Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The 21-year-old daughter of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma is marrying the Eswatini king for love, a spokesman for Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy has told the BBC. Nomcebo Zuma’s engagement to King Mswati III was made official earlier this week at the end of the eight-day reed dance ceremony – a traditional rite of passage for young women and girls held every year. The 56-year-old monarch is currently in a polygamous arrangement with 11 wives – and has been married 15 times in total. Eswatini spokesman Alpheous Nxumalo dismissed outright the suggestion that the marriage would be a…

Sultana actress Winnie Ndubi Bwire has died. The family announced her passing on Thursday morning. The actress lost her battle with cancer while receiving treatment in Turkey. “It is with a heavy heart and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce Winfred Bwire Ndubi lost her battle to cancer on 5th September 2024 while undergoing treatment in Turkey,” the family said in a statement. The family expressed gratitude to everyone who supported the actress during her fight against the devastating illness. They added that further details will be shared at a later time. “We thank you all for your…

Police are investigating an incident in which a police officer returning to work in Nakuru was attacked and robbed of cash and other valuables. According to police, the constable of police attached to a police station in Busia County reported he was waiting to board a matatu to his work-station when the incident happened on Tuesday morning He told police a Noah saloon car black in color with four unknown occupants stopped and purported to offer transport service. He said he was at a bus stage in Nakuru city waiting for a matatu enroute Busia when the incident happened. The…

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is dead. She died at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on Wednesday night where she had been admitted with serious burns. The hospital acting director and senior director of clinical services Dr Menach Owen confirmed she died after all her organs failed. The family was informed of the incident. The hospital officials said she had serious burns following a fire incident on her where she doused with petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. Police said they are now investigating murder and arson in the saga. The 33-year-old marathon runner, who competed at…

Canada’s left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) has pulled the plug on a two-and-a-half-year-old agreement with Justin Trudeau’s Liberals that had helped keep his minority government in power. In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he had informed the prime minister of his decision, saying the Liberals were “too weak, too selfish” to fight for Canadians. The deal – called a “supply and confidence” agreement – had the NDP supporting the Liberals in confidence votes. The announcement does not automatically mean a federal election is imminent but that Canadians may go to the polls…

The body of National Treasury employee Evans Chirchir, who had been reported missing by his family for several days was found at Machakos Level Five Mortuary. Chirchir had previously expressed fears for his life over a Sh286 million tender, his lawyer said. It is not clear how he died and those, if any behind. Police said the issue remains mysterious for now as investigations go on. The medical superintendent at Machakos Level Five Hospital Dr. Daniel Katua, confirmed the deceased was brought to the facility on August 31, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. According to Katua, officers from Kyumbi Police Station…

More than two months after the first contingents of Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti to head a largely U.S.-funded multinational security force, the Biden administration is exploring the possibility of transitioning to a traditional United Nations peacekeeping operation. According to the Miami Herald, the State Department, which in the face of funding and equipment shortfalls has been mulling over the possibility of transforming the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support, has notified U.S. lawmakers of its intentions.  An official with the White House National Security Council confirmed to McClatchy and the Herald that plans are under consideration to alter the nature…

A significant ground fissure and sinkhole have developed in the Eveready area of Nakuru West Sub-County, approximately 2 kilometers north of Kaptembwo Police Station. The incident occurred following a heavy downpour last evening, resulting in a dangerous situation for local residents. The sinkhole, which appeared suddenly, caused an electric pole at the location to sink, raising concerns about potential hazards in the vicinity. The fissure is located just 10 meters from the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, a key route in the region. In response to the incident, the Nakuru West Sub-County Security team, along with officials from the Kenya Power and Lighting…

Kevin Kang’ethe was denied bail/bond by a court in the United States of America (USA) after pleading not guilty to murder. Kang’ethe was extradited to the USA from Nairobi on September 1, 2024, after a successful process by the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). He was arraigned before the Suffolk Superior Court in Pemberton Square, Boston, on September 3, 2024 and denied murdering Margaret Mbitu. The court ruled he will be held without bail, without prejudice. The prosecution is led by ADA Mark Lee. Further, the court heard that the suspect and deceased were in a romantic relationship…

One person was shot dead when a group stormed a club run by a businessman in Mukuru slums, Nairobi accusing him of being a police informer. The group also burnt down a car belonging to the businessman. Police said a group of about 20 raided the premise on Tuesday night and vandalized it claiming the owner was snitching on them. They claimed police usually hunt them down after being informed of the same by the businessman identified as Silvester Ochieng Juaya. He runs Silver Lounge in the area. The group first burnt down a salon car belonging to Juaya before…

Police are investigating an incident in which a medical student at the University of Nairobi was found dead after a suspected suicide. The body of Collins Kiprop Kosgei, 29 and a fifth-year medical student was found at the main hall residence long after he had died on Monday September 2 evening, police said. He had apparently used a nylon paper to cover his head. It was established that in the nylon paper there was a small gas cylinder, which was tied with a shoelace around his neck. He was alone at the time of the incident. His colleagues stumbled on…

The Capital Club, Brand Africa in partnership with Gina Din Group Tuesday announced Safaricom the Kenyan telecommunications brand as the number one overall brand in Kenya and the number one Kenyan brand.  This was during their 14th annual Brand Africa 100 Africa’s Best Brands research and rankings of the most admired brands in Africa. The study revealed that while 56% of Kenyans believe in Africa, only 26% of their most admired brands are made in Africa – with Kenya accounting for 23% of the Top 100 brands. Safaricom/Mpesa dominates the rankings as the #1 brand overall, and number one Kenyan…

Civil servants are set to get a salary increment of between Sh1,000 and Sh3,000, backdated to July 1, 2024.  Public Service Principal Secretary Amos Gathecha said in a circular civil servants will also receive a higher house allowance. According to the new structure, which covers the second phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the lowest cadre within the civil service, whose current pay is Sh16,910, will now go home with the new pay of Sh18,250 while those earning Sh19,220 per month will now receive Sh20,560 effective July 1, 2024. In a deal brokered between Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin…

At least 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on Tuesday trying to cross the Channel to England in the deadliest such disaster this year, the French government said, as a major rescue operation was underway. Announcing the death toll on X, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin also said that two migrants were still missing. Several were injured after their boat carrying dozens ran into trouble off Wimereux, a town some five kilometres (three miles) from Boulogne-sur-Mer on the French coast. Darmanin said he was travelling to the area of the disaster to meet officials. “All government services are…

A US man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for making over 12,000 harassing and threatening calls to the offices of congressional lawmakers.  Ade Salim Lilly, 35, pleaded guilty in May, admitting to the court that he made the calls between February 2022 and November 2023. He tried to contact some 54 members of Congress, both at their district offices and at their offices in Washington DC. He threatened to kill at least one staff member. The federal judge overseeing Lilly’s case also sentenced him to three years of supervised release after he completes his prison term. Over…