Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A suspect in the murder of British national Campbell Scott, was on Tuesday charged with murder. Alex Mutua pleaded not guilty to the charges. While appearing before Justice James Wakiaga, Mutua was accused of committing the offence on February 16, 2025 in Pipeline, alongside other suspects. The prosecution informed the court that they have filed an affidavit opposing bail and the court directed them to submit the affidavit within three days formally. Additionally, the court ordered that a pre-bail report be prepared within 21 days. Mutua is expected to appear in court on June 17 for a pre-trial and a…

The hearing of a Shakahola massacre children matter involving Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 38 other accused persons, who are parents of child victims rescued from Shakahola forest, resumed Tuesday before the Tononoka Children Court in Mombasa. The prosecution called five witnesses who testified before the Principal Magistrate Hon. Nelly Chepchirchir. Among the witnesses were four expert witnesses psychologists/counselors who explained to the court how they were asked to provide psychosocial support to the children rescued from Shakahola. The support aided in addressing the trauma and mental, emotional, and social issues stemming from experiences in Shakahola. The psychologist informed the court…

Australia’s main opposition political party – a coalition of the Liberals and Nationals – has been revived after the two party leaders agreed to reunite. The latest development comes a week after the break-up of the long-standing coalition of the two conservative parties. Liberal leader Sussan Ley is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday, according to local media, with a new shadow cabinet made up of members from both parties to be announced. The Coalition split last Tuesday after Nationals leader David Littleproud said both parties were not able to agree on key policy matters. In announcing the…

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula Tuesday called for an immediate parliamentary inquiry into the mysterious disappearance and reappearance of Juja MP George Koimburi, amid growing unease over the safety of lawmakers and rising national security threats. Delivering a communication from the Chair on Tuesday afternoon, Wetang’ula confirmed that Koimburi, who was reported missing on Sunday, was later found alive in a coffee plantation under unclear circumstances and is currently hospitalized in Nairobi. “I have this morning instructed the Chair of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security to liaise with the Inspector General of Police and relevant security agencies…

President William Ruto will Wednesday May 28 open the United States Africa Command (Africom)-led 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Conference taking place in Nairobi. The meeting comes at a time when many African countries are facing political and economic instability and humanitarian crises, which are likely to pose security threats to US interests in Africa and create space for expanded engagement by US competitors. The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.…

A suspect in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were was released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 issued earlier by the JKIA court. This is after the court was told that the investigators in the case have pieced together required evidence including the suspect Philip Aroko writing his statement. The state asked the court to release him under similar conditions issued earlier by the JKIA court. “With the seven days you provided to the prosecution, we have been able to cover areas, the days have been utilised sufficiently in custody,” court was told. Aroko, representing himself, told the court…

The National Chairman of Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association (KEPSHA) Fuad Ali has announced full support for the establishment of a Mental Health medical centre for teachers. Fuad recognised the rising cases of mental health challenges affecting teachers nationally saying the initiative by the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) to construct a Sh400 million facility to address this malady couldn’t have cone at a better time. “When teachers are under stress of mental health even the students are affected with poor education results as a result,” he said when participating at the second national KEWOTA walk to raise funds for…

Detectives are looking for a gang that broke into a church and stole property in Kirinyaga County. The thieves also drank altar wine, ate sacramental bread before they made off with the church property. The incident happened at ACK St. Matthew’s Mutithi Church on Sunday. According to the church’s vice chairman, Eliud Muriuki, the theft was reported by choir members who discovered the keyboard missing. The night guard was accused of sleeping on the job, as the robbery happened while he was on duty. The guard did not realize the church had been broken into. Police officers visited the church…

Two men were sentenced to serve 28 years’ imprisonment for gang defiling a minor in Kilifi County. 21-year-old Gift Kalu Mwango and Emmanuel Kazungu Mganga, 19, were found guilty of gang defiling a 16-year-old girl on February 9, 2024 at Mwambetsungu in Kilifi. The court heard that the victim had gone out to collect her shoes at 10 PM when she was accosted by the two, who were her neighbours. They covered her mouth and took her to a nearby thicket where Mwango defiled her while Mganga held a knife and threatened her with violence if she resisted. While delivering…

Kajiado West Member of Parliament George Sunkuyia (UDA) was Tuesday arrested by Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives for forgery of a certificate. He is accused of forging his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate. The MP was picked up from his Nairobi home and taken to Integrity Centre pending arraignment. This is the latest such arrest to be made in connection with forged documents. Officials say Kenya is dealing with an alarming increase in academic and professional certificate forgeries in the public sector, resulting in urgent calls for systemic reform and increased vigilance. This disturbing trend was…

A Kenya Defence Forces soldier was found dead in his house after a suspected suicide incident in Tassia, Nairobi. Senior private Gilbert Laboso was found dead in house after he had hanged himself with a tie in his wardrobe, police and the family said. The incident happened Monday May 26 morning. The wife told police and military personnel she had left the house for errands and when she came back in the afternoon she found the man dead. She added the man had been battling depression. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and investigations. Last month in…

South Korea will elect a new president on 3 June to replace Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office for placing the country under martial law for six hours in December. The winner will be tasked with managing the political and economic fallout of Yoon’s move, which plunged the country in deep turmoil and divided opinions. The snap election is also being held as South Korea faces an unpredictable ally in US President Donald Trump – and that will shape long-running challenges such as the threat from North Korea, and Seoul’s frosty relationship with China. Here is what you…

King Charles III will deliver a significant speech in Canada’s parliament later on Tuesday that is expected to offer his support in the country’s dispute with US President Donald Trump. The King and Queen Camilla received a warm welcome when they arrived in Ottawa, on the royal couple’s first trip to Canada since the start of their reign. Soon after arriving, the King, who is Canada’s head of state, held a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, recently elected on a wave of anti-Trump public opinion. Carney has praised the “historic ties” that make up Canada’s independent identity, including the…

Several people were injured on Monday when a car ploughed into football fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title victory while police said a 53-year-old man had been arrested. An AFP journalist in Liverpool saw at least four people taken away on stretchers, after witnesses reported seeing people knocked by a dark-coloured vehicle swerving through the huge crowds. It was not immediately clear how many people had been hurt. But tens of thousands of people turned out in torrential rain for the jubilant celebrations to see the northwest English side’s victory parade, involving players on an open-topped bus and fireworks. The…

Police believe Juja MP George Koimburi staged his abduction for political gains. The police have denied being involved in the abduction or alleged arrest and his subsequent release and have launched an investigation into the incident. An official statement will be issued to explain the issue, sources said. Koimburi was found alive dumped in Jacaranda coffee plantation, Kibichoi, Kiambu and taken to hospital. He was picked up from the plantation on Monday morning almost 12 hours after his family and friends said he had been kidnapped in Mugutha area. Police want to establish how those who found him in the…