Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

President William Ruto is currently chairing a Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting at the State House, Nairobi. The agenda of the meeting includes the forthcoming budget legislation discussions in Parliament and how ICT hubs will be established in every corner of the country. The PG’s goal is to discuss and coordinate priorities for effective deliberations as the country readies itself for crucial fiscal decisions. Among those present include; Cabinet Secretaries and lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament. Images seen by Kahawa Tungu show that “expelled” Jubilee party members Sabina Chege and Adan Keynan were also in attendance. Cabinet Secretaries Eliud…

DCI detectives are hunting for former Mungiki sect leader Maina Njenga. In a statement, DCI boss Mohamed Amin said they are looking for the politician over the recovery of two firearms and over 90 rolls of bhang. The weapons, Mr Amin said, were found at one of Njenga’s homes. “One of the firearms recovered was a homemade pistol capable of firing while the other one was a Tokarev whose serial number had been defaced,” he said. Read: Ex-Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Alleges Police Raid at Nairobi, Nyandarua Homes According to the DCI, three rounds of 9mm blank ammunition were also recovered.…

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has explained why he is yet to bow out of active politics. Speaking during the Jubilee National Delegates Conference (NDC) on Monday at the Ngong Race Course, the former President said recent events have forced him to stay on as Jubilee party leader. The Retirement Benefits Act states that a former Head of State shall not hold a political seat so as to enjoy his benefits. Uhuru should have retired from politics six months after handing over the instruments of power to President William Ruto. Read: Jubilee Expels Kanini Kega, Sabina Chege from Party “There was a…

The Jubilee Party has made drastic changes to its leadership during a Special National Delegates Conference (NDC) hosted by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. The former ruling party on Monday resolved to kick out rebels Kanini Kega, Sabina Chege and Nelson Dzuya. Also expelled from the party were former MPs Jimi Angwenyi, Naomi Shaban, Joshua Kutuny, Mutava Musyimi and Rachel Nyamai. Dzuya was replaced by former PS Saitoti Torome while Yasin Noor was named the deputy secretary-general replacing Mr Kuttuny. Read: Showdown Looms As Uhuru Fights for Control of Jubilee Party Former Murang’a County gubernatorial candidate Jamleck Kamau was named the national…

New Life Ministries Pastor Ezekiel Odero now has access to his frozen bank accounts. The investigating officer in his case on Monday confirmed that the banks involved were okay with Odero accessing his accounts. Inspector Martin Munene told the court that from the documentation received none of the accounts was registered under the suspect’s name. The court heard that the accounts belonged to the church and international school. Read: Traffic Snarl-up as Hundreds Assemble in Nairobi for Pastor Ezekiel’s Teachings (Video) The DCI had asked the court to extend orders freezing Pastor Ezekiel’s bank accounts saying that investigations into the bank…

A showdown looms as the former ruling party Jubilee holds its special National Delegates Convention (NDC) at the Ngong Race Course. The NDC comes in the midst of wrangles within the party. Factions led by EALA MP Kanini Kega and Jeremiah Kioni claim to have control of the party. The Kega-led group has since dethroned retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as party leader. He was replaced by Nominated MP Sabina Chege. The pro-government side has also expelled Kioni and vice chair David Murathe from the party. Read: EALA MP Kanini Kega Cancels Jubilee NDC Again But the Kioni side has maintained that…

Police have arrested one of the key suspects in the contaminated sugar scandal. The suspect was nabbed on Saturday at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after he arrived from Dubai. The dealer is said to have landed aboard an Emirates flight at around 9 pm. He was also in possession of an interim order for anticipatory bail of Sh100,000. The order was granted by a Mombasa High Court vide Criminal Miscellaneous Application dated May 19. Read: Kebs Names Esther Ngari as Managing Director Following Njiraini’s Suspension However, detectives escorted him to Kamukunji Police Station where he is being held awaiting…

