, a police baton and a…

A joint operation consisting of police drawn from Langata Sub-county has led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fraudulent gold scam involving a Pakistani national. The fake gold dealer identified as Stephen Magero was arrested at Sultan Suites, Ngong View Estate, following investigations into a complaint filed by the foreign national who reported being defrauded of USD 34,800 (Sh4.4 million). Investigations have revealed that the suspect presented the complainant with 500 grams of counterfeit gold and received the payment in cash, police said. Subsequent testing of the gold revealed it to be fake, prompting the complainant…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Saturday lauded candidates seeking the United Democratic Alliance ticket in the upcoming Mbeere North Constituency by-election for agreeing to support one candidate. Prof. Kindiki said the aspirants had shown enviable leadership for stepping down their ambitions and endorsing Leonard Muriuki aka Leo to carry the ruling party’s flag in the November 27 by-election. “As a party we are happy to see the candidates have all agreed to endorse one candidate,” DP said. Speaking on Saturday during an engagement with youth and grassroots leaders at Karambari Centre, Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, the DP said the party…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested the prime suspect in the murder of Faith Kemunto, a young lady who was set to join Machakos University before her dissapearance and tragic death in July 2025. According to investigators, Faith had travelled home from Nairobi on July 27, 2025, in preparation for her university admission. On the fateful day, she left home to meet her boyfriend, Gidion Angisa Makori— but she was never seen alive again. Her disappearance prompted her family to report the matter at Nyamuri Police Station. Despite initial efforts, the search for Faith and Gidion yielded…

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe called on global investors to package tea in Kenya for export to guarantee a higher value for their clientele. Speaking at the North America Tea Conference in South Carolina, USA, Kagwe heaped praise on the Kenyan government for expunging taxes on packaging materials for agricultural products, hence making it affordable. He noted that the move allows Kenyan exporters to package tea at source according to international market specifications, delivering direct-to-shelf products with assured freshness, traceability, and better returns to farmers. “Our government has also taken measures to make tea more competitive in global markets. We…

National team Harambee Stars’ dream of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup was officially extinguished on Friday following a 3-1 drubbing by The Gambia’s Scorpions in a CAF Group F qualifier at Kasarani Stadium. The Scorpions, under the tutelage of former Gor Mahia coach Jonathan McKinistry, masterminded a ruthless first half display over Benni McCarthy’s men, to reignite their contention for a spot in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Harambee Stars, who came into the tie with faint hopes of qualification, were outclassed by a more clinical Gambian side that took control of the match within the opening…

The Trump administration’s effort to strip hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan and Haitian migrants of legal protections is unlawful, a US judge says. The ruling by District Judge Edward Chen sets aside the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) attempt to end temporary protected status (TPS) for people from countries experiencing conditions that make it dangerous to return. It will allow around 600,000 Venezuelans and 500,000 Haitians to continue living and working legally in the US. The DHS has indicated it will appeal the decision. The TPS program was established by Congress in 1990 to give temporary protections for migrants from…

Google has been fined €2.95bn (£2.5bn) by the EU for allegedly abusing its power in the ad tech sector – the technology which determines which adverts should be placed online and where. The European Commission said on Friday the tech giant had breached competition laws by favouring its own products for displaying online ads, to the detriment of rivals. It comes amid increased scrutiny by regulators worldwide over the tech giant’s empire in online search and advertising. Google told the BBC the Commission’s decision was “wrong” and it would appeal. “It imposes an unjustified fine and requires changes that will…

Prime Minister Mark Carney has paused a key electric vehicle sales target while pushing for a “Buy Canadian” policy, as his government deals with the impact of US trade policies. Canadian automakers will no longer be required to ensure 20% of new car sales are electric by next year, Carney said on Friday. New rules will also prioritise Canadian-made goods for federal contracts and include a fund to assist firms to develop new products. The moves come as Canada’s economy has shown signs of weakening – shedding 66,000 jobs in August and pushing unemployment to 7.1%. “We cannot control what…

Police in Nyamira launched a manhunt for a 22-year-old man who allegedly confessed to killing his girlfriend and burying her body in a shallow grave. The man, identified as Gideon Makori, is said to have been in a relationship with Faith Kemunto, who was reported missing in July. The woman was officially reported missing in July 2025 and after more than a month-long search, a message came to her sister-in-law’s phone from a man sharing the chilling whereabouts of his lover, Kemunto. It turned to be genuine. But the sender is missing. This prompted the police action and exhumed the…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya is exploring all aspects of trade and cooperation to strengthen ties with Algeria as it looks to expand relations with more African countries. Among the foremost areas of cooperation is Education and knowledge exchange which the two nations have focused on and grown over the recent years. Speaking when he engaged students and professionals living and studying in Algeria, Prof. Kindiki said North African country remains a strong partner noting the increasing trade and the rising number of Kenyans in the country. “We are going to firm up our bilateral relations because Algeria is…

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Friday approved robbery with violence and kidnapping with Intent to cause grievous harm charges against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo. Also to be charged are Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticah, Dade Boru, Abdirashid Ali Diba alias Ngila, Abdinur Dima Jiilo, Ahmed Duale, Josephat Mwangi Komu and Yusuf Maina. But Guyo has obtained a court order stopping the planned prosecution. Kiambu High Court judge justice Dorah Chepkwony issued conservatory orders stopping the planned prosecution. She also certified the application as urgent and admitted it for hearing during the ongoing High Court recess. “That a conservatory order…

A senior digital forensics expert placed cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie at the center of the Shakahola starvation deaths, after presenting damning mobile phone evidence in court. Chief Inspector Joseph Kolum, the 65th prosecution witness, testified that he examined two phones, of Nokia and an Itel make, allegedly used by Mackenzie. The devices contained SIM cards and thousands of WhatsApp messages exchanged between the accused and his followers. The forensic analysis, conducted on April 13, 2023, produced a voluminous 74,658-page report using the Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED). The extracted data revealed recurring discussions on fasting, prophecy, the Antichrist, the…

A suspect was lynched by an angry mob after he had earlier on stabbed and killed a man in an argument over Sh500 in Huruma area, Nairobi. The suspect identified as Yaya Mohamed had on September 3, 2025 stabbed and killed Juma Guyola following an altercation. And after the locals learnt he was behind the stabbing, they trailed him to a house he was hiding and flushed him out before stoning him to death. Efforts by police to rescue him were futile. Police said Guyola had gone to the house of the assailant to demand payment of the money he…