Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Tensions are high at the border of Narok and Nakuru counties after a group of youths attempted to invade Kedong Ranch. According to area county security agencies, police lobbed teargas to disperse the rioters. “We received reports that some members of the youth from the neighbouring community planned to invade the more than 75,000-acre expansive land and destroy property. We deployed anti-riot officers from 6am. They thwarted the attempt by the youths to invade the land,” said County Commissioner Isaac Masinde. But according to Narok East Sub-County Police Commander Jared Marando, officers encountered some 150 youths carrying crude weapons near the Ketraco…

At least 14 people have died after a Pwani University bus collided with a matatu at the Kayole Bridge on the Naivasha-Nakuru highway. Naivasha Deputy County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua on Thursday said there could still be more casualties in the bus. “That is the latest figure but the numbers could be higher. I am still getting updates from traffic officers and hospital authorities,” said Mutua. Pwani University Deputy Vice Chancellor James Kahindi said the students were heading to the Chepkoilel campus for a national sports event. He also noted that students left the institution aboard two buses with 120 students,…

Protesters on Thursday torched United Democratic Alliance (UDA) offices in Siaya County. This comes days after the ruling party’s offices in Kisumu were also set ablaze by angry anti-government protesters. The rioters broke into the offices, vandalized the premises, and carted away valuables of unknown value. They also damaged two motor vehicles and set two others on fire. Speaking after the incident, party secretary general Cleophas Malala said he would write to Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to withhold ODM party’s funds until they have paid for the danages. “As a party, we will write to the Registrar…

Rally driver Maxine Wahome has been released on a Sh2 million bond. On Thursday, High Court judge Lilian Mutende noted that the prosecution failed to convince the court why she should be denied bond. Justice Mutende cited Article 49 which states that the accused has a right to be released on bond with conditions unless there are other reasons to keep them in custody. “I hereby grant the accused a bond Sh2 million with surety of a similar amount. Further orders are that the accused deposits her passport in court,” Justice Mutende ruled. However, the court ruled that the accused…

President William Ruto has jetted back into the country after a four-day tour of Europe. The head of state landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday at 8.45 AM. He was received by his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua among other high-ranking government officers. His return comes hours before opposition leader Raila Odinga readies himself to lead anti-government protests in Nairobi. The demos will also be taking place in other areas across the country. The opposition chief wants the head of state to lower the cost of living, stop dismantling the opposition by “buying” leaders, and open the IEBC…

The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, Raila Odinga, has dared alleged rebel lawmakers to resign from their posts and seek new mandates from voters. On Wednesday, Raila stated that the rebels do not deserve to be in Parliament with ODM tickets yet they have purportedly proven allegiance to the ruling party. The leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party advised the legislators to resign and run for office again under the Kenya Kwanza Alliance. “Let parties remain as they are, if you were elected in Azimio remain in Azimio, and if you leave to…

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has banned protests within the capital. The governor said that no anti-government protests would be held in the city henceforth. According to Sakaja, the city had suffered severely from the demos led by opposition leader Raila Odinga. “Nairobi County has already hosted two of these demonstrations. We’ve borne the cost of the disruption so far: Nairobians have patiently put up with the disruption, and their taxes have paid for its aftermath,” he said. Read: Governor Nyong’o Suspends Protests in Kisumu, Team to Join Nairobi Demonstrators “In the spirit of devolution, I would advice the Governor Nyong’o, to…

Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has suspended protests indefinitely. The governor said the team will instead join demonstrations in the capital city of Nairobi. “The people of Kisumu remain committed to the aspirations of Azimio La Umoja and its campaign for a better Kenya,” Prof Nyong’o said in a statement. The county boss said the Azimio National Council in consultation with the Kisumu county executive had resolved that the Kisumu team will join demonstrations in Nairobi. Read: Win for Azimio as Court Declines to Stop Protests “I would like to appeal to the people to work in tandem with enforcement officers…

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has denied claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is financing the biweekly protests. Speaking to Spice FM on Wednesday, said if Uhuru was really the financier, then he had never seen the monies. “Anyone who is telling you Uhuru is funding the rallies, I have not seen that money,” he said. Sifuna said the ODM party gets money from the annual membership fee, which is paid at the beginning of the year. Each member is required to pay Sh5,000. Read: Ruto, Gachagua to Blame for Chaos During Protests – Raila “I am a contributor through my salary…

Banisa Member of Parliament Kullow Maalim Hassan is dead. The lawmaker died on Tuesday at a city hospital following a motorcycle hit-and-run along Mombasa Road. The deceased’s relative, Mr Mohamud Haji, said the MP was involved in an accident on Saturday evening at Capital Centre. He was rushed to Reliance Hospital in South C and later to Aga Khan where he succumbed to the injuries. Many of his colleagues praised him as a diligent and hardworking lawmaker. Adan Keynan, a member of parliament for Eldas, described the deceased as a loyal public servant who carried out his duties honorably. “It…

Majority leader in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung’wa has denied involvement in the invasion of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Northlands Farm on Monday. The Kikuyu MP called for investigative bodies to look into the incident and bring the perpetrators to book. The third time lawmaker said he learned about the said intrusion through social media. “I do not know anything about the invasion of the Kenyattas’ land. I first saw on social media the reports claiming that unknown people had invaded the former president’s farm,” he said. Read: Police Finally Deployed at Kenyatta’s Northlands Farm “That was around 11:30 am. I…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga says the State had a hand in the mayhem and deaths witnessed during Monday protests. Raila said the invasion of private property by pro-government protesters will plunge the country into chaos as was in Zimbabwe. “The last time we witnessed such invasion of farms and companies in this part of the world was when Robert Mugabe claimed to be compensating freedom fighters in Zimbabwe. It ended in total collapse of Zimbabwe’s economy. It will not be any different here,” he said. “We see little hope for Kenya’s large-scale farming.…

Comedian Eric Omondi has been arrested. The funnyman was on Tuesday apprehended on his way to the State House. He was carrying with him Curriculum Vitaes belonging to unemployed Kenyans. The CVs were in a cart that he was set to deliver to President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. While asking Kenyans to share with him their resumes, Eric stated that he was willing to fight for the rights of jobless Kenyans and was ready to die. He asserted that the head of state who is away in Germany did not fully grasp the hardships that Kenyans were…

Police have finally been deployed to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Northlands Farm in Ruiru. This was after an invasion by suspected pro-government protesters on Monday. The vandals ferried aboard public service vehicles and private cars, made away with livestock and cut down trees. They also set a section of the expansive farm on fire. Witnesses said the looters gained access to the 11,000-acre farm from the Kamakis side along the Eastern Bypass. Read: Goons Invade Uhuru’s Northlands Farm, Steal Livestock Opposition leader Raila Odinga condemned the act saying it was “foolish”. “Leo wametuma majambazi kupiga shamba ya Uhuru Kenyatta. Wametuma watu…

Nyanza Regional Police commander Karanja Muiruri has been recalled to police headquarters. This was after commanders at the police headquarters expressed their displeasure with the manner in which he handled protests. Filling his position will be former Eastern Regional police commander Noah Mwivanda. It is said that the higher-ups claimed that he was lenient with the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance protesters. Read: Win for Azimio as Court Declines to Stop Protests Mwivanda oversaw the operations on Monday where one was shot dead in Kisumu and two others sustained injuries in Migori. In Kisumu, the demonstrations were led by Governor…