Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A woman was found dead in her house after she had been stabbed in a domestic fight with her boyfriend in Mukuru slums, Nairobi. The deceased was identified only as Regina by her neighbours. A roommate told police she heard the deceased argue with the boyfriend over unknown reasons on Tuesday morning. She did not imagine it would degenerate to murder. The roommate said she woke up and left for work leaving the deceased and the husband in the house. She was however shocked when she came back to work and did not find the deceased. She went to her…

Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat visited Pangani police station in Nairobi to witness how police serve the public. The visit came on Wednesday September 11 after he had been to State House for an official event. This is the latest such visit he makes to police stations as part of efforts to ensure service delivery to the public. Lagat has said he has received complaints against poor management by some of his juniors and wants to ensure the public is served better. He said some police commanders are arrogant and negligent and warned those with the traits…

A section of traders operating from Wakulima Market along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi popularly known as Marikiti clashed with police and county officials as they resisted their eviction. The move by the Nairobi County Government is part of the large plans to settle the traders at the one along Kangundo Road. The traders had on Tuesday been served with eviction notices and asked to relocate to the Kangundo Road market. In a notice dated September 10, the acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali directed Potato, Pineapple, oranges and onion traders to move to the newly opened Kangundo Road market. This…

The autopsy for the 21 bodies of the pupils at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri who died in a fire tragedy will be conducted Thursday, September 12, 2024. This follows the conclusion of the process of collecting DNA samples from the families who lost their loved ones, which experts from the government chemist and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) forensics team spearheaded. The Central regional head of DCI Abraham Mugambi said the goal is to match the bodies, which were badly burnt beyond recognition, to their loved ones. Mugambi said the police are investigating any acts of omission or…

Few artists are having a bigger year than Sabrina Carpenter, who won the MTV Video Music Award for song of the year for “Espresso.” “This is really special,” she said in her speech, dedicated to her fans. “And thank you to that me-espresso.” Earlier in the night, she brought her summery-pop to the award show, powering through her hit singles “Please Please Please,” “Taste” and “Espresso” while dancing with a moon man and an alien. Taylor Swift and Post Malone took home the first award of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards for best collaboration, handed to them by Flavor…

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says six of its employees have been killed in an Israeli air strike on one of the schools it runs in central Gaza. Unrwa said it was “the highest death toll among our staff in a single incident” since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October. Hospital officials and the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency said earlier that at least 14 people had been killed in the strike on al-Jaouni school in Nuseirat refugee camp, which is being used as a shelter by thousands of displaced Palestinians. Israel’s military says it…

A former CIA officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for spying for the Chinese government.  Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, 71, was arrested in August 2020 after admitting to an undercover FBI agent that he sold US secrets to China. Ma, a naturalised US citizen born in Hong Kong, worked for the CIA from 1982 to 1989. He went on to work for the FBI later in his career. Part of his plea agreement states that he must co-operate with prosecutors “for the rest of his life, including by submitting to debriefings by US government agencies”. The plea…

Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, has died aged 86, his daughter has confirmed. Fujimori governed Peru between 1990 and 2000 before being forced from office amid allegations of corruption. His tough stance against a left-wing guerrilla insurgency while president also brought allegations of human rights abuses. But his supporters praise him for defeating the rebels at a time when they looked likely to seize power. He fled the country but was subsequently arrested and extradited, before being convicted and jailed. His daughter Keiko Fujimori posted on social media to say the…

A witness in the Shakahola massacre case narrated to a Mombasa Court how Paul Mackenzie relocated to the area after successfully negotiating sale agreements with settlers of the vast land. The controversial preacher then made goodwill payments, commonly referred to as “Kajama” in the Mijikenda community before settling on the land. Shadrack Yaa, the eleventh witness in this case involving Mackenzie and 95 others, told court he had resided in the land since birth 42 years ago. He was led in his testimony by the prosecutions team consisting Senior Assistant DPP, Peter Kiprop, Assistant DPP, Jami Yamina, PPC Betty Rubia,…

The Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Wednesday handed over 35 title deeds valued at Sh5 billion and cash assets worth Sh511 million to the National Treasury as part of its efforts to end corruption.  EACC Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak said asset tracing is one of the commission’s key pillars in eliminating corruption in the country. He listed seven examples of properties that were recovered through corruption. The most expensive asset involved a 1.88-acre land in Kisumu that belongs to the Judiciary worth Sh1.4 billion. The others are three properties in Eldoret measuring 3.25 acres, valued at approximately Sh1.2 billion.…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has not nominated Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o as the party leader in an acting capacity. In an earlier communication, the party through secretary general Edwin Sifuna, said the resolution was reached during a Central Committee meeting convened on Wednesday to deliberate on various internal party matters and national issues. In a clarification shared on X, the party said Nyong’o will chair the committee meetings as Raila Odinga campaigns for the African Union Commission chairmanship. “CLARIFICATION: The ODM Party Leader is @RailaOdinga. However, due to the nature of the AUC Chairperson’s Campaign which requires his…

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has challenged the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) to provide accurate weather forecasts at all times.  The Cabinet Secretary said weather information is critical to the Kenya’s overall wellbeing in the wake of the worsening global climate change crisis. While recalling some of KMD’s high publicized recent weather forecasts, CS Duale told the institution to make ensure the predictions are timely and verifiable to enable all sectors of the Kenyan economy to make informed decisions. “This institution is critical. Not only to Kenya but to the entire world. Aviation experts depend on your information.” “The Ministry…

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were on Wednesday disrupted as a section of unionized airport workers engaged in a strike. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) issued a statement confirming that the strike occurred in defiance of a court order (Case Number ELRCC/E648/2024), resulting in significant impacts on early morning operations at the busy hub. By 7:00 am, minimal airport activities had resumed, but passengers were advised to expect delays. KAA assured the public that efforts were being made to normalize the situation, with active engagement of relevant parties to resolve the crisis. In the statement, KAA’s Acting Managing…

Militaries across the world have been urged to recognize the life of the soldier as an individual who comes from a loving family that shares the sacrifice alongside the serving personnel. This was the call from Commander Kenya Navy, Maj. Gen. Paul Otieno to delegates from various countries attending the 59th Apostolat Militaire International (AMI) Conference in Mombasa. Maj. Gen. Otieno noted that the conference theme, ‘Military Service with a Human Face: Challenges and Opportunities for Young Military Families’, underscores the essence of service. He reminded attendees that behind every soldier is an individual with a loving family waiting at…

A man aged 90 was killed in a fire incident in a village in West Mugirango, Nyamira County. Police said the fire incident happened Monday night in Chekwoyo Village. Police officers rushed to the scene and found a house belonging to 90-year-old Samuel Mbere Chieta engulfed in fire. Chieta was burnt beyond recognition. It was discovered that the deceased woke up for a call of nature and upon returning, he accidentally lit a matchstick, which caused the mattress to catch on fire. Despite his attempts to contain the fire, it spread to other mattresses in the house. Unfortunately, he was…