Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Authorities charged Sean “Diddy” Combs with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and more following a months-long investigation against the rapper. Combs was arrested Monday by federal agents based on a sealed indictment, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York confirmed. The rapper was charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution in the indictment unsealed Tuesday. “His spirits are good. He’s confident,” Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said outside the courthouse Tuesday morning. “He is dealing with this head on, the way he’s dealt with every challenge in his…

President William has appointed Dr Mohammed Abdi Mohammed as the Chairperson of the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a gazette notice dated September 17, Ruto stated that “the appointment of Mohammed Abdi Mohammed (Dr) as Member vide Gazette Notice No. 604 of 2024 and Gazette Notice No. 15953 of 2023 are revoked.” “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 (1) (a) of the Social Health Insurance Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Mohammed Abdi Mohammed (Dr.) to be the Chairperson of the Social Health Authority,…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jean Njeri Kamau of Kenya as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guyana, with the host Government’s approval, starting September 15. Ms Kamau brings over 20 years of experience in human rights, development, political governance, and institutional development. She recently served as Kenya’s Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union. Previously, she served as a diplomat in the Republic of South Africa, Kingdom of Eswatini and Kingdom of Lesotho and Washington DC. Before joining the diplomatic service, she worked in multiple roles in the public…

The Nairobi City County Government has taken a significant step forward in enhancing service delivery by implementing a backup internet link, ensuring seamless functionality in its Customer Service Centre. This critical infrastructure upgrade supports the Centre in providing enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, a vision championed by the County’s ICT Infrastructure sub-sector. The Customer Service Centre now benefits from internet speeds ranging between 120 and 200 Mbps. This new redundancy ensures that essential customer services remain operational even during primary network outages, fostering a smooth and uninterrupted experience for all county residents relying on digital services. “We…

The US Secret Service says it is “aware” of a social media post by Elon Musk in which he said that “no one is even trying” to assassinate President Joe Biden or Vice-president Kamala Harris.  Mr Musk has since deleted the post and said it was intended as a joke. His post on X, formerly Twitter, came just hours after the suspected attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his golf course in Florida on Sunday. The tech billionaire is a close ally of Trump, who has vowed to enlist Mr Musk to run a “government efficiency commission” if he wins…

Police are investigating an incident in which a 23 year old woman was found dead after she had been raped and murdered in Kamulu, Nairobi.  The body was discovered at a local bridge from the Riverside area. Police said she was half-naked and lying in the vegetation near Kamulu river. Police officers visited the scene, where they found the body the woman who was a casual worker within the Kamulu area. According to the neighbors, she was last seen Monday leaving her house at around 10 pm. On observation, there were signs of rape and strangulation, police said. The body…

Two men were Monday September 16 found dead after they had engaged in a fight over a lost mobile phone in Mwiki area, Kasarani.  The bodies of Geoffrey Orina Omariba and Samson Manwa Ongera were found lying dead in their house next to Mwiki primary school in Kasarani, police said. Police found two bodies lying dead in the mabati house long after they had died. It was established that the two had a fight with a casual worker (chef) from the school namely “William” about a lost phone at around 1 pm on Monday. They then went to sleep in…

Embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was Monday arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges, law enforcement sources tell the BBC’s US partner CBS. The arrest in Manhattan follows raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an “ongoing investigation” into sex trafficking by authorities. Mr Combs’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said they were “disappointed” by the arrest and his client was an “innocent man”. The musician has faced a series of allegations from sexual assault to abuse, including by his ex-partner Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. He faces a number of civil lawsuits, including…

Acting Inspector General of police Gilbert Masengeli Monday explained the security attached to Justice Lawrence Mugambi was recalled for a training session. He said the judge was given new officers to guard him as required by law. “The two officers, being general duty officers, were recalled for purposes of attending VIP security courses. We are aware that suitable arrangements were made to ensure that Hon. Mugambi’s security was always assured,” he said. He was reacting to an uproar from the Judicial Service Commission and other agencies over the move to withdraw the security to the judge at a time when…

National Government Administration Officers will play a crucial role in the restoration of the Nairobi River Basin in a government programme that begins on October 1, President William Ruto has said. In the initiative called Climate WorX, the government is committed to ensuring that the Nairobi River becomes a commercial and recreational asset. He noted that it will boost the city’s reputation as the country’s capital and the global environmental capital, being the host of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). “Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya and host of UNEP, cannot have Nairobi River in its current state. The…

Quiver Lounge Kilimani announced Monday that it will not play music at the premises “in the spirit of unity and environment conservation”.  This follows conversations between management and neighbours. It also comes in the wake of notices issued to the premise to close for noise pollution. And reacting to the move by the County government and National Environment Management Authority, Quiver said it will be the first club to embrace an innovative concept of not playing music. “This unique approach aims to create a vibrant atmosphere where guests can fully enjoy their time without the distraction of loud music. We…

Kenyans in need of new ID cards will get the document within ten days beginning next month. Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the shorter waiting period will be made possible by the roll out of live capture equipment in Huduma Centers and National Registration Bureau (NRB) county offices countrywide. The fast-tracking of IDs will also ride on the enhanced printing capacity at the NRB after it recently acquired two printers. “It will now take you not more than ten working days from the date of application down from at least 21 days to get your ID.…

The Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Dr Alfred Mutua, on Monday announced the establishment of a new unit within his ministry dedicated to addressing issues of sexual harassment in the workplace. Speaking at the University of Nairobi during the annual symposium of the Employment and Labour Relations Court, Dr Mutua emphasized that this unit will provide a platform for victims of sexual harassment who feel their concerns have not been adequately addressed. The symposium, which focused on the theme “The Role of the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Fostering the Right to a World of Work Free…

A court battle to determine the future of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire and a £14.9bn family trust begins in the US on Monday. The case will pit 93-year-old Mr Murdoch against three of his eldest children over who will gain the most voting shares and power to control News Corp and Fox News when the billionaire dies. It has been reported that Mr Murdoch wanted to amend a family trust created in 1999 so that son Lachlan could take control without “interference” from his siblings Prudence, Elisabeth and James. The famous family was one of the inspirations behind the hugely…

A light aircraft on Monday veered off the runway while attempting to take off at Lichota Airstrip in Migori county. No injuries were reported in the incident that involved Z Boskovic Air Charters. The Cessna Caravan was carrying 10 passengers and one crew member when it veers off the runway while attempting to take off Monday September 16, officials said. It stalled in a thicket near the airstrip. The company said in a statement the Cessna Caravan plane had 10 passengers and one crew member on board at the time of the incident. “At approximately 12:30 pm today, we received…