Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has denied claims that his administration misused County funds meant to address the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While addressing the press at the County’s head office, the Governor termed the reports false adding that his political rivals were tainting his name to settle old scores. Further, he stated that the claims were maliciously aimed to undermine his governance and taint the image of his administration. “Some politicians want to use the COVID-19 issue to settle political scores and fan enmity. We, as a county, distributed 368 containers and they were all donated by well-wishers. This is…

Questions are being raised by Kenyans Online after Opposition Leader Raila Odinga and his family donated sugar-based soft drinks and other unnecessary products to the hungry Kibera residents. The soft drinks from Bidco have been billed by many as a show of disconnect between the elite represented by Raila Odinga and the common citizens who were getting the donations. Why didn’t Raila donate the basic food items every Kenyan consumes; maize flour, rice, wheat flour, beans, green grams, potatoes, fish, meat etc? Why was Raila so much for donating to people with hungry stomach soft-drinks from a company he asked…

Kesses MP Mishra Swarup has been the talk of town after he was captured on camera threatening Kesses assistant county commander Ceilia Kemboi, after he was found convening public gatherings against the Misnistry of Health directive of social distancing. The MP said that he was distributing food to the less privileged in his constituency, but his dirty past still spoils the party for him. Kesses is a relatively wet area, and most people in the area do not lack food but instead might be in greater need for protective gear and hygienic things like soap and sanitizers. Those in the…

The face of Total Kenya petrol stations in Kenya speaks of a well maintained company, with some of the most disciplined employees in the country. On the other hand, such a ‘beautiful’ face leaves a skeleton of hurting financial dealers, the people who manage operations at the stations. In 2009 Total launched the Young Dealer Programme styled as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. The programme was meant to give business opportunities to young Kenyans with capital support for station dealership while they gain the experience and stand-alone financial strength to stand on their own. Read: How Cartels Are Keeping…

The premier health provider Nairobi Hospital has announced an immediate suspension of operations at all its six satellite clinics as it grapples with fears of the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic. In a move said to have been influenced by an incident where a clinical officer at Galleria branch of Nairobi Hospital tested positive for COVID-19. The management led by Chief Executive Officer Dr Allan Pamba has decided to recall all staff to the main hospital and said that the COVID-19 virus poses a serious challenge to the resilience of Kenya’s healthcare system. Nairobi Hospital is said to be turning away all…

Recently, there has been a debate about the number of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds in the country, in the wake of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Currently, there are 518 ICU beds in the country, with most of them (247) being in Nairobi County. At least seven counties, Kitui, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Marsabit and Migori do not have even a single ICU bed, according to media reports. Bungoma County, our focus, has 23 beds, distributed in two private hospitals, Life Care Hospital Bungoma (21) and Bungoma West Hospital (2). Read: Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati’s Advisor Accused of Embezzling Ksh7…

Kenyan doctors and other public policy experts are continuing to use social media platforms to call out the Uhuru Kenyatta government for consistently lying about the capacity they have in managing the Coronavirus pandemic. After the daily public address, Kenyan doctors called out the Health Cabinet Secretary for claiming that a new 1,000 ICU bed capacity is available in the country, a claim they have challenged with evidence. Hypothetically let’s say they actually have 1000 beds….where are they gonna get 4000 ICU trailed nurses ???? Coz one ICU bed requires one nurse and they work in shifts. https://t.co/m3Kwcsvh6v — Makori.…

Top criminal lawyer Cliff Ombeta has revealed a video showing suspect Wycliffe Vincent Oduor executed in cold blood by police officers in Kayole. In various posts which started yesterday, lawyer Cliff Ombeta alleged that rogue police officer with the support of Kayole OCPD, OCS and top special crime prevention unit officers killed the suspect in cold blood so as to take away money they already recovered from him. Wycliff Vincent ODUOR. Was shot in cold blood. Ocs olekiti you know why. Ocpd kosgei you know why. Cerew in pro box, KCT 818W, YOU KNOW WHY. He tried to plead and…

Blogger Robert Alai is set to spend the weekend at Muthaiga Police Station following his arrest today, Friday, March 20. Alai had earlier been summoned to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices on Kiambu Road to record a statement before his arrest at around noon. The DCI is accusing Alai, of among other things, allegedly publishing false information regarding the situation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. Alai, who is known for internet activism, has been trending for the better part of the day as a section of Kenyans criticized the state over harassment of bloggers with a clear…

Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o has appointed himself as the acting county executive for Health and Sanitation in mini reshuffle. In the reshuffle, the current Health Executive Judith Attyang  has been moved to Marketing, Dr Joyce Osogo has been appointed to head Roads, Public Works and Transport department. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 179(2)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 30(d) of the county Government Act, I have today nominated Dr Joyce Atieno Osogo as CECM for Roads, Public Works and Transport,” read a statement from the county. Prof Nyong’o has been having rough time…

The Kenyan government has for the umpteenth time assured the nation that intense screening has been activated in all entry points including airports to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), but those who have been to these areas say otherwise. A woman, who recently flew in from Ethiopia, has poked holes in the government’s efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. In a lengthy Facebook post, the woman identified as Caroline Tatua, shared her experience at Kenya’s largest airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. Ms Tatua says her experience at JKIA was “disappointing” as the staff casually handled the…

Questions are being asked why the Kenyan government is so determined to ensure that the death of two Chinese nationals aboard a ship docked at the port of Mombasa doesn’t leak. According to Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as well as sources close to Mombasa’s Avenue Healthcare Hospital, the two were found dead aboard the ship in what is now being suspected to Corona Virus (COVID 19) related death. Evacuating a Chinese National from Lamu. He later tested positive for #Covid19KE pic.twitter.com/8utzZZ4T3p — Original RAO (@RobertAlai) March 18, 2020 Avenue Healthcare officials who handled the body were…

Lupita Nyong’o’s mother and wife to Kisumu County Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, Mrs Dorothy Nyong’o is being accused of running errands for his absentee husband in Kisumu County. Early this month, Kisumu County was in the headlines over a Ksh19 million Toyota Land Cruiser V8 that had been seized by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission after allegations that it was fraudulently acquired. The car was seized for investigations, but as soon as investigations started, the car was back to the governor, or rather the governor’s wife. It is an open secret that the car, among other county facilities, meant for…

A Kenyan pilot working with a local aviation company has been arrested after being linked with the Sh39 billion fake military equipment deal. Subow Mohamed Ahmed was arrested by DCI detectives based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). “On the strength of a stop order issued by DCI Hqs Investigations Bureau, Detectives based at JKIA have arrested Subow Mohamed Ahmed, a Kenyan Pilot working with a local Aviation company. “Mr Subow is wanted in connection with Investigations into the 39 Billion Fake Arms deal,” DCI tweeted. https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1238736892444790784 Sources privy to the details indicate that Mr Ahmed works with Bluebird…

The Nation Media Group (NMG) this week on Monday fired its Murang’a based correspondent Joseph Ndung’u Gachane after he allegedly failed to file an endorsement story for Interior CS Dr Fred Matiangi. A fortnight ago, Dr Matiangi toured Murang’a county alongside CSs James Macharia (transport) and Peter Munya (Industrialisation) for a homecoming party. In specific, it is reported that Dr Matiangi received heap of praises from Borabu MP Ben Momanyi and Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka who hinted that the super CS could take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022. The CS is said to have been also…