Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has demanded for Sh80million before it can comply with Supreme Court’s order on scrutiny. In a letter by its lawyers, Soweto and Co-Advocates, the commission says it is ready o comply with court order subject to affidavit by Silas Njeru but asked for facilitation fees. “For avoidance of doubt, the amount is Kenya Shillings 80 million only. Kindly but urgently thus confirm when the amount will be ready to enable us provide appropriate accounts details,” the letter read. The Court and parties concerned had on Wednesday morning agree that the petitioners bear the…

Pauline Kalonzo,wife to NASA Co-Principal Kalonzo Musyoka is receiving specialized Oncological therapy at a Cancer Clinic in Germany, Kahawa Tungu has confirmed. Known as Graal-Müritz clinic, the center offers one of the best cancer treatments in Europe. Earlier today on his Facebook page, Musyoka shared a picture of him NASA leaders who had visited him in Germany. Media reports had indicated earlier that Musyoka was missing from key NASA functions while attending to sick wife who had sought specialized treatment in Europe and Kahawa Tungu confirms that Mrs. Musyoka is being treated for cancer at the said clinic in Germany.…

Tanzania’s movie star Wema Sepetu has just suffered a major loss after her lipstick brand was banned by the Tanzanian Bureau of standards(TBS). The lipstick which she launched while celebrating her 26th birthday way back in 2015 is said to have been found unfit for human consumption by TBS The product seemed to have been doing well as the model had revealed earlier that it brought her a lot of profit. However it was also revealed recently that her lipstick dubbed “Kiss” has been missing at various shopping centers across Tanzania.The government of Tanzania led by the standard watchdog TBS…

Former Citizen news anchor Terryanne Chebet who welcomed her second child weeks ago has shared that her daughter was born exactly a year after she was fired. The proud mother of two daughters revealed a rather funny coincidence,she said that her baby was born exactly the same day that she received a letter informing her of the retrenchment that happened at her former work place. In her post, an elated Terryanne mused at her bitter-sweet twist in fate and  even joked on whether it was just a mere coincidence or God was just trying to be humorous. Read:Diamond Sends Mixed…

Axed Nyeri County MP Priscilla Nyokabi has set tongues wagging after she boldly asked the new Governor for a job. The former Women Rep when handed the chance to address the gathering during late Governor Wahome Gakuru’s memorial service epitomized the proverb,’opportunity comes once.’ Without mincing words, Nyokabi, a combative politician who is a professional lawyer told Governor Mutahi Kahiga; “Give me a job. I am now jobless but very ready to serve if given an opportunity,” she said. Though she did not come clean on the job position she sought, the only notable position vacant in Nyeri County befitting…

Investigative Journalist Dennis Okari is the latest Kenyan to visit the wailing wall having traveled to Israel for work related training. Okari just like many who visit the wailing wall took a photo of himself and shared it on his social media pages. The investigative journalist captioned the photo saying that he had presented his prayers to God as the place was regarded as the Holy land.He wrote, “Just presented my petition before God.#wailingwall  #Israel#Israel #Hollyland” READ :100 KDF Soldiers In Kakamega To Rig Elections The celebrated journalist revealed that he had traveled abroad for training in war journalism and…

Diamond’s baby mama Hamisa Mobeto will be turning 23 years next Month. The mother of two revealed this through an Instagram post she recently shared saying that she worn Miss XXL Tanzania in 2010 when she was 16 years old and a form form three student then. Her baby daddy Platnumz turned 28 last month amidst a scandal that involved the mothers of his children His fans have been left wondering whether the Hallelujah hit maker prefer younger or older women. This is because his other baby mama Zari Hassan is said to be ten years older than him with…

