Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Twin brothers, Paul and Eddie Ndichu have been accused of assaulting two women at a high-end Nairobi restaurant for turning down their sexual advances. A report by activist Boniface Mwangi on Twitter reveals that the incident happened over the weekend at Nairobi’s Ole Sereni Hotel. One of the victims claims she was out having a good time with her sister who was also accompanied by the boyfriend when hell broke loose. One of the twins reportedly attempted to make a pass at the girl who was accompanied by the boyfriend and when she turned him down, he became violent and…

A man who allegedly vandalized Safaricom telecommunication equipment worth over Ksh2 million has been arrested by police and the equipment confiscated. Lenny Ng’ang’a, masquerading as a Safaricom engineer on a maintenance mission, had gained access to a transmitter station in Murang’a, after convincing the guard to let him in. After a while, the guard became suspicious of the man’s activities and alerted police officers who immediately rushed to the scene. “The suspect however managed to escape by jumping into his vehicle and speeding off, prompting a chase not witnessed by Murang’a residents in recent times. The suspect’s getaway means a…

There have been mixed reactions over the weekend after activist Boniface Mwangi posted photos of former Machakos County First Lady Lilian Ng’ang’a with new lover Julius Owino alias Juliani in a bid to “offend” Machakos governor Alfred Mutua. In a message seemingly meant for Lilian’s ex-husband Mutua, Mwangi said that lovers should never be treated as assets since they have feelings and emotions. “I’m here to offend those men who behave like their partners are personal assets. Assets are dead things, they have no feelings or emotions. Partners have flesh and blood, they can move on and you can do…

A post by lawyer Wahome Thuku on Facebook regarding a woman who was fired for her job for stealing company property has elicited mixed reactions from netizens. The detailed post captures the story of Maureen Kamau who was a Front Office Manager and administrator at Tyrex Company which deals with tires based in Westlands, Nairobi. Maureen, a single mother to a lovely son narrated that her problems started on September 20, 2021, when she received a call from her house manager stating that the cooking gas had run out. She organized for the delivery of the cooking gas but the…

Masten Wanjala, the self-confessed child killer has been lynched by an irate mob in Bungoma, the region’s Assistant County Commissioner Cornelius Nyaribai has confirmed. https://twitter.com/FmuliKE/status/1448878760846057493 According to authorities, he escaped from Jogoo Road Police Station under unclear circumstances on Wednesday when he was set to appear in court. Wanjala who was yet to take a formal plea had confessed to killing at least 12 children when he was arrested back in July. He confessed to killing the children in a span of four years from Nairobi, Machakos and Bungoma counties. Read: 20-year-old Masten Wanjala Admits To Kidnapping, Executing Two Minors In…

Authorities in Migori County are on the spot after photos of Pandi residents trading marijuana (bhang) openly surfaced on social media. The use or sale of bhang is illegal in Kenya. However, the use of the drug is very high in Pandpieri estate in the heart of Migori town. In the photos shared online, a group of residents is seen parading the substance for sale in what looks like a small market. Miraa is also sold in the area. Kahawa Tungu has learnt that bhang smokers in the county consume the illegal substance more freely. It’s not unusual to meet…

Billionaire businessman David Langat has been sued for failing to foot Ksh16.9 million-air fare for his family. Going by the court documents filed by African Touch Safaris Limited, Langat flew around the country and abroad, gobbling Ksh 8.1 million for both his business and personal trips. “The aforementioned amounts have fallen and payable and remains due and outstanding from the defendants and despite demand having been made, the defendants have refused, neglected and or otherwise failed to pay the aforementioned sum or any part thereof,” court papers filed by Africa Touch lawyers, Nganywa and Kibet Partners LLP read in part.…

Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was on Friday roughed up by police after a confrontation with officers from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in Nairobi. In a tweet thread, Mwangi said he was at his barbershop in Pension Towers located along Loita Street when several young men walked in with a General Service Unit (GSU) officer. The police and the men who identified themselves as KRA officers arrested a receptionist at the shop. A confrontation ensued after Mwangi asked the unidentified officers to produce their job cards. “We asked them to identify themselves, they said they were from KRA…

Members of Parliament (MPs) allied to the Deputy President William Ruto are divided over the proposed impeachment of Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. Earlier, there were reports that almost 92 MPs has signed the notice of motion for the impeachment of the Interior CS sponsored by Nyali MP Mohamed Ali. https://twitter.com/Cjamehk/status/1446199093626380289 Sources close to Kahawa Tungu have however revealed that the list is fake, with some signatures purported to be belonging to MPs forged. Read: 126 Jubilee MPs Reportedly Append Signatures In Support of Ruto’s Impeachment Motion This has brought about confusion with MPs allied to the DP divided over the…

In the recent past, media outlets owned by SK Macharia’s Royal Media Services (RMS) have been running stories that paint the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in a bad light. The latest was a story run on Citizen TV on Wednesday, October 6, alleging that the ODPP has denied stalling investigations into the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) saga of 2020. The allegations, craftily created to trigger public rage against ODPP, despite the fact that the ODPP is not in any way involved in investigations. The report by Citizen TV further indicated that the ODPP is yet to…

Capital FM Reggae DJ, Ras Luigi was forced to work as a club bouncer while still in high school due to poverty. In a candid interview with The Audit, hosted by Robert Alai, DJ Ras recounted how poverty and life in the ghetto almost drove him into crime. Born in Korogocho slums, the self-taught DJ narrates that he came from a humble background, with his parents trying everything to make ends meet. The mother, for instance, used to sell items in a popular ‘kibanda’ next to their home and the father was working with government printers. Their income, he said,…

Political tension in Kenya has heightened ahead of the 2022 polls with politicians imploring different tactics to woo voters. Campaigns are about to start with politicians using some of the most hilarious tactics. With just a few months to the much anticipated 2022 General Elections, Kenyans’ voting pattern is one that needs to be studied in depth. In the famous King Kaka’s ‘Wajinga Nyinyi’ song, “Si mnajua nyinyi voters ndio washenzi. Kwani hamjui mdomo yangu ilibatizwa an wakongwe, so nashangaa akili zenu time ya kura zinajaanga shonde?” (This loosely translates to, we, the voters are to be blamed since during…

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Leader Raila Odinga has received branded campaign vehicles from Homeboys Entertainment ahead of the 2022 general election campaign. Raila received the vehicles plus other consumables like face masks, hand sanitisers and protective gowns from Homeboys and a group of businessmen supportive of the party’s ideas. Businessman Samuel Oliech Omolo is expected to vie for the Muhoroni constituency’s parliamentary seat on the ODM ticket. During the event at ODM Headquarters (Chungwa House), Raila urged the youth to campaign based on issues and not cause any divisions among Kenyans during the campaigns. He warned aspirants that they might…

There is growing public outcry after National Transport and Safety Authority’s TIMS system jammed now for the last one month. According to individual motor vehicle dealers and owners, registration of new vehicles and transfers cannot happen now for 4 weeks as NTSA refuse to give a reason why the system is now working. While the old system is still accessible on TIMS.NTSA site, the new system is available on TIMSVIRL.NTSA URL and hasn’t been working for the entire period. Employees and other stakeholders I know of say that the old system which was a donation from Huawei was closed as…

The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has put two members of parliament on the spot for misusing military ranks. In a letter to the National Assembly, EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Twalib Mbarak accused Sirisia MP John Waluke and his Kimilili counterpart Didmus Barasa of impersonating Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers by using ranks they never attained while serving in the military. The letter copied to Speaker Justin Muturi, Clerk Michael Sialai and Chief of Defence Forces, General Robert Kibochi, details that the lawmakers have consistently misused the titles of Major (Rtd) and Captain respectively. Barasa’s profile on Parliament’s website…