The National Lands Commission (NLC) no longer has the authority to evaluate lands thanks to President William Ruto. Dr Ruto on Sunday said the new directive will aid in sealing corruption loopholes in compensation. The head of State said that moving forward, the Ministry of Lands will handle the exercise. “Pale kwa lands commission imekuwa soko, mtu unaenda hapo unalipa pesa kidogo, shamba ya laki moja inakuwa milioni moja na kwa sababu hujatoa pesa shamba yako ya milioni moja inakuwa elfu mia moja,” Dr Ruto said. Read: Standing Ovation for President Ruto in South Africa As He Slams Foreign Leaders Loosely…

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega has for the second time canceled a Jubilee National Delegates Convention (NDC) called by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. The former Kieni MP who is also the acting party secretary general on Sunday said Monday’s NDC will not be held. He noted that Jubilee members will be notified should the party seek to hold a meeting. “Some are saying there will be a meeting tomorrow for the NDC. Let me clarify as the party’s Secretary General that there will be no NDC meeting tomorrow,” Kega said. Read: Jubilee NDC To Be Held at Ngong…

A  Kenyan-born woman has been elected a councillor in the United Kingdom. Lilian Seenoi-Barr became the first black woman to become a councillor following her victory on Saturday. Sharing the news was Narok Senator Ledama Olekina who took to Twitter to congratulate Ms Barr. “Congratulations to my baby sister Lilian Seenoi. The first-ever black person to be elected as a councillor in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. May the Good Lord open many doors for you,” tweeted Ledama. https://twitter.com/ledamalekina/status/1659939619583021059 Ms Barr said she was “deeply humbled” to have been elected barely two years after joining the council. “I am deeply humbled…

Kenyan boyband Sauti Sol is going to take a break from working as a group. In a statement, the award winning group said on Saturday it will take an indefinite break after its world tour. The group that comprises of; Savara, Chimano, Bien Aime and Polycarp, is set to perform in countries across America and Europe. “The upcoming tour across the US, Europe and Canada is a chance for fans to immerse themselves in the magic of Sauti Sol one last time before the band takes a break from group projects for a while,” said Sauti Sol. “Each performance will…

The Jubilee Special National Delegates Convention (NDC) will now be held at the Ngong Racecourse, party leader Uhuru Kenyatta has announced. The retired President in a notice said the details of the NDC remain as announced in an April 29 notice. “Notice is hereby given that the venue of the Jubilee NDC has been moved to Ngong Race Course, Nairobi. All other details remain as per the notice published on April 29,” said the former head of state. The May 22 NDC was initially set to take place at the Bomas of Kenya. Read: Jubilee Wrangles Escalate as Kioni, Murathe Expelled…

Embattled Jubilee secretary general Jeremiah Kioni and national vice chair David Murathe have been expelled from the party. The EALA MP Kanini Kega faction also suspended Treasurer Kagwe Gichohi for a period of two years. Kega who is the acting secretary general also asserted that the Monday National Delegates Convention (NDC) called by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta will not take place. “There will be no NDC on Monday. The party will advise members on the dates of the NDC after finalizing this dispute,” he said. Read: Kioni Claims Jubilee Has Secured Two Venues for Planned NDC “Please be advised that the…

Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa is the latest UDA loyalist to land a government job. Echesa was on Friday appointed by President William Ruto the chairperson of the Kenya Water Towers Agency Board. The former CS who is not new to controversy, will serve for a period of three years, effective May 19, 2023. “I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Rashid Echesa to be the Chairperson of the Kenya Water Towers Agency Board, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 19th May 2023,” reads the…

Personal bank accounts belonging to Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Anne Atieno Amadi, as well as her son Brian Ochieng Amadi and two others have been frozen by the High Court. The court on Thursday ordered that no withdrawals be made without approval. The orders came after Ms Amadi, her son, and others were sued by a foreign company dealing in gold. Bruton Gold Trading LLC claims in court papers that the suspects, acting on behalf of the law firm Amadi and Associates Advocates, obtained Sh89 million for gold that they never supplied. Read: Two Kenyans, Congolese Charged for Defrauding Iranian…