Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

As Kenya is getting ready for a referendum ahead of the 2022 General Elections, the “hustler vs dynasty” political narrative has gained momentum and has been the order of the day. Experts have argued that the narrative is aimed to incite violence and divide Kenyans on the basis of social classes. This, according to them, is a ticking time bomb. The Hustler slogan has been existing for quite some time, with its definition bearing different meanings. It was however publicized by Deputy President William Ruto who refers to himself as the ‘chief hustler’. In his political campaigns, Ruto says that…

With increasing claims of racial discrimination in international schools in Kenya, there have been concerns from members of the public over the government and particularly the ministry of education’s failure on its mandate of promoting equity in all learning institutions in the country. Light Academy Nairobi is the latest school to face the allegations, in a growing list of International Schools accused of racial discrimination against Kenyans and Africans in general. The School is accredited as a Cambridge University International Exam Centre for IGCSE and A-Level Diploma Programmes. Light Academy Group of schools also offer 8-4-4 curriculum. A source intimated…

The new South African coronavirus variant is now in the neighbouring country Tanzania, Kahawa Tungu has learnt. A Danish government-owned Television network reported on Sunday that two travellers from the East African country had tested positive for the South African variant. The two travellers were tested on 19 January. They have been in isolation since they returned to Denmark. Until Saturday, January 23 a total of three cases of the South African variant had been confirmed in the European Country. The Danish Agency for Patient Safety, according to the network, has initiated intensive infection detection. The South African variant of…

“Tributes pour in for fallen …” is a common headline in local blogs and mainstream media whenever a high profile individual passes on. While some of the tributes are genuine, some say good things just to appease the dead. With technologies available in the world today, it’s easier for people to express their feelings and get attention, thanks to social media. Some of the negative sentiments often never get to headlines or in stories. The death of Kenyatta University Academic Registrar Prof Andanje Mwisukha is one of the relatable cases, where one is cursed even in their death. The don…

On Tuesday, a Kenya Air Force plane crashed at the Tsavo East National Park, Taita Taveta county, claiming the lives of four military officers. Aboard the Harbin Y-12 model aircraft that had left the Kenya Air Force Moi Air Base in Eastleigh, Nairobi, was a Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) officer, Adams Rhova. Rhova, was among the four officers who perished during the morning accident whose cause is yet to be revealed. According to the Nation, Rhova who only turned 30 on December 12, was set to marry the love of his life some time this year. Read: Four Dead As Kenya…

Keroche Breweries owners, Tabitha and Joseph Karanja lost their daughter Tecra Muigai in 2020 following what is suspected to have been a fatal fall. Tecra was then dating a little-known man from Lamu, Omar Lali who was briefly linked to the fall that would later lead to her death. On the morning of April 23, 2020, the Karanjas received a call from Lali, informing them that their daughter had injured herself in a staircase fall in a Lamu apartment where the two were staying. According to reports, Omar informed the parents she had been attended at Shela Dispensary before being…

A political outfit associated with Deputy President William Ruto has changed its name and symbol. In a gazette notice dated December 28, Party for Development and Reform (PDR) has changed its name to United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The party symbol, formally that of a bull has now changed to a wheelbarrow. As reported earlier by Kahawa Tungu, the DP has registered a party which he will use to vie for the presidency come 2022. Sources privy to the details indicated that the party will field candidates in the upcoming Matungu and Kabuchai parliamentary mini-polls. The party will also have candidates…

Popular gospel musician, Owen Mwatia aka Daddy Owen is a troubled man after his wife, Farida Wambui reportedly left him for a rich tycoon. According to a local blog, Farida walked out of her matrimonial home in the first week of December and has never returned. The Tobina singer is reportedly a troubled man as he has no idea on what to do and neither which way to follow. Owen and Farida walked down the aisle in 2016 in an exclusive wedding ceremony. The wedding was the talk of town as it was attended by most prominent people. Read: Daddy Owen…

Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) managing director Raymond Omollo is on the spot over Ksh100 million allegedly paid to workers retrenched 20 years ago. The saga was hatched in June 2019, when he convened a meeting with the authority’s legal officials Mr Clifford Otieno and Michael Okuk in Kisumu. This was after President Uhuru Kenyatta directed that all state agencies should clear their pending bills. Seeing an opportunity, Omollo crafted an out of court settlement that would see a case for compensation that had been ongoing withdrawn. The two, Okuk and Otieno, were instructed (by Omollo) to liaise with the…

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have launched a hunt for a man identified as Dickson Kimani Kamau, wanted over several criminal activities. According to the DCI, Kamau is wanted for the offences of obtaining money by false pretences, personation and obtaining registration by false pretences. “The suspect, who presents himself as the director of Learning Twist Academy in Kenol Murang’a County, is believed to have gone into hiding after committing the above offences, ” DCI said in a tweet on Wednesday night. The DCI asked members of the public to give any information that may help detectives…

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has dropped treachery charges against blogger Robert Alai. The blogger was in June 2019 arrested for sharing pictures of bodies of police officers killed in Wajir attack on social media. Alai faced two counts of treachery and disclosure of information against the law before Milimani Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi. Read: Blogger Robert Alai Detained For 14 Days To Pave Way For Investigations Court heard that by sharing the gory images, he interfered with the public order within the Republic of Kenya. In the second count, the blogger was charged with disclosing information in the form…

Media personality and former TV presenter Betty Kyallo has weighed in on the conversation surrounding celibacy, stating that it is difficult. In a Q&A session with her sister, Mercy Kyallo, the mother of one intimated that she has tried to be celibate but did not succeed. She was further asked if she could date a younger person and she replied on the positive adding that age is just a number. “Do you ever get a dry spell? Answer yes or No Tumalize,” Gloria asked. “Dry spell ya doo si sana… I have tried to be celibate, It’s hard,” said Betty.…

The newly recruited Nairobi Hospital CEO assumed his new office at 5 AM on Monday despite the sacked CEO Allan Pamba obtaining a court order which blocked the assumption of office of the new CEO until his case was heard and determined. According to sources within the senior management team, the new CEO was introduced to them by the board and employees ordered to accord him necessary support and cooperation. Nairobi Hospital has seen protracted leadership wrangles since the previous CEO Gordon Odundo initiated various measures and development projects. The trustees running the institution are said to be angling themselves…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was impeached on Thursday, December 3, after 88 MCAs out of 122 voted in favor of the ouster motion. Following his impeachment, Sonko has suffered major blows that have left netizens wondering what is next for him. In a ruling yesterday, Justice George Odunga declined to issue orders sought by Sonko to suspend his prosecution in Sh357 million corruption case. “That division is competent enough to refer the matter to the Chief Justice as sought as well as determine whether the judges mentioned can excuse themselves from hearing the matter,” Justice Odunga ruled. Read: Governor Sonko Impeached…

Machakos Senator Boniface Mutinda Kabaka is receiving treatment at the Nairobi Hospital after collapsing at a woman’s house in Kilimani, Nairobi. According to an incident report at Kilimani Police Station, the legislator checked into the house in the company of a woman on Thursday. It is said that Kabaka complained about a headache and asked the female companion to fetch paracetamol for him. The unidentified woman then notified the management when the legislator’s condition worsened. They called for an ambulance which rushed him to Nairobi Hospital where he is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). After receiving word,…