Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Margaret Hutchinson has officially assumed the role of Acting Vice Chancellor at the University of Nairobi. In a statement on Monday, the University announced that the institution’s Council witnessed the transition. She succeeds Stephen Kiama. “The Council of the University of Nairobi, led by Chair Prof Amukowa Anangwe, today observed the office takeover by Acting Vice Chancellor Margaret Hutchinson,” the statement read. “Hutchinson was appointed to the position on Friday, August 2, 2024, following the suspension of Stephen Kiama Gitahi.” Hutchinson, a horticulturist and senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi, brings over 30 years of experience in the agriculture…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has, for the first time, publicly addressed recent troubling developments surrounding his office and style of politics. Among others, Gachagua downplayed the impeachment claims allegedly being pushed by a section of his political nemesis. Speaking on Sunday during an interview with Agikuyu vernacular media stations, Gachagua confirmed that he had heard of the impeachment claims but said he was not worried about them. “If speaking for my people will be the reason for my impeachment, I am ready to go home. I am still young,” he said. He said the entry of ODM leader Raila Odinga…

Top police commanders are meeting in Nairobi to discuss security operations. The meeting will see Regional Police Commanders meet for the first time their newly appointed Deputy Inspector General of police. Officials said both Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat and his Administration Police Service Counterpart Gilbert Masengeli will separately meet the Regional police bosses for inaugural talks on Monday August 5. Masengeli is meanwhile scheduled to meet all the officers Tuesday August 6 at the National Police Training Campus in Embakasi as acting Inspector General of police. They will discuss among others the planned protests on Thursday…

US sprint star Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100m title by five-thousandths of a second from Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson in a dramatic photo finish at Paris 2024. Showman Lyles overhauled his rivals in the second half of the race to triumph by the finest of margins in a personal best 9.79 seconds. That was the same time as Olympic debutant Thompson, who led for most of the race, but Lyles produced a spectacular finish to successfully begin his bid for a potential four golds at these Games. The United States’ former world champion Fred Kerley took bronze in 9.81, edging…

Olympian Noah Lyles may be the “fastest man in the world,” but with his girlfriend, Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield, he took his time. The couple met in 2017 through social media, and after months of talking, they met up in person. However, things didn’t go quite as well during their first date and the two decided to stay friends rather than pursue anything more. “Whenever I get in a relationship, I’m very serious,” Lyles explained during an interview on the Fast Lane Lifestyle podcast. After that failed first date, the pair remained in touch. In 2022, Lyles decided to give…

Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka says fear should not be sold Kenyans to silence them.  He said there is a new push by government operatives to sell lies and fears to Kenyans as a way of silencing them. Kalonzo said this when he attended a Church Service at the CFF Kiambu Church in  Kiambu Town. Kalonzoa who was accompanied by former Kiambu Governor  Ferdinand Waititu aka ‘Babayao’, Jubilee Party Secretary General  Jeremiah Kioni, DAP – Kenya Party Leader  Eugene Wamalwa, Makueni County Senator Dan Maanzo and  Kitui Central MP  Makali Mulu among others reiterated that…

At least 59 people have been killed in Bangladesh amid worsening clashes between police and anti-government protesters. The unrest comes as student leaders have declared a campaign of civil disobedience to demand that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down. Thirteen police officers were killed when thousands of people attacked a police station in the district of Sirajganj, police said. The student protest started with a demand to abolish quotas in civil service jobs last month, but have now turned into a wider anti-government movement. Police have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators around the country – as…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International has said at least 13 people were killed in clashes with security forces on the first day of protests on Thursday. Police denied using excessive force and said seven people had died as of Saturday – four from an explosive device during a march in northeast Borno state, two who were hit by a car and another who was…

Amani National Congress (ANC) held a crucial pre-merger meeting Saturday, where party leaders unanimously agreed to merge with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).  The ANC party resolved not only to support President Ruto but also to proceed with the merger between ANC and UDA. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to national unity and the strengthening of government, setting the stage for a transformative political landscape. The gathering was marked by a strong sense of unity and purpose, with leaders outlining the path forward for the merger. Speaking at the event, ANC party leader Governor Issa Timamy underscored the…

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and lobbed stun grenades to disperse tens of thousands protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign. The unrest, which spurred the government to shut down internet services, is its biggest test since deadly protests when Hasina won a fourth straight term in January elections boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Two construction workers were killed on their way to work and 30 injured in the central district of Munsiganj, during a three-way clash of protesters, police…

The Cabinet Secretary nominee for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs has revealed that his net worth is Sh2 billion. Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho stated that his wealth largely comes from developing previously undeveloped property. “Largely developed and undeveloped property, which includes my homes in Mombasa, Vipingo, Malindi, and Nairobi. Shareholding in some property holdings, shareholding in family businesses, valuables and cash at bank,” he told the National Assembly Committee on Appointments. He clarified that the wealth is solely his share and not that of his family. Joho further clarified that his family has never done business with…

Maloba Wekesa, Secretary-General of the University of Nairobi (UoN) Staff Union, has voiced serious concerns over the recent suspension of Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama. In a detailed statement, Dr Wekesa questioned the actions and motives of the UoN Council and certain student leaders. “The media announcements made by the UoN Council and purported student leaders are very disturbing,” stated Dr Wekesa, highlighting several key issues given that the university is currently on recess. 1. Student Assembly Timing: Dr Wekesa questioned how the University Council managed to gather an audience of students for the announcement during the recess period. 2. Mobilization…

The University of Nairobi Governing Council suspended Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama for three months with immediate effect, sparking yet another row with the embattled university boss. In its directive, the council instructed Margaret Jesang Hutchinson to take over as acting vice-chancellor. The new developments took place on August 2, the varsity’s council chairman Prof Amukowa Anangwe said. “During the council meeting on Friday, August 2, 2024, we resolved to suspend Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Kiama for three months, pending ongoing investigations into his conduct, including allegations of misconduct and insubordination. The council also decided to undertake disciplinary action on issues…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Saturday refuted claims that it refused to clear Wycliffe Oparanya for appointment as a Cabinet Secretary, calling these allegations a “false narrative”. The Commission said that in its role in the integrity vetting of candidates for public office under the current law, it cannot clear or bar anyone from holding any office in the land. “The Commission has noted a false narrative being bandied around by a section of leaders that it “refused to clear Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya for appointment as Cabinet Secretary.” This is not the true position.” “The Commission clarifies that in…

Police arrested six suspects they said are linked to a series of alteration and fraud of land documents in an operation in Ngara area, Nairobi.  The team drawn from the Directorate of criminal investigations (DCI) and led by the officer commanding land fraud investigations unit Wilheim Kimutai staged the operation following reports the group was making the fake documents. During the arrest one of the suspects swallowed his memory card so as to conceal evidence. Another suspect ran away from the scene while delivering title for printing while leaving his documents and phone at the scene. Police said the suspects…