Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

President William Ruto has mourned NTV reporter Rita Tinina. The head of state eulogized the deceased as a pioneer and a trailblazer in TV journalism. “My sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rita Tinina – a pioneer and a trailblazer in TV journalism. Rest in peace, Rita,” wrote the president on X. https://twitter.com/WilliamsRuto/status/1769602119894454349 Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance leader Raila Odinga on Sunday said Tinina’s passing “leaves a void in the industry, yet her legacy of storytelling and integrity will endure”. “In times of loss, we reflect on the profound impact individuals like Rita Tinina have…

A 54-year-old fisherman drowned while on a fishing expedition in Diani, Indian Ocean. Other fishermen at Leopard Beach said they tried to rescue Rajab Ali who had gone fishing at the ocean in vain. His body was found floating at the water after the drowning incident. The body was moved to Msambweni County Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem examination. In the nearby Msambweni, one James Njuki Wangoho aged 59 died after oozing a white foam from his mouth. The cause of his death is yet to be known. Police moved the body to the mortuary pending autopsy and other investigations.

Details have emerged how veteran journalist Rita Tinina was found dead in her house In Kileleshwa, Nairobi.  Police said Tinina’s body was found in her Kileleshwa, Nairobi on Sunday March 17. She was supposed to be on duty at NTV where she worked but failed to report. This prompted the managers at his place of work to go to the house where the body was found. The house girl at the house said she woke up as usual and went on with her chores but realized Tinina was not waking up as earlier planned. Tinina was to wake up by…

Journalist Rita Tinina is dead.  Tinina’s body was found in her Kileleshwa, Nairobi on Sunday March 17. She was supposed to be on duty at NTV where she worked but failed to report. This prompted the managers at the NTV to go to the house where the body was found. The cause of the death is yet to be known, police said. Her family was present as police arrived to pick up the body to the mortuary pending autopsy. Tinina is a seasoned journalist in TV. She was a mother of one girl. More to follow

Law enforcement in Washington, D.C., were searching early Sunday March 17 for a suspect who they said fled on foot following a deadly shooting on the 700 block of P Street NW. Seven people where shot, including two fatally, police said. Investigators were searching for a Black man with “average build, wearing light pants, blue shirt,” according to the D.C. Police Department. “Last seen on foot south bound on 7th Street NW,” the department said. “DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911.” Officers responded to the area at about 3 a.m. on Sunday, Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll said. “The initial…

Police want the driver behind the killing of popular Kenyan Tiktoker Brian Chira Wambui to surrender. Chira died following a hit-and-run car accident in Karuri, Kiambu County on Saturday March 16. Police said the accident happened on the Ndenderu-Ruaka Road in Kiambu County at about 3 am. The speeding white canter that hit the controversial influencer did not stop. The driver is yet to surrender or report the matter at any police station. Police plan to conduct an autopsy on the body as part of the probe into the accident before they make further steps in the case. They will…

A joint operation conducted by Anti-Narcotics and Transnational Organized Crimes detectives in Nairobi led to the separate arrest of four drug-peddling suspects among them three Nigerians. Police said Igboke Okwuchukwu Stephen was apprehended at his house in Nasra Estate, Nairobi where he had concealed several pellets of a brown powdery substance believed to be heroin. Detectives later nabbed Ilo Ebuka Titus and Kanu Arinze at their residence in Sunton, Kasarani, where suspected bhang and a package of a brown powdery substance was found upon search. In a separate operation in Ruaka, 25-year-old Njuguna Karumo was apprehended after similar drug substances…

At least two Eritreans were Saturday night killed and several others are nursing serious injuries at Nakuru Level Five Hospital after they were involved in a grisly road accident around Sayatu area on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway.  Police said the 11-seater matatu belonging to Eldoret Shuttles was ferrying passengers of Eritrean nationality and was headed to Eldoret from Nakuru when it rammed into a stationary truck that had been packed beside the road. Police said the truck had developed mechanical problems and was left unattended on the road without any warning signs. The matatu was carrying 14 Eritreans at the time of the incident.…

The woman in the Christian Horner controversy has lodged an official complaint about his behaviour with Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA. BBC Sport has learned the complainant, who accused Red Bull’s team principal of inappropriate behaviour, has registered a grievance with the FIA’s ethics committee. Horner, 50, has always denied the accusations made against him. The woman’s actions follow two previous whistleblower complaints registered with the FIA in the past few weeks. BBC Sport has learned that one was made to the FIA ethics and compliance hotline on 2 February, and made direct reference to Horner’s behaviour towards a…

The US State Department has announced a charter flight for its citizens stranded in Haiti, as gang violence and hunger grip the impoverished country. Police in the capital Port-au-Prince are trying to recapture areas held by notorious gang leader Jimmy Chérizier. Chérizier, known as “Barbecue”, has a stronghold in the Delmas neighbourhood and police are trying to arrest him. On Saturday police spokesman Lionel Lazarre said several “bandits” had been killed in the operation. Mr Lazarre said police units entered the neighbourhood on Friday evening. In another statement, the police said they fired shots at members of Barbecue’s gang, cleared…

One student and a teacher died in a road accident after a school bus they were travelling in rolled at Patkawanin area on the Kabarnet-Marigat highway in Baringo County. The accident happened Saturday afternoon, police said. 24 students were rushed to hospital with serious injuries, Baringo police boss Julius Kiragu said. Police said the bus had 63 passengers on board, among them 61 students, one teacher and the driver. The police say the bus driver reportedly lost control while negotiating a sharp corner and landed at the bottom of a steep slope. A student and a teacher succumbed to injuries…

Emerging drug substances presents serious security and health issues and need urgent attention, chairman of national drugs agency says.  Stephen Mairori, the chairman of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) said the emergence of new psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs and the apparent shift to the non-medical use of narcotic and psychotropic substances have further complicated the drug problem. “The potency of the emergent substances presents serious security and health issues – a situation if left unaddressed has the potential to reverse all hard-earned social-economic and political gains,” he said. He said the national efforts…

One person was shot and killed in an ambush by bandits in Doldol, Laikipia County.   The incident happened on Friday March 15 evening. An unknown number of police officers including Tigania East sub county commander Emmanuel Kiplagat were injured in the clash with bandits. Kiplagat was leading an operation to retrieve livestock stolen from Matabithi, Meru County, three weeks ago when the bandits struck killing the man and injuring several officers in the process. The deceased is said to be the owner of the stolen animals. Kiplagat sustained a gunshot wound in the shoulder during the confrontation and is currently…

OLC Mugoiri Girls High School in Murang’a County garnered international acclaim after its partnership with Education tech firm Kodris Africa was recognized during a meeting in London, England. This has propelled the school to the forefront of coding education. The collaboration was celebrated at the prestigious Flair Summit 2024, hosted at the British Telecom Headquarters in London, where Kodris Africa was honored with the Partnership Excellence Award for its commitment to advancing coding education in the region. During the summit, a captivating video presentation showcased the innovative coding projects developed by students of OLC Mugoiri Girls High School, highlighting their…

Gunmen struck a village in Samburu County on Friday March 15 evening and killed two people in a botched raid.  Police said there are no animals that were stolen during the attack in Sere Olipi area. The deceased include a woman aged 40 and a 20 year old man. Police said their bodies were found in Sere Olipi area hours after they had been ambushed and killed by gunmen who escaped the scene. Police said they had been alerted by locals that the bodies were lying on the roadside. A team of police visited the scene and recovered the bodies.…