Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A Kenyan man of Indian descent exhibiting coronavirus-like symptoms has reportedly died at a Nairobi hospital where he had been admitted. Reports by Citizen TV indicate that the man died on Friday hours after he flew from India. The 59-year -old, who was complaining of fever, had been admitted at the private hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where he passed on three hours later. Officials from the Ministry of Health took his samples for further analysis to determine if he had been infected with the virus. Medics told the local media that the man could be exhibiting the coronavirus symptoms…

A Fly 540 plane carrying Tullow Oil employees made an emergency landing in Kapese this morning after it developed mechanical problems mid-air. Reports of crash landing involving Fly 540 plane in Kapese, Lodwar due to engine failure. No reports of casualties so far. pic.twitter.com/nMjlxisszp — Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) (@Asmali77) February 28, 2020 According to sources, the plane with KCAA registration 5Y-CGH crash-landed at the Kapese Airstrip after one of the engines failed. It was chartered to fly the Tullow Oil employees from Kapese Airstrip in Lodwar to Nairobi. The airline confirmed this in a statement they have just issued. Fly…

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has finally unveiled a list of Insurance Brokerage Firms you must avoid in 2020 as their businesses will not be recognised by the regulator. According to IRA’s notice issued on February 19, 2020, just 133 brokerage firms meet the required conditions while 80 are banned from operating in the market. With 213 operating in 2019, the decrease represents a 30 per cent drop with the list having some surprising names. Companies like Waumini, Nyadwe, Koolridge and Pacific Insurance Brokers are known to be huge in their operations. The IRA list has been awaited by the…

In September 2019, Kenyatta University hit headlines after it dismissed one of its lecturers for plagiarizing a PhD thesis of a Nigerian don. Well, Kahawa Tungu has learnt that the said lecturer is Amos Kariuki Ngaruiya, who worked at the History Department in Kenyatta University. Ngaruiya had his PhD revoked after the committee which was formulated to investigate the plagiarism complaint confirmed that there was “overwhelming evidence” of plagiarism against the lecturer. “The certificate has been returned and is in the custody of the University. The lecturer appeared before a student disciplinary committee on the same matter on Thursday, September…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is under heavy criticism for dragging the name of Deputy President William Ruto in the arrest of former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa over fraud dealings. Echesa was apprehended yesterday by detectives from the Special Service Unit (SSU) in Nairobi alongside, Daniel Otieno Omondi, Kennedy Oyoo Mboya and Clifford Okoth. The department led by George Kinoti is accused of sharing information with the mainstream media that Echesa used the Office of the Deputy President to cut a Ksh39 billion deal on military equipment with foreigners. The DCI, however, failed to mention the DP’s name…

Freedom of worship enshrined in the Kenyan constitution has led to the mushrooming of numerous churches in the country with citizens and other residents spoilt for choice. Over time, the question of which is the true church in the 21st century has remained debatable as each religion defends itself against deception claims. One of the churches that have been accused of manipulation and false miracles is Prophet David Owuor’s Repentance and Holiness Ministry. The church has for many years been criticized by a section of Kenyans for allegedly brainwashing its members. The self-declared prophet, however, continues to deny the claims.…

Arrests, detention without trial, torture and mysterious deaths were for decades synonymous to late former President Daniel Arap Moi’s rule that lasted for 24 years. While some victims, who are lucky to be alive, have forgiven the former Head of State, who ruled Kenya with iron and fist, some remain bitter of the injustices meted by Moi and his KANU men. Veteran politician and political detainee Koigi Wamwere is a classic example of men, who have publicly declared that they won’t “miss” Moi, who passed on last week on Tuesday. “I don’t want us to meet in the same place…

The country woke up to the news of the death of former President Daniel Arap Moi, the man who ruled Kenya for 24 years. Media, was a wash of the late Head of States’ pictures as many reminisced the reign of the man who took over from the nation’s founding father,  Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. Many, who knew Moi, say he was loved and loathed in equal measure. Critics say Moi was corrupt and brutal. Moi assumed office as President on August 22, 1978, following the passing on of Mzee Kenyatta. He had served as Kenyatta’s third Vice-president for about 11…

The news that popular Benga musician known by her stage name Lady Maureen was hospitalized broke the internet earlier in the week, with reports indicating that her health was worsening. Kahawa Tungu has established that the Ohangla queen was admitted at Pastor Machage Memorial Hospital in Migori County, with her mother by her side as friends and family had allegedly deserted her. Following the expose, rumors swirled on social media with controversial reports that the singer had kicked the bucket. However, in an interview with a local publication yesterday, Lady Maureen asked rumormongers to stop spreading lies about her health…

The story of the self made man was brought to life by one of United States’ founding fathers Benjamin Franklin. It was also the case as described in a piece published by the Standard’s Hustle on January 15, 2020. On this day, the daily told the story of Farmer Ken brand, owned by Kinyua Gacheche. Mr Gacheche’s story is not one of “rugs to riches” but rather, of “do what you want to do and not what you have to do.” Well, Gacheche, the son of Robert Timothy Gacheche (a member of the Nairobi North Local committee) quit a job at…

Benga musician popularly known as Lady Maureen is reportedly very sick and admitted at Pastor Machage Memorial Hospital in Migori County. Reports reaching Kahawa Tungu indicate that the famous Luo singer’s mother is with her in the hospital and lost for means of caring for her. Close family members and friends have called upon willing fans to pray for her as well as offer financial support where possible. Read: Kenyan Benga Star Lady Maureen Jailed In Tanzania For Lack Of Travel Documents This is however not the first time the singer has been reported unwell, as last year an almost…

Felix Orinda Odhiambo alias Dj Evolve is paralysed from the neck down following a fatal shooting on the morning of January 17 involving MP for Embakasi East Babu Owino. Reports reaching Kahawa Tungu indicate that the diskjockey is suffering from a condition known as quadriplegia. The condition is as a result of injury or illness, almost always affecting the spine. Hence, Evolve has lost use of his limbs and torso. The loss is usually sensory and motor, which therefore means that both sensation and control are lost. While it is said that his alleged attacker was supposedly intoxicated, sources privy…

Uasin Gishu woman representative Gladys Boss Shollei has been a free woman for a couple of days now after Chief Magistrate PN Gesora dissolved her marriage with Sam Shollei. “It is my considered view it’s highly unlikely that they will get back together and perform spousal duties as envisaged by law and vows they took when they got married. It is only fair that their relationship be terminated and parties allowed to move on with their lives. I allow the petition and order the marriage be dissolved forthwith,” Gesora said. The once power couple have traded accusations with the lawyer…

Ahmed Rashid, stationed at Pangani Police Station is arguably the most feared Nairobi’s Police officer, having gunned down some of the most dreaded gang members in broad daylight. The mention of his name makes criminals and suspect shudder and scramble for safety. For approximately 10 years, Kahawa Tungu has learnt that Rashid has been the leading police officer playing the role of flushing out criminals out of their hideouts in informal settlements including Mathare, Huruma among others. To many, he has been branded a hero especially in Nairobi’s Eastleigh for maintaining law and order by bringing criminals to book. However,…

Kenya’s premier learning institution University of Nairobi (UoN) is engulfed in a leadership wrangle as President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto are currently locked in a war through proxies to control who assumes its leadership. While DP William Ruto is still interested in having control over the businesses at the university, President Uhuru believes that his deputy is trying to control UoN as it will be key in putting pressure on the government right before and after 2022 elections. On Friday, Education CS Prof George Magoha overturned the appointment of Prof Stephen Gitahi Kiama as the institution’s Vice-Chancellor,…