Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Residents of Usenge in Siaya County are demanding the immediate transfer of Rural Border Patrol Base Police officers( QRT) along the Bondo-Usenge road. Led by Yimbo East MCA Francis Otiato, the residents claim the police posted to man the border have turned into criminals engaging in extortion and brutality. While speaking to Kahawa Tungu, the County legislator said the QRT have denounced their duty of protecting the border and the area residents and have since turned into mercenaries evoking mayhem and meting untold brutality on the people. He claims the police conduct illegal house to house raids and make random…

Nakumatt has suffered another set back at the Garden City Mall following a 30-day eviction notice issued to them by the mall owners. According to reports, the retailer chain had been told to vacate the mall by October 6 and as a result GC Retail is seeking a court order to repossess the space occupied by the anchor tenant. Nakumatt is currently working with its rival retailer Tuskys Supermarket on a possible buyout which is yet to receive approval from the Competitions Authority of Kenya (CAK). The buyout would help the struggling retailer recover from heavy debts and restock its…

Telkom has completed the first phase of its Sh600 million upgrade project on its National backbone and Metropolitan transmission networks. This is part of Telkom’s modernization programme, which has already seen the Telco invest Sh5 Billion towards network modernization, leading to the launch of its 4G network; currently available in 32 towns and urban centers across the country and also the doubling of capacity and coverage on its 3G network. The upgrade to its National backbone and Metropolitan transmission networks will deliver triple backup features, enriched service experience and extended reach to its customers in the East African market. READ:…

The Government of Kenya along with domestic lenders have come to Kenya Airways’ aid after agreeing to convert the airline’s $405.3 debts into equity. According to reports, the government will now have a controlling 48.9 percent stake in the company. This comes after the state agreed to give the airline $238.1 million. “The effect of the debt conversion and subscription agreement is the acquisition by government of an additional 19.1 percent of the ordinary voting shares in the capital of KQ resulting in the increase of shareholding from 29.8 percent to 48.9 percent of the ordinary voting shares,”  reads an…

A leaked menu of St Andrew’s Turi which is one of the most expensive schools in Kenya is causing sparks online. The leaked menu was shared online by unknown sources and has so far left Kenyans in shock. This is due to the fact that it looks like that of a five star hotel.Many Kenyans are so amazed as most people are trying to compare St Andrew’s menu with that of a normal government school. St Andrew Turi is situated in Molo, Nakuru country with a fee structure ranging between 304,000 and 730,000 Ksh per term.The menu comprises of delicious…

Kenyan Trumpeter Christine Kamau is set represent Kenya for two days at the the 20th Yaounde’ Jazz Festival in Cameroon. Ms. Kamau makes history as the first East African Jazz Musician to play at the 20-year jazz festival that runs from 14th – 16th this month. Yaounde Jazz festival is Cameroon’s oldest and most prestigious jazz event held at the Cameroon Cultural Center. The festival which began in 1997, is an annual event and has featured jazz greats from across the world. Spanning her impressive  career, she has performed at significant jazz events including The Jahazi Literary & Jazz Festival…

Designer Carol Pulei seems to be scaling the heights of fashion when it comes to designing and dressing of prominent personnel. Carol came to the limelight some months ago when she designed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s shirt. Carol has yet again dressed an international artist, Don Moen who was in the country over the weekend. He is said to have chosen the same shirt design that Carol had made for the President, she however chose the same embroidery but with a different color. The celebrated song writer and producer was seen wearing his designer shirt during a live concert at the…

Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Hon Peter Kaluma has submitted his Secession Bill dubbed The Constitution of Kenya Amendment Bill 2017 to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Consequently, this calls for the demand for a Referendum which seeks to amend Article 5 of the Constitution to redefine the country’s territory and split it into two nations;The People’s Republic of Kenya and The Central Republic of Kenya. Mr Kaluma argues that citizens in 40 Counties have been reduced to “mere tax payers without corresponding right to equal opportunities and services thereby making vain the Constitutional call to secure…

Comedian David the Student famed for his “Schupid” line and Kalenjin accent is on the spot for allegedly conning his fellow comedy artists. In a WhatsApp conversation seen by Kahawa Tungu dated Monday October 2nd,his colleague “Njoro” asks for his money that he allegedly lent to David over four months ago and which he has refused to pay. When Kahawa Tungu reached out to David for a response, he turned the wheel on Njoro claiming the latter should act “professionally.” “This is witch hunt by Njoro and his cohorts because I am busy with corporate gigs that they do not…

After months of Public Outcry,  the Office of Director of Public Prosecution seems to have taken action on a case involving a senior Safaricom Limited Manager. The ODPP_KENYA this afternoon on their twitter account confirmed that Sylvia Mulinge the Company’s  Consumer Business Unit Director will be arraigned in court on 20th November to plead to charge of causing death by dangerous driving. In a protest letter to the ODPP by Suyianka Lempaa and Company Advocates dated 28th February 2017 which was highlighted by blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, It was reported that on 1st of February, 2015 Sylvia Wairimu Njugua Aka Sylvia…

Jubilee Party agents who took part in the repeat elections held on the 26th of October are planning to hold demonstrations tomorrow over unpaid dues. The agents claim they are yet to be paid even after being promised that payment would not be latter than on 27th October. The demos are scheduled for tomorrow the 14th November from 10 AM at the  Jubilee HQ Pangani. READ: Women Leaders Allied To Jubilee Party To Resist Arrest Of Alice Wahome The situation seems a replica after the August 8th election where Jubilee agents from some parts of the Country blamed imposed representatives…

Details of a well sponsored NASA’s Safaricom scheme is emerging even as the telco sheds off its value at the securities exchange market while NASA supporters migrate from the network in droves. Key analysts of the market have observed that some of the competitors of Safaricom have hijacked the move by NASA to urge its supporters to boycott the giant telecommunications company. READ: Safaricom Avoids Sh400 Million Fine Over April’s Network Outage According to sources within the telecommunication industry, it is believed that NASA is just avoiding being blunt with its supporters to exit Safaricom and wait to Jamii Telecom (JTL)…

A 16-year-old is being held for murder after shoving a rock down the throat of her minutes old daughter.Alaya Dotson, of Colorado in the United States, allegedly inserted the rock in the baby’s throat an hour after giving birth, police said. Dotson told police that she was unaware of her pregnancy and realized she was giving birth while using the bathroom. She said after giving birth, she took the newborn up to her room and laid on the floor next to the infant. READ: Fashion Blogger Sharon Mundia Ditched by Husband After Getting Caught in Lesbian Threesome The teenager reportedly…

Miguna Miguna was on Monday trolled by fans who now claim he is playing hard to get. This was after a lady by the name Muna Ali allegedly made ‘advances’ at the very outspoken international lawyer. The lady is said to have told Miguna that she loved his hands and would love to meet him so that she could shake his hands. https://twitter.com/lelita_lelii/status/929707217003208704 Former aide to Raila Odinga had shared a post where he encouraged all the supporters of NASA coalition and national resistance movement to assemble in large numbers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to welcome ‘baba’ home.…

Famed German Pentecostal evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke does not take offerings at his crusades. Bonnke who is holding crusades in Nigeria warned members of the public and, especially, participants at his ongoing Farewell Crusade holding in Lagos, that he does not collect offerings during his crusades. “We are here to bless you; we have brought you gifts of salvation and deliverance; we are here to give and not to take anything from you” adding that; “Anyone who asks you to give offering for this crusade is a thief and should be reported immediately.” In Kenya, many pastors are infamous for…