Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The High Court has given former Interior CS Fred Matiangi, DCI and DPP seven days to file a consent and withdraw charges over his alleged home raid. This was after Justice Kanyi Kimondo heard that the DPP had written to the DCI ordering them to halt their inquiries into the alleged home invasion. According to Matiang’i’s lawyer, Danstan Omari, the DPP instructed the DCI to end the investigations and ordered the police to cease investigating the matter further. The DPP admitted to the court that they had written to the DCI about the issue but requested one week to provide…

The operations of Team Swat and two other Saccos whose matatus were involved in incidents over the last 30 days have been suspended by the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) board. In a statement released on Monday, board chairperson Aden Noor stated that the operators of the three suspended saccos will be forced to go through a safety compliance evaluation right away before being permitted to operate. The others are; Taita Taveta and Tahmeed saccos. “The board shall take immediate and severe disciplinary action against members of staff who will issue inspection certificate and/or road service license and/or driving license…

ASUS has announced the exciting new Zenbook S13 OLED (UX5304), the world’s slimmest 13.3-inch OLED laptop. It is also the most eco-friendly Zenbook, and takes the brand’s signature qualities of ultraportable design, sustainability, and on-the-go performance to a new level, proving conclusively that less can be more. With a world-beating super-slim 1-centimeter profile and a super-light 1kg chassis, the sophisticated Zenbook S13 OLED delivers no-compromise performance, connectivity, and battery life, making it the epitome of ultraportable design, and is finished in brand-new Basalt Gray or classic Ponder Blue. It is also designed with the environment and carbon neutrality firmly in…

Governors have threatened to shut down counties in 14 days over the delay of funds by the National Treasury. Addressing the media on Monday, Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru said devolution is under threat by the national government. “The Council of Governors hereby issues a 14 days notice to shut down counties, if February, March, and April arrears are not released within two weeks,”  Waiguru said. The Kirinyaga governor said the devolved units have not received funds for the last four months. Read: County Governments Await Funding From The Treasury “As of April 24,  the National Treasury had not disbursed Sh94.35…

President William Ruto has referred to controversial Pastor Paul Mackenzie as a terrorist. The head of state on Monday said the preacher uses religion to advance weird, unacceptable ideologies and belongs in jail. “Mr Mackenzie, who acts as a pastor, is in fact a terrible criminal. Terrorists use religion to advance their heinous acts. People like Mackenzie are using religion to do exactly the same thing,” the Head of State said. Mackenzie who has been making headlines for a week now was arrested on April 15 after 4 of his followers died while starving to “meet Jesus.” The number of…

Controversial Pastor Paul Mackenzie is not a stranger in the corridors of justice. The preacher has been making headlines after members of his Good News International church starved themselves to death. The bodies were discovered by the police in Shakahola Magarini, Kilifi County. Mackenzie was arrested on April 15 after 4 of his followers died while starving to “meet Jesus.” The number of dead people has since risen 39. Last month, the pastor faced criminal charges after 2 children died under similar circumstances. At the same time, eleven others were rescued and taken to the hospital but rejected food and…

Retail giant Naivas Supermarket has acknowledged a ransomware attack by an online criminal organization known as Threat Actor. In a statement on Sunday, Naivas Chief Commercial Officer Willy Kimani indicated that some of its data may have been compromised. Mr Kimani explained that the attack had been contained and normal business had resumed. “Naivas took immediate steps to prevent external access and engaged leading cybersecurity experts CrowdStrike to ensure system integrity,” Mr Kimani said. “This process is complete and our systems are secure. We are cooperating with the relevant law enforcement agencies, as they investigate this and the many current…

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has declared that he will visit the mass grave of the alleged Kilifi church cult on Tuesday. The Shakahola Forest Massacre, according to the CS, is the most egregious violation of the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of religion. “While the State remains respectful of religious freedom, this horrendous blight on our conscience must lead not only to the most severe punishment of the perpetrator(s) of the atrocity on so many innocent souls but tighter regulation (including self-regulation) of every church, mosque, temple or synagogue going forward,” said the CS in a statement on Sunday. Kindiki…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is in receipt of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party’s letter requesting it to look into the “killing and maiming” of its supporters by police. The letter listing the people the opposition claims were killed or injured by security personnel is in the possession of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP), the Nation says. The officer did not, however, confirm or deny whether the alleged justifications satisfy the requirements for the pre-trial chamber to authorize inquiries. The officer cited Article 15 of the Rome Statute which blocks them from making comments or sharing…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) is on its knees. The DP was speaking in Botswana where he will be for a four-day working engagement, key among the engagements will be the 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa. He asserted that the previous administration forced the airline to sign unaffordable contracts, which continue to prevent it from covering its operating costs. “KQ is hardly able to meet its operating expenses and there are serious discussions on possible reforms to get KQ back on track. I must tell you the problem of KQ is what we have…

Twitter users with over 1 million followers have their blue verification badges back. The users declined to pay for the blue tick leading to the loss of the badge on Friday which was the deadline for the Twitter Blue subscription fee. Users were required to pay Sh972 ($8) per month for the badge. Most of them, including media houses, journalists, and politicians, declined to pay for fear the new requirements would encourage the spread of misinformation and fake news. On Sunday, however, Twitter owner Elon Musk had a change of heart. Some of the most followed Kenyans including Lawyer Ahmednassir…

Unga prices will drop further in the coming week, President William Ruto has said. The head of state on Saturday said his administration is keen on making sure Kenyans have access to cheap maize flour. Speaking in Meru, Dr Ruto said his administration has made significant interventions to make sure the cost of living drops significantly. “I’m happy to report that the journey to lower the high cost of living has begun,” he said. Read: Unga Prices To Drop Next Week – President Ruto The President noted that prices will fall below Sh150 as he took a swipe at opposition leaders…

President William Ruto says he is not ready to talk about sharing positions with the opposition. Speaking in Meru on Saturday, the head of state maintained that he will not give in to the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party demands. The President said he will not negotiate with leaders looking for power through the backdoor. Further, he stated, the people of Kenya made their choice during the August 2022 polls and it was about time the opposition moved on from the elections. Read: Standoff as Ruto, Raila Camps Object to Inclusion of MPs Keynan, Pkosing in Bipartisan Talks…

A female staffer at a fast food joint in Kitengela has been fatally stabbed by an alleged lover. The Chicken Inn employee was stabbed by a male colleague with whom she is said to have been in a relationship. Police and witnesses said the incident took place on Friday night. Witnesses said the suspect stormed the joint at around 8.30 PM and stabbed the woman multiple times with a knife. Others recounted hearing screams in the restaurant that is next to a Petrol Station. Read: Zimbabwe Hit By Chicken Shortage, Chicken Inn Closes In Rationing Move While the motive remains unknown,…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there was a sinister plot to have him locked up should he and President William Ruto have lost in the 2022 polls. Speaking in Nyeri on Friday, the former Mathira MP thanked the people of Mathira for overwhelmingly voting for him and Dr Ruto. He told the people that should the Kenya Kwanza Alliance lost in the August elections, then he would probably be serving time in Kamiti Maximum Prison. The DP accused their opponents of masterminding a plot to detain him. Read: Donate Some Land To Mau Mau – Gachagua Challenges Kenyatta Family…