Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Uber Tuesday reinforced its commitment to rider and driver safety by highlighting the integration of the company’s industry-leading safety features into its two-wheeled ride-hailing service, Uber Boda. This initiative underscores Uber Boda’s position as the smart, safe, and reliable choice for urban mobility, bringing peace of mind to commuters. The service introduces advanced safety measures including GPS tracking, emergency assistance, driver  verification, and professional training programs to elevate safety standards in the two-wheel transportation sector. For years, Uber has been known for transforming how people move around cities, bringing safety, transparency, and reliability to urban transport. With Uber Boda, the…

Five suspects were Tuesday freshly charged with the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ongond’o Were, following a move by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to consolidate two separate cases previously filed at the Kibera and Milimani Law Courts. Lady Justice Diana Kavedza approved the consolidation application, allowing the prosecution to proceed with a joint case against all five accused. The court heard that William Imoli Shigali alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, Isaac Kuria Chege alias Kush, and Allan Omondi Ogola allegedly murdered Hon. Were on the evening of April 30 2025 at…

Two police officers were Tuesday jailed to a 35-year prison sentence following their conviction for the 2020 murder of Dennis Lusava in Kakamega County. The two police officers, Emmanuel Wafula and Godwine Wekesa Sirengo were jailed by Eldoret High Court judge, Justice Reuben Nyakundi. The judge delivered the sentence after finding the officers guilty of torturing Lusava while in custody at Mbururu Police Post, Kakamega County, and subsequently disposing of his body in River Nzoia in an apparent cover-up. Prosecution, led by Counsel Mark Mugun and Sidi Kirenge, relied on testimony from 21 witnesses and 27 exhibits to establish a…

Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU) arrested four individuals accused of perpetrating elaborate gold scams that have robbed unsuspecting victims of their hard-earned money. The suspects identified as Patroba Odhiambo Tobias, Isaac Forkay Sleyon, Omong Ekoume Louis, and Wadja Bangsi Tang, were taken into custody during a meticulously planned raid at a residence in Gigiri, situated along Whispers Avenue. A thorough search of the premises uncovered a trove of incriminating evidence, including a gold smelting machine, an array of rubber stamps bearing the names of companies such as Alaska Express Freight Group Ltd, Longcrane Logistics Limited, and Kakan Traders…

Police are investigating claims by a businessman that he lost his pistol in his car in Membley area, Ruiru, Kiambu County. The businessman, identified as John Kariuki, is a licensed civilian firearm holder. He told police he left his house in the area on Friday with the Glock pistol in his car and went to work. The weapon was locked in a groove box that was in the car It was until later on Saturday that he checked when he returned home to find it missing. He said the box was open and the weapon was missing. Police said they…

A member of the National Police Reserve was on Monday shot and killed in an attack by suspected bandits in Doldol area, Laikipia County. The incident at Seeki NPR camp also left four other officers with serious bullet wounds, police said. The gunmen targeted the camp late on Monday July 28 opening fire in Mukogodo area. The NPR present fought back causing a two hour standoff as they called for reinforcement. Police from Doldol police station arrived hours later to rescue the NPR. The attackers escaped the scene. It was then discovered that James Kaiyok Kwale had been fatally wounded.…

Four people, including a member of the New York Police Department, were killed today in Midtown Manhattan, authorities said tonight. The police officer, 36, was a three-and-a-half year veteran of the department and an immigrant from Bangladesh, Mayor Eric Adams said. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the gunman as Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas, He died of a self-inflicted wound. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the gunman as Shane Devon Tamura from Las Vegas, He died of a self-inflicted wound. Surveillance video shows a man entering the lobby of 345 Park Avenue at 52nd Street…

President Donald Trump has asked a US court to order a swift deposition of Rupert Murdoch in his lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, citing the media mogul’s advanced age. Trump sued the billionaire over an article in the Journal, which is owned by Murdoch’s News Corp, that alleged the president had written a “bawdy” letter to celebrate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday in 2003. In a court filing on Monday, Trump’s lawyers stated that he had informed Murdoch prior to the report being published that the letter was “fake”. Trump’s lawyers argued that Murdoch should be asked to depose…

Kenya’s largest telco Safaricom has officially launched the Greater Western edition of the M-PESA Sokoni Festival, continuing its nationwide celebration of 18 years of M-PESA’s transformative role in Kenya’s financial and digital evolution. The festival, which kicked off this week, will be activated across the Greater Western region and features a blend of community-driven events, business empowerment forums, and youth-targeted initiatives, all culminating in a grand celebration at Mambo Leo Stadium in Kisumu. “Since its inception, M-PESA has transformed how millions of Kenyans access, move, grow, and protect their money,” said Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC. “Through the…

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests. Cooper made the announcement Monday with a video released on social media and his campaign website. The former two-term governor will immediately become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for the GOP nomination, with President Donald Trump’s blessing, according to two people familiar with his…

India’s defence minister said on Monday that New Delhi had ended its military conflict with Pakistan in May as it had met all its objectives and had not responded to pressure, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he brokered the truce. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the opening of a discussion in parliament on the April 22 attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir in which 26 men were killed. The attack led to a fierce, four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May, the worst between the nuclear-armed neighbours in nearly three decades. “India halted its operation…

Five people were killed in a mass shooting at a food market in Bangkok on Monday. The suspect in the attack at Or Tor Kor Market died after taking his own life, police in Thailand’s capital confirmed. Four of those killed were security guards and the fifth victim worked at the market. Two other market sellers were injured, police said. Police Lieutenant Siam Boonsom told local media that the gunman was Thai and he had disputes with the market’s security guards before. He also told reporters the shooting incident was unrelated to Thailand’s ongoing conflict with Cambodia. The Or Tor…

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, spent Monday in Kitale, where he stated that the government is committed to equitable development in the country. He said that a strong collaboration between the National and County Governments will speed up development and enhance service delivery across the country. He spoke at the County Commissioner’s Office in Kitale. Murkomen emphasized the importance of working together to build the nation, highlighting Trans Nzoia’s strategic role in food security and regional stability. Murkomen noted that food security significantly contributes to national growth and assured residents that the Government is working…

At least 13 people were confirmed dead with dozens more missing after a boat ferrying around 100 passengers capsized on Saturday in Niger state in north-central Nigeria as they headed to market, authorities said on Sunday. Twenty-six people, mostly women and children, were rescued from the wooden boat, said Yusuf Lemu, an official of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. Local official Isiyaku Akilu said the boat driver, who was among those rescued, could not confirm the number of passengers on the boat. “The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined, but from all indications, it appears…

Police in Busia are also investigating the murder of an unknown man whose body was found with serious head injuries behind Pramukh Cash and Carry Supermarket Sunday morning. The deceased, with the head completely deformed, was lying dead and it is suspected he had been hit by a blunt object on the head. A red motorcycle was also found beside the body, police said. The body was transferred to Busia County Referral Hospital mortuary, awaiting identification and autopsy. Meanwhile, two suspects were Monday July 28 morning lynched by a mob in Kondele area, Kisumu in a robbery incident. The two…