Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Two men aged 22 drowned in a river as they ventured for a swimming expedition in Ndaredare, Buuri, Meru County. Police said the incident happened on August 21 afternoon as the victims Caleb Mutua and Dennis Gitonga ventured into the water in Ndaredare River. The efforts to retrieve the bodies were on Thursday thwarted by lack of divers, police said. The divers were contacted for the mission that was scheduled to take place on Friday August 22. Elsewhere in Tigania’s Kalitheria, Meru County, a 43-year-old woman collapsed and died outside a rental house. The woman identified as Miriam Mwende had…

A student at the Meru University is fighting for his life in hospital after he stabbed himself in the chest in an attempted suicide mission. The motive of the incident is yet to be known, police said. Police said the student who lives at a residential house in Nchiru Market in Tigania area had stabbed himself in the chest using a kitchen knife. His colleagues found him unconscious after the Thursday August 21 incident that happened at about 4 am. Police said he was admitted at the local hospital in a stable but serious condition. Elsewhere in Sinaga, Yala, Siaya…

A 27-year-old man was given a new lease of life after doctors at Mbagathi Hospital successfully performed a delicate brain surgery, marking a medical milestone for the county facility. Freddy Christopher had been battling a high-grade brain tumor for the past eight months. The illness robbed him of his eyesight, balance, and bladder control, leaving him desperate and dejected despite undergoing chemotherapy and multiple cycles of radiotherapy. “The pressure in his brain kept building, causing severe headaches and immense suffering,” said Mbagathi CEO Dr. Alexander Irungu, who confirmed the breakthrough. A team led by neurosurgeon Dr. Tom Mboya, with full…

The government has formed a special unit to lead the war on illicit alcohol, drugs and adulterated ethanol. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the formation of a national multi-agency team to carry out sting operations across the country during a media briefing ahead of the Jukwaa la Usalama Nyeri chapter. The CS vowed to ensure continuous crackdowns until the vice is decimated, not only in Central but also in other parts of the country where the establishments are operating with illegal licenses or none. “We have agreed at the security meeting with the IG and the…

Scores of people were injured as goons attacked and tried to block Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua’s motorcade along Mombasa Road in Nairobi. Gachagua had arrived in Kenya on Thursday after his long tour in the United States. He immediately embarked on a roadshow from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the city center, a trip that caused huge traffic jam. His convoy moved from JKIA at snail pace toward Mombasa Road which caused huge traffic disruptions. On reaching past Imara Daima a group of goons barricaded the road and stoned cars causing chaos. Several journalists…

The anti graft agency wants Garissa governor Nathif Jama to among others explain claims of irregular payroll of 300 employees at the county. The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission also wants to find out from him claims of conflict of interest in awarding tenders to his brother and nephew. He is also being investigated over claims of unexplained wealth in Eastleigh, Garissa and Lavington in Nairobi, sources said. Jama refused to comment on the claims. He said he will face the investigation team. The anti-graft agency summoned Jama to record a statement in relation to investigations touching on the management…

As armed gangs continue to sow chaos in Haiti, the United States is looking to double the size of the foreign forces deployed in the fight, with possibly another country, rather than Kenya, taking the lead. Speaking at an Organization of American States meeting on Wednesday, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Kimberly J. Penland told foreign leaders that the U.S. is drafting a resolution to present to the United Nations Security Council to “properly resource” Haiti’s fight to reduce gang territorial control. The proposal, which endorses a proposal by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres to provide logistical and operation support using…

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua arrived in Kenya on Thursday after his long tour in the United States. He immediately embarked on a roadshow from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the city center, a trip that caused huge traffic jam. His convoy moved from JKIA at snail pace toward Mombasa Road which caused huge traffic disruptions. Commotion was earlier witnessed at JKIA as his supporters thronged the premises, chanting his name while awaiting him to pass the checkpoint. He was then escorted through the crowd by his security team to his awaiting convoy. His supporters…

Kithimani Magistrate’s court sentenced a man to 20 years’ imprisonment for shooting a Kenya Power staff member with an arrow while on official duty. The court heard that Kioko Kavita shot Esau Ogutu Mbadi on June 7, 2024 at Kithendu village in Yatta Sub-County within Machakos County. He was charged with unlawfully attempting to cause the death of Esau by shooting him on the right side below the ribs with a bow and arrow. The complainant was among the Kenya Power staff assigned to prune trees that had encroached on power facilities at Kithendu village when the accused person attacked…

US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. His death following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was announced on his official Instagram account, where he was remembered for his “warmth” and “unwavering belief in the goodness of people”. David Caprio, his son, thanked fans for their love and support and urged people to “spread a little kindness” in his father’s memory. Beloved for his compassion and humour in the courtroom, videos of Judge Caprio presiding over cases on his hit show Caught in Providence have had billions of views on social…

The anti-graft agency summoned Garissa Governor Nathif Jama Adam to record a statement in relation to investigations touching on the management of public funds and staff recruitment at the county. In a letter dated August 19, 2025, signed by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Director of Investigations Paschal  Mweu, the Commission indicated that the inquiry covers the period between October 2022 and June 2024. The governor was asked to appear at the Commission’s Integrity Centre offices in Nairobi on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for an interview and formal statement recording. “To facilitate the investigation, kindly avail yourself…

A 59-year-old man died after he was trapped by an electric pole that he was offloading from a trailer in Modombogho area, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County. Police said the incident happened on August 20, 2025 morning and left Mwakika Mwazo dead. He and other workers were busy offloading the poles when one of them slipped off and trapped his left hand. The injury affected a main nerve leading to severe bleeding, police and witnesses said. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Officials said he had profusely bled leading to his death. The…

Tragedy struck a baptism ceremony when one of those being baptized died in the Indian Ocean’s Kijipwa area. Police said a pastor had assembled a group of 24 people for the event on Wednesday August 20 when the incident happened in Pope area. The Sauti ya Uzima Church under the Gospel Planters Ministry had organized the event and almost half of the victims had been baptized when one Loice Kahindi Charo, 27 died. The pastor told police he had baptized Loice when she started convulsing and experiencing breathing challenges. She was moved to the shores of the ocean and some…

A 73-year-old woman was killed in a fire incident in Kapsita Hindu village, Elburgon, Molo, Nakuru County. The incident happened on August 19 dawn and affected one Phylis Muthoni, police said. The cause of the fire was not immediately established. The body was moved to Elburgon Level four hospital mortuary, awaiting a postmortem, police said. Elsewhere in Kwanza, Trans Nzoia County, a man identified as Benjamin Wafula, 22 was found dead after a suspected drowning incident. The body was found floating on Ainasit stream by children who were looking after animals near there. Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased had…

Safaricom has rolled out B-Live, a new internet product that allows customers to purchase data bundles based on time, in a move expected to deepen digital inclusion and enhance customer flexibility. The innovation gives users access to non-stop browsing for one hour at Sh20, three hours at Sh50, or six hours at Sh150, providing an alternative to the telco’s existing MB/GB bundles. The launch is targeted at a broad spectrum of customers, including students catching up on virtual classes, creators streaming and uploading content, and professionals working on the move. Safaricom says the product responds to evolving customer needs by…