Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Ken Mijungu is making a move to TV47 just days after parting ways with Standard Group. On Friday, February 7, Cape Media officially introduced Mijungu as their newest addition. The media company also confirmed that the news anchor will begin his new role in mid-February. “It’s official! Cape Media is happy to announce that Ken Mijungu will be joining the TV47 team, on the same day the station announced that TV47 will be moving from Channel 268 to Channel 274, on DSTV from February 12, 2025,” read the statement in part. “These come as part of the plans to make…

More than 20 Years after he released the classic hit “Mafans”, Prezzo, real name Jackson Makini, has opened up about the early days of his career, the struggles his peers went through back in the day and the achievements he mostly proud of, as one of Kenya’s most revered Hip Hop godfathers. Prezzo, whose style of showmanship and braggadocios aura made him a celebrity overnight, has continued to reminisce on the impact his music and artistry has had on the Kenyan music scene, reminding the world that he had to singlehandedly fight for his spot in the industry as most…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work after US President Donald Trump signed an order to impose sanctions on its staff. The ICC said it “stands firmly” by its personnel and the order seeks to harm its “independent and impartial” work. Trump’s order accuses it of “illegitimate and baseless actions”, after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israel denies. The ICC also issued a warrant for a Hamas commander. The ICC is a global court, although the US and Israel are not members, with the power…

A three-judge bench declared Azimio coalition as the Majority party in Parliament. The bench comprising of judges John Chigiti, Lawrence Mugambi and Jairus Ngaah have also declared that the Speaker of Parliament Moses Wetangula violated the Constitution in making the controversial determination on who the Majority Leader is. The ruling stems from a decision made by the Speaker on October 6, 2022, when 14 members from various parties were assigned to Kenya Kwanza, tipping the scales in favor of the coalition and enabling it to claim majority status. However, the court found that the Speaker had no justifiable basis for…

A Kenyan business leader in the fresh produce sector has assured global buyers that the country is working hard to overcome the unique logistical and shipping challenges brought about by the Middle East Conflict. Speaking at the opening of this year’s Fruit Logistica 2025 trade show in Berlin, Germany, Kakuzi Plc Managing Director Mr Chris Flowers assured global buyers that local producers, exporters, shipping firms and the Government of Kenya agencies are working in concert to manage the prevailing logistical disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions. Flowers acknowledged that the tensions have significantly impacted national competitiveness and threatens the survival of…

Police owned up to holding a leading and vocal Isiolo youth Sadam Buke and later claimed he is linked to Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the area. This came hours before the arrival of President William Ruto who is on a tour of the region. Police spokesman Michael Muchiri said Buke was not abducted as alleged. He said the arrest was part of ongoing mounted “Operation Ondoa Jangili” in the area. “We wish to clarify that Sadam Buke is in lawful custody alongside others. He is suspected of being a key facilitator and coordinator of Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in…

A 26-year old man was found dead with a bullet wound in Wamba area, Samburu County. Police said Ibrahim Kimengech was transporting sandalwood when he was shot and killed on February 5 morning. His body was found lying on the roadside in Oromodei area. Police said the deceased was attacked by unknown assailants who shot him from the back. A spent cartridge and a live bullet were found at the scene. Police also recovered a damaged mobile phone next to the body. It is not clear who was behind the shooting, police said. The body was moved to a local…

A Kenya Defence Forces soldier was on Thursday stabbed and killed in a confrontation with his assailants outside a hospital in Likoni, Mombasa County. The soldier was identified as Dennis Wesonga of the Kenya Navy, Mtongwe. Police and witnesses said the deceased was in the company of friends at a private hospital when they suddenly started to quarrel. The group had come to visit a female patient who was admitted at the facility. The confrontation forced security at the facility to order them out. The group continued to argue outside the hospital leading to a fight, police and witnesses said.…

Police are investigating an incident in which a murder suspect was found dead in a cell at Chogoria police station, Tharaka Nithi County. The suspect was also being held at the station over claims of child kidnapping. James Muthaura, 30 was found dead on Thursday morning, police said. Police at the station said other suspects being held there screamed for attention and on checking they found the man had hanged himself on the ventilation grill. It is alleged Muthaura used his underwear to hang himself. The underwear was found tied around his neck. Senior police officers visited the scene as…

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Haiti, Kenya Airways , known as the Pride of Africa, landed at Toussaint Louverture International Airport (TLIA).  On board was the fourth Kenyan contingent joining the ever-expanding MSS Mission family. A distinguished delegation of Haitian government officials welcomed the Kenyan contingent. Leading the reception was the President of the Transition Presidential Council (TPC), Leslie Voltaire, alongside Prime Minister, Haiti National Police Director General Normil Rameau, and MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge. Several ambassadors were also in attendance, including Marco Peñín Toledano (Spain), Dennis B. Hankins (USA), Antoine Michon (France), and André…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Israel would hand over Gaza to the United States after fighting was over and the enclave’s population was already resettled elsewhere, which he said meant no U.S. troops would be needed on the ground. A day after worldwide condemnation of Trump’s announcement that he aimed to take over and develop the Gaza Strip into the “Riviera of the Middle East”, Israel ordered its army to prepare to allow the “voluntary departure” of Gaza’s residents. Trump, who had previously declined to rule out deploying U.S. troops to Gaza, clarified his plans in comments…

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel”. The measure places financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assist in ICC investigations of American citizens or allies. Trump signed the measure as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting Washington. Last November, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israel denies. The ICC also issued a warrant for a Hamas commander. A White House fact sheet circulated on Thursday accused…

Residents of Garissa and surrounding counties can breathe a sigh of relief following the opening of a new passports office. President William Ruto who presided over the opening of the new office in Garissa town and that will also offer other Immigration services said the station was in line with the policy of ensuring all citizens have equal access to government services. He said the opening of the office was also a fulfillment of his administration electoral pledge to restore passport printing services after they were stopped in 2014. Garissa and other regional offices ceased issuing passports to comply with…

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured consumers that the petroleum fuels available in the country meet the required quality standards, following concerns raised on social media. In a joint statement, the two regulatory bodies confirmed that all imported petroleum fuels undergo rigorous testing and certification before being distributed in the market. Recent confirmatory tests conducted on fuel samples from multiple retail stations, including those mentioned in online reports, reaffirmed compliance with the recommended Research Octane Number (RON) ratings set by Kenyan standards. According to the test results, sampled fuel stations…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has detained Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok on suspicion of misappropriating county funds. On Thursday morning, the EACC confirmed to Citizen Digital that Barchok was arrested, and agents conducted a search at his home. This action is part of a broader investigation into claims of conflict of interest and the embezzlement of public funds in Bomet County, where the Governor is a key suspect. After processing, Barchok will be taken to the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru to record his statement. In November 2024, a group of Bomet lawmakers urged the EACC to…