Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Two police officers were arrested for probe after a terror suspect escaped from a police cell in unclear circumstances at Elwak police station, Mandera County.  Muse Muhumed Abdule had been detained at the station since February 9 when he was arrested in the area over terror links, police said. He was produced in court and an order issued to detain him at the station pending probe and further arraignment. Police said he managed to escape from their cell in unclear circumstances. The escape happened on Friday February 14 morning. A police officer who had gone to pick him for grilling…

Twelve suspects were arrested in a police operation and more than 400 kilograms of marijuana recovered in Wajir and Nakuru Counties.  In Wajir, four suspected drug traffickers were arrested by police based in Wajir North, and a 10 kilogram pack containing Marijuana seized from their vehicle. The arrest and subsequent seizure followed the interception of the Toyota Land cruiser the four were traveling in. It is believed that the four were making their way back home having distributed more bales around the County. They were all booked at Bute Police Station pending processing and arraignment on Monday, February 17. In…

President Donald Trump’s administration has asked US embassies worldwide to prepare for staff cuts, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, as part of the Republican president’s effort to overhaul the US diplomatic corps. The sources said some embassies had been asked to look into reducing both US staff as well as locally-employed staff by 10% each, with a list of the workforce due to be sent to the State Department by Friday, which will then determine further actions. US embassies around the world employ both diplomats and local staff. Most embassy staff come from the host…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua threw his weight behind Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, Raila Odinga, ahead of crucial elections. The elections take place in Ethiopia on February 15. All is set for the event. Gachagua took to social media Friday morning to express his support, saying that Raila is the ideal candidate to steer the AUC forward. “Odinga is undoubtedly the best bet for the African Union Commission chairmanship. Africa deserves the best,” he stated. He believes that Raila’s leadership will promote unity across Africa’s regions, leveraging his worldview and unwavering championing of African people. He…

Three people were separately found dead in a worrying trend in the country, police said. The police say they receive up to four such sudden death cases daily. The first incident was reported in Kiambaa, Kiambu County where the body of a woman was found in a house on February 11. The body of Miriam Kalekye Kyalo, 29 was found on the floor with her legs on top of the bed. She had some bloodstains on her mouth but had no physical injury on her body. The body was taken to the Kihara Level Four Hospital morgue for preservation, awaiting…

A 78-year-old man was found dead after a suspected murder on the shores of Koromi River, Magarini, Kilifi County. The decomposed body of Charo Kapombe Jefwa was found lying along the shores of Koromi River days after he had gone missing. The deceased was a charcoal burner in the area. His relatives said he had left his Ulaya Ndogo village on February 10 for charcoal burning but did not return home. A search party comprising of family members was dispatched to look for him, and the body, which was decomposing, was found lying naked in a dry pool of blood,…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja met with Persons with Disabilities at City Hall, who are informal traders affected by the ban on hawking along pedestrian walkways.  He instructed them to have a meeting between their leadership and city county officials in order to find a solution. This meeting was held by a number of Chief Officers as well as directors from the relevant departments. During the meeting, it was decided that going forward, all hawkers, including those with disabilities, must operate from designated areas to create a city that is safe, organized, and business-friendly. This decision was made to ensure that…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced a special plan to mark this year’s Valentine’s Day by spreading love through service. On Friday, February 14, the Governor will visit one of the city’s public primary schools under the Dishi na County program to serve and share a meal with learners. “This is a dream come true. I have always wanted to see children in school have a meal,as a senator then i realized that one in four children missed classes due to a lack of food.” “I promised that once I became Governor, that would be a thing of the past and…

Police arrested an Afghan asylum seeker at the scene of what German leaders labelled a car ramming “attack” that injured 28 people, some seriously, in the southern city of Munich Thursday. The carnage came on the eve of a high-profile security conference in the Bavarian city and amid a heated immigration debate ahead of the February 23 elections following a spate of similar attacks. The vehicle, a Mini Cooper, barrelled into a demonstration held by trade unionists, leaving a trail of injured and their belongings scattered on the street, including a baby stroller. Police who rushed to the scene fired…

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…