Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

Shadrack Ochieng Okello, a first-year student at Mount Kenya University, is in turmoil following a failed attempt to reverse a loan from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). According to Shadrack, he was expected to enrol at Multimedia University for the 2017/2018 academic year. He thus made a loan application which was reportedly disbursed after a successful course application. However, due to financial constraints, he was unable to join the university that year hence deferred and opted to join Mount Kenya University two years later. “What happens if an individual has tried over the years to contact an institution MultiMedia University…

Ignite Fitness Village Market has been put up for auction over a debt amounting to USD 1,495,464 (approximately Ksh150 million as per the current exchange rate). The money is owed to Green Hills Investments Limited, according to documents exclusively in our possession. The facility has severally been accused of mismanagement that has seen several customers leave, eating into its revenue. The gym facility has two main branches in the city, one in the Village Market Mall and another one in WestGate, whose names have been tainted. According to some users who have been into the two facilities, the management is…

Technology is getting us through the pandemic, and technology can also drive our continent’s recovery in the post-pandemic era, writes Chen Lei, President of Huawei Southern Africa. For most of us, 2020 has been a year of almost dramatic, almost traumatic change. As individuals, our lives have been transformed; as businesses, our operating models have been revolutionised; and as a society, we have been shaken to the core. Fortunately, many of the technologies that have helped us through the worst of the pandemic and the lockdown, hold the key to success and prosperity in the post-lockdown era. The new ways…

On Saturday, November 14, Matungu Member of Parliament Justus Murunga Makokha died while being rushed to the hospital. Reports indicate that the 60-year-old Amani National Congress MP developed breathing difficulties before succumbing shortly. Leaders who sent their condolences termed him as a “focused, hardworking and visionary leader” committed to development to his people. In the words of DP Ruto, Murunga was a “was a focused, hardworking and visionary leader who relentlessly advocated for the empowerment of the people.” “A development-oriented titan who was dedicated to public service, Mheshimiwa Murunga was steadfast, amiable and loving. We will miss his firmness, wise…

Rev. Stephen Ng’ang’a, Bishop at African Independent Pentecostal Churches of Africa (AIPCA) who hosted Deputy President William Ruto in a chaotic Kenol fundraiser in Murang’a has died. According to a Facebook post, Ng’ang’a passed away on November 5, of Pneumonia as confirmed by the church’s Secretary-General, Simon Kimaru Maina. “We are eulogizing one of our synod member Bishop Stephen Ng’ang’a who was currently serving at Gatanga\Kakuzi Diocese Murang’a. Rest well Bishop,” reads a Facebook post on AIPCA page. https://www.facebook.com/aipcacathedral/posts/2708083992650272 Read: IG Mutyambai Orders Probe Into Kenol Church Chaos, Confirms Two People Were Killed Following his death, the reverend was reportedly…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a manhunt for two suspects wanted over bank fraud offences. In a tweet on Wednesday, the DCI shared photos of the two Kenyans identified as Gerald Gatheru Mwai and Gladys Mwara Kamau asking Kenyans to give information that may lead to their arrest. According to the DCI, a Millimani Court issued a warrant of arrest against the two suspects on October 16, 2020. “Any person with information that may lead to their arrest to contact DCI Headquarters-ECCU section, the nearest Police station, call or SMS 0773004776 or email Us on cfu.hqs@cid.go.ke, “…

The Association of Matatu Operators  chairman and a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto Mr Jimal Ibrahim is on the spot for allegedly trying to sabotage Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) director general Major Mohammed Badi. According to reports, Mr Ibrahim who owns  Arabab Investments, has the blessings of cartels at the City Hall, who are eager to control the matatu sector for Ruto ahead of 2022 elections. The Hustler camp is keen to use Ibrahim as the point man in the sector, since he has influence over several matatu saccos plying South B, Eastleigh, Jogoo Road, Donholm and Outering…

