Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Gatundu South Member of Parliament  (MP) Moses Kuria has been in hospital for a couple of days now although the cause of his ailment has not been made public. A message by Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru to the ailing Moses Kuria has sparked mixed reactions online, with netizens divided. In a screenshot shared on Moses Kuria’s Facebook page, Waruguru seemed to be pleased that the Gatundu legislator was in the hospital and in that condition. She wrote, “You will know no peace…here on earth.” Read: Moses Kuria: Why I Won’t Be on The Ballot in 2022 The MP however responded…

Comedian and King of Parody David Omondi popularly known as Padi Wubonn has revealed that his son is the biggest motivation in his career in comedy. Speaking to the Audit Show by Robert Alai, Padi said he is very much inspired and motivated by his son to wake up every day and create content. He added that his son, who is now 7 years old drives him to be his best self hence links his longevity in the entertainment industry to that strive. “My first source of motivation is my son. He drives me..and gives me the reason to leave…

A motorbike theft syndicate unearthed by police in Laikipia has exposed the sad state of affairs in the country leaving youths unemployed and plunged into debts. According to Nation, a client bought a Boxer BM150 of registration number KMFP 324B with a loan. The loan was Sh130,000 from Watu Credit Limited in Nairobi. A few hours later, it was reportedly stolen hence police were tasked to trace it and track the circumstances surrounding its theft. A day after, a lorry was then intercepted by police along the Nanyuki-Isiolo highway where eight motorbikes were found inside. The motorbike that had initially…

Comedian and radio presenter Felix Oduor alias Jalang’o has criticized his former employer, Mediamax Network Limited, over a spate of layoffs in the media company. In a recent interview with blogger Rober Alai in The Audit show, the Kiss FM presenter didn’t mince his words as he condemned the management for ‘killing’ talents. According to the 43-year-old, the media house associated with the Kenyatta family was doing poorly in matters welfare of employees. “I really don’t think anybody should ever work at Mediamax…Those people are talent killers… Those people will kill your talent,” Jalang’o said further urging young people to…

Deputy President William Ruto has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to back him up for the 2022 presidential bid. Ruto, while touring Migori County revealed that he has supported the Head of State and his handshake partner Odinga thus it is time for them to return the favor. According to the DP, he supported Odinga during the 2007 elections for the top job. He ideally says he helped lobbied for him to be Prime Minister. “Sadly these two people have been hammering me despite helping them get jobs because I also want to help common hustling…

Parents have raised concerns regarding the poor grades registered by Lang’ata Barracks Secondary school students. In details revealed to Kahawa Tungu, the parents expressed disappointment over the dwindling performances of their children as they claim are taking a downward trajectory. For instance, the parents say the school that started 11 years ago and was registering excellent performances is now left with a former shell of itself. A good example of this, the parents say, is depicted in last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KSCE). “Last year’s K.C.S.E the school had a Mean of 2.9 with a population of…

Wilson Muirani aka Jaymo Ule Msee is a very popular name in the comedy industry. From making short skits to endorsing and influencing brands, Jaymo has surely made a name for himself in the industry. Born in Nairobi and brought up in the village, Jaymo says he started his career while still in campus where he made short skits for fun. In an interview with The Audit show hosted by blogger Robert Alai, Jaymo talked about the social media market in Kenya, influencers and the challenges faced in the market. Jaymo disclosed that social media is a very powerful tool…

Rapper Julius Owino popularly known by his stage name ‘Juliani’ has finally opened up on his relationship with former Machakos first lady, Lillian Nganga. In an interview with the Standard, Juliani revealed that the two love birds met around June/July this year adding that he did not waste time making his way through her heart. According to the 37-year-old rapper, he found more than he was looking for from Lillian describing her as a woman with clarity of mind, purpose who ideally respects herself. He further narrated that he has grown over the years, music-wise and relationship-wise as he now…

A policewoman attached at Thika Police Station has declined to be redeployed following a robbery with violence incident involving Andrew Ngirici. Andrew is the husband to Kirinyaga Woman Rep Purity Ngirici. In a police report seen by Kahawa Tungu, the officer, Police Constable Lucy Wangui Maina claims that Andrew in the company of at least 20 armed men robbed her of Sh3,000. According to Wangui, her assailants were armed with knives and a gun. In her statement, the officer further alleged that Andrew threatened to kill her husband. She apparently reported the matter at a Kirinyaga police station where the…

Media Personality and former Citizen TV anchor Terryanne Chebet is under fire for leaking seductive texts sent by a jobseeker online. According to screenshots seen by Kahawa Tungu the conversation started with the jobseeker requesting an internship position at her firm. Chebet reportedly asked him to send his CV and upon scrutiny, she found him qualified for the job and wanted to hire him. However, Chebet reportedly scrolled through her Instagram where she found seductive messages from the same jobseeker, a move that was not impressive. She thus had to reconsider the internship opportunity and not hire the young man.…

By Dr Vincent Okoth Ongore Many of you will probably know that I worked as a tax collector for a continuous period of three decades prior to my shift to full-time scholarship. Those three decades were some of the most eventful of my life. Please bear with me as I  give context to the theme of this post. One thing happened after the 2002 General Elections that would completely change the trajectory of KRA and revenue administration in Kenya. The newly elected President Mwai Kibaki (perhaps only the second time that Kenyans truly elected their President after that of Jomo…

Wilson Sossion has officially joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) pledging to back Deputy President William Ruto’s presidential bid. The former KNUT SG further announced his bid to run for the Bomet Senatorial seat. Through a Facebook post, he announced that he is embarking on a journey to further popularize the UDA party in his region. “They say charity begins at home, today in my residence, the elders of Motigo Sub location in Bomet Central have decided to endorse my senate aspirations in 2022. The elders have advised me to stick on the prize and avoid backing any politician but…

In 2019, Dr Gumato Yatani, the wife to the current Treasury CS Ukur Yatani landed two jobs, something that passed as the highest form of nepotism in the top brass of the government. Dr Gumato Yatani landed a job in the Ministry of Education after CS George Magoha, in a Gazette notice dated November 8, 2019, appointed her to be the chairperson of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Council. At the same time, she was appointed to be part of a task force formed by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives which was tasked to review…

Blogger Edgar Obare has sent out a distress call after his brother was allegedly abducted and tortured on Saturday night. In a video shared online on Sunday, Obare claimed that the people behind his brother’s kidnapping demanded to know his whereabouts. The gossip blogger, popularly known as “Tea Master”, has been missing in action after running a “Wash Wash” exposé said to have bruised a network of criminals involved in money laundering activities in the country. “Saturday night I was informed that they kidnapped and tortured my brother. They were more or less out to get information about my whereabouts,”…

Controversial Nigerian Evangelist, Pastor Cyril Utomi has warned women against wearing wigs, makeup and perfumes terming it ungodly. According to the evangelist, high heels, jewelry and artificial hair are Jezebel’s properties that will derail one’s quest in seeking the kingdom of God. Through a Facebook post, Pastor Utomi called on women to burn the aforementioned items with the caption “Burn your idols before they burn you.” This, he said after a congregant had reportedly surrendered her life to Christ. Read: ‘Controversial’ Pastor Godfrey Migwi Joins Politics, Seeks To Unseat Mathioya MP Peter Kimari “A female minister from Rivers State, Nigeria had…