Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admitted Friday he is “not happy” with Marcus Rashford’s form but remains convinced the England forward will get back to his best this season. Rashford’s disputed red card in Copenhagen on Wednesday contributed to a dramatic United collapse as they blew a 2-0 lead and conceded two late goals to lose 4-3, dropping to the bottom of Group A in the Champions League with two games left. Gareth Southgate kept faith with the 26-year-old by naming him in his England squad on Thursday, but a player who scored 30 goals for United in all…

Tigania East Member of Parliament Mpuru Aburi wants Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza to apologize over a video clip played at the Senate during her impeachment hearing. In the video, the legislator verbally attacked the county boss for not siring children with her current husband, Murega Baichu. The lawmaker is heard addressing a crowd while rubbing a stick between his palms as he spoke in the Meru vernacular language. Read: Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Survives Impeachment, Again Mwangaza translated Mpuru’s statements to: “He is saying he has given me 9 months to be pregnant and if that is not done. He will…

Two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were on Friday arrested in Sotik for being in possession of grenades. In a police report seen by this writer, the chairman Chebole trading centre Noah Kimutai raised an alarm following three gunshot-like sounds. Mr Kimutai informed the police that two suspects were seen heading towards Daima Bar and restaurant. The suspects have been identified as Senior Private Alphonce Rotich and Private Peter Kibet. A search conducted at the bar led to the discovery of two grenade pins suspected to be from the grenades that caused the explosion sounds. Inside the counter, the police…

Religious leaders want the government to address five key issues they believe to be bedeviling Kenyans. Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops on Friday demanded that President William Ruto address the issues immediately. The issues include over-taxation, challenges in the education system, the high cost of living, protecting the dignity of Kenyan people and unemployment. The bishops noted that the high rates of unemployment among the youths are alarming. “We decry the obvious corruption within the public sector, whereby tribalism and discrimination seem to dictate the chances of employment,” they said. They urged the government to employ a fair and transparent…

The government has been given the green light to appoint five directors to Kenya Power’s Board following the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Friday. The minority shareholders will then appoint four directors to the board. “Currently, the Government holds 50.09% of the Company’s shares. In line with the approved amendments, the Government, who is the Majority Shareholder, will appoint five directors while the remaining shareholders will elect four directors,” said the lighting company in a statement on X. Kenya Power went on to say that the changes are in line with the government’s objective of improving the business feasibility…

Police in Kisii have launched a probe over the gruesome of a 23-year-old Kisii National Polytechnic student. Lucy Boke is said to have been killed by her lover on Thursday at Jogoo estate on the outskirts of Kisii town. Those privy to the details say the first-year student was a mother to a nine-month-old baby and had just rented a house near Green Valley Primary some three months ago. Eyewitnesses said the suspect arrived from Kuria, Migori County at around 6pm. He is said to have fatally stabbed her, killing her on the spot. “It’s sad, this student was brutally…

Controversial pastor Paul Mackenzie has been found guilty of owning and distributing films without a license. In a statement released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) on Friday, the High Court ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The suspected cult leader will be sentenced after a pre-sentence report is tabled in Court. https://twitter.com/ODPP_KE/status/1722915831049285920 “One Paul Mckenzie has today been found guilty of being in possession and distributing films which have not been classified and operating a filming studio without a valid filming licence. Prosecution’s Joseph Mwangi proved the case,” said the…

The government has asked members of the public to visit their nearest Chief’s office to obtain tree seedlings for planting during the National Tree Growing Day on Monday. In a statement issued on Friday, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged all Kenyans to participate in the exercise that President William Ruto will lead. “Following the gazettement of the National Tree Growing Day set for the 13th of November 2023, we urge all Kenyans to participate in the exercise that H.E President William Ruto will lead,” said PS Omollo. “Members of the public are advised to visit their nearest Chief’s office…

In the ongoing global discourse on social status and economic disparities, the quest for solutions to eradicate poverty remains a pivotal focus. Leaders and policymakers grapple with strategies to reshape economies and create inclusive frameworks. Srijana Mitra Das engages in a compelling conversation with Justin Wolfers, a distinguished professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, delving into various forms of inequality and the potential avenues for their rectification. This discussion brings to the forefront the nuanced challenges surrounding social status and sheds light on the multifaceted efforts required for meaningful redressal. Q)What is the core of…

A police officer was Thursday shot and killed in an ambush by gunmen along Marsabit-Isiolo highway.  Another officer and two other civilians were shot and seriously wounded in the incident at Malgis area. The team was escorting about 25 heads of cattle when they ran into an ambush in the area at about 4 pm, police said. The attackers stole two G3 rifles and the animals and escaped with them. According to police, the victims had planned to head to Merile area when they were ambushed. The injured officer was hit in the head while the civilians were shot in…

The High Court Thursday suspended a Gazette notice that increased charges on a number of government services including application of national identification cards and passports.  This is after a petitioner moved to court challenging the gazette notice dated November 6, 2023. “A conservatory order be and is hereby issued suspending Gazette Notices No. 15239-15242 dated 6th November 2023 and/or any other document purporting to give authority to increase or review the charges/fees/levies specified therein pending the hearing and determination of this Application inter-parties,” ordered Justice Lawrence Mugambi. Petitioner Dr Magare Gikenyi argued that the cost for the listed services was…

The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors. The European Commission said it had sent formal requests for information to TikTok and YouTube respectively, the first step in procedures launched under the EU’s new law on digital content. The EU’s executive arm said it wanted to know what measures the video-sharing platforms have taken to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), especially regarding the risks posed to children’s mental and physical health. The DSA is part of the European…

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday suspended for a period of 90 days the pullout of African Union troop from Somalia, where fighting rages with al shabaab.  The decision follows a request by the Horn of Africa nation for the forces to remain in the country to help in the fight against the al-Shabab extremists. Somalia’s request was supported by the African Union, all countries that contribute soldiers to the force and the council, which agreed to delay the pullout of the 19,000-strong AU force for 90 days. Last year in April, the council unanimously approved a new African…

A farmer accused of deceiving the National Cereals Produce Board (NCPB) depot that he had a farm measuring 1050 acres hence obtaining 4304 bags of fertilizer fraudulently was on Thursday charged at a Nairobi court.  Benjamin Mosbey Kuto was accused that he used cheating tricks by approaching the Board that he had a land measuring 1050 acres on which he was carrying out crop farming thereby disadvantaging other farmers. He allegedly committed the offence on dates between July 31 and October 6, 2023 at various NCPB offices in the country. The prosecution said the accused by means of the fraudulent…

President William Ruto says his administration has put in measures to lower the cost of living. The head of state on Thursday said efforts put in place by his government have seen the prices of flour drop significantly. “We have progressively reduced the cost of fertiliser from Sh6,500 to Sh2,500, increased maize acreage under production by an extra 200,000 acres and enhanced maize production by an additional 18 million bags,” he said during the State of the Nation Address. “As a result of these interventions, today a 2kg packet of maize flour is selling at a low of KSh145 and…