Drama is not a word too often associated with business but at sports betting firm, SportPesa, scenes during a board meeting proved otherwise. The betting firm had its operating license revoked in July 2019 but made an unexpected return two weeks ago. Initially under Pevans East Africa Ltd, SportPesa re-emerged under Milestone Games Limited with Ronald Karauri at the wheel. On October 30, Karauri announced the comeback saying, “We are pleased to once again offer gaming services to our customers. Over the coming months, we are excited to explore a wide range of new partnerships in the country.” A day…

The surrender of former victims’ lawyer Paul Gicheru at the International Criminal Court in The Hague is said to be linked to the death of Senator Mutula Kilonzo. According to sources knowledgeable of the issue, lawyer Paul Gicheru is well aware of the circumstances surrounding the death of the Makueni Senator who was approached by the ICC to be a key witness in the case against Deputy President William Ruto. Lawyer Mutula Kilonzo is said to have spoken to various security chiefs and ICC representatives in 2008 before his death. In the discussion, lawyer and Senator Mutula expressed shock and…

President Uhuru Kenyatta was reportedly not amused at all after it became apparent that Deputy President William Ruto used agents within State House and Parliament to ensure that he had his day at Bomas during the official launch of the BBI Report. According to insiders, President Uhuru had to warn his key lieutenants after it emerged that strong supporters of BBI recommendation were sidelined from the Monday event with blame being laid on the office of the official State House MC Peter Wanjohi and other Ruto supporters in parliament like AMos Kimunya and Speaker Justin Muturi. While Wanjohi crafted the…

In Kenya’s neighbouring country, Tanzania, abduction and disappearance of government critics are normal and anyone who dares to challenge President John Pombe Magufuli’s regime either finds himself/herself in jail or beaten and dumped in the middle of nowhere. Magufuli, who is widely known for his no-nonsense style of leadership, assumed office on November 15, 2015. Ever since the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) member has been on the spot over blatant suppression of freedom of speech and presiding over a steady deterioration of political and democratic space in the country as witnessed in violence characterised by police brutality that continues to…

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a fund drive for the late constitutional lawyer Nzamba Kitonga who passed away on October 24, 2020. In a memo seen by Kahawa Tungu, LSK President Nelson Havi indicated that the funeral budget is set at Ksh7 million and the society intends to raise a minimum of Ksh5 million from the general membership excluding the Senior Counsel Bar. “The Law Society of Kenya wishes to give our colleague a formal sendoff in a hearing and/or church service to be held in Nairobi as well as a burial in Kitui on a date…

Fintech company Cellulant has announced the appointment of Faith Nkatha Gitonga as Country Manager, Kenya. Ms Faith Nkatha joins Cellulant to lead it’s Kenya operations and scale its payments ecosystem in the country. She joins Cellulant from Oracle Corporation where she was leading their Digital Transformation efforts for the Public Sector. Before joining Oracle, Faith served as the Director for Strategy, Monitoring and Transformation at Sidian Bank. In this role, she was responsible for the unit’s digital transformation, including developing and executing strategies for growth and expansion, partnerships and quality performance. Faith also previously worked at SBM Bank (K) Ltd.…

Deputy President William Ruto seemingly is now taking Covid-19 pandemic seriously, and has started wearing face masks and keeping social distance to avoid contracting Covid-19. This follows swelling numbers of Covid-19 cases in the country, with thousands testing positive in the last one week, and tens dying. Attending the burial of Huruma Ward MCA in Uasin Gishu County Peter Chomba, Ruto kept his mask on all through the programme, and even avoided contact with members of the public. Chomba died of Covid-19. The same was witnessed with Ruto during the Mashujaa Day Celebrations, where he disembarked from his car and…

Actor Nick Mutuma has broken the silence following sexual allegation claims that have resurfaced from 2016. This is in reference to a thread that went viral in 2016 where he was accused of battering a woman among other claims. https://twitter.com/nickmutuma/status/929006984359165952 In a statement shared on Twitter, the actor has intimated that the resurfaced allegations have caused him and his family pain hence should not be dragged any longer. Read: Nick Mutuma Under Siege For Allegedly Forcing Self On Women “The allegations that came out against me in 2017 have since resurfaced and have taken a toll on me… they have…