Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Ousted ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna came out defiantly and announced he and a group of political leaders will have a rally in Kitengela Sunday February 15, 2026. “After mass ya kwanza kama kawa…Kite hoyeee!,” he said in a post on social media. This came less than an hour after his party National Executive Committee announced his removal as the Secretary General. Among those listed to attend the rally include James Orengo, Babu Owino, Godfrery Osotsi, Richard Onyonka, Caroli Omondi, Barongo Obadiah, Clive Gisairo, Anthony Kibagendi, Wamboka Wanami, Patrick Makau, Majimbo Kalasinga and Dan Mwashako. ODM removed Sifuna as the…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) again charged controversial preacher Pastor Paul Mackenzie with diverse charges in three different courts. In Shanzu Law Court, Mackenzie, Shallyne Temba, Kahindi Garama, Tom Mkonwe, Julius Luwali, Johnson Richard, Charles Musee and James Kahindi were charged with several charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act that led to the deaths of at least 52 people at Kwa Binzaro area in Chakama, Kilifi County. The prosecution charged the accused persons with the offences of engaging in organized criminal activity, two counts of radicalization, two counts of facilitating commission of a terrorist act and being in…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) removed Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party’s Secretary General with immediate effect following a meeting held in Mombasa on February 11, 2026. In a statement issued after what it described as a “hearty meeting” to deliberate on critical party matters and the prevailing political environment, the NEC cited concerns over discipline and leadership conduct within the party. The committee said it had deliberated on issues relating to Sifuna’s conduct and resolved to remove him from office in accordance with the ODM Constitution and applicable laws. Deputy Secretary General Catherine Omanyo will…

Traders under the banner of the Bars, Hotels, and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya, BAHLITA, have today asked the Senate to halt further proceedings on a contentious tobacco bill before it, and allow for broader consultations. This follows strong opposing views expressed by traders in Mombasa and Eldoret counties over the past week, who have similarly asked the Senate to reconsider some of the provisions contained in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024. The bill, which is currently at the committee stage of the Senate in Nairobi, has continued to draw mixed reactions from a cross-section of Kenyans, amongst…

Kenya reiterated its pledge to uphold and protect the rights of its citizens in line with the Constitution and the rule of law. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen gave the assurance Wednesday during talks with the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, Kajsa Ollongren. He emphasized that the government remains committed to safeguarding fundamental freedoms and ensuring that the rights of all Kenyans are respected. The meeting explored ways of deepening cooperation between Kenya and the European Union in advancing human rights, strengthening democratic governance and enhancing strategic partnerships, particularly in the security sector. Murkomen outlined…

Police have released a man hours after they detained him in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie, CBS News, the BBC’s US partner, has reported. After taking the man into custody at a traffic stop, police searched his home in Rio Rico, south of Tucson, Arizona, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News. After his release, the man, identified only as Carlos, told reporters outside his home that he did not know who Nancy Guthrie was. “I don’t follow the news,” he said. Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home…

Absa announces the appointment of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive: Personal and Private Banking, effective 1 April 2026. A highly experienced industry leader, Lopokoiyit brings deep expertise in financial services, telecoms, customer value propositions and experience, and large-scale business transformation. This appointment represents an important step in Absa’s ongoing focus on delivering integrated, customer centric solutions across its Personal and Private Banking franchise, while also exploring new growth opportunities. Lopokoiyit was most recently the Managing Director of M-PESA Africa and Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom, where he led the strategy and growth of Africa’s largest fintech platform. With more…

Dubai International Airport maintained its crown as the world’s busiest airport last year as officials said Wednesday that a record 95.2 million passengers transited through its terminals, part of the emirate’s continued economic boom. The airport took off in the post-pandemic years, spurred by worldwide interest in travel and by ever-increasing tourism, business and real estate opportunities in the biggest city in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai on Monday reported a 5% increase in tourists last year, to 19.6 million, a third consecutive year of record-breaking figures. The state-owned airport is home to the long-haul carrier Emirates, which powers the…

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3m (£923,000) from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former President Edgar Lungu. The forfeiture order covers 79 vehicles and 23 pieces of land and real estate, including a shopping mall, petrol station, “luxury apartments and an executive residence” in the capital, Lusaka. The judgement said the 39-year-old and his company had failed to provide a credible and verifiable explanation for how the assets were acquired lawfully. Edgar Lungu, who led Zambia for six years from 2015, died in South Africa last June but has yet to be buried…

Detectives are investigating an incident where the body of a nine-year-old girl was found in a pit latrine in Kiamachimbi area, Mathira, Nyeri County. The girl had been missing before her body was found in the latrine on February 10, 2026. She had gone missing two days earlier. Police said after the body was found in the latrine, locals torched five structures belonging to a suspect and his family. The group also blocked roads in the area while demanding justice for the murder of the child. More police officers had to be mobilized to the area to respond to the…

Authorities have detained a person for questioning over the kidnapping of the mother of US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie, media reported Tuesday, the same day the FBI released new photos of an apparent suspect in the case. Citing unnamed law enforcement sources, major networks CNN, ABC and Fox reported that law enforcement officials have detained someone for questioning in connection to the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, who is being held for ransom. The person has not been charged, CNN reported. The update comes amid breathless coverage of the kidnapping of the high-profile anchor’s mother in a case that has gripped…

A 40-year-old woman was electrocuted as she hanged wet clothes on a line outside her house in Otamba village, Kisii County. Police and locals said Gladys Nyanchama Motari was electrocuted while hanging clothes at her home. Preliminary findings had shown the main low-lying electric cable was swung by winds and touched the clothes line as the woman was hanging the clothes. This caused the electrocution. The woman was rushed to Christamarianne Mission Hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries. Her body has been taken to the hospital’s mortuary pending autopsy and other procedures. Officials blame such incidents on illegal power…

The anti-graft agency filed a civil suit seeking to recover Sh330 million paid out for what investigators describe as a fraudulent stadium tender ahead of the 2018 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN). In court papers filed on January 22, 2026, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing Sh330,572,997.52 paid to Auditel Kenya under Tender No. MOSCA/CHAN/002/2017–2018 for the “design, supply, testing, commissioning and supervision of security, access control, communications, audiovisual and pitch lighting systems for various stadia in Kenya” The suit named former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia, former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa, senior officials from…

At least nine people were killed at a high school and a residential property in the Canadian province of British Columbia, police said Tuesday, in the country’s deadliest school shooting in decades. Police found six people dead and dozens injured when they responded to reports of an active shooter at the school in Tumbler Ridge, a small rural town in the province’s northeast, around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday local time. Another person died while being transported to hospital, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said. Two more people were found dead at a residence believed to be connected to the incident,…

At least six workers were injured when a building that was under construction collapsed at the junction of Racecourse/Kirinyaga Road, Nairobi. Rescuers said one of them had serious injuries. The construction was being carried out at night when the structure collapsed, witnesses said. Police said the incident happened at about 4 am on February 11, 2026 adding the group was laying the slab for the first floor when it collapsed and trapped them. Central Sub County Commander Stephene Nyakombo said there were 18 workers at the site when it collapsed. He said rescue teams responded to the scene and managed…