Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Twenty-six Kenyan woman were last week arrested in India after being found in possession of gold worth over Sh225 million. According to Indian authorities, the gold—weighing 29 kilograms—was seized at Mumbai Airport. A kilo of gold can fetch up to Sh8 million depending on the country. The arrests highlight Kenya’s growing role as a regional transit hub for illicit gold flows to markets such as India and the United Arab Emirates. Most of the smuggled gold is believed to originate from conflict-prone countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, entering Kenya through porous borders. Authorities…

A 36-year-old man was found dead in his house in Kandara Sub-county, Murang’a County, in an incident suspected to be linked to mob justice. The deceased, identified as Patrick Wairuga Maina, was discovered lifeless on his bed on April 13, 2026, shortly after midnight. Police visited the scene and established that the man had sustained deep cut wounds on both legs, believed to have been inflicted using a panga. Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased may have been attacked by a person known to him after he was allegedly caught stealing avocado fruits. Authorities say that after the assault, the…

A hippopotamus attacked and killed a man in an incident in Kibaoni, Lamu County. The animal was later shot and killed as it aggressively pursued a second victim. Police said two men were fishing in Mtwapa Moja Dam on April 12 when a hippo emerged and attacked them. Joseph Mwangi, 19, was dragged into the water after the attack and died. His colleague managed to escape with injuries as the animal chased him. A team of police reservists and personnel from Kenya Wildlife Service who were in the area rushed to his rescue and shot at the animal to scare…

Detectives in Kisumu recovered the decomposing body of a 21- year- old RIAT College female student in RIAT forest, following her earlier reported disappearance. The recovery of the body bearing knife stub wounds follows the earlier arrest of the prime suspect, Steven Coleman Okoth believed to have orchestrated her gang rape, torture and subsequent disappearance, a traumatic event that occurred in Kisumu’s Milimani area, Kisumu on the night of April 5, 2026. According to investigations, on the fateful night, what began as a series of failed phone calls due to poor network connectivity quickly spiralled into a nightmare. An elder…

Four men who were arrested over the robbery incident of an American Citizen are expected in court in Mombasa on Monday. The four were arrested in Ukunda, Kwale County, in an apartment after the robbery in Nyali, Mombasa, on April 9. The American had met a friend at a restaurant and decided to go to his room to rest because he was tired of the noise that emanated from a neighbouring room during his short stay in Bamburi. It was while at the friend’s house when four men stormed in and robbed him of his mobile phone, Sh14,000, USD1,400, 400…

Police in Juja Sub-County, Kiambu County, confirmed the cause of death of a foreign student from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) following a post-mortem examination. The deceased, identified as Li Xianpeng, a 25-year-old student, was previously reported dead in his room at the college on April 8. A post-mortem examination conducted at MP Shah Hospital. The medical team concluded that the cause of death was cardiac arrest. They further noted that medications recovered from the deceased’s residence were consistent with treatment for pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. No external injuries or signs of violence were observed on the body.…

The UK will not be involved in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran, the BBC understands. British naval ships and soldiers will not be used to block Iranian ports, while UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region. A spokesperson for the UK government said: “We continue to support freedom of navigation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is urgently needed to support the global economy and the cost of living back home.” The US announced the blockade after talks with Iran failed to secure a lasting peace deal to end hostilities in…

US congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of California’s governor race following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations. The Democrat has been accused by four women of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape. He has denied the claims and vowed to defend himself with “facts”. Still, top allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race in which he was projected as one of the frontrunners among Democratic candidates. His departure comes at a pivotal moment in the wide-open primary race, just weeks before voters receive mail ballots ahead of the 2 June election to replace outgoing Governor…

Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power is over, and the system condemned as an “electoral autocracy” lies in tatters, defeated by a 45-year-old former party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to bring it to an end. “We did it,” Péter Magyar told a crowd of cheering supporters in a square beside the River Danube, overlooking Budapest’s magnificent parliament on the other side. “Together we overthrew the Hungarian regime.” Preliminary results, based on more than 98% of votes counted, put his Tisza party on course for an extraordinary 138 seats, with Orbán’s Fidesz on 55 and the far-right Our…

Police in Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi County are investigating the murder of a 70-year-old woman in Kailo/Mnyalani Village. The incident happened on April 11, 2026, at 11:50 p.m and the deceased was identified as Mnyazi Bechungu Juma, who lived with her daughter and grandchild. Preliminary accounts indicate that she had briefly stepped outside the house when a commotion was heard moments later. Her daughter rushed out and found her lying in a pool of blood approximately two metres from the house. The body had deep cuts on the left and back side of the head, suggesting a violent attack. Police processed…

Police in Mutuati Sub-County, Meru County, are investigating a drowning incident after two men were retrieved from a pit believed to have been used for gold mining. According to police, the Meru County Government Emergency Response Services team, based in Maua, responded to the scene and arrived 5 p.m on April 11 where they successfully retrieved the bodies from the pit. The deceased were identified as 28-year-old Jackson Murithi, who was found wearing a yellow short, and 69-year-old Henry Maore, who was dressed in a black long trouser. Authorities processed and documented the scene before moving the bodies to Nyambene…

A police officer was injured following an accidental shooting during an operation to restrain a suspected armed man at Kabaa Market in Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County. According to police, a man alerted police about a man in a local bar, identified only as “Botswana,” who was suspected to be armed with a pistol on April 11 night. Police officers from Kabaa Police Post who were on foot patrol, responded to the report and proceeded to the bar accompanied by the informant. Upon arrival, the officers attempted to restrain the suspect, who turned violent. The informant, a licensed firearm holder, joined…

Police in Kisii County are investigating an incident of malicious damage involving a bus belonging to Shabana Football Club and a private vehicle. According to the police, the incident was reported by Jared Neveton Ombongi, Chairman of Shabana FC on April 11. He stated that at around 7:00 p.m., while escorting the team bus in a convoy of vehicles and motorcycles, the group was attacked upon reaching Keroka Town. A group of unruly individuals reportedly pelted stones at the convoy, resulting in damage to the club’s bus, a Scania. The right-side window pane of the bus was shattered during the…

A 24-year-old man was found dead after a night fire razed his house in Mutarakwa village, Kageraini sub-location in South Kinangop, Nyandarua County. According to police the incident occurred in the early hours of April 10, 2026. A relative of the deceased reported that he was awakened at around 2:45 a.m. by a loud bang. Upon stepping outside, he discovered his nephew’s house engulfed in flames. Efforts by neighbors who responded to the alarm to contain the fire proved futile, as the blaze quickly consumed the structure and property of unknown value. The following morning at around 8:00 a.m., residents…

A 25-year-old fisherman is missing following a crocodile attack at Imran Island in Lake Victoria, Kisumu County. According to the police, the incident was reported on April 11, 2026, at around 12:30 p.m. Police officers from Kombewa, alongside detectives from DCI Seme, visited the scene and launched initial investigations. Preliminary findings indicate that the victim, identified as Martin Obuoda Olongo, was fishing at around 5:00 a.m. when the attack occurred. He was reportedly seated at the rear of his boat near Imran Island when a crocodile emerged from the water, attacked him, and dragged him into the lake. The incident…