Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The recent death of academicians Prof Okoth Okombo and Prof John Oucho, retired soccer star Timothy Ayieko and celebrated news-caster Agawo Patrobas should be a big blow to our egos. In their own respective ways these three prominent gentlemen achieved all the accolades that any man would wish to have. However they have left us with serious soul-searching queries. Prof Okoth Okombo was a top academician who pioneered the use of sign language. He had all it takes in the academia and when he talked other intellectuals listened. His speeches and presentations had all the finality that made others cringe…

Rita Ora,an international singer and actress is currently in Laikipia,Kenya.The beautiful singer is said to have landed in the country to celebrate her birthday despite her country’s advisory travel to Kenya. The 2017 MTV EMA Awards host shared photos of her stay in Kenya through her Instagram page where she also thanked the Maasai people and Kenyans at large for the warm welcome. Rita Ora also captioned a video of Maasai kids singing for her. Among the photos she shared the singer was seen taking a bottle of Tusker which has left her fans happy for embracing the Kenyan spirit.…

Photo Courtesy A man in Trans Nzoia has had to endure cold nights by the river bank following a boat incident that led to the drowning of his friend. “There has been a heavy down pour when we boarded a boat,in the middle of the river our boat was hit by a heavy wave and capsized. I tried to swim across the river to save my life and saw my friend being carried away by the water .That’s the last time i saw him alive,”Mr Ochieng’ narrated. Tradition by the Luhya dictates that Osman Ochieng keeps vigil at the river…

Gareth Frank Bale a professional footballer for the Spanish club Real Madrid is rumored to be having talks with Beyonce in order for her to perform at his wedding ceremony set to take place next year. Bale and his long time girlfriend Emma Ryhs Jones are currently organizing their wedding which is scheduled to take place in next year in Italy. The wedding was pushed due to Emma Jone’s father being imprisoned for fraud in US. The couple are eager to make sure that the ‘Drunk in love’ hit maker performs at their wedding party,Frank Bale’s representatives are said to…

Former Meru Governor Peter Munya has applied to withdraw his petition challenging the election of incumbent Kiraitu Murungi. Munya who had held on the suit despite calls to withdraw the petition including from President Uhuru himself has finally filed to withdraw the case fueling speculation that he might be headed for a Cabinet job in UhuRuto’s administration. While campaigning in Meru in October after the Supreme court nullified August 8 election and called for fresh elections,President Kenyatta offered to mediate between the two and urged Munya to withdraw the election petition he has filed against Kiraitu and even offered Munya…

A section of NASA leader Raila Odinga’s supporters from Luo Nyanza have openly expressed disquiet over his alleged decision not to be sworn in on Tuesday. The Daily Nation had carried a story claiming that during NASA leaders consultative meeting at the Maanzoni Ranch in Machakos County, the coalition’s hardliners had pushed during a five hour meeting for Odinga to be sworn in on Tuesday alongside Uhuru Kenyatta in separate ceremonies but he turned down the push. Odinga is said to have called for caution, citing his international image, and his respect for the law and the Constitution he helped…

Three men aged between 30-32 who were arrested in Kiambu on Saturday following the robbery that took place at KCB bank in Thika are set to be arraigned at Thika law courts today(27 November). The heist that got the nation talking was allegedly planned for six months which included digging of underground tunnels. The three, Charles Mwangi Murakaru 30, Halford Munene Murakaru 32 and Julius Wainaina 32 were arrested at Marurui estate in Kiambu County. READ: Suspects Behind DCJ Mwilu’s Bodyguard Attack In Custody, Pistol Recovered Despite being arrested in Kiambu, the suspects had according to police reports had hidden…

While Police in Nairobi led by County Commander deny any formal knowledge of NASA’s Tuesday “memorial service”, Suna Est MP Junnet Mohamed has asked them not to show up. In a tweet, Junnet asked NASA CEO Norman Magaya to tell police “not to come as our rally will be peaceful.” READ: NASA Stranded As Kamkunji, Kibra Grounds Sealed By Police NASA first scheduled its rally for Uhuru but has met bottlenecks imposed by the County Government and police. This made them reschedule their venue to Jacaranda in Embakasi. Jubilee leaders with the latest being Starehe MP Charles Jaguar have…

