Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused will know their fate in the Sharon Otieno murder case on May 29, 2026. Obado was charged alongside his former personal assistant, Michael Oyamo and county clerk Caspal Obiero. The matter was mentioned on Wednesday before Lady Justice Cecilia Githua, who confirmed that the judgment will be delivered on the scheduled date. Githua directed that all the accused persons must be physically present in court at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ruling. The High Court on Wednesday set the date for the delivery of judgment in the high-profile case, where…

Kenya’s national rugby sevens teams, the Lionesses and Shujaa, are preparing for crucial outings in the upcoming second and third rounds of the HSBC SVNS 2 series, with their sights firmly set on promotion to the top-tier HSBC SVNS 1 next season. The next legs of the competition will be held in Montevideo, Uruguay on March 21–22, before the action shifts to São Paulo, Brazil on March 28–29. The tournaments present a key opportunity for both teams to build on their performances from the opening round staged in Nairobi. The Kenya Lionesses have named a 13-player squad that sees the…

Equity Group Holdings Plc reported record financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a historic milestone in Kenya’s corporate sector. The Group posted a 55% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to KSh75.5 billion, up from Sh48.8 billion in FY2024, reflecting robust revenue growth, enhanced efficiency, and strong regional contributions. The Group’s balance sheet expanded by 9% to Sh1.97 trillion, with customer deposits rising 4% to Sh1.46 trillion and net loans increasing 8% to Sh882.5 billion. Equity closed the year with 22.4 million customer accounts, supported by an extensive regional distribution network and a growing digital ecosystem. Net interest…

A gas explosion in Eastleigh Section 3, Nairobi East Sub-County, left two people seriously injured and several others with minor burns. The incident occurred on March 17, 2026, at around 9:00 p.m. at Muchai House, a four-storey building with 74 rooms. Police confirmed that the building owner and an eight-year-old child from a neighboring house sustained serious burns. They were rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for treatment. Four other occupants suffered minor burns and were treated at Ednah Medical Facility before being discharged in fair condition.
Property within the affected house was destroyed, though the total value of the loss…

A 16-year-old boy died after a suspected electrocution incident in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Homa Bay County. The deceased was found dead on March 17, 2026, at around 10:00 a.m. near an electricity pole along a rough road in Kawuor Location. Police said the body of the teenager was discovered lying beside the road with visible burn injuries on the right hand, leg, and abdomen—injuries consistent with electrocution. According to the boy’s father, Elisha Odhiambo Ang’onga, the teenager had epilepsy and mental challenges and had left home on the evening of March 16 at around 6:00 p.m. without returning. Preliminary findings…

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal murder of his younger brother and nephew in Kisumu County. The sentence was secured by the prosecution following a conviction at the High Court in Kisumu. The accused, Arnold Ochieng Omollo, admitted to two counts of murder, acknowledging responsibility for the deaths of the two minors. The court heard that the killings occurred between November 25 and 26, 2024, at Kamango Village in Nyakach Sub-county. The victims—both aged under 10—were attacked while asleep in what the court described as a premeditated and particularly brutal…

A middle-aged man was killed by a hippopotamus in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, in a tragic human-wildlife conflict incident. The body of the unidentified man, estimated to be about 40 years old, was discovered on Tuesday morning near the Ewaso Nyiro River in Manguo Sub-location, police said. According to police, the incident was reported at Nyahururu Police Station by Assistant Chief Samuel Chege at around 10:45 a.m., prompting a joint response by officers and rangers from the Kenya Wildlife Service. Upon visiting the scene, authorities found the lifeless body lying on the ground with visible injuries on both the upper and…

Government officials received the second contingent of Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission which returned home Tuesday night at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The team received a hero’s welcome and commendation from the government for their role in restoring stability in the Caribbean nation. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and General Service Unit Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni flew to Haiti to come with the 215 officers whose duty had come to an end. This marked the official drawdown of the Kenyan personnel from Haiti ahead of April 15, 2026 deadline. The mission…

King Charles will host the first Nigerian state visit to the UK for 37 years, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu to be given a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. At the start of the two-day visit, the leaders of Africa’s most populous country will be greeted by senior royals including Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales. The King and President Tinubu will then give speeches on Wednesday evening at the state banquet, which will be attended by political leaders and celebrities with links to Nigeria. However, there will be no traditional lunch…

President Donald Trump has accused Nato members of making a “foolish mistake” by refusing to help the US secure the Strait of Hormuz during the war with Iran. Despite the pressure on oil prices brought about by severe disruption to the critical waterway amid the conflict, he insisted the US does not need help from its allies. Speaking alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at the White House, Trump said he has been informed by most Nato allies that they do not want to get involved in the war, a conflict many of them view as illegal. While Trump has…

A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over her handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, wrote in the subpoena letter that his committee is investigating the “possible mismanagement” of the investigation. The move comes weeks after Nancy Mace, a Republican lawmaker, introduced a motion to subpoena Bondi and accused the justice department of a “cover-up” in releasing the Epstein files. A justice department spokesperson described the subpoena as “completely unnecessary”. Bondi and the Trump administration have faced…

A Chinese national and a Kenyan man were charged with illegal dealing in live wildlife species after authorities intercepted thousands of ants allegedly being traded without permits. Zhang Kequn, 37, and Charles Mwangi, 35, appeared before the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts on Tuesday, where they faced charges of dealing in live wildlife species and conspiracy to commit a felony. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), through prosecution counsel John Tago and Mercy Katsivo, told the court that the two were arrested on March 10, 2026, while in possession of 1,948 garden ants packed in…

Residents of Menyinkwa in Kisii County have raised alarm over a worsening garbage crisis, citing unbearable stench, increased pests, and growing health concerns. The foul smell, which has persisted for weeks, is emanating from heaps of uncollected waste dumped in open spaces and along roadsides across the estate. Locals say irregular garbage collection has led to accumulation and rotting of waste under the scorching sun. Landlady Mary Moraa says the situation is already taking an economic toll, with tenants vacating her apartments due to the unbearable conditions. “Several tenants have moved out because they cannot stand the smell,” she said,…

A petition was filed at the Milimani High Court under a certificate of urgency seeking to suspend the implementation of the National Infrastructure Fund Act, 2026. The petitioners, Katiba Institute argued the law is unconstitutional. Katiba Institute asked the court to issue conservatory orders restraining the government from operationalising the Act. They are also sought orders stopping the government from channeling proceeds from the privatisation of state assets into the proposed fund, including money expected from the sale of shares in Kenya Pipeline Company and Safaricom. According to court documents, lawyer Henry Paul Gichana argued the Senate was excluded from…

A senior police officer accused of unlawfully commissioning a civilian to make a police uniform and allegedly orchestrating the tailor’s arrest to cover it up denied the claims in court. He also termed the case against him baseless and unconstitutional. In a replying affidavit, Inspector Samuel Kariuki, the Deputy Station Commander at Changamwe Police Station in Mombasa, opposed an application filed against him and other state agencies. He argued the suit violates constitutional provisions that safeguard the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Inspector General of Police. Kariuki said the application dated February…