Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A fresh legal showdown may be brewing over the proposed Ksh300 billion sale of Diageo’s controlling stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL), after Bia Tosha Distributors Limited signalled plans to appeal a High Court decision that cleared the transaction. Businessman Peter Burugu, owner of Bia Tosha Distributors, had sought to block the deal pending the determination of a long-running commercial dispute involving Diageo, EABL and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL). However, the High Court dismissed the application and lifted interim orders that had temporarily halted completion of the transaction. “The application is dismissed, and any interim orders issued earlier are…

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi Tuesday recorded a formal statement with police at Parliament in connection with last week’s attack in Kisumu, in which he was assaulted by a group of suspected goons. The statement was taken by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) as investigations into the incident continue. Speaking to the media after the session, Siaya Governor James Orengo described the attack as part of a growing and worrying trend of political violence as the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election. He said there was sufficient evidence indicating that those who “planned and executed” the…

A police officer attached to a special unit in Nairobi was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a member of the public in Makadara. Police said the constable based at Pangani Police Station and currently attached to the Nairobi North Sub-Region, was apprehended on April 13, 2026, following a complaint lodged at Industrial Area Police Station. The incident is said to have occurred on the evening of April 12 at around 7:30 p.m. in the Land Mawe area within Makadara Sub-County. According to police the officer confronted a man at a wine and spirits shop, where he allegedly drew a…

Police in Bungoma County are investigating the death of a seven-year-old girl in Sirisia under unclear circumstances, with seven suspects currently in custody. According to police, the minor was brought dead to Chwele Sub-County Hospital. Police visited the hospital and found the body lying on a hospital bed. Preliminary observation indicated blood oozing from the mouth, with the child’s fists clenched. The girl, a resident of Munyanganyi Village in Namwela Location, had been taken to the hospital at around 4:00 p.m. by her mother. The mother told police that the child had complained of stomach pain on April 12 at…

Two young children who were critically injured in a violent domestic incident in Tigania East, Meru County, died while receiving treatment. The minors—eight-year-old and three-year-old Nova Jay—succumbed to severe head injuries at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital. Authorities say the injuries were allegedly inflicted by their father during an incident reported on April 10, 2026. The suspect is reported to have died by suicide shortly after the attack. The tragic development was confirmed by Thubuku Location Chief Bartholomew Mwika. The bodies of the two minors have been preserved at the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary pending post-mortem examinations. Police…

Authorities have been urged to expedite investigations and apprehend remaining suspects linked to the recent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, following the arrest of three individuals in connection with the incident. In a formal communication to the National Police Service, Siaya Governor James Orengo commended the police for the arrests, describing the move as a positive step toward ensuring justice. However, he expressed concern that several suspects allegedly involved in the attack are still at large. Of particular concern, according to the letter, is the continued freedom of an alleged ringleader identified as Willis Akoth, also known as “Boi…

Kenya has a new sporting trailblazer. Madina Okot etched her name into the history books after being selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft held in New York City on Monday night. The 6-foot-6 center becomes one of the few Kenyan players to break into the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)—and the first to be picked in the first round—marking a major milestone for the country’s growing basketball profile. Okot’s rise has been as rapid as it is remarkable. Having only taken up basketball in 2020, she has quickly climbed through the ranks, moving from…

A man was clobbered to death in an altercation over payment of Kenya Power and Lighting tokens in Nairobi’s Kayole area. The two are neighbours at an apartment and shared a power token. Police and neighbours said the incident happened on April 12. The deceased was aged 17 and had gone to inquire from his neighbour why he had not paid for the tokens as agreed. This broke out to a confrontation where the assailant used a wooden club to hit the boy in the head fatally. He was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to the injuries as…

Four men who were arrested over the robbery incident of an American Citizen appeared in court on Monday where a magistrate allowed police to detain them for 14 days pending a probe. The four appeared in court on a miscellaneous application for custodial orders to complete the investigations into the claims of robbery with violence. The Shanzu court ordered that the case be mentioned on April 27, 2026. The suspects were later positively identified at a parade at a local police station by the complainant as the ones who attacked and robbed him. Police revealed the suspects are also wanted…

Police in Ithanga/Kakuzi Sub-County, Murang’a County, are pursuing three suspects involved in a shooting incident at a quarry in Gatwikira location. The incident occurred on April 13 at Kwa Diana Quarry. It is reported that a 27-year-old man accompanied by two other men, confronted another man at the quarry over an alleged debt of Sh100. The confrontation quickly escalated into a physical altercation. During the scuffle, one of the attackers reportedly drew a pistol and fired three shots at their target. However, all the shots missed the target as he and others present scampered for their safety before they regrouped.…

US Congressman Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress, after dropping out of the California governor race following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgement I’ve made in my past,” the Democrat said in a letter posted on X. “I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.” Four women accused him last week of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape. In comes as Congress opens an ethics inquiry into Swalwell, who was…

A Texas man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI boss Sam Altman is facing multiple state charges, including two counts of attempted murder. Daniel Moreno-Gama is scheduled to hear those charges at an arraignment on Tuesday afternoon. At the same time, the 20-year-old is facing federal felony charges that include possession of an unregistered firearm and attempted damage and destruction of property using explosives. The US justice department alleges he was found with documents advocating against artificial intelligence (AI) and calling for crimes to be committed against AI executives and investors. “Violence cannot…

Donald Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo XIV were “unacceptable”, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said. The US president accused the pontiff of being “WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy” in a long Truth Social post, later telling reporters he was “not a big fan”. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to condemn every form of war,” Meloni said in a statement. Meloni, who is a Catholic and heads a right-wing coalition government, is a close ally of Trumpand had so far…

More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers – including scores of Hollywood stars – have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of film studios Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. The letter, signed by Emma Thompson, Ben Stiller, Javier Bardem and Rose Byrne, argues that the deal would harm an already battered US entertainment industry. “This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries—and the audiences we serve—can least afford it,” they said. Paramount responded by pledging its commitment to talent and “ensuring creators have more avenues for their work,…

Kenya has taken a significant step toward cementing its status as a global diplomatic hub after Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi received a landmark report on the administration of diplomatic privileges and immunities. The report—compiled by an interagency team led by Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei—draws lessons from United Nations duty stations around the world, proposing reforms aimed at improving how Kenya manages and supports the diplomatic community. At its core, the study seeks to modernize Kenya’s framework governing privileges and immunities, with a strong focus on efficiency, accountability, and the welfare of diplomats and international staff…