Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Dozens of people were left homeless following a fire incident at the sprawling Mukuru slums, Nairobi.  Officials said the fire broke out at Mukuru Kwa Reuben. They said the fire, initially suspected to have been a gas fire, but preliminary investigation indicate may be as a result of electrical fault. The gas cylinders located in some of the houses exploded thereafter and approximately 50 housing units were affected. No casualties reported, Bramwell Simiyu, The County Chief Officer Disaster and Risk Coordination said. The Fire and Rescue Services contained the fire and returned to base. “The disaster management officers are onsite…

President William Ruto has submitted a preliminary objection to the petition challenging the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. Represented by lawyer Adrian Kamotho, Ruto argues that the court does not have the jurisdiction to hear or rule on the case, claiming that the petition is an abuse of the legal process. “The Petition herein has been filed in this Honourable Court in clear disregard of the law, is an abuse of the due process of court, hence cannot be countenanced and/or determined by this Honorable Court,” reads court documents. Ruto has been listed as the fifth respondent in the case, while…

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Tuesday ignored an invitation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to seek his clarification over allegations he made about purported attempts on his life. Instead, Gachagua drove to court at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi for a case which he had filed to challenge his ouster. DCI said the letter to Gachagua was not a summon but a move to seek clarification from Gachagua. “He may come or not because this is not a summon but a move to have him clarify the claims he made,” said a police officer aware of the…

Several government officials who turned up for work at the offices of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office were Tuesday barred from accessing them. This happened at both Harambee House Annex and his official residence in Karen. Security at the offices told the staff to stay away and wait for further communication. This follows a move by the government to send on compulsory leave some 108 officials who had been working at the offices. Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi said all heads of departments were directed to ensure they designate a responsible officer to take over operations forthwith. According to…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says a letter to impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeks clarification over allegations he made about purported attempts on his life. The officers said the letter was not a summon but a move to seek clarification from Gachagua. “This is not a summon but a move to have him clarify the claims he made,” said an official aware of the developments. The DCI and some government officials felt if his allegations go unchallenged, he would fly with them. This prompted the move by the detectives to summon him for what they termed as clarification.…

Over 960,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) candidates are set to begin their exams beginning Tuesday October 22. French, German, Sign Language, Arabic, Music and Home Science will dominate the first week of this year’s KCSE examinations, set to commence across the 10,755 exam centres across the country. Education stakeholders have raised concerns over the poor state of the road network, which might harbour the transportation of examination materials in good time. Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Collins Oyuu said: “For those who are invigilating exams, taking it upon yourselves as if you are invigilating learners who…

In the ongoing fight against SIM card fraudsters, Detectives drawn from DCI Headquarters and DCI Nairobi Region arrested another suspect, Daniel Wangombe Ndungu, who is believed to be the chief architect behind the illegal acts of phone impersonation and fraudulent registration of SIM cards. Following on tips, the detectives executed an operation in Ruiru Membley area, successfully intercepting the suspect who was behind the wheel of a motor vehicle Nissan Salon. Upon searching the vehicle, the detectives recovered six Safaricom sim cards, seven Airtel sim cards, two Telkom sim cards and assorted mobile phones. The suspect was escorted to DCI…

Malindi Airport was honored as the Overall Winner at the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, celebrated during a prestigious ceremony at the Ocean Beach Resort and Spa in Malindi on Thursday.  This accolade underscores the airport’s steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service and operational excellence, KAA said.  The KAA ASQ Awards, launched last year, seeks to recognize outstanding performance among KAA-managed airports. The awards are based on a comprehensive Service Quality survey conducted across nine airports, with Malindi Airport achieving an impressive Overall Satisfaction score of 3.86 out of a possible 5.0.  This score reflects the…

All is set for the swearing in ceremony of Prof Kithure Kindiki as the Deputy President of Kenya on Saturday October 19.  The event will take place at the Uhuru Gardens along Lang’ata Road in Nairobi. The military will host the event and the Chief Justice or her Deputy are expected to preside over the event. “It is their constitutional mandate and we expect them to be here for the same,” said an official when asked about court orders stopping the exercise. As part of the plans, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issue a A NOTAM report which indicates the…

On Friday, the High Court in Kerugoya issued an order preventing Kithure Kindiki from assuming the position of Deputy President if appointed by President William Ruto. Justice Richard Mururu emphasized that the case was of significant national interest, with the petition raising critical legal issues. The court further stated that the concerns presented by the petitioners required the involvement of Chief Justice Martha Koome for resolution. “That in light of the nature of the matters raised herein as noted in Order 3 herein, conservatory orders are hereby issued against the implementation of the resolution of the Senate in terms of…

A swift and coordinated operation by officers from Lungalunga Police Station, alongside Kenya Wildlife officers from Nairobi and Mombasa, saw the arrest of two wildlife traffickers and the recovery of elephant tusks with an estimated street value of Sh5.8 million. Acting on a tip-off, the officers swooped in and intercepted a red motorcycle ridden by Ali Salim, 32, with a pillion passenger Jackson Kitsao, 53, and a sack of charcoal. Upon inspecting the sack of charcoal, the officers discovered eight pieces of elephant tusks weighing 58 kilograms. The duo was swiftly escorted to Lungalunga Police Station for processing, pending arraignment.…

Detectives drawn from DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against fraud with the apprehension of Brian Reeves Obare who is implicated in a scheme that siphoned millions of shillings from the pockets of unsuspecting Kenyans. Obare’s arrest took place in Ongata Rongai town, a culmination of efforts sparked by a formal complaint lodged by one of his victims on August 19, 2024. The police said the investigation gained momentum following a further detailed report captured in another letter dated October 8, 2024. According to the allegations, Obare colluded with accomplices to lure victims with false…

A woman aged 84 was found dead after he had been murdered by his mentally ill daughter in a fight in Kathiani, Machakos County. The body of Kanini Mutali was found in her house with severe burns after the drama on October 15. She had been severely injured by hot water and the body was lying on the ground. The mentally ill daughter was suspected to be the person behind the callous murder. It is not clear what triggered the death. The body was moved to the mortuary and the suspected assailant was taken to a hospital. Elsewhere in Itumbe,…

President William Ruto Friday nominated interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki as his deputy. If approved by Parliament as anticipated, Kindiki will succeed Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached on Thursday night. Ruto had earlier on Friday held a security meeting of National Security Council where the issue of his new deputy will be. It was at the meeting the name of Kindiki was floated. It was then submitted to Parliament for approval as required in law. Speaker Moses Wetangula made the announcement in the House. During the security meeting, several other security related issues were discussed. Ruto sent a…

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) Thursday unveiled its bold G2G Strategy 2024–2034, a visionary roadmap aimed at spearheading Kenya’s transition to a sustainable and green energy future. This strategic plan cements KenGen’s position as a trailblazer in renewable energy, with a clear focus on expanding geothermal, wind, and solar investments, advancing operational efficiency, and integrating cutting-edge technology for the good of all Kenyan consumers. Speaking during the launch event held at the Olkaria Geothermal Spa in Naivasha, James Opiyo Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, commended KenGen’s forward-thinking approach, stating that KenGen’s ambitious goals under the new strategy will include…