Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Detectives successfully nabbed two suspects in Daraja Mbili Estate in Kisii town, who are believed to be engaged in criminal activities and recovered a pistol. The suspects, Gerald Nyambarika Okumu and James Ochieng, both 35 years old, were caught red-handed on a blue TV Star motorcycle at Texas Petrol Station, fully prepared to execute their plans, police said. A thorough search led to the recovery of a Bernardelli model 60 pistol, loaded with five rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition, concealed by the rider James Ochieng. Furthermore, a search of the pillion passenger Gerald Nyambarika Okumu yielded four improvised metal bars…

A 52-year-old businessman was shot and killed in an attack by unknown assailants in Migori Town. The incident happened near Machage Hospital and targeted Zachary Otieno Wagaka on March 4 at about 8 pm, police said. The motive of the incident was not immediately established. Police said they were called and informed about the shooting and arrived at the scene where they found the body lying in a pool of blood. A bullet head of 9mm was recovered from his left shoulder long after the attackers had escaped the scene. His mobile phone too was found in his pocket, police…

US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza. “I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say,” Trump said in a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform. It comes just hours after the White House confirmed it is holding direct talks with Hamas over the hostages. Washington has until now avoided direct engagement with the group, and there is a longstanding US policy against having direct contact with…

US President Donald Trump said he would temporarily spare carmakers from a new 25% import tax imposed on Canada and Mexico, just a day after the tariffs came into effect. The announcement by the White House came even as Trump continued to blast Canada for not doing enough to stop drugs from entering the US. “Nothing has convinced me that it has stopped,” Trump wrote on social media after a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the economic disruption caused by new trade tariffs. News of the relief helped to boost US shares, which closed higher after…

Republicans are moving to punish the Texas Democrat who was ejected from Congress after disrupting President Donald Trump’s chamber address on Tuesday. But as a vote to censure 77-year-old Al Green looms, his fellow Democrats are rallying around him, arguing that he carried out a legitimate act of protest when he stood, waved his walking cane and heckled the Republican president. With Trump’s party controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats have worked to hone and strengthen their own message to counter the president’s policy blitz. Even after he was kicked out Tuesday night, Green told reporters…

A group of human rights organizations condemned police action during a protest against a fatal shooting in Majengo, Nairobi County. The Kenya Human Rights Commission and Kamkunji Human Rights Defenders demanded an immediate end to the use of lethal force by police and added the right to protest must be upheld. “We also demand that IPOA launch an investigation into the officers responsible for these shootings and ensure those found guilty face justice.” “We will continue monitoring the situation and gathering evidence to ensure accountability,” the two agencies said in a statement. At lead 37 people were injured during the…

A former United Nations (UN) employee has been found guilty of the murder of his wife at Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The Naivasha High Court convicted Nicholas Koskei after a detailed trial that established his culpability in the premeditated killing of Rhoda Mumbi Mutua. The evidence presented before the court detailed how the accused lured the deceased to the lodge on July 8, 2017 under the guise of a romantic getaway, ostensibly to celebrate his 36th birthday and resolve their marital differences. However, the trip culminated in tragedy when Mumbi was discovered dead in the bathtub…

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s private meeting with ODM leader Raila Odinga in 2 Watamu, Kilifi on Monday triggered mixed reactions. This also among others raised questions about the fate of the planned cooperation between Raila and President William Ruto. A viral photo circulating on social media shows Uhuru walking alongside Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro. In another image, the county boss is seen conversing with ODM leader Raila Odinga and Uhuru’s close ally, David Murathe. While details of the meeting remain undisclosed, political observers believe the discussions revolved around Raila’s anticipated handshake with Ruto, which would mark a significant political realignment…

Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has underscored the need for continued collaboration with policymakers and other public sector players to foster agricultural economic growth. Speaking when he hosted Military Officers undertaking their studies at the Joint Command and Staff College, Karen (JCSC) at Kakuzi Avocado, Macadamia and Livestock production and processing facilities in Murang’a County, Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers described the agribusiness sector in Kenya as a strategic economic pillar and national security catalyst that continues to advance national growth through job creation, foreign exchange earnings, social investments, skills and technology transfer. The Commandant JCSC Maj Gen Eric Kinuthia led…

Six weeks into his presidency, Donald Trump came to a US Capitol controlled by his Republican Party to take a lengthy victory lap. “We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplished in four years or eight years, and we are just getting started,” he told the joint session of Congress. In typical Trumpian hyperbole, he said that “many” believed his to be the most successful start to a presidency in US history. He noted what he said was a change in the national mood toward “pride” and “confidence”. He compared himself to George Washington, and boasted about…

A 23-year-old man was found dead in his house after suspected murder in Riruta, Nairobi. Residents said they had been disturbed by foul smell from Robert Kinyua’s house before they stumbled on his body on Tuesday evening. Police who visited the scene said the body had stab wounds on the collarbone and right thigh. The assailants are yet to be known. The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and other investigations, police said. Elsewhere in Borabu, Nyamira County, one Evans Nyakururu was found dead in a tea plantation after an attack. Police said the body had visible injuries…

A violent group of protesters burnt two police cars in chaos over the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in a police operation in Majengo area, Nairobi. The group, which chanted Allahu Akibar slogans also blocked roads in the area as they protested the death of the form three student in the area. Witnesses said the group attacked and damaged police cars as others blocked major roads in the area demanding action on those behind the said shooting. The group also attacked the chief’s office in the area. Many people were caught unaware as the protests started at 6 am…

Eindhoven has been packed with carnival-goers in recent days but on Tuesday it was Arsenal enjoying their own party in the city, getting over their goalscoring crisis and setting a Champions League record in the process. Mikel Arteta’s side became the first team in Champions League history to score seven goals away from home in the knockout stages of the competition as they romped to a 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven. It was the most goals the Gunners have scored in a single game since beating Newcastle 7-3 in the Premier League 13 years ago. The Arsenal manager said the…

Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to work under Donald Trump’s “strong leadership” to achieve a lasting peace days after their explosive Oval Office meeting. The Ukrainian president described the White House showdown as “regrettable” in a lengthy social media post in the wake of the US announcing a pause in military aid to Kyiv. Zelensky said “it was time to make things right”, after Trump had accused him of not being ready to come to the negotiating table. The Ukrainian leader also outlined the first stages of how the war could be ended. “We are ready to work fast…

A Hong Kong-based company has agreed to sell most of its stake in two key ports on the Panama Canal to a group led by US investment firm BlackRock. The sale comes after weeks of complaining by President Donald Trump that the canal is under Chinese control and that the US should take control of the major shipping route. Through a subsidiary, CK Hutchison Holding operates ports at the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean entrances to the canal. It said Tuesday that it would sell its interests as part of a deal worth $22.8bn (£17.8bn). CK Hutchison, founded by Hong…