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Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition running mate Martha Karua has demanded assurance from the Independent Election and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on election preparedness. Karua wants the IEBC to explain the procedures and tools they have put in place to ensure the August 9 elections are free and fair. While addressing members of the Civil Society, Karua wants the IEBC to give a brief on how they have addressed issues that affected the 2017 polls that led to a re-run of presidential elections after a nullification. “As Azimio and civil society, we should write to the electoral commission demanding a brief…

An MCA aspirant in Muthara ward, Meru County Benson Thuranira Kathiai has been arrested over alleged Mpesa fraud. Thuranira was nabbed by sleuths from the DCI and identified as the mastermind behind the famous ‘confirm’ Mpesa fraud going on in different parts of the country. His arrest follows numerous complaints from Mpesa agents who had lost huge sums of money through his syndicate. He reportedly defrauded Mpesa agents money totaling Sh350,000. “In Nakuru, the thug obtained Sh100,000 from two Mpesa agents before he obtained a further Sh135,000 in Shauri Moyo, Sh60,000 in Busia and Sh120,000 in Meru before he was…

24-year-old Kenyan-born actress Maryanne Oketch is the winner of season 42 of the American reality TV show Survivor. Oketch was crowned the survivor winner, taking home the one million dollars prize and becomes the first black woman to win the renowned series since 2002. “I am so blessed to not only be on a season of my favorite show but to be on every episode? It’s mind-boggling! 🤯 Join me TONIGHT in watching the conclusion of my journey!” her Instagram reads. Read: Former Kenyan-born Australian Senator Lucy Gichuhi’s Daughter Dies In an interview by Explore Entertainment, Maryanne said she was pleased…

Kenya marked its 19th National prayer breakfast today at the Safari Park Hotel and Raila Odinga was notably absent. In an event attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta, his Deputy William Ruto among other leaders, Azimio La Umoja Presidential candidate Raila Odinga was absent eliciting speculations. Turns out, Raila was just held up, attending to pressing issues relating to Azimio hence sending his running mate, Martha Karua to represent him. This has been confirmed by his press secretary Dennis Onsarigo. The National prayer breakfast is held annually since 2003 and is aimed to bring leaders more so politicians from different divides…

A man has been admitted to hospital nursing serious wounds after he was attacked by a stranger who trespassed on his farm in Elbourgon. According to details by the DCI, Joseph Kebenei aged 60 was attacked at his farm at Mawe Mbili when he confronted a stranger who was tilling his land. Apparently, Kebenei had driven to his farm only to find 61-year-old Charles Cherengony tilling it. When he sought to establish why his land was being cultivated he was pounced on and attacked with the jembe the stranger was holding. Screaming, the attacker attracted the attention of the villagers…

Twiga Foods, Bamburi Cement, and Honda Motorcycles Kenya are among the companies that could lose imported products in a KRA auction to recoup unpaid duty. Twiga Foods’ 5,130 crates of imported onions are among the products, according to the KRA, while Bamburi has yet to clear 29 containers of laterite—a mineral used in clinker production. The taxman notified the businesses that they had 30 days to clear the products and pay any overdue taxes. Chai Trading and the County Government of Kajiado, which stands to lose two ambulances and a Ford vehicle, are among those whose products are up for…

Six employees from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) who were charged with stealing cancer drugs worth 4.6 million are out on bail. The six have been released on Sh500,000 cash bail or Sh1,000,000 bond each after denying the charges. They are Emily Nyambura, Phillip Owino, Mary Mumo, Yvonne Muthoni, Rose Jepkogei and Maureen Adongo. More to follow:  Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

It is evident that Samuel Mugota, the victim of the brutal shooting in Mirema Drive lived a secretive life. Samuel Mugota was shot six times in the chest by a man who the police now say was well known to him. His killer shot him and then fled in a white Toyota Premio parked on the other side of the road. As of yesterday, Dennis Karani was arraigned as the main mastermind behind the shooting. The authorities revealed that Karani was the driver of the gateway vehicle as they intensify investigations to identify the shooter captured on camera. When the…

