Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Bia Tosha suffered another legal setback after the High Court dismissed its latest application seeking to stop completion of the proposed Diageo–Asahi transaction involving East African Breweries PLC (EABL). In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the court held that Bia Tosha had already elected to pursue the matter before the Court of Appeal and could not return to the High Court seeking similar interim orders. The application, dated 4 May 2026, was dismissed with costs. Court Emphasises Proper Legal Process The decision is significant because it underscores the court’s insistence on procedural discipline in a dispute that has generated multiple…

Nine students linked to the devastating fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that claimed the lives of 16 students have been arraigned at the Naivasha Law Courts amid heightened security. The minors appeared before the court on Tuesday as prosecutors sought orders to detain them for 30 days pending the completion of investigations into the tragedy that occurred on May 28. Seven other students injured in the inferno remain admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital receiving treatment for burn injuries. The court is expected to rule on the prosecution’s application on June 3. During the proceedings, the State argued that…

The White House submitted a sweeping list of nominations to the United States Senate for confirmation, filling key diplomatic, judicial, health, and law enforcement positions across the federal government. Among the most notable appointments is the nomination of veteran diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya. Wooster, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service holding the rank of Minister-Counselor, would represent Washington in Nairobi pending Senate approval. The nominations cover more than three dozen positions, including ambassadors to strategically important countries across Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Other ambassadorial…

Police have arrested a 49-year-old man following the fatal assault of a 62-year-old villager during a dispute over alleged theft of Sh1,000 in Ugunja Sub-County, Siaya County. Police found the body of William Owembe Osure, 62, lying in a pool of blood inside the suspect’s kitchen. Investigators established that Osure had gone to the home of the suspect to confront him over allegations that he had stolen Sh1,000 belonging to the deceased. During the confrontation, a fight reportedly broke out. Police say the suspect allegedly picked up a piece of wood and struck Osure on the head, inflicting fatal injuries.…

Police in Molo Sub-County, Nakuru County, launched investigations following the death of a 30-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside a rental house at Mucherwo Shopping Centre. Police officers found the body of Salome Chelagat lying naked on a bed. Preliminary observations indicated that she may have died following a suspected unsafe abortion. Investigators reported finding a dead foetus in a green plastic basin beneath the bed. Blood stains were also observed on the bed, apparently originating from the woman’s private parts. The scene was documented and processed by investigators before the body of the deceased and the foetus were…

A dormitory at Sameta Boys High School in Sameta Sub-County, Kisii County, was partially destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon, leaving several students with minor injuries but causing no fatalities. The police visited the scene and established that the affected building was the Miriu Dormitory Block, which is divided into two sections- Miriu West and Miriu East. Investigators found that Miriu West, which housed 151 students, was completely destroyed by the blaze. However, emergency responders managed to contain the fire before it spread to Miriu East, allowing students’ belongings in that section to be rescued. Members of the public and…

Police in Mwingi Central Sub-County, Kitui County, are investigating a murder incident that stemmed from an assault during a burial ceremony in Kivou Location. According to the police, the incident began on May 30, 2026, at around 6:00 p.m. in Katinga Village, when two men reportedly engaged in a physical altercation during the funeral proceedings. During the confrontation, one of the individuals, allegedly assaulted Elias Muthui Mulatya, a 21-year-old male, on the head using a spade before fleeing the scene. The matter was initially reported at Thitha Police Post, after which officers referred the victim for urgent medical attention at…

Police in Kisumu have launched investigations after a 40-year-old woman was found dead inside a guest room at a bar in the Obunga area. The incident was reported after a room attendant discovered the woman unresponsive during routine cleaning on Monday. The deceased was identified as Judy Adhiambo, a resident of Obunga. The room attendant reportedly found her lying naked on the floor of one of the guest rooms in the Entebe area and raised the alarm after realizing she was unresponsive. Police officers who visited the scene found the body on the floor with no visible physical injuries. However,…

A five-year-old boy died in a tragic incident at Huduma ‘A’ Village in Yenga Sublocation, Ugenya Sub-County, Siaya County. According to the police, the child’s grandmother reported that she found her grandson hanging from a tree near the family’s fence at around 1:45 p.m on Monday. Police officers who visited the scene, found the boy lying lifeless on the ground with a rope still tied to the tree. Preliminary investigations indicate that the child had been playing alone near the fence using a rope that had been tied to the tree. It is believed that while playing, the rope accidentally…

Ride-hailing company Bolt has dismissed as fake a document circulating online claiming that the company plans to cease operations in Kenya from June 8, 2026. In a statement issued on June 1, 2026, Bolt said the purported notice being shared on social media and messaging platforms did not originate from the company or any of its authorised representatives. “We wish to categorically state that this document is FAKE and did not originate from Bolt Kenya or any of its authorised representatives,” said Bolt Senior General Manager for East Africa, Dimmy Kanyankole. The company reaffirmed that its Kenyan operations remain fully…

The United States will slash the number of ‌embassies in Africa that process visas by more than half, the Associated Press reported on Monday, citing sources. Over the coming ⁠weeks, the U.S. will reduce the number of embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications from 50 to 20, according to the report, which cites three U.S. officials and an ‌internal ⁠memo. U.S. President Donald Trump has for a decade made aggressive immigration and border policies central to ⁠his political agenda. Trump was reported to have described some immigrants from ⁠Africa and Haiti as coming from “shithole” countries during his…

A Philippine senator was arrested Monday on a charge of plunder after he allegedly pocketed a huge kickback in a flood-control project. It is the latest crisis to hit the country’s Senate, the upper chamber where a battle for control of the country’s political future is playing out. The special Sandiganbayan anti-graft court had initially issued a warrant for Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s arrest Friday on a graft charge. He surrendered but was soon released on bail. The new charge for which he was arrested Monday carries no right to bail. Estrada, 63, has strongly denied allegations mainly by a former…

Months since Denmark’s general election, acting prime minister Mette Frederiksen, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, will form a centre-left coalition minority government. Twelve parties won seats in March’s inconclusive election. The Social Democrats won the most votes but saw their weakest performance since 1903. Speaking to reporters after meeting King Frederik X, Frederiksen said the deal was reached following long and fraught negotiations, adding that she would present the new cabinet on Wednesday. The deal gives her a third term as prime minister at a time when US President Donald Trump has said he wants to take over…

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) says it will abide by a court ruling halting the Trump administration’s $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund meant to compensate people who allege unfair treatment by the federal government during previous administrations. In a statement on Monday, the department said it “disagrees strongly with the decision” made by the court. The administration last month announced what it called an “anti-weaponisation fund” as part of its settlement agreement with US President Donald Trump over a leak of his tax returns. Democrats have criticised it as a “slush fund”, Republicans have opposed it and a federal judge temporarily…

Emergency responders rushed to the scene after a light aircraft carrying tourists crashed at Ol Kiombo Airstrip in Maasai Mara National Reserve on Monday, June 1. According to preliminary reports, the aircraft suffered a tyre burst during take-off, causing it to crash within the airstrip. Despite the incident, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported, officials said. Images from the scene showed several people, including uniformed personnel, running toward the damaged aircraft as rescue efforts got underway. Another small white aircraft bearing registration 5Y-CMS could be seen parked nearby. The Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed that no casualties were recorded following…