Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Kenyatta University (KU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Paul Wainaina has announced he will go on an annual leave effective from Monday April 15.  Prof Wainaina announced that he is going on an accumulated annual leave, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Academics Prof Waceke Wanjohi had been appointed as Acting Vice-Chancellor. “Following consultations with the University Council, I wish to notify the university community that I will be proceeding on annual leave with effect from 15th April 2024,” reads an internal memo in part. Wainaina requested all students to accord Prof Waceke support as she takes up the duties of the office…

At least four police officers were at the weekend killed in separate incidents reported in the country. Three others are nursing injuries after a vehicle they were traveling in was involved in an accident. Police authorities termed the deaths a huge loss given it takes millions to train and maintain a single officer. Police said the first incident happened in Karuri, Kiambu County where the body of Constable Peter Wachira Murithi was found in his rental house. The body was found in a house near Kiambaa sub-county camp. It was established that the officer was last seen on April 12…

Kisii Governor Paul Simba Arati says his life is in danger. This comes after a viral audio, which has been circulated on social media purporting to be of a high-ranking officer in Kisii County issuing plans to have the governor arrested. The officer in the audio who is the Kisii County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) Catherine Njue has been asked to proceed on leave. This is aimed at easing pressure on her and help in an investigation that has been launched. But there are other forces asking her to stay put and in office. There are now fears if anything…

Hilton International has invited bids for the purchase of its iconic Hilton Hotel located at the heart of the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). The company, through Knight Frank, has invited interested parties to submit their bids for the 59.42% shareholding in the hotel. Interested parties have been asked to submit evidence showing that they are legally incorporated or registered. Individuals will be required to submit copies of their identification cards or passports. Those looking to acquire the shares will also need to share with Frank Knight their company profiles or track record for similar acquisitions, demonstrate financial muscle to…

A man stabbed and killed his brother in a domestic fight in Rironi, Kiambu County. The two brothers had picked up a quarrel that turned physical before one of them picked up a metal rod and knife attacking the other in the chest. Simon Kimingi Kimani, 36 died in his mother’s house where he was taken to by his sister after the stabbing on Monday April 15 afternoon. Police said the two brothers had fought outside Kimingi’s house. Without realizing the seriousness of the wound and because it was raining, the family placed the deceased man in his mother’s house…

Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria, his wife Jane Waigwe Kimani, and six other suspects were Monday summoned for plea taking in a graft case.  They were ordered to present themselves to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s headquarters at the Integrity Centre for processing. They are required to appear in person on Tuesday, April 16 2024, 8:00 am, without fail. According to the anti-graft body, the eight are currently evading arrest in connection with a procurement fraud investigation totaling Sh140 million. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Mulele Ingonga had said the eight are accused of irregularly awarding tenders and…

President William Ruto Monday replaced Caroline Mwende Mueke as Kenya’s nominee for the East African Community Secretary-General post. Ruto replaced Mwende with Principal Secretary for the State Department for Performance and Delivery Management within the Ministry of Public Service. Veronica Mueni Nduva. The reasons for the surprise changes were not revealed. Cabinet Secretary in charge of the EAC, Peninah Malonza, informed the chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, Deng Alor Kuol, of the change, stating that the “We write to inform you that the President of the Republic of Kenya has varied the nomination of Mwende to the position…

Lawyers Danstan Omari and Cliff Ombeta have stopped representing Rashid Echesa in the case in which the former Cabinet Secretary is accused of extortion. Echesa is accused of extorting Kakamega Governor Fernandes Baraza of Sh250 million. He is also accused of staged abduction. Omari in a letter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday April 15 said he had withdrawn his legal services to the former minister in the case, without divulging further details. Echesa was last month arrested over claims of self-abduction and extortion. He was accused of jointly with others extorting Sh240 million from Kakamega Governor…

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok escaped unhurt following a collision with a bodaboda. In a statement, the governor said his official vehicle collided with a bodaboda near Fair Hills Hotel along the Narok-Kericho Highway on Monday. While Barchok and the Bodaboda rider escaped with no injuries, the pillion passenger suffered minor soft tissue injuries. The victim is currently receiving treatment at Longisa county referral hospital. “Prof Barchok extends his heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to the patient,” read the statement in part. The county boss urged road users to observe traffic rules and exercise caution at all times. “In light…

The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has ordered all security firms to immediately cease deductions and remittances of security guards’ union contributions to Central Organization of Trade Unions, COTU – Kenya PSRA Director General Fazul Mahammed also said following the numerous complaints from private security officers, investigations had been launched on the collection and use of all the finances that have been deducted and remitted to COTU. “Pending conclusion of the investigation, all private security companies are hereby directed to effective immediately stop deducting and remitting private security officers’ trade union fees to the COTU,” Mahammed directed. PSRA said preliminary…

A bishop and several other people were stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report. The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley. Police responded to reports that a number of people had been stabbed but said none of their injuries were life-threatening. They added that a man had been arrested and was assisting them with their inquiries. It was not immediately clear what weapon was used in the attack, which is reported to have happened at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church. In the livestreamed video on the sermon,…

A woman had stolen Sh500,000 from her Canadian her boyfriend was intercepted along Mombasa highway as she fled to Nairobi and the cash recovered. The Canadian had Saturday reported to police the Kenyan girlfriend had vanished with his $3,900, passport and other personal documents from their room at the Serena Hotel. The two had booked into the hotel on April 9 and were to leave on Saturday. They had agreed the woman would leave by road and man by air and connect from Nairobi to his home country. The lady left first using a hotel taxi to town as the…

More security personnel were sent to Elwak, Mandera County after gunmen suspected to be al Shabaab militants raided a local hospital and terrorized guards on duty. The incident happened on Saturday April 13. The area is near the Kenya-Somalia border, which is usually breached by the terrorists. Guards at the Elwak Referral Hospital reported they were on duty when four men armed with rifles and in military attire walked to their sentries. They had gained entry after cutting part of the fence around the hospital. They then held the guards hostage demanding to know the whereabouts of the doctors at…

A tout collapsed and died as he attended to passengers at a bus stop in Kahawa West, Nairobi. John Mburu, 65 had been at work on Saturday when he suddenly collapsed as he took his lunch. Police said other touts and drivers said the deceased had ordered lunch, which he was taking when he suddenly collapsed and died. He was rushed to Penda Medical Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was moved to the Kenyatta University morgue for autopsy. Elsewhere, police are investigating the discovery of bones of a human in a village in Athi River,…

Four suspects were arrested after they beat up a dumb man who allegedly tried to steal a vehicle from a parking yard in Usodho area, Kondele, Kisumu County. Police term mob lynching criminal and want suspects arrested to be surrendered to authorities for processing. A man believed to be dumb had allegedly a parking yard at a home and tried to reverse a Nissan matatu whose engine was running. The driver screamed for help and scared the said dumb man as bodaboda riders joined in his hunt. The man was arrested few meters away by bodaboda riders who dragged him…