Six people have been arrested for disrupting Azimio La Umoja presidential running mate Martha Karua’s rally in Kirinyaga last week. In a viral video shared on social media last week, a group of people created chaos at Karua’s event, although the situation was contained. Responding to the same, Karua cautioned youths against being used by politicians to do their dirty work. The ‘iron lady’ further dared politicians who had paid youths to disrupt her rally to go head-on with her and do their dirty deals on themselves. https://twitter.com/citizentvkenya/status/1527231949009473538 Read: Waiguru Protests Arrest of UDA Coordinators in Kirinyaga Over Plot To Disrupt…

Dennis Karani Gachoki, the suspected mastermind in Mirema shooting was the driver of the gateway vehicle, police have revealed. While appearing in court, the authorities sought to have Karani detained for 14 more days pending investigations as police say he was not the shooter, but the one who drove the gateway vehicle. Apparently, the shooting of Samuel Mugota was carried out by more than one person, with Karani identified as the suspected driver while the shooter is still being sought after. Yesterday, Karani presented himself at the offices of the DCI following a manhunt that was on, labeling him an…

Love is a universal language that encompasses a range of strong and positive emotions, you never know where it will find you. This statement has linked so many hearts together for a happily ever after. Such was not the case with Lydia Nyaguthii, a nurse from Nyeri county who thought she had found her soul mate only to die in his hands. The tale of Nyaguthii dates back to the early 2000s when she was a nurse at Tumutumu PCEA Hospital in Nyeri County where she took care of a domestic abuse victim, Stephen Muriithi. According to Nation, Mr Muriithi…

Former Nairobi County boss Mike Sonko says he will not pay a dime for child support after a woman came forward accusing him of neglecting his 15-year-old daughter. Yesterday, an unidentified woman came forward claiming she sired a child with the politician and he has since neglected his child. She was seeking Sh448,450 child support from the governor to cater for the 15-year-old daughter’s food, shopping, rent, security, clothing, house help, medical cover, education and many other utilities. The woman, through her lawyer Dan Okemwa also wanted the lawmaker compelled to pay Sh86,000 and another Sh30,450 to cater for school-related…

Mombasa Gubernatorial aspirant Mike Sonko has been sued for Sh450,000 child support by a woman who claims the politician neglected his teenage daughter. According to Nation, the unidentified woman wants Sh448,450 from the governor to cater for the 15-year-old daughter’s food, shopping, rent, security, clothing, house help, medical cover, education and many other utilities. The woman, through her lawyer Dan Okemwa also wants the lawmaker compelled to pay Sh86,000 and another Sh30,450 to cater for school-related expenses and uniforms as well as provision of medical cover and upkeep for the girl. Apparently, the minor in question is a form two…

A video making rounds online capturing controversial pastor Victor Kanyari casting out demons from comedian Joseph Kinuthia aka Omosh has elicited reactions from netizens. In the video, Omosh is captured among a few congregants where he is seeking prayers from the self-proclaimed prophet. Pastor Kanyari then goes ahead and purports to ‘free Omosh from demons’ that are holding him hostage before the latter sprawls on the floor. “Nimemfungulia Joseph anga, ndio Nyota yake ikaweze kurejea,… I set this man free,” the Kanyari says. https://twitter.com/MpashoNews/status/1528611375345455105 The video has elicited reactions from Kenyans with a section accusing Omosh of clout chasing, more…

Dennis Karani Gachoki, the man suspected to be behind the shooting of Samuel Mugota in Mirema has claimed innocence adding that he is being framed. In a video shared on social media, Karani presented himself to the offices of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in the presence of his lawyer adding that he has nothing to hide. Karani says he is not the man the DCI is looking for as he only met the deceased two times, in Meru and Nairobi and in both instances there is no proof of rivalry. “The last time I met the deceased was March…