Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Second car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, also known as Khalif Kairo spoke after his arrest over a car he sold but was later repossessed over a loan.  Kairo spoke as police planned to charge him on Monday January 13. This is his statement he posted on his X account. He posted a picture from a police car as he headed to court. “I have spent the past two days in capital hill police station as a guest of the state. After my altercation on saturday at Nairobi area police with a DCI officer plus a client who was hell bent…

An employee of a dairy farm was hacked to death in an attack at his home in Mukurweini, Nyeri County. Police said the incident happened Sunday morning at about 2 am in Ikuma village and involved one Simon Muchiri, 45. Muchiri was an employee of Mukurweini Wakulima Dairy Limited. The lifeless body of the man lying in a pool of blood in his residence. It was determined that he had been on his way home when he alerted his wife that he was being followed by three unknown individuals armed with crude weapons. Upon arriving home, his wife heard the…

Police shot and killed a suspect and recovered a pistol they said was used in a murder incident in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area. The suspect was killed Sunday January 12 in Njiru area following a confrontation with police. Police later said they recovered a mini Czeska that was used in a fatal shooting incident in Eastleigh area, Nairobi last year in November. Police said the pistol had five bullets when it was recovered from the slain suspect. The shooting in Eastleigh happened near DD Plaza on November 9, 2024 and saw Abdirahim Abdullahi Ibrahim, 25 killed. On Sunday night, police said…

Police Monday dismissed as fake an alert circulating online suggesting there was a foiled attack at the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi. This had caused concerns online with many seeking to know the truth. National Police Service spokesperson Dr Resila Onyango said the alert is fake. “We are investigating the origin. There is no such an alert from any security agency,” she said. Kenya has been a victim of terrorism on many occasions leading to deaths and loss of business. This has caused disruption of businesses in general. Last year in December, Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi said security…

The government is to set out plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. The AI Opportunities Action Plan being announced will be backed by leading tech firms, which are said to have committed £14bn towards various projects, creating 13,250 jobs. It includes plans for growth zones where development will be focused, and the technology will be used to help tackle issues such as potholes. “I want to make sure that it benefits everyone from every background, that it benefits every community, from every part of the UK,” Science and…

Ten-man Manchester United beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the FA Cup third round, while Tottenham needed extra time before seeing off non-league Tamworth 3-0 on Sunday. Defeated 2-0 by Arsenal in the Premier League in December, FA Cup holders United exacted revenge on their return to the Emirates Stadium to extend their revival after last weekend’s impressive draw at Liverpool. Ruben Amorim’s troubled side took the lead through Bruno Fernandes, who smashed a superb strike into the far corner from the edge of the area in the 52nd minute. United defender Diogo Dalot was…

Thousands have fled a town in southern Sudan since clashes erupted last week between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries, the United Nations’ migration agency said Sunday. The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in mid-April 2023, has pitted the forces of army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “Between 1,000 and 3,000 households were displaced from Um Rawaba town” in North Kordofan state in the country’s south in just five days, the UN’s International Organization for Migration said. Clashes broke out in the area last week between…

Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Madrid in an incident-packed Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. Kylian Mbappe gave Real Madrid the lead with a fantastic solo goal, running from the halfway line before slotting past Wojciech Szczesny. Lamine Yamal levelled for Barcelona in the 22nd minute with an expert finish into the bottom corner from Robert Lewandowski’s ball. Hansi Flick’s side then took command with three more goals before the break. Poland striker Lewandowski put Barca ahead with a penalty after Gavi was fouled, before a bullet header from Raphinha three minutes later. The Brazilian winger then…

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was released hours after her abduction.  The Law Society of Kenya announced her release in a post on X. An emotional Maria spoke in a short video and vowed to reveal more on her ordeal. “I thank all that played a role to my release. I will say more tomorrow (Monday),” an emotional Maria said as she fought back tears. Details on where she was held and by who were not immediately available. LSK president Faith Odhiambo vowed to pursue answers from all relevant authorities on why this happened. “The unfortunate ordeal she has endured…

The Kenyan government has unveiled a Sh28 billion modernisation program to enhance the operational efficiency and welfare of the National Police Service (NPS).  Much of the plans to modernize the service are contained in a report by a task force that analyzed what is needed. This initiative will see the acquisition of 3,000 vehicles, state-of-the-art protective gear, and armoured vehicles over the next two years. Speaking at an interdenominational prayer service at the National Police College, Embakasi A Campus, Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that 1,000 vehicles will be delivered early this year, with the remaining…

The Ministry of Health Sunday told Kenyans to avoid using vapes, nicotine pouches, electronic cigars, and other emerging substances, citing serious long-term health risks. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the dangers of these products, warning that they could cause serious health complications such as cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. “Research has shown that these substances have dire health implications in the future,” Muthoni stated. “We urge our youth to avoid using them for the sake of their well-being.” She emphasised the immediate and long-term consequences of these substances. She stated that, while they may provide immediate gratification, their use…

Tanzanian activist and human rights defender, Maria Sarungi was Sunday afternoon abducted from near her residence in Nairobi.  Maria was taken by three armed men in a black Noah vehicle from Chaka Place in Nairobi’s Kilimani area at approximately 3:15 pm on Sunday, officials and witnesses said. “Maria, a Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender, was kidnapped by three armed men in a black Noah from Chaka Place, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya, at 3:15 pm today. Teams are on-site,” Amnesty Kenya posted on X. The said abduction was widely condemned a cross section of Kenyans and in particular human…

The army in Sudan says it has captured a key city in the country’s east, one of its biggest gains yet in an almost two-year-long war against rebel forces. Footage on social media showed people celebrating in the streets as army soldiers entered the city of Wad Madani. The leader of paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, acknowledged the loss in an audio message. His admission was angry and rambling, attributing the defeat to the army’s air superiority and use of Iranian-made drones. But he vowed to continue fighting until victory,…

A notorious bar linked to a politician in Lavington area has defied a warning from the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) to address noise pollution. Nema officials had on January 8, visited the Kettle House Bar and Grill in Lavington along Muthangari Road and issued it with a Restoration Order on Noise pollution. “This followed complaints by members of the public on excessive noise emanating from the facility. They were directed to present an EIA license, annual environmental audit and noise pollution control measures within 7 days of the receipt of the order,” said Nema in a post on X.…

A man believed to be a licensed gun holder was arrested after he accidentally shot and wounded a bodaboda rider in Kasarani area, Nairobi. The man also shot and injured himself in the finger in the Saturday January 11 morning incident. Police responded to the scene and disarmed the man of his pistol that was loaded with 13 bullets. The victims were taken to hospital pending investigations. The rider told police the gunman had arrived in a car and parked it near Canopy area before requesting to be taken to his residence near Icipe area. Upon arrival at the point…