Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The top US prosecutor in Manhattan has resigned after refusing an order to drop a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.  Danielle Sassoon, a conservative lawyer recently promoted by President Donald Trump, said dismissing the case would set a “breathtaking and dangerous precedent”. Sassoon’s departure – along with two other top justice department officials – is the latest sign of disquiet over sweeping changes the Trump administration is making in federal law enforcement. Adams is alleged to have accepted gifts totalling more than $100,000 (£75,000) from Turkish citizens in exchange for favours. He denies the charges. The…

TikTok is again available on the US app stores of Apple and Google, after President Donald Trump postponed enforcement of a ban of the Chinese-owned social media platform until 5 April. The popular app, which is used by more than 170 million American users, went dark briefly last month in the US as the ban deadline approached. Trump then signed an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law banning the app if it is not sold. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BBC News. According to Bloomberg, which first reported…

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju announced the formation of a forum to fight land grabbers eying property in the country at the expense of owners.  Tuju said he had been approached by many orphans, widows, and other helpless people who have lost family property or are on the verge of losing their property due to such malfeasance. “Together with my family and a few friends, today I launch the formation of a Land Protection Forum (LPF).” “I am giving out a number with WhatsApp (0708293936) where any Kenyan going through the threat of losing their hard-earned family, land or property…

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu was Thursday ordered to deposit Sh53.5million or spend 12 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption related charges.  His wife Susan Wangari was ordered to deposit Sh500,000 or spend one year behind bars. All convicts were also barred from holding any public office for ten years. He was also barred from vying for any political seat for a period of seven years. The court convicted them on graft-related charges but acquitted them on three counts of money laundering. Their co-accused, Testimony Enterprises Limited director Charles Chege, was also slapped with a nine-year sentence…

Former chairman of the struggling Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (Kuscco) George Magutu Mwangi was among four people who were arrested in an operation over claims of financial mismanagement at the agency.  He was arrested at his Githima village in Nyeri’s Mathira West Sub County to face charges. Among the proposed charges include conspiracy to defraud, money laundering and stealing by directors. He will also be charged with making false document and uttering a false document. Also arrested were Jackline Pauline Atieno Omolo, George Ochola Owino, and Mercy Njeru. The three, who were arrested in different areas…

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi ordered ex-housing minister Amos Kimunya be placed on his defence in a case in which he is charged with irregular allocation of land to a private company. Also placed on their defence in this case is Lilian Wangiri Njenga who previously served as a Director of Land Adjudication and Settlement, and Junghae Wainaina (Director, Midlands Limited). The judgment, delivered by a three-Judge bench comprising Justices Patrick Kiage, Ali-Aroni, and Lidia Achode, ruled that the evidence adduced by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga established a prima facia case against the appellants, while dismissing…

A night guard was clobbered to death by suspected thugs at a petrol station in Hagadera, Dadaab, Garissa County. Abdi Khan, 50 was on duty at Maaf Petrol station when a gang of three who had their faces masked struck on Wednesday morning. The gang attacked Khan using a blunt object after he tried to stop their mission. He sustained serious head injuries and died on the spot, police said. The gang then proceeded to a room where a manager at the station was sleeping and forced their way in. Police said the gang was armed with crude weapons and…

A 26-year-old woman was found dead after she had died by suicide in her room in Akiba estate, Nairobi. Jelagat Kiprono is said to have locked herself in her bedroom before hanging herself. The motive of the incident is yet to be known. The body was discovered Wednesday evening hours after she had locked herself there and had refused to respond to calls and texts. Her elder sister sensed something was wrong and alerted security at the estate who later discovered the woman was dead. Police were called to the scene and helped to move the body to the mortuary…

A wanted murder suspect died after he tragically jumped from the rooftop of a house in Nandi County. Dennis Kipyego was pronounced dead at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital following the jump that went bad, police said. He had sustained deadly abdomen injuries. Police had trailed Kipyego to his house Sang’alo village prompting a standoff. In the drama, according to police and witnesses, a mob tried to block the agents from arresting the suspect. This forced the police to shoot to the air to disperse the mob forcing Kipyego to jump from the rooftop of a house he was hiding.…

A butcher who made headlines for mutilating another man’s genitals over a Ksh.50 debt, will remain in custody for 13 days while awaiting a probation report.  This will determine if Isaac Gachoki is eligible for release on bond. The order was issued by the Kerugoya Law Courts Principal Magistrate Claire Wanyama when the suspect was arraigned before her on Wednesday. Gachoki reportedly committed the offence on February 7, attacking and stabbing Japhiter Muthii multiple times in the scrotum after he went to ask for his Sh50 balance for work done for the main suspect, police said. Muthii was later taken…

The Ministry of Health Wednesday appealed to Kenyans to contribute to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to ensure uninterrupted medical services. At a weekly briefing outside Afya House on Wednesday, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Deborah Barasa and Director General of Health Dr Patrick Amoth talked on the financial troubles at the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). According to health officials, the main issue is Kenyans’ contributions to a scheme meant to offer medical services to all. Out of the 19.4 million Kenyans registered on SHA, only 3.3 million are contributing to the scheme. Although 19.4 million Kenyans are officially…

The former chief executive of Google is worried artificial intelligence could be used by terrorists or “rogue states” to “harm innocent people.” Eric Schmidt told the BBC: “The real fears that I have are not the ones that most people talk about AI – I talk about extreme risk.” The tech billionaire, who held senior posts at Google from 2001 to 2017, told the Today programme “North Korea, or Iran, or even Russia” could adopt and misuse the technology to create biological weapons. He called for government oversight on private tech companies which are developing AI models, but warned over-regulation…

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula Wednesday declared Kenya Kwanza as the Majority side despite the court ruling that stripped the ruling party of its status.  At the same time, a lawyer had warned he will find contempt of court charges over the move by Wetangula. Wetangula explained that the court did not give the direction on which side is the Majority or Minority. He said the status quo remains unchanged as Kenya Kwanza comprises 165 members as opposed to Azimio’s 154. Wetangula directed that an appeal be lodged on the High Court’s decision. “Arising from the foregoing, the Kenya Kwanza…

Kilauea volcano began erupting and shooting lava into the air once again Tuesday on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off for nearly two months since it burst to life on Dec. 23. The eruption has been taking place at the volcano’s summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. No residential areas have been threatened by lava. The latest release of molten rock began 10:16 a.m. with lava flowing on to the floor of Halemaumau Crater. A half-hour later, a vent shot lava about 330 feet high. By…

Prime Cabinet Minister Musalia Mudavadi Wednesday asked the African nations to vote for the Kenyan candidate Raila Odinga as the African Union Commission chair so as to ensure the fast tracking of peace and stability of the continent. Mudavadi said that Raila is a pan Africanist who had a vast knowledge of Africa and it political dynamics and would offer the required leadership to the continent at this hour of need. The PCS was addressing the media on the sidelines of the AU 46th Session of the Executive Council of Foreign Ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he noted that…