Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

“Uncle is here to see you”, my wife informed me as she swung open the bedroom door.  “Did you know he was coming?” she asked; I replied “no” with a befuddled look on my face, although, deep down, I knew what the reason for his visit was.  Further, I suspected that, though I was the only one unaware but not surprised, this was a planned visit that everyone in my family was aware of. It was a subtle intervention. My name is George Muiruri, and I am a recovering addict. From 20 years old, I have been fighting oscillating battles…

The ruling party has in the recent past faced various division wars with some members forming an alliance towards President Uhuru Kenyatta and the rest affirming their unwavering support to the deputy president William Ruto ahead of the 2022 elections. According to reports, the wars and divisions have now spilled over to the various ministries with the Land Ministry being the most affected, arguably. It is noted that despite Cabinet Secretary Faradah Karoney being the boss, there has arisen officials of the ministry who are capitalizing on the alleged differences between the president and his deputy. The officials have consequently…

The Kenya Roads Board (KRB) was established through an Act of Parliament, KRB ACT No. 7, in 1999 and was given presidential assent on 6 January,2000. The Act commenced on July 1, 2000 and the Board of Directors was appointed. The board is comprised of members, both from the public and private sectors of the economy. It has eight members from the private sector and five members from the public sector. On the spot however is the board’s executive director, Jacob Ruwa who has apparently been running down the place by manipulating tenders and pocketing bribes. Read: Michael Joseph Appointed…

Impunity at the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) is at the verge of throwing the company over the cliff as small scale farmers decry unending exploitation by the top management. The cries recently attracted the attention of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who last week convened a meeting at his office at Capital hill with players in the tea sector to deliberate on the way forward for the company that is said to have completely lost track. The meeting was largely on how to tame fraud at KTDA that has resulted in the loss of billions. Despite KTDA auctioning tea…

Friends and fans of renowned blogger Robert Alai have started an online kitty to fundraise for the blogger who is currently serving a 14-day detention at Central Police station, Nairobi. According to a team behind the initiative, the funds will cater for legal fees and other case expenditures. Alai was arrested after he allegedly posted a gory picture of police officers who were killed after their vehicle ran over an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Wajir. Sinkiyian Tobiko, the magistrate in Alai’s case dismissed the need for evidence while sending the blogger to detention, over alleged connections to terrorists. The…

The government is staring at a loss of Ksh1 billion in the controversial mobile clinics, that are reported to be rotting at the Miritini National Youth Service (NYS) yard in Mombasa. The government entered into a contract with Estama Investment Clinic to supply the 100 clinics at the price of Ksh1 billion. Ksh800 million was paid to the supplier as a down payment, even before the containers were supplied. According to sources, the project was meant to benefit a member of the Kenyatta family, who is linked to Estama Investment Ltd, and has since refused to transport the containers from…

Kisumu County Governor Peter Anyang Nyong’o is a man under siege as his leadership faces turbulence, with residents decrying poor management of one of Kenya’s cities. According to reports, the governor’s inclusive government has become a shadow of its former self, as pundits blame Nyong’o of allowing his wife to run the county affairs. Nyong’o wife, Dorothy Nyong’o, who is one of the governor’s advisers, is said to be running the county with the help of close allies, who have paralyzed the normal operation of the county. For some time now, the county has failed to meet its revenue targets. A…

Wars between Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Interior Ministry principal secretary Karanja Kibicho are allegedly far from over. While the exchanges have cooled down since last year when then Citizen TV’s Salim Swaleh is said to have delivered to Sonko a recording of the Interior PS insulting the former, Kahawa Tungu understands that the wars are still on. According to a local weekly publication, the bullish PS who formerly worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he has enlisted the services of newly appointed Nation Media Group’s Editorial Director Mutuma Mathiu. Read: Oscar Sudi Threatens To Expose CS Matiang’i, PS…

Citizen TV news editor Jacque Maribe is about to welcome her second bundle of joy, if reports from the interwebs are anything to go by. Maribe, is reported to be heavily pregnant and will be welcoming her child soon as shared by her friend, Dennis Itumbi. The soon to be mother of two will be hosting her ‘babe shower’ at Cahoots Pub along Kindaruma Road on June 22. In a poster seen by this writer, Maribe who is facing murder charges alongside her fiance Joe Irungu alias Jowie, will host the shower from 6 pm till late. However, it turns…

Kitui County Referral Hospital is on the spot for giving unrealistic timelines for candidates wishing to apply for recently advertised hospital jobs. In a document in our possession dated June 19 and signed by the hospital’s Medical Superintendent, the hospital is seeking to fill over 15 positions in different departments within the facility. Some of the positions advertised include ICT Officers, Anaesthetic Assistants, Plumbers, Masons, Electricians, Bio-Medical Engineer, Welders, Cashiers, Accounts Assistants, Health Records and Information Officers, Public Health Assistants, Adherence Counsellors, Peer Educator and Caterers. Read: Five Arrested For Allegedly Digging Tunnel, Stealing Ksh1.5 Million From Micro-finance Firm In…

Sportpesa and Betin have a fortnight to remit Ksh8.5 billion withholding tax to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) or be closed as per interior CS Fred Matiang’i’s directive. According to reports by Business Daily, Betin owes KRA Ksh5.29 billion while Sportpesa owes the taxman Kshh3.29 billion, withholding tax arrears. KRA’s manager for debt enforcement Asha Salim has already written to Safaricom, which the the financial service provider for the two, to pay the amounts for Gamcode Limited (Betin) and Pevans East Africa (Sportpesa). Read: SHAME: Raila and these Celebrities Promote Betting In Kenya, Destroying Young Lives “I hereby declare you to…

The Coca Cola company is battling a court case filed by 58 consumers who accuse the company of selling contaminated drinks to them. According to documents in our possession, the consumers, most of whom are Busia residents developed abdominal pains immediately after taking the drinks, and were admitted at different hospitals in Busia. The incidence happened in 2010, and the company (Coca Cola Central, East and West Africa) has been trying to secure an out of court settlement, offering the affected persons Ksh45,000 each, a move which has flopped. Read: Coca Cola Kenya Staff Complain of Bullying by Almasi Beverages…

The betting craze in Kenya has celebrities influence written all over it. From the onset, online betting firms have used celebrities to promote their activities knowing very well the power they have especially over youths. As the government moves to control the negative effects of betting in our society, we take a look at some of the celebrities who have actively promoted betting. Wyre aka the Love Child The R&B and reggae musician has been part of SportPesa, the biggest betting firm in the country, and promoted their activities since they first launched about five years ago. Carol Radull The…

New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) chairman Matu Wamae has quit after 20 years of service at the helm, with several people questioning his ability to deliver due to his old age and ill-health. Wamae has been replaced by Ignatius Kahiu, following revocation of Wamae’s appointment in March. However, it is reported that Kahiu could be another bad decision, as he is facing a criminal case in court. Wamae leaves New KCC with several scandal that have haunted his reign for the two decade he has fumbled with leadership. Read: EALA MP Simon Mbugua Wants CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge Ousted Over…

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) chairman John Ngumi has been elected to Kenya Airways (KQ) board. Ngumi was elected in the 43rd annual general meeting of the shareholders, to replace Jason Kapkirwok who has retired. The shareholders also gifted Chairman Michael Joseph with three more years at the helm of the board of the troubled carrier. Read: Urithi Housing’s 100-acre Land Up For Auction, Developers Kicked Out In Another Project “I thought I had a hot seat until I met KQ boss Sebastian Mikosz. I believe in this airline. I have seen it go up and then down and it will…