Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Justice Mugure Thande has been moved to Malindi in latest changes in the Judiciary. The judge was responsible for the halting of the implementation of the Finance Act 2023. The letter announcing the changes in stations for the 13 judges bears the signature of the principal judge of the high court, Justice Eric Ogola, and states that the transfers take effect on the 2nd of October this year. Justice Thande now moves from the Constitutional and human rights division at the Mililani High Court in Nairobi to Malindi High Court. Justice Thande had also eight months ago halted the government’s…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed Washington’s full support for the West African regional bloc Ecowas in its efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger following the recent military coup. Ecowas had given the coup leaders in Niamey a seven-day deadline to step down or face military intervention, which expired on Sunday. On Monday, Ecowas announced it would hold a summit in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Thursday to deliberate on the political situation and recent developments in Niger. Mr Blinken told BBC’s Focus on Africa in an interview that he had been in touch with Niger’s deposed president,…

A German national who was charged with a number of counts of defilement and child pornography was Monday sentenced to 81 years in jail. Thomas Scheller, 74, was convicted of seven offences after the court found him guilty. Milimani principal magistrate Caroline Njagi sentenced Scheller to 30 years in jail in count one for defilement, counts two and three to 15 years in prison each, and counts 4, 5, 6 to 7 years in jail. “The accused having been convicted and sentenced, will be entered into the sexual offenders record.” In his mitigation, the foreigner had alleged that he was…

A Ngong-based pastor who defiled two minors 11 years ago by using God’s name was Tuesday sentenced to 70 years in prison. Milimani principal magistrate Caroline Njagi sentenced the pastor to 59 years in jail or count one and 20 years in count two. The pastor will, however, serve 50 years as the court ordered for the sentences to run concurrently.. He had been found guilty of defiling the children aged 11 and 14 while using religious connotations and manipulations. The accused faced two counts of repeatedly defiling the children who were congregants at his church. Read: Manhunt On For Defilement…

Convicted South African rapist Thabo Bester and his girlfriend Dr Nandipha Magadumana were on Tuesday reunited for the first time since their arrest in Arusha, Tanzania. Bester and Magadumana appeared together with ten others in the Bloemfontein magistrates court on Tuesday morning. Their case was, however, postponed to October 11 pending further investigations. https://twitter.com/Sli_Masikane/status/1688829035978067968 Their co-accused included; Magudumana’s father Zolile Cornelius Sekeleni, former G4S employees Senohe Matsoara, Buti (Motenyane John) Masukela, Tieho Frans Makhotsa, Nastassja Jansen, Joel Maketha, Moeketsi Ramolula, Thabang Meir, Integration CCTV technician Teboho James Lipholo and Zando Moyo, and a Zimbabwean national who allegedly helped Magudumana claim a body…

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi has formally adopted a new corporate identity that underscores its commitment to agricultural development for the domestic and export markets. The new Kakuzi brand is aligned with the national agricultural transformation agenda, with sustainability and climate-smart agriculture at its core. Speaking at the launch of the new Kakuzi brand, the State Department for Crop Development Principal Secretary Phillip Kello Harsama said the government is committed to advancing agricultural transformation through various avenues, including private partnerships, as they allow for accelerated and rapid results achievement. While noting that Kakuzi is set to unveil a range of Macadamia Cold…

Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome claims politicians hired corpses during the anti-government protests. Speaking in Nyeri, the police boss said the deaths were then blamed on the police. “It is so unfortunate that some senior members of the society go to the mortuary hiring dead bodies, calling the media and telling them that these people were killed by the police,” said Koome. “How low can some of our leaders sink?” he posed. Read: Nine Dead And Dozens Injured In Anti-Government Protests In Kisumu County As Governor Demands Justice Koome sensationally argued Tuesday that the leaders have been parading bodies so…

Uasin Gishu County leadership was on the receiving end on Monday during a meeting with parents and students over the Finland education programme. Those present included; Governor Jonathan Bii, deputy governor John Barorot and Senator Jackson Mandago. One female student caught the attention of social media users for speaking truth to power. She told the leaders present about how their children are studying abroad as they (Finland scholarship beneficiaries) languish in poverty back at home. In an emotional address doing rounds on social media, the lady said a few of her colleagues were suffering with depression. “You are very mean…

By BBC A senior US official has held face-to-face talks with Niger’s military leaders following last month’s coup. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said the conversations had been “extremely frank and at times quite difficult”. Washington has said the coup can still be ended diplomatically and President Mohamed Bazoum reinstated but has suspended aid payments in the meantime. West African countries are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the crisis. Ecowas – a trading bloc of 15 West African states – had issued a 23:00 GMT Sunday deadline to Niger’s junta leaders to stand down and restore…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has vowed to deal with city land grabbers as he continues to protect public property. The Governor on Monday stamped authority saying he will not spare anyone including elected leaders in his bid to fight land grabbing. “We have no time for land grabbers. On Thursday I demolished a two storey house that was being built on grabbed land and ironically by an MCA. The MCA was building his office when the said land was supposed to have a hospital,” he explained. His statement comes two days after City Hall demolished a building on land that…

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA), Thogoto says it has launched investigations into the chilling revelations of mistreatment of elderly persons at PCEA Thogoto Care Home for the Aged in Kikuyu, Kiambu County. The church said Monday it is working with concerned parties on the ground and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted. “As a church, we have learned from social media of the circulating information about Thogoto Home for the Aged. As a responsible church, we wish to state the following… We do not condone any unjust or inhumane…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has recused himself from all Kenyan cases at The Hague-based court over a conflict of interest, his office has confirmed. This following allegation by Azimio that Khan’s recent visit to Kenya was meant to jeopardize their case on police brutality against protesters. “The prosecutor was in Kenya in a private capacity to receive an honorary degree. Please note that pursuant to Article 42.7 of the Rome Statute, Mr Karim A.A Khan KC in his capacity as the prosecutor of the ICC has recused himself from all Kenyan cases.” Khan was on Friday,…

Nyamira County Assembly Majority Leader Elijah Osiemo is dead. Osiemo died on Monday afternoon following a road accident. The deceased who doubled as the MCA for Nyamaiya Ward, was traveling to Nairobi with two of his colleagues when they were involved in a road accident along the Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road. Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo said the two other MCAs, Duke Masira and Priscilla Nyatichi, sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Naivasha Level Four Hospital. Nyaribo sent his condolences to the bereaved family. He described Osiemo as a focused leader who had immense leadership and political life ahead of…

Rapper Tory Lanez is set to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday August 7, where he will be sentenced for shooting and injuring hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in July of 2020. Lanez, who was convicted on December 23, 2022 for shooting and injuring the hip-hop star, whose legal name is Megan Pete, was initially set to be sentenced in January but the sentencing has been delayed several times after Lanez obtained new attorneys and filed a motion for new trial. The request for a new trial was denied in May. Lanez, a Grammy-nominated rapper whose legal name is…

Cabinet Secretary for Education Ezekiel Machogu, has reappointed Prof Victoria Wambui Ngumi as the Vice Chancellor for Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Prof Ngumi will serve for a second term for a period of five years, starting August 1. Acting Chair of the Council Abdi Mohamud Hassan extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof Ngumi on her reappointment and expressed appreciation to CS Machogu for entrusting her with another term to lead the institution of higher learning. “This is a true testament to the exceptional work she has done over the past five years and exemplifies the confidence the…