Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Lawyer Silas Jakakimba has resigned as an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) life member and as Raila Odinga’s advisor at the Raila Odinga secretariat. Jakakimba expressed his gratitude to Raila for the privilege of serving, stating that he considered himself to have been a trustworthy, loyal, and resolute assistant during the ODM leader’s “monumental and historical journey for a better Kenya”. “And I am privileged to share in the rare pride that I have been there with you as you waved several challenges to see to an end overhaul of our then governance architecture into a new constitutional dispensation that codified…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is still staying at his private home in Karen, seven months after taking office. Speaking to vernacular stations on Friday, the former Mathira MP said the official residence of the DP was in a poor state hence why he is still at his home. So bad was the DP’s residence that his predecessor and now President William Ruto and his family were forced to take shelter in a corner because the roof was leaking. “The official residence of the Deputy President was in a bad shape when I became Deputy President. The rooftop was leaking, the…

According to data submitted to Parliament, at least five petroleum businesses received the Sh16 billion in fuel subsidies offered by the Jubilee administration. Rubis, Galana Oil Kenya, Oryx Energies, E3 Energy Kenya, and Vivo Energy are the primary recipients, Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir told MPs. According to the CS, who appeared before the Public Petitions Committee, Oryx received the majority of the funds—Sh8.2 billion—while Galana received Sh3.2 billion. Vivo received Sh1.02 billion, E3 received Sh3.52 billion, and Rubis pocketed Sh6.29 million. According to reports, the money was withdrawn in accordance with Article 223 of the Constitution, which gives the…

President William Ruto has nominated 50 individuals for the roles of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS). Making the list are poll losers, loyalists and new UDA backers. The names have been forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration and approval in accordance with the Public Appointments Act. “BY DINT OF THE EXECUTIVE ACTION, the nominations have been transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval by Parliament in accordance with the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (No. 33 of 2011),” reads a statement Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Among the nominees are Dennis Itumbi (Ministry of ICT), Millicent Omanga…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga has threatened to take legal action against President William Ruto. Speaking on Thursday, the former prime minister said the head of state continues to link him to the 1982 coup yet he was discharged of treason charges. He said Dr Ruto continues to tarnish his name yet the courts did not find him culpable. “I was discharged from treason charges after the courts found out that there was no evidence linking me to the 1982 attempted coup. Ruto has spoiled my name and I am going to sue him…

Tuesday saw the arrest and second-degree murder charges preferred against seven sheriff’s deputies in central Virginia, USA, following the death of a Kenyan man who, according to the prosecution, was “smothered” to death while in custody. Ivor Otieno passed away on March 6 while being sent to a state mental health facility after being moved from a Henrico County jail, said Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s lawyer Ann Cabell Baskervill. The bereaved family’s lawyer Mark Krudys told CNN that they moved to America when the deceased was only 4 years old. The 28-year-old had been on mental illness medication but did not…

A Parliamentary committee has rejected President William Ruto’s nominee for the Climate Change Council. A joint committee of the Senate’s Land Environment and National Assembly’s Environment and Forestry rejected Umra Omar’s nomination. However, the committee approved the nomination of three other nominees; Emily Waita, John Kalua and George Outa. “The committee recommends that Parliament rejects the nomination of Umra Omar for the appointment as a member of the National Climate Change Council by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya,” a report by the legislators reads in part. The lawmakers said that Ms Omar did not demonstrate knowledge…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the stolen electoral equipment was for use during the 2013 polls. In a statement on Wednesday, the agency clarified that the equipment was procured in 2012. “These identification devices were not used in the 2017 and 2022 general elections, instead the Commission used the Kenya Integrated Electoral Management Systems (KEMS) kits,” says the agency. It added that the equipment in question was Electronic Voter Identification Devices (EVID) not “electronic voter identity documents”. The electoral agency stated that EVIDs are no longer valid and have no net book value. IEBC also noted that…

President William Ruto has poured cold water on opposition leader Raila Odinga’s threats to lead protests on Monday. The head of state on Wednesday told Raila that he would no longer continue blackmailing the country. Dr Ruto said Kenya is governed by the rule of law and that no one was above the law. “The government will not allow loss of life, destruction of property and looting. We will not allow a few individuals who have refused to accept election results to cause chaos among peace-loving people,” said President Ruto. Read: Raila Declares Monday a Public Holiday Dr Ruto was addressing…

Rally driver Maxine Wahome has been charged with the murder of her late boyfriend, Asad Khan. Appearing before Justice Lilian Mutende on Wednesday, Wahome pleaded not guilty. The prosecution asked the court to have the accused remanded at the Lang’ata Women’s Prison. Her lawyer, Phillip Murgor sought to argue the bail application today but Justice Mutende instead directed that a pre-bail report be filed in court. Read: Maxine Wahome Dropped From Young Rally Stars Program The bail application will be heard on Tuesday next week. The victim’s lawyer Danstan Omari asked for more time to reply to the bail application. The…

Nyali MP Mohamed Ali on Tuesday claimed that his life was in danger after a fifth attack on his NGCDF offices. In social media posts, the legislator shared photos of broken windows with what looks like a bullet hole. “Yet again, for the fifth time, there has been an attack on my office. A clear indication that the person/people behind this attempt on my life are relentless to take me down. What they forget is, no human being can take the life of another except by the will of God,” said the legislator. https://twitter.com/MohaJichoPevu/status/1635650132640137222 Mombasa head of DCI Ali Bule…

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party leader Raila Odinga has declared Monday, March 20 a public holiday. Speaking during a People’s Baraza in Siaya on Tuesday, the former prime minister said the said holiday will allow their supporters to join them for peaceful protests against the “illegitimate” government. “We do not want any kind of violence or bloodshed. It is going to be peaceful. We are only doing this because it is the only alternative that we have,” he said. “In the name of Azimio one Kenya Alliance, We declare that Monday, March 20 will be a public…

This year’s Lewa Safari Marathon will take place on June 24 at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The marathon which is now in its 24th year will be sponsored by Tusk, The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Safaricom PLC and Huawei Technologies. This year participants are encouraged to ‘Ditch the Desk’ and connect with nature instead as they follow a route across savannah plains, along river banks and through acacia woodland. The annual event has hosted runners of all abilities for almost two and a half decades, from elite professionals like Marathon World Record Holder Eliud Kipchoge, to amateur runners and walkers alike.…

President William Ruto has announced that construction of the Arror and Kimwarer dams in Elgeyo Marakawet County will resume. The head of state told reporters on Tuesday that the projects will resume following negotiations with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella. Dr Ruto said that the two countries had agreed to drop their legal suits related to the failed project. “I am happy to report that Government of Kenya and Government of Italy have agreed; in fact, the process of sorting the matters in court has started in earnest. The Kenyan government will withdraw the cases filed against the companies and…

Six parties in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance have folded to join the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala on Tuesday announced that Umoja na Maendeleo Party, Farmers Party, Chama cha Kazi, Chama cha Mashinani, National Agenda Party of Kenya and Economic Freedom Party had resolved to join the ruling party. According to Malala who has been pushing for a merger, the six political outfits will no longer be “partners but part of the UDA family”. “They will participate in all our UDA activities including the ongoing membership registration drive, and the upcoming party grassroots elections come August. I,…