Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Nairobi County Women Representative Esther Passaris has urged Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission Chairman Mr Wafula Chebukati to remain firm while discharging his electoral duties. According to Ms Passaris, the commission chair should not be intimated by political pressure experienced in the country. “Chebukati should not be scared by anyone. Instead, he should discharge his duties confidently based on constitution mandate that allows him to,” she said. She argued that those who are criticisizing him, will inturn point fingers at him and blame for incredible presidential results. “All we want is fair, credible and transparent election,” she added. READ: French Firm…

On Friday, National Super Alliance flag-bearer Raila Odinga has requested that President Uhuru Kenyatta respect the Supreme Court and practice tolerance during this challenging political period. Raila maintained that Kenya is bigger than one individual and political differences should not lead to its destruction. “This country can be bigger if we embrace tolerance. People campaigned, they fought, there were winners and losers and life continues.” Raila assured Kenyans that no matter the outcome of the October 26 election he would respect the will of the people and asked President Kenyatta to do the same. “We have moved on for the…

Transport for London (TfL) on Friday announced that Uber London Limited’s private hire operation license will not be renewed after its license expires on September 30. TfL has deemed the cab hailing company unfit and not proper to have a private hire operation license. According to TfL, the taxi hailing company’s methods and behavior have shown a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a long list of issues which threaten public safety and security. Some of the reason given include: Its method of reporting serious criminal offenses Its method of obtaining medical certificates Its method of obtaining Enhanced Disclosure…

A sex video of a ‘Brenda Wanga look-alike’ has been making rounds on the internet and is making many people question its validity. When the video initially came out many Kenyans were shocked to see the ‘wife’ of famous Harambee Stars striker in bed with another man. However, social media users believe that the women in the sex tape was a look a like and not actually the NTV media personality. Read: DJ Kaytrixx Clashes With Joe Muchiri Over Tero Mdee The video has elicited mixed reactions from its viewers as to its validity. Earlier this week the couple to social…

Supreme Court ruling termed as a sham as one the four Judges departs country 3 hours before delivery of findings: As Justice Jacktone Ojwang was giving his reasons for dissenting to nullify President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory following the August 8th poll, a KQ plane touched down at the Heathrow Airport. On one of the first class seats aboard the KQ flight sat Ojwang’s colleague Smokin Wanjala who oblivious of the burden he has put his Country Kenya in, sighed with relief as he loosened his seatbelt waiting to go through immigration checks before weaning off the jetlag later. The time…

Kenyans will now be able to enjoy a new service being offered by Madaraka Express via mobile phones. Those wishing to book and pay for tickets can now do so by using USSD code *639#. The code will allow customers to book, pay and even cancel tickets for the Madaraka Express. Along with the USSD code is the immediate MPESA payment option which will help customers secure their tickets fast. According to Kenya Railways Managing Director Atanas Maina, passengers can make up to five bookings at once and citizens will be able to purchase tickets up to seven days in…

Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho is known to have connections with several music artists. Chris Brown’s performance last year in October is one example of how well connected the Mombasa governor is with renowned musicians. However, former Senator Hassan Omar has been a strong critic of the Governor over the usage of county resources which he believes could have been focused towards “more serious matters”. Surprisingly, Omar took to twitter in what may have been seen as a cheeky jibe, to ask Joho to ‘intervene’ in the ongoing marital feud between Bongo artist Diamond Platinumz and his baby mama Zari…

Kenya’s hopes of hosting the prestigious Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in November have been dealt a huge blow. Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa interest in hosting the regional tournament prior to the African Nations Championships (CHAN) next year. According to reports Burundi, Sudan and Ethiopia have also expressed their interest in hosting the tournament. Read: Win For SportPesa As High Court Orders 16 Teams For SPL “When you want to host Cecafa you don’t declare your interest through the media. Rather, you contact the Secretariat and allow things to move,” said a Cecafa representative. “I say this because the credible…

Officials of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) can breathe a sigh of relief following the Supreme Court ruling there was no ‘criminal culpabilty’ despite evidence presented in court in Raila Odinga’s presidential petition. The court acknowledged that there were several electoral malpractices in the August 8 General Election but it was not able to identify specific individuals involved in the incident. “No evidence was placed before us to prove that electoral offences were committed by officials of IEBC. What we saw in evidence was a systematic institutional problem and we were unable to find specific fingerprints of individuals…

The ongoing feud between Tanzanian music artist Diamond Platnumz, his baby mama Zari Hassan and model Hamissa Mobeto has sparked a lot of controversy on social media. Diamond revealed that he had been having an affair with Hamissa while being with Zari and that the two would soon be having a child. In strange series of events Akothee has spoken out over the love triangle that has caused quite a stir all over social media. Read: Musician Akothee Flaunts Personal Dj, 10 Million Sound System (Photos) According to Akothee she is ‘Team Zari’ as she took to Instagram. “It’s sad how…

A recent raid in Boni forest, Lamu County by Kenya Defence Force soldiers brought forth the discovery of an abandoned Al Shabaab sex camp. According to reports, the soldiers involved in the raid on Monday discovered sexual paraphernalia, alcohol and drugs. The discovery of such items brought to question the Islamic militant groups ideologies after they have been seen criticizing the West over what they perceive is ‘sexual immorality’. It is believed the assailants left the site in a hurry after it was discovered they had left behind several personal items. A laptop was among one of the items recovered…

New images of the meant to be Kenyan currency are currently making rounds all over the internet. On Thursday, activist Okiya Omtatah wrote to the Central Bank of Kenya demanding that CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge give a timeline as to when the new currency would be released. Omtatah added that if Njoroge fails to adhere to his seven-day ultimatum he would take legal action against the Central Bank. “We are in the process of having the new generation currency, but in accordance with the constitution,” said Njoroge. Omtatah refuted the comments made by the governor and claimed the delay in…

DJ Kaytrixx’s spat With Joey Muchiri Over Tero Mdee. Following the return of music artist Nancy Namtero Mdee aka Tero Mdee came her gospel song Taa ya miguu yangu. Nancy shocked many Kenyans when she decided to quit her KTN job and marry prophet Hebron Kisamo. In a response Capital FM presenter Joey Muchiri took to Instagram to comment on the gospel song and marriage to her husband. “Man…one Namtero Mdee aka Tero. Niggaz had mad crushes on her when she was on straight up on KTN straight from Tanzania, I used to watch that show on mute then one day she woke up…

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati may have declared the now nullified results of President Uhuru as credible when he announced him the winner two weeks ago under pressure. A number of NASA insiders have told this blog the opposition coalition believe the IEBC Chairman had been misled to believe the election was free, fair and credible and had been pressured to declare President Uhuru validly elected. Chebukati, according to sources, had agreed with NASA Chief Agent Musalia Mudavadi that he would not announce the ‘winner’ of the election in the evening he ended up doing so. The coalition believe Chebukati was…

Supreme Court judge Mohammed Ibrahim who was admitted in the course of supreme court petition is suffering from drug related complications. Ibrahim is said to be a heavy drunkard and has battled the addiction for some time now. As the Court readies to deliver a verdict, the indisposed Ibrahim will not be sitting, meaning he is not part of the judges who wrote the all important judgement. NASA wants president Uhuru’s victory overturned, a fresh, credible election conducted. Six judges are set to deliver the judgement. They include Chief Justice David Maraga, Deputy Chief Justice Philemona Mwilu, Justice (prof) JB…