Starehe Mp Charles Kanyi (Jaguar) has declared Nairobi out of bounds for what he termed “looting spree by NASA supporters. Jaguar further chided the forthcoming NASA rally set for Jacaranda on the 28th claiming it is “an imaginary swearing in of a perennial political loser” adding that the Opposition chiefs are “unfit to lead Kenya and are eager to destroy our county at every available instance”. “Nairobi will be hosting over 20 heads of state and hundreds of dignitaries for the swearing in ceremony of H.E Uhuru Kenyatta and H.E William Ruto for the second term.We condemn the planned insult…

Ignore Uhuru’s coronation, we only recognize Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka as President and Deputy respectively,” NASA has told its supporters. This was the blunt message NASA leaders passed to their supporters when they issued their resolutions after their mini-People’s Assembly that was held at the Maanzoni ranch this afternoon(November25). NASA Co principal Musalia Mudavadi who read the resolutions said they urged all Kenyans “to ignore Uhuru’s coronation and join us at Jacaranda” adding that “we want to affirm that we do not recognize the 26th October elections and consequently Uhuru as the President.” READ: NASA Seeking Referendum to Bring…

The Opposition is seeking ways to have the country go for a referendum in favor of the 2005 Bomas Draft “which is what the people wanted,” they have said. This is in favor of inclusive governance structure as was drafted in the Constitution that was presented at the Bomas of Kenya Delegates Conference in 2005. While at a local TV station, ANC leader and NASA co-principal Musalia Mudavadi said consultative meting are underway to push for a national referendum to amend the 2010 Constitution. The Bomas draft had proposed for the positions of President, Deputy President, Prime Minister and ministers(Maximum…

NASA leader Raila Odinga has dared Jubilee Administration to shoot him instead of his supporters. The NASA Supremo was speaking on Friday evening at Laico Regency where the Coalition’s leadership and all Kenyans of goodwill met to fund raise for those killed during Odinga’s chaotic homecoming. “If the problem is Raila, arrest me, shoot me; but do not kill young Kenyans leaving behind young families and children ending up orphans,” he said. His speech elicited emotions with chants of “let them try,” emanating from the crowd. The coalition published the names and photos of the victims of police…

National Resistance Movement (NRM) self knighted troops commander Miguna Miguna is a man indifferent towards the November 20th Supreme Court ruling. Miguna known for his bare knuckled literal and verbal jabs has not shied away from expressing his disquiet but having had enough of squaring it out with Jubilee , he finally faced the man behind the ruling. READ: Judiciary On The Spot Over Stalled Multi-Million Court House In Embu County In a unabashed tweet, Miguna told off the Supreme Court Chief Justice David Maraga for allegedly being in cohorts with an already compromised court saying “you led the court…

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to be a grandfather soon. This is because his first son Jomo and his wife Fiona Achola are expecting their first child. Reports by Standard’s Heads Up revealed that the young dotingly in love couple were spotted walking together at the  Marula Manor in Karen during the Xmas Box Fair. Jomo was pictured walking besides his pregnant wife protectively with the first lady Margaret Kenyatta in tow. The laid back mama to be was rocking a black shirt dress paired with tights and boots and a gray waterfall cover-up, while her husband opted for jeans,…

Zimbabwe has a new President after knowing only one for 37 years since Independence. Following the resignation of Robert Mugabe and expulsion from ruling party ZANU-FP, his former Deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn in as president of Zimbabwe, becoming the country’s second leader since independence from white minority rule in 1980. Mnangagwa took his oath of office in front of tens of thousands of jubilant Zimbabweans who had gathered at a stadium in Harare, after greeting the crowd with a raised fist. READ: Grace Mugabe, Femme Fetale of modern times People sang and danced in the stands and raised…