The Kenya National Police Service will not allow NASA supporters into The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Friday 17th November 2017. In a terse press statement on its social media accounts, Police said their attention has been drawn to politicians mobilizing supporters to receive NASA leader Raila Odinga when he jets back into the Country. “JKIA is a protected area hence access is open to bonafide travelers and all others with legitimate business at the airport must be subjected at all times to the standard security procedures,” the statement read in part. READ: Bunge La Wananchi Against NASA’s People Assembly,…

A middle age fisherman is recuperating at Tagache health center after surviving a chilling Hippopotamuses attack at Kowet beach, Nyatike Sub County in Migori County. The victim identified as Odondi Ogolla had just made his way into the lake to embark on his daily fishing activities when he was surrounded by five hippopotamuses. One surged at him and bit his hands as he struggled to break free and escape leaving him with serious injuries. READ: Man Hangs Himself After Allegedly Impregnating Cousin Confirming the incident South East Muhuru location Chief Mr. Jim Kawa said his colleagues were forced to…

It continues to be apparent that Zimbabwe’s army is staging a  coupe’ in order to “return Zimbabwe to genuine democracy,” a statement has said. The Military has since detained longtime President Robert Mugabe and seized control of state broadcasters hours after Military vehicles rolled into Capital Harare, late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. “We are only targeting criminals around [Mugabe] who are committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country in order to bring them to justice,” the army announced on state-run media. The army also urged other security forces to “cooperate for the good of…

Kenya Federation of Sugarcane farmers’ Secretary General Mr.Ezra Okoth Olodi has called on all governors from the sugarcane growing areas to help the federation push for the formulation and implementation of salient regulations in the sugarcane sector. Mr. Okoth said lack of important regulations in the sugar sector is to be blamed for the chronic challenges facing the sugar sector in the county. He said the governor from the sugarcane growing areas must now come up and help them push for those regulations that will benefit both farmers and the millers. READ: 11 Counties from Western Region to Start…

No importation of second hand vehicles older than seven years from January next year;Government now declares. Kenya Bureau of Standards through the media notified Kenyans including returning residents and diplomatic staff of the move that takes effect as from 1st January 2018. “Further, certificates of roadworthiness for vehicles whose first year of first registration is 2010 will not be valid after 31st December 2017. All vehicles issued with such certificates must have arrived at the port of entry by 31st December 2017. Any 2010 models arriving after 31st Dec 2017 will be deemed not to be complying and shall be…

Former Suna East Parliamentary aspirant and businessman Patrick Odipo has blamed his rival and Incumbent MP Junnet Mohammed for his legal woes. EACC detectives on Tuesday 14th November arrested Odipo for impersonation and submitting falsified declaration forms to the electoral agency (IEBC) In an exclusive phone interview with Kahawa Tungu, Odipo said Junnet was angered by NASA co-principal Musalia Mudavadi’s move to push for an Amani National Congress (ANC)EALA nomination slot that he intended for Odipo. READ: Oburu Odinga’s Son Nominated To Siaya County Executive Committee “Junnet is behind my arrest because he wants that when my name is tabled for…

A report by Ipsos has revealed that in the three months during and after elections has seen household economic statuses for most Kenyans deteriorate. Over the last three months, nearly three-quarters of Kenyans (72%) report that their household economic conditions and despite their political difference, the economic bite cuts across supporters of both divides with only a difference of  10% vs. 7% for NASA and Jubilee respectively. Kenyans across the political divide also seem to agree as to what issues they want “the next government” to address with Job-creation and controlling/reducing the cost of living being top concerns. READ:…

It is a war of Constitution Amendment  as rival political camps outdo each other on the contentious secession bill. Barely a day after Homa bay MP Opondo Kaluma served IEBC with a bill asking that Central Kenya be excluded from the rest of the Country, Jubilee think tank Washington Makodingo has drafted a Bill seeking to exclude Luo Nyanza from Kenya. In his bill, Makodingo wants Article 5 of the constitution amended to redefine Kenya’s territory and exclude Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori counties from Kenya. READ: Is Secession The Panacea To The Kenyan Problem? The bill also pushes for…