Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Detectives arrested three key suspects believed to be behind a recent surge in armed robberies targeting wines and spirits outlets across Kajiado, Nairobi and Kiambu counties. The gang, reportedly armed with crude weapons, has been terrorising traders in the three counties, stealing cash and large quantities of alcoholic stock while leaving behind extensive destruction. In some cases, the attacks have reportedly resulted in injuries and significant financial losses. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the arrests followed intelligence-led operations conducted by a joint team drawn from the DCI Headquarters’ Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operations Directorate.…

Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and ex-wife of media baron Rupert Murdoch, has died aged 81, his media outlets have announced. Married to the mogul for 31 years, she was described by the New York Post as an “active partner” in building News Corp. She was mother to three of Murdoch’s children, Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch – who is now chairman of Fox and News Corp – and stepmother to his daughter, Prudence. Murdoch-Mann was an active philanthropist and died on 17 February “surrounded by family” at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. Born Anna Torv in Glasgow and raised as…

Lion DNA has been used to successfully prosecute poachers for the first time in the world, it has emerged. Wildlife crime experts have only just revealed how they were able to identify the individual animal from body parts found in a suspect’s village, as they matched a profile on Zimbabwe’s lion database. A blood sample had previously been taken from the male lion, which was being tracked by authorities in Hwange National Park – using a radio collar. Two poachers were convicted for the 2024 incident and sent to prison in what is thought to be the first prosecution of…

Kenya successfully priced a new dual-tranche Eurobond totaling USD 2.25 billion, in a transaction that drew strong investor demand and underscored renewed confidence in the country’s economic outlook. The issuance comprises USD 900 million 7.875 per cent notes due in 2034 and USD 1.35 billion 8.700 per cent notes due in 2039. The 2034 notes will amortise in three equal instalments in 2032, 2033 and 2034, giving them a weighted average life of seven years. The 2039 notes will similarly amortise in three equal instalments in 2037, 2038 and 2039, resulting in a weighted average life of 12 years. According…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) urged the Milimani High Court to find former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado and two others guilty for the murder of university student Sharon Otieno. In submissions before the court today, Prosecution, led by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Gikui Gichuhi, presented a compelling case demonstrating a coordinated plot and joint criminal enterprise that led to the death in 2018. “The evidence paints a coherent picture of the accused acting in concert, with a shared intention to eliminate Sharon Otieno and silence witness (XYZ) to avoid political fallout, reputational harm, and embarrassment to…

The Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced the closure of its Mombasa regional newsroom, marking a significant shift in its operational strategy as the company grapples with sustained financial pressures and declining revenues. In an internal memo to staff, the media house confirmed that effective March 2026, the Mombasa bureau will transition to a fully remote working model, with the company relinquishing its physical office space in the coastal city. The move is part of what NMG describes as a broader restructuring strategy aimed at aligning its cost structure and infrastructure with its digital transformation ambitions. “This is a strategic…

The government will allocate Sh2 billion to settle part of the debt it owes the Methodist University during the next financial year, President William Ruto has said. He said the money would lighten the financial strain on the institution, enabling the university to continue offering essential services to Kenyans. “As government, we sent students to you; you taught them, but we did not pay you. But we will pay you. I will look for at least Sh2 billion by June,” he said. He made the remarks when he hosted a delegation of leaders from the Methodist Church in Kenya at…

The Government has entered into a partnership with the private sector to strengthen security during major events and enhance disaster preparedness across the country. The agreement was reached during a meeting at Harambee House between the Ministry of Interior and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). The discussions were led by Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo and KEPSA Security Board Chairperson Annette Kimitei. The KEPSA delegation, which included representatives from the Events Managers Association of Kenya (EMAK) and the Bouncers Association of Kenya, engaged the Principal Secretary on measures to improve security for businesses, conferences…

A 30-year-old man was stabbed and killed in a commotion in a club in Kendu Bay, Homa Bay County. Police said Amos Jalango was in the company of his friends at the Signature Club on February 15 when he was attacked and stabbed in the head. He was apparently attacked by a female bar attendant in a confrontation and rushed to the hospital where he succumbed four days later. The body was moved to the mortuary as police arrested the woman accused of fatally stabbing the man. Police said they were investigating the murder and that the man was stabbed…

An argument over a family cow turned tragic when four siblings beat their brother to death in a Cheplaskei village, Moiben, Uasin Gishu County. Police said Peter Kiprop, 35 died in hospital on February 19, 2026 after he had been assaulted by his siblings who included three brothers and a sister. They are also said to have poured hot water on the deceased. He sustained serious injuries before they put him to sleep. They woke up hours later and learnt he was unconscious and rushed him to hospital where he succumbed to the injuries. The accused assailants escaped the scene…

Eric Dane, the actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died less than a year after revealing he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 53. Dane starred as family patriarch Cal Jacobs on hit HBO teen drama show Euphoria. Before that, he was perhaps best known as Dr Mark Sloan, or ‘Dr McSteamy’, on medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. The California-born actor was diagnosed last year with ALS and spent the last few months raising awareness for the most common form of motor neurone disease (MND). “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed…

US President Donald Trump says he will direct US agencies, including the defence department, to “begin the process of identifying and releasing” government files on aliens and extraterrestrial life. Trump made the declaration in a post on Truth Social, after he accused Barack Obama earlier in the day of revealing classified information when the former president said “aliens are real” on a podcast last week. “He’s not supposed to be doing that,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding: “He made a big mistake.” Asked if he also thinks aliens are real, Trump answered: “Well, I don’t know if…

A single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies, say US researchers. The team at Stanford University have tested their “universal vaccine” in animals and still need to do human clinical trials. Their approach marks a “radical departure” from the way vaccines have been designed for more than 200 years, they say. Experts in the field said the study was “really exciting” despite being at an early stage and could be a “major step forward”. Current vaccines train the body to fight one single infection.…

Nasa has labelled the botched 2024 Starliner mission, which left two astronauts stranded in space for months, a “Type A” mishap, on par with fatal shuttle disasters of the past, in a newly published report. The category is the space agency’s most severe, reserved for incidents causing more than $2m (£1.49 m) in damage, the loss of a vehicle or its control, or deaths. On Thursday, Nasa’s new boss, Jared Isaacman, blasted Boeing, which built Starliner, and the space agency for poor decision-making and leadership that led to the failed mission. The incident drew global attention after the pilots were stuck…

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by the Chinese company behind TikTok rocked Hollywood this week – not just because of what it can do, but what it could mean for creative industries. Created by tech giant ByteDance, Seedance 2.0 can generate cinema-quality video, complete with sound effects and dialogue, from just a few written prompts. Many of the clips said to have been made using Seedance, and featuring popular characters like Spider-Man and Deadpool, went viral. Major studios like Disney and Paramount quickly accused ByteDance of copyright infringement but concerns about the technology run deeper than legal issues.…