Author: Mercy Auma

Police have released 27-year old Robert Gathogo Ngunjiri alias “Mnubi” who had been mistakenly named as a wanted terrorist. Mnubi, who was among the eight terror suspects wanted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) surrendered to Nyeri Police Station on Thursday. The suspect, who resides in Baraka estate, Kamakwa location, was held for questioning over links to terrorism. In a new development, however, Nyeri Sub County Police Commander Paul Kuria has distanced himself from linking Mnubi to terror activities. Read: Wanted Terror Suspect “Mnubi” Surrenders To Police In Nyeri Kuria says the information linking Mnubi to terrorism did not originate…

18 Kenya Power staff members have been grilled over the frequent power outages that have been witnessed in the country. Among the 18 staff members who were questions were five senior officials who are: Engineer Raphael Ndolo Kimeu ( acting general manager network management), Engineer George Korir Kipkoech (the chief engineer transmission countrywide) Major (retired) Geoffrey Kigen Kipkurui (heads the countrywide management security service) Peter Kithusia (chief security officer in charge of Nairobi region) and Anthony Gathii Charamba (a technician along Juja road). Reports indicate that a team of investigators have been drawn from different crime units to handle the…

Kenya has as of January 13, 2022, Kenya has administered 10,974,305 vaccines across the country. Of these, 6,164,507 were partially vaccinated while 4,704,029 were fully vaccinated. Another 27,754 vaccine doses were administered to those aged between 15-18 years while 80,607 were booster doses. The uptake of the second dose among those who have received their first dose was 57.8%. Consequently, the proportion of adults fully vaccinated was 17.3%. The government is working towards vaccinating a targeted population of 27,246,033. Read: Covid-19 Update: 813 Cases, 7 Deaths, Covid-19 Stats: 1,035 Covid-19 cases have been recorded in Kenya in the last 24 hours…

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has finally addressed the cause of the fall-out between him and Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa. The two, who were once bosom friends no longer see eye to eye going by the recent incidents on social media and show of might in Western region politics. Through a statement, the Kimilili MP claims CS Wamalwa is bullying him into joining his Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) ahead of the 2022 elections. The MP further claims that Wamalwa failed to keep his promises after a deal that saw him retained as a Cabinet Secretary in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s…

Two police officers suspected of killing a man while in custody will be detained for three more days to allow authorities to complete investigations. In a ruling by a Kisii Court, the officers will be detained for three more days before the case officially commences. The officers will undergo medical evaluation to ascertain whether they are fit to stand trial. They will thus be remanded at Gesonso Police Station with the case set for mention on the 17th of January at the High Court in Homa bay. The case dates back to seven years ago where the suspect had been…

An early morning grisly accident in Katangini, Kitui county has left three people dead and several others nursing serious injuries. Reports by witnesses at the scene reveal that a personal car rammed into a lorry that was transporting sand. https://twitter.com/TerryNzau/status/1481861933280153602 Three have been confirmed dead while two others have sustained serious injuries. They have been taken to Kitui County Hospital for treatment while the bodies of the deceased have been transferred to the mortuary. The cause of the accident has been linked to the foggy weather although more investigations into the same have commenced. More to follow: Email your news…

Kenya’s Covid-19 positivity rate has dropped to 11.7% after 1,175 people contracted the virus in the last 24 hours. This brings the country’s caseload to 315,665 with the cumulative tests so far conducted in the country to 3,127,480. The death toll is now at 5,472 after three patients succumbed to the virus. Ideally, 3,025 patients have recovered from the disease, 2,837 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 188 are from various health facilities countrywide. Total recoveries now stand at 279,044. Through a statement, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe stated that a total of 1,146 patients are currently admitted in various…

Dennis Itumbi, the controversial blogger and DP William Ruto’s close ally has finally opened up on the chilling details surrounding his alleged kidnapping and torture. Itumbi who was allegedly kidnapped in December and tortured before he was set free has narrated what happened to him in chilling posts on his social media accounts. According to Itumbi, the kidnappers included rogue police officers and the hit squad that operates without being seen and were in two double cabins, a black and a white one. Itumbi says that he was initially picked in a Toyota Premio from the barber in Thindigua but…

Today, 813 people have tested positive for Covid-19 after 6,005 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The country’s caseload is now at 314,490. The positivity rate is now at 13.5% with the cumulative tests so far conducted standing at 3,117,407. Of the new cases, 656 are Kenyans while 157 are foreigners. 421 males and 392 are females. The youngest is a four-month-old child while the oldest is 103 years. Sadly, 7 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the country’s cumulative death toll to 5,469. Also, 4,126 patients have recovered from the disease, 3,968 are from the Home-Based…

A family in Bondo, Siaya County is seeking justice after their kin, 25-year-old Vitalis Okinda died mysteriously while in police custody. Vitalis Okinda was reportedly arrested on January 8 for a minor traffic offence and had been held at Bondo Police Station. He was later reported dead although the family claims mischief. For instance, a day after he was arrested, the family received communication that their kin had passed on with no further information on the cause of his death. The family now says their kin was in good health when he was arrested hence his death was not natural.…

Three suspected kidnappers who had held a 23-year-old man hostage and demanded Sh300,000 were yesterday arrested in Githurai. According to the DCI, the three suspects, Dickson Mwendwa, 24, Robert Kioko, 23 and Philip Kilonzi, 28 were nabbed following an intelligence-led operation. The victim was reportedly framed after traveling from Mwingi East. He was supposed to meet a couple but was rather shocked when he met the woman of the house alone. The woman’s husband then stormed the house accompanied by three men and accused the victim of having a romantic affair with his wife. Read: Police Arrest Three Kidnappers, Rescue Victim…

Kenya’s Covid-19 positivity rate is now down to 15.9% after 1,105 people contracted the virus in the last 24 hours. This was after 6,945 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at  313,677 with the cumulative tests so far conducted standing at 3,111,402. Of the new cases, 54 are foreigners while 1,051 are Kenyans. Also, the youngest is a one-month-old baby while the oldest is aged 102 years. Sadly, 8 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the death toll to 5,462. Consequently, 3,320 patients recovered from the disease; 2,991 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 329…

Kenya Power has explained the cause of power outage experienced in different parts of the country this morning. Through a statement, the power company said it lost power supply due to collapsed towers on the Kiambere-Embakasi high voltage transmission power line at around 10:45am. “Our engineers are working to restore electricity supply as the repairs are being undertaken. An update on the restoration progress will be issued in due cause,” Kenya Power said. They’ve however apologized to their customers for the inconvenience. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

The Government is working towards vaccinating a target population of 27,246,033 as the fight to eradicate the Covid-19 pandemic continues. As of January 9, 2021, a total of 10,609,955 vaccines had so far been administered across the country. Of these, 6,047,125 are partially vaccinated while those fully vaccinated are 4,486,533. Nairobi County is in the lead with the highest number of those fully vaccinated followed closely by Nyeri County. Nakuru County has the least number of those fully vaccinated. Here are the county vaccination statistics: Nairobi 35.4% Nyeri 32.9% Laikipia 26.5% Kiambu 23.5% Kakamega 21.7% Taita Taveta 19.4% Uasin Gishu…

Renowned human rights activist Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition in court seeking to have Deputy President William Ruto vacate office ahead of the 2022 polls. According to Omtatah, a sitting public officer should not vacate office before seeking an elective post. Hence, he argues that this does not only apply to CSs and CASs but also to the sitting Deputy President. “That a declaration that any public officer, including a sitting deputy president, a sitting governor, a sitting deputy governor, a sitting MP, and a sitting MCA is not qualified for nomination as a presidential candidate,” the petition reads…