Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant against South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempt to impose martial law on 3 December. The warrant comes after Yoon, who is facing several investigations on insurrection and treason charges, ignored three summonses to appear for questioning over the past two weeks. On Sunday night, investigators sought an arrest warrant for Yoon on charges of insurrection and abuse of power – a move that his lawyer described as “illegal”. South Korea has been in political crisis since the short-lived martial law declaration, with Yoon and a successor both impeached…

A family is in anguish over the mysterious disappearance of their 28-year-old daughter from their home in Gikono, Kabati, Murang’a County two days to Christmas Day. Lilian Nyambura Mbugua, a brand manager with East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) in Nairobi had travelled to her mother’s home on Saturday, December 21, for the festivities where she went missing. All was well and they even attended a church service together on Sunday, December 22, before returning home. The family had a joyous breakfast and lunch together on Monday. Then at about 5 pm., Lilian walked out of their compound in a gated…

A domestic dispute turned fatal in Githurai, Kiambu County after a man stabbed his 16-year-old daughter to death. The man also attacked and seriously injured his wife in the fight on December 29. Police said Elius Jacob Katanga, 45, allegedly attacked his wife, Teresia Wairimu, 45, and their 16-year-old daughter, following a period of separation caused by marital differences and domestic fight. Police said Katanga returned home and violently knocked on the door, forcibly taking their three-year-old son and attempted to leave. Wairimu resisted prompting Katanga to fight back which went bloody. He pulled out a kitchen knife before stabbing…

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has apologised to the president of neighbouring Azerbaijan for the downing of a commercial airliner in Russian airspace, in which 38 people were killed – but stopped short of saying Russia was responsible. In his first comments on the Christmas Day crash, Putin said the “tragic incident” had occurred when Russian air defence systems were actively repelling Ukrainian drones. Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelensky said Russia must “stop spreading disinformation” about the strike. The plane reportedly came under fire from Russian air defence systems as it tried to land in Chechnya – forcing it to divert across…

Nairobi based lawyer George Mugoye Mbeya is dead.  Mbeya died at the Nairobi Hospital on Friday December 27 morning after a long battle with cancer related complications. His wife Judith broke the news of the death in a message to friends and relatives. “Good morning everyone. It’s with profound sadness that i announce the death of my husband, Wakili George Mugoye Mbeya early morning of today. Friday, 27th December 2024 at the Nairobi Hospital.” “The body is at Lee Funeral Home. Further updates to follow after we process this great loss to our family,” the message read in part. Mbeya…

White House spokesman John Kirby has said the US has seen “early indications” that Russia may have been responsible for the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on 25 December, killing 38 people. Mr Kirby did not elaborate further, but told reporters the US had offered assistance to the investigation into the crash. The plane is thought to have come under fire from Russian air defence systems as it tried to land in Chechnya before being diverted across the Caspian Sea to Kazakhstan, where it crashed. The Kremlin has refused to comment, but the head of Russia’s civil…

President William Ruto Friday broke his silence on the rising spate of abductions in the country amid heaping public uproar. He spoke following complaints from many leaders present at an event in Homa Bay. Speaking at the Raila Odinga stadium on Friday, Ruto, however remaining reserved, said that he will end the abductions to restore public trust in national security. He further urged parents to lead from the front in mentoring and protecting their children to uphold peace in the nation “We all want to walk together. I want to urge all parents that our children are a blessing from…

A police officer was arrested in a multi agency led operation on a shisha joint along Ngong Road, Nairobi.  The team was responding to claims of drug and sex trafficking. Astounding details have emerged regarding the meticulously executed operation carried out by sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) leading to the bust of laced shisha drug den. Police said the joint has been under the surveillance for sex and drug trafficking. Under the coordination of a multi-agency team the operation unfolded as the…

A team of detectives drawn from DCI headquarters arrested the prime suspect in the murder of a yet to be identified middle-aged woman on December 25, 2024 in Nakuru.  The suspect identified as Benard Ngugi Mbau had run into hiding in Nyandarua after committing the heinous murder. On the fateful day, the suspect who was employed at Ngomongo Village within Rurii Location is said to have murdered the woman, gouged her eyes, severed her mammary glands and thereafter inflicted multiple wounds on the victims head and abdomen before stuffing her remains in a sack and bolting out of his staff…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sensationally claimed there is a secret unit that has masterminded the recent abductions in the country.  The unit being led by a relative of a senior government official has abducted and tortured many, Gachagua claimed on Friday from his Nyeri home at a press conference. Gachagua claimed the unit is led by a man he only identifies as ‘Abel’, who is related to a senior government official. “There is a unit that is not under the command of the IG of Police. There’s a building in Nairobi the 21st floor at the city center, where…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Friday claimed that President William Ruto’s silence on the recent abductions is a clear indication that they are happening under his consent. Gachagua said Ruto should take full responsibility and address the issue, lest the cases continue to happen unchecked. “To remain silent or inactive is to suggest that these actions are being carried out with his knowledge and consent,” he said. Gachagua further argued that it is impossible to ignore the fact that the victims are only linked by the criticism against President Ruto and his administration, noting that the state cannot afford to…

Tens of pilgrims trooped to Mt Kenya for annual peace prayers.  The prayers focused on rising abductions and other national challenges. The group, mostly from the region, convened at Samson Corner along Mwea Embu road in Kirinyaga county and started the journey at around 7am, with the annual prayers to seek divine intervention for the country. The group conducted their prayers by driving anti-clockwise around Mt Kenya, stopping at seven designated points for prayer. Travelling in vehicles adorned with sky-blue ribbons, the faithful made several stops around the mountain, offering prayers for the nation. They said this year has brought…

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said he needs time on the training ground to iron out the Red Devils’ flaws after a 2-0 defeat to lowly Wolves on Thursday. United’s case at Molineux was not helped by a third red card of the season for captain Bruno Fernandes just two minutes into the second half. Matheus Cunha then exposed the visitors’ frailties from set-pieces by scoring directly from a corner before the Brazilian teed up Hwang Hee-chan to seal a vital win that lifted Wolves out of the relegation zone. Amorim has won just two of his first seven Premier…

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on elected leaders including Members of the County Assembly to take their responsibilities seriously and deliver services to the people. Mudavadi said MCAs who are part of the elected leaders should understand devolution is a critical component of governance under the 2010 constitution. He said as stipulated under its functions it calls for MCAs to prioritise legislations and bills that aid in the delivery of services and spearhead development at the county level. He said leaders in the political class should respect and act on the mandate given to them by the people.…

More than 1,500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police say. Thirty-three people were killed and 15 injured in clashes with guards, police chief Bernardino Rafael told a press conference. About 150 more fugitives have since been recaptured, he added. Protests erupted on Monday in response to Mozambique’s highest court confirming that the ruling Frelimo party, in power since 1975, had won October’s presidential elections. Mr Rafael said groups of anti-government protesters had approached the prison in the capital Maputo on Wednesday. Prisoners used the unrest to…