Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has finally responded to a letter by the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party to the International Criminal Court (ICC). IG Koome on Sunday told journalists that the National Police Service (NPS) is not intimidated by the opposition. He also warned of dire consequences should the Azimio rally culminate in violence. The police boss also stated that the main aim of the police service is to serve the people. “This is the only nation God gave us and we must love and serve it,” he said, adding that the police “shall go…

An M-Pesa attendant was on Friday shot in Nairobi’s Highrise Area as he walked home from work. Mr Jacob Aoko Opati sustained grave injuries after being shot in the stomach and left hand by two gunmen. The gunmen, the victim told the police, robbed him of Sh70,000 shortly after leaving his shop in Soweto area. Read: Garbage Truck Driver Fatally Shot Along Thika Road The 26-year-old victim told the police that the thugs demanded all his valuables, including the money in his possession. Mr Opati screamed for help forcing the gang to open fire. The gunmen made away with the money…

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu on Saturday transferred Mukumu Girl’s Principal Frida Ndolo. Taking her place will be Jane Mmbone. The CS also disbanded the school’s board of management following a disease outbreak at the learning institution. Thus far three students and a teacher have died. Director General of Health, Patrick Amoth, explained that the food consumed by the students was contaminated with feces. “The Ministry wishes to inform the general public that this disease is likely to be a mixture of E. coli and Salmonella typhi which usually occurs if water sources are contaminated with these micro-organisms,” he said on…

Kenya’s Taifa 1 satellite has successfully been launched after three failed attempts. The satellite was launched in the USA, California at Vandenberg Air Force Base on Saturday at around 9:44 am. The launch was on Friday delayed 28 seconds before liftoff due to what the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) referred to as “unfavorable upper-level wind conditions that would affect the rocket’s flight trajectory”. The satellite was deployed aboard a Falcon 9 rocket alongside other satellites from other countries. Read: Taifa-1 Satellite Launch Delayed for a Third Time The satellite will provide accurate and timely earth observation data to stakeholders in several application…

Kenya’s Ambassador to Germany Tom Amolo has refuted claims that he has been evicted from his home over rent arrears. The envoy explained that the Kenyan government owns the house in which he resides. “I have seen incredible fiction that I have been evicted from Kenya House, Berlin and that we have not been paid our salaries. First Kenya government owns Kenya House, so no one can be evicted,” Amolo tweeted. Amolo also denied reports that ambassadors were yet to receive their pay. In fact, he said, their pay from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was up to date. Read: Raila’s…

The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party has written to Netherlands-based International Criminal Court (ICC). The opposition in a letter dated April 14 wants the Hague to investigate nine issues. Through lawyer Paul Mwangi, Azimio accused President William Ruto of contempt for democracy and its institutions as well as disregard for the Kenyan Constitution and Laws. They also accused Inspector General of Police  Japhet Koome of setting up a rogue police unit with the intention of pursuing their supporters during protests. Read: Uhuru, Moi Skip Azimio Parliamentary Group Meeting “The squads are reported to be dressed in plain clothes to…

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that prices of Unga will drop starting next week. Speaking in Machakos, the head of state said that imported maize will arrive in the country on Saturday. “I know we still have the problem of high cost of living. You know Unga is not available in shops… it’s in the Shamba. When you want to solve the problem of Unga, start from the Shamba,” he said on Friday. He added: “By the end of tomorrow, flour that I imported will have arrived.” Read: Safaricom Launches Pamoja Tuungane Initiative To Help Kenyans in Drought-stricken Areas Ruto…

Due to adverse weather conditions, the launch of Taifa-1, Kenya’s first operational 3U Earth observation satellite, was postponed on Friday, 28 seconds before liftoff. A Space X Falcon-9 rocket owned by Elon Musk was slated to launch the satellite from the Vandenberg Base in California on April 11. It was rescheduled once again due to unfavorable weather. The launch has been postponed till Saturday at 9:44 am. A group of nine engineers from the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) spent Ksh50 million building the satellite. The team collaborated with Bulgarian aerospace manufacturer Endurosat AD, which provided parts for the satellite. The…

Some of the livestock stolen at the Uhuru Kenyatta-owned Northlands Farm have been returned. According to sources within the police service, at least 18 sheep have so far been returned to the expansive farm that was invaded last month. It is said that individuals believed to be aides attached to two Nairobi politicians have been quietly dropping off the sheep near the farm located in Ruiru. According to those privy to the goings-on, five sheep were on Wednesday found at Dandora Police Station. They were then identified by the farmhands by special marks on them. Read: I Learned About Northlands Invasion…

Prepare for the wolves, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has told Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party chief agent Saitabao Ole Kanchory. In a screenshot shared on his Twitter page, Winnie said she was torn between “feelings, vindication and timing”. Winnie commended Saitabao, and referred to him as a moran who dared to lay things bare. “The truth is the truth and only a moran has the balls to say it. Hongera,” she added. Read: Uhuru Froze in Ruto’s Presence – Raila’s Chief Agent Saitabao Claims Saitabao thanked the legislator for her fair assessment, noting that “only…

Nakuru senator and Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja has been charged afresh in the Sh14.5 billion tax evasion case. The legislator on Thursday appeared before Milimani senior principal magistrate Esther Kimilu where she pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of tax evasion. This is after the prosecution requested to amend the charges. But her counsel on the other hand sought to settle the matter out of court. “We have already initiated the process of settling the matter with KRA and if the court allows, we wish to have the matter settled,” the court heard. Read: Reprieve As Keroche Breweries Set To Re-open…

Azimio la Umoja coalition chief agent Saitabao Kanchory says retired President Uhuru Kenyatta froze in the presence of his then-deputy, William Ruto. In his book, Why Baba Is Not The 5th, Saitabao described President Ruto as a methodical schemer whom the former president feared. “I am talking about real fear- the kind that causes one to freeze, flee or fight. Uhuru froze,” says Saitabao. He also notes that Uhuru controlled the “shallow state” while Dr Ruto really had the backing of the real “deep state”. Read: Jalang’o Content with Being A One-term MP Following Fallout with Raila The lawyer further details…

Kenya Darts Association has in a bid to promote the game inked a partnership deal with betting company Bet Nare. The partnership deal signed over the Easter holiday will see the betting company sponsor events organized by the Darts Association. “Our vision and aim is to make sure that we get our people in Kenya and Africa on the map of the world because we know that Africa is a continent that is undermined everywhere. Bet Nare is looking for talent in Kenya, develop it and help and support the sport. We are also looking at supporting young talent for…

Singer Kevin Kioko aka Bahati is no longer a member of the former ruling party, Jubilee. On Wednesday, the “Wanani” hitmaker ditched retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s party for the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a statement, UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala welcomed other artistes including Jasper Muthomi alias MC Jessy, KRG the Don and Diana Marua, among others. “This morning, I had the rare opportunity of welcoming to the Party new members led by Former Mathare Constituency, Jubilee aspirant, Kevin Kioko, alias Bahati Kenya, Imenti South Constituency aspirant, Mc Jesse, Ruffton, KRG and other notable artistes from the…

Whitepath Company Limited has been Sh5 million by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner for violating the data protection law. The digital lender is said to have disregarded the enforcement notification dated January 10. The data commissioner said that the lender irregularly acquired phone numbers from their clients’ phonebooks and continued to harass them. “The ODPC received close to 150 complaints against Whitepath alleging that their applications have accessed their mobile phone contacts and are sending unwarranted and unsolicited text messages to the said contacts,” said ODPC in a statement. Read: Digital Lenders to Charge More as KRA Effects Excise…