Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A police reservist was shot and killed in a clash with suspected armed bandits in Mlango, Burat Ward in Isiolo County. The clashes also left four other members of the National Police Reserve with serious injuries. The team was part of Operation Dumisha Amani on Wednesday, February 18, when they clashed with bandits who had stolen livestock in the area. Authorities recovered some of the stolen livestock, and efforts are ongoing to track the attackers and recover the remaining animals. According to Isiolo County Police Commander Isaac Sang, one NPR officer was killed and four others were injured. The deceased…

Officials are investigating an incident where a police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing training sessions at the National Police Service Campus, Kiganjo College in Nyeri County. This was the second such case to happen in two weeks. The latest incident involved police recruit Isaac Munyasia Mulongo who collapsed as he was doing some cool down stretches at Kamukunji ground within the college after a morning run from Chaka route. The incident happened on February 18, 2026 in the morning, police said. He collapsed before he was rushed to the college dispensary where he was referred to the Nyeri County…

The case in which Paul Nthege Mackenzie and 93 others face 283 counts of manslaughter proceeded Wednesday before the Mombasa Law Courts, with the prosecution presenting a series of witnesses. Among those who testified was Sergeant Benson Ingosi, a senior scene of crime documentation officer, who recounted his role in documenting the scene at Shakahola forest following reports that followers of Good News International Church were fasting in the area and being buried in shallow graves. Sergeant Ingosi told the court that he travelled to Shakahola in the company of the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) from Lango Mbaya Police Station.…

A Thai national was Wednesday sentenced to 27 years’ imprisonment by a magistrate at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for trafficking narcotic drugs. Netima Ngamsap was charged and found guilty of trafficking 2,092 grams of cocaine valued at Sh8,368,000. The court heard that the drugs were concealed in a false bottom of a grey suitcase, contrary to the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. Prosecution, led by John Tago, presented 11 witnesses whose testimonies provided cogent and consistent evidence linking the accused to the offence. During the trial, the accused was represented by defence counsel and…

US billionaire Les Wexner, who is alleged to have played a key role in helping Jeffrey Epstein build his wealth, has described himself as “naive, foolish and gullible” for trusting the late sex offender. In a statement to US lawmakers, the former CEO of Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing “vast sums” of money from his family when working as his financial adviser. Wexner, who was testifying before a House committee as part of its probe into the Epstein case, has denied any wrongdoing. He was described as a potential co-conspirator of Epstein’s in a 2019 FBI document,…

US investigators have reportedly been in touch with Mexican authorities about the disappearance of American news anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother, as the search stretches into a third week. The sheriff’s department in the US state of Arizona and FBI declined to confirm they had contacted authorities across the border to help trace Nancy Guthrie. But her family has contacted a Mexican non-profit that works to find missing people in the region. Investigators have been sifting through 40,000 leads since the 84-year-old was reported missing this month, but a breakthrough has eluded them despite emotional public appeals for help from her…

The US is preparing to largely withdraw its remaining troops from Syria over the next few months, a senior White House official has told the BBC. The official said the Syrian government has agreed to take the lead combatting terrorism within its borders and US military presence “at scale” is no longer required. American troops have been in Syria since 2015, as part of an anti-terrorism campaign to counter the influence of the Islamic State (ISIS). The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran. The official noted…

Depop, the second-hand clothing app that has skyrocketed in popularity among Gen Z shoppers, is being sold to eBay for $1.2bn (£890m). Etsy, the online platform, is offloading Depop just five years after it bought the business – which was founded in the UK – for $1.6bn. eBay is hoping that the deal will help the online auction firm, which is more than 30 years-old, “reach a younger demographic across the expanding re-commerce landscape”. Apps that allow people to buy and sell used or “pre-loved” garments and footwear have grown in use in recent years as young consumers seek sustainable,…

Evidence is mounting that Elon Musk’s decision to deny Russian forces access to his Starlink satellite-based internet service has blunted Moscow’s advance, caused confusion among Russian soldiers and handed an advantage to Ukraine’s defenders. But for how long? And what can Ukraine’s military achieve in the meantime? “The Russians… lost their ability to control the field,” a Ukrainian drone operator who goes by the callsign Giovanni told us. “I think they lost 50% of their capacity for offence,” he said. “That’s what the numbers show. Fewer assaults, fewer enemy drones, fewer everything.” It’s still early to assess the impact of…

Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, struggled in court on Wednesday to defend his company from claims it targeted young users as he was confronted with multiple internal documents. He maintained that lawyers were “mischaracterising” the communications, which were presented as part of a landmark trial in Los Angeles over whether social media is addictive for children. It was Zuckerberg’s first appearance before a jury, after years of rising backlash against Meta, which also owns WhatsApp and Facebook. The trial, in which Google’s YouTube is also a defendant, is being closely watched for its implications for thousands of…

President William Ruto expressed satisfaction at the progress of the clean up of Nairobi River. During an inspection tour of the two 27km sewer lines’ works on both sides of Nairobi River, the President said the project would give the capital city a much-needed face-lift and improve the quality of life for residents. “It is not right for millions of people in this city to continue living in squalor. That is why we have dedicated enough resources to rehabilitate this river,” he said during on Wednesday. Present were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Lands and Housing…

Plans by the Somalia-based terror group Al-Shabaab to carry out a major attack in Nairobi during the holy month of Ramadhan were foiled following months of intelligence-led operations, security agencies have said. According to police, the disrupted plot targeted crowded areas in the capital and was expected to result in mass casualties. Investigations indicate that the suspects were also exploring plans to kidnap foreigners and hijack vehicles as part of a broader terror campaign. The operation followed sustained surveillance and covert intelligence gathering on a suspected terror network operating within the Dadaab Refugee Complex in Garissa County. Security officers recovered…

A petition to challenge the legality of the agreement signed between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government was Wednesday filed at the High Court. Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Wednesday certified as urgent the petition by Christine Gathoni and Benard Peter. The court observed that the Petitioners /Applicants’ Notice of Motion questions the legality and constitutionality of the agreement and seeks its invalidation. The applicants are also seeking certification of the matter for empanelment of a bench under Article 165 (4) of the Constitution, arguing that it raises substantial questions of law. In addition, they applied for conservatory…

One of the five men who were lynched by an angry mob in Koitaburot, Soin Sigowet after robbing a Sacco treasurer of Sh1.1 million moments after he withdrew from a bank in Muhoroni was a serving police officer. An identification card found on the body of one of the victims showed he was Jayson Kamau of Koru police station. Police also recovered a pair of handcuffs belonging to the police. Also recovered was a police pocket phone. Police said the incident was unfortunate and isolated.
Police said the gang trailed the victim before ambushing and abducting him. They then tried to…

The Board of Directors of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Roads and Transport, appointed Dr Nashon Kondiwa as the new Director General for a three-year term effective February 17, 2026. In a statement signed by Board Chairman Khatib Abdallah Mwashetani, the Authority said Dr Kondiwa brings over 22 years of experience in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), innovation, public sector leadership, transportation systems and digital transformation within the road transport sector. Before his elevation to the top post, Dr Kondiwa served as Deputy Director – ICT at NTSA,…