Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

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…

After months of power struggle and internal wrangles within ANC, the Military is tipped to have taken charge in Zimbabwe. An exclusive video shows Military vehicles this evening moving towards Zimbabwe’s capital of Harare hours after Military Chief General Constantino Chiwenga threatened  “intervene” flowing the sacking of Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa who has since fled into exile. “We must remind those behind the current treacherous shenanigans that when it comes to matters of protecting our revolution, the military will not hesitate to step in,” General Chiwenga told Media at the Military headquarters Mnangagwa was dismissed and humiliated a week earlier after…

After causing a Frenzy online when he confessed on a TV talk show for having stayed Celibate for four years, Pastor and Life coach Robert Burale explains his short marriage stint. While ‘thirsty’ Kenyans, Slay Queens and Team Mafisi could not fathom his level of discipline, a discourse ensued questioning how Burale coaches on marital issues when he is divorced. In an exclusive Interview with Kahawa Tungu, Burale revealed that his marriage lasted a year and two days and that he was married to an amazing and focused woman of God. “The pain I went through when my marriage…

Activist and former Starehe Parliamentary aspirant Boniface Mwangi has landed a career ending Tweet jab on the sitting MP Charles Njagua aka Jaguar. The political nemeses seem to have renewed their rivalry after a tweep commenting on a story where Steve Mbogo wants fresh election in Starehe said Jaguar should go home and allow the people of Starehe to choose Boniface Mwangi. Mbogo has petitioned Jaguar’s win while Mwangi conceded defeat. Jaguar replied saying Mwangi did not even come second in the 8th August election, thus diminishing his chances sentiments that rubbed the photographer the wrong way. READ: Kenyans Impressed…

Safaricom Kenya limited is reeling with the aftermath of the NASA boycott. As the Company grapples with finding a bearing, a 20% redundancy looms in its M-KOPA department with effect from 13th December 2017. NASA luminaries had earlier called on their supporters across the Country to boycott Safaricom claiming it was party to the allegedly rigged August 8th election. In a confidential Facts on Restructuring letter seen by Kahawa Tungu, the company says M-KOPA is embarking on a restructuring process, a move it says is driven by the need to cut down costs. A Senior employee at the Company disclosed…

Residents of Usenge in Siaya County are demanding the immediate transfer of Rural Border Patrol Base Police officers( QRT) along the Bondo-Usenge road. Led by Yimbo East MCA Francis Otiato, the residents claim the police posted to man the border have turned into criminals engaging in extortion and brutality. While speaking to Kahawa Tungu, the County legislator said the QRT have denounced their duty of protecting the border and the area residents and have since turned into mercenaries evoking mayhem and meting untold brutality on the people. He claims the police conduct illegal house to house raids and make random…

Nakumatt has suffered another set back at the Garden City Mall following a 30-day eviction notice issued to them by the mall owners. According to reports, the retailer chain had been told to vacate the mall by October 6 and as a result GC Retail is seeking a court order to repossess the space occupied by the anchor tenant. Nakumatt is currently working with its rival retailer Tuskys Supermarket on a possible buyout which is yet to receive approval from the Competitions Authority of Kenya (CAK). The buyout would help the struggling retailer recover from heavy debts and restock its…

Telkom has completed the first phase of its Sh600 million upgrade project on its National backbone and Metropolitan transmission networks. This is part of Telkom’s modernization programme, which has already seen the Telco invest Sh5 Billion towards network modernization, leading to the launch of its 4G network; currently available in 32 towns and urban centers across the country and also the doubling of capacity and coverage on its 3G network. The upgrade to its National backbone and Metropolitan transmission networks will deliver triple backup features, enriched service experience and extended reach to its customers in the East African market. READ:…

The Government of Kenya along with domestic lenders have come to Kenya Airways’ aid after agreeing to convert the airline’s $405.3 debts into equity. According to reports, the government will now have a controlling 48.9 percent stake in the company. This comes after the state agreed to give the airline $238.1 million. “The effect of the debt conversion and subscription agreement is the acquisition by government of an additional 19.1 percent of the ordinary voting shares in the capital of KQ resulting in the increase of shareholding from 29.8 percent to 48.9 percent of the ordinary voting shares,”  reads an…

A leaked menu of St Andrew’s Turi which is one of the most expensive schools in Kenya is causing sparks online. The leaked menu was shared online by unknown sources and has so far left Kenyans in shock. This is due to the fact that it looks like that of a five star hotel.Many Kenyans are so amazed as most people are trying to compare St Andrew’s menu with that of a normal government school. St Andrew Turi is situated in Molo, Nakuru country with a fee structure ranging between 304,000 and 730,000 Ksh per term.The menu comprises of delicious…