Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Kenya welcomed the signing of a peace agreement by Sudanese political parties, civil society, and military groups in Nairobi, describing it as a critical step towards restoring peace, stability, and democratic governance in Sudan. Kenya also reaffirmed its commitment to Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned solutions. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi emphasized that inclusive dialogue remains the only sustainable path to conflict resolution and long-term peace. The statement also emphasised Kenya’s nonpartisan role in facilitating the talks, despite external pressure and allegations that the Summit intended to establish a parallel government. It was noted…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Sunday went bare-knuckle in attacking President William Ruto warning him against purging Chief Justice Martha Koome. There are plans to oust Koome and at least five other judges at the Supreme Court over among others incompetence. Speaking in Meru on Sunday, Gachagua alleged that Ruto is hatching a plot to oust CJ Koome for failing to play to his tune, a move he has vowed will not go unchecked. In a fiery tone, Gachagua dared Ruto to orchestrate Koome’s removal, warning that he would never be welcome in Meru. “She is being fought because she…

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies have agreed to form a parallel government, they said Sunday, despite warnings such a move could further fragment the war-ravaged country. “The charter has been signed,” Najm al-Din Drisa, spokesman of the United Civil Forces, one of the signatories said. The parties to the agreement, inked behind closed doors in Nairobi, said the charter establishes a “government of peace and unity” in rebel-controlled areas of the northeast African country. The move comes nearly two years into a devastating war with the regular army that has uprooted more than 12 million people and…

Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him, as he continues to receive treatment in hospital for double pneumonia. The pontiff was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer in person for the second Sunday running. But in a message written over the last few days, he said he was “confidently continuing” his hospitalisation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and “carrying on with the necessary treatment”. The message comes after the Vatican revealed on Saturday that the 88-year-old’s condition continues to be “critical”. In his message, released on Sunday, the Pope thanked the doctors and health workers at the hospital,…

A police officer shot and killed his colleague in an argument outside a club in Ruaraka area, Nairobi. The deceased was identified as Raphael Wambua and was attached to the Central Bank of Kenya. He was from the General Service Unit. The assailant is attached to the VIP protection unit and was seconded to a Chief Executive Officer of a blue chip company in the country. The two are said to have argued as they left the club on Saturday night before the assailant reached to his pistol and fatally shot Wambua. The assailant officer was later rescued and arrested…

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and top Kenya Ports Authority welcomed the arrival of luxury Cruise Liner Norwegian Dawn, to the Port of Mombasa from Seychelles with 2220 tourists aboard. Passengers aboard Norwegian Dawn will enjoy various activities during their one-day stay in Mombasa including visiting Tsavo and Amboseli National parks, city excursions and a tour of the Wasini island. With a length overall of 294 metres and a draft of 8.3 metres, she is one of the largest cruise vessels to ever call Mombasa bringing the over 2000 tourists from various nationalities majorly the United States of…

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union said they are among the agencies to attend a protest called to push for the release of Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye. KMPDU said in a statement it will attend the protests in Nairobi on Monday February 24 to demand the release of Besigye, Haji Obeid, Eron Kiiza and all Ugandan political prisoners. The protesters will gather at Aga Khan Walk and march to Parliament Buildings to deliver a petition from 10 am. Another group will gather at 2pm at Riverside before marching to the Ugandan High Commission to petition officials there. The protest…

Israel says it is indefinitely delaying the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, in another potentially major setback in the ceasefire process. It came after six Israeli hostages, including four kidnapped during the 7 October 2023 deadly Hamas attack on Israel, were released on Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the release of the Palestinian prisoners was now going to be delayed until the next handover of hostages by Hamas was guaranteed – and without what he called the degrading ceremonies that Hamas has put on each week. There’s only one more handover of hostages due in the…

Germans go to the polls on Sunday, after an intense election campaign dominated by their country’s faltering economy and a succession of deadly attacks that have made migration and security a focal issue. Friedrich Merz, the 69-year-old conservative leader, is in pole-position to become Germany’s next chancellor, in a vote closely watched in Europe and the US. He promises to fix most problems in four years – a tall order for Europe’s biggest economy and a creaking infrastructure. If Merz’s Christian Democrats (CDU) win, he will need to forge an alliance with at least one other party, most likely Olaf…

Veteran journalist, lawyer, and entrepreneur Ken Mijungu has parted ways with Cape Media’s TV47 just days after his arrival at the station. In a letter seen by Kahawa Tungu, TV47 management has opted not to move forward with the anchor who left Standard Group’s KTN weeks ago. “Having considered the matter, management has taken the decision to revoke the Service Agreement dated 31st January, 2025. This decision takes effect from the 22nd February, 2025. This development notwithstanding, we shall be pleased to engage with you on future possibilities. Management wishes you the best in your future endeavours,” the letter reads…

A syndicate of fraudsters involved in a series of stupefying and illegal transfer of cash through mobile money transactions in Nairobi were arrested in a crackdown by detectives. The operation followed a complaint by a fraught male victim who fell prey to a callous park of seven fraudsters, three women and four men. In a well calculated move targeting the seemingly cash-rich victim, two of the male suspects, Moses Munene Mwangi and Lephines Mwangi Mwai fraudulently registered several sim cards used to swap the victim’s cards, while the crime-prone damsels cajoled him to down spiked frothy waters. According to police,…

At least ten assorted firearms have been recovered in the ongoing Operation “Ondoa Jangili” in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties. The operation was launched on February 3 targeting a criminal network operated by remnants of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the two counties. Police spokesman Michael Muchiri said Saturday February 22 a total of 14 makeshift camps, believed to have been set up by the criminals, have been destroyed. “Among the recoveries made were, 10 assorted firearms and ammunition,a variety of firearm holsters, fake currency in US Dollars and Ethiopian Birr,a water bowser lorry, 9 motorcycles, two motor vehicles, sackful…

President Donald Trump announced late Friday that US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown was stepping down, and he would nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as a replacement. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his over 40 years of service to our country, including as our current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, his social media platform, without indicating if Brown had resigned or was fired. The chairman is the highest-ranking military officer in the country, advising both the President and the secretary…

The former leader of the far-right Proud Boys was arrested on Friday outside the US Capitol, police said. Enrique Tarrio, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the 6 January 2021 riot at the US Capitol, was arrested not long after holding a news conference on Friday. Protesters attempted to drown out the event, held near the site of the riot, but Tarrio’s remarks to media went ahead as planned. In a statement, US Capitol Police said that after the event concluded and the Proud Boys were leaving the area, a woman put a phone near…

Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League while Friday’s draw also threw up a showdown between reigning champions Real Madrid and their city rivals Atletico. Arne Slot’s Liverpool finished first in the 36-team league phase of the competition to qualify directly for this stage, while PSG finished 15th and had to come through a two-legged play-off tie in which they crushed fellow French side Brest 10-0 on aggregate. The first leg will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris on March 4 or 5, with the return at Anfield a…