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Three people who were siphoning fuel from an overturned tanker in Kipkaren have died. This has been confirmed by Lugari Sub-County Police Commander Benard Ngungu who indicated that the three died after inhaling petrol fumes from the tanker. Last night, we were forced to use teargas to disperse a crowd that was surging around the tank containing petrol. It is unfortunate that life has been lost through such an incident. Kenyans must learn and always keep off such scenes,” the Police commander said. The incident happened along the Eldoret-Malaba road. One other person has been admitted in hospital and is…

Efforts to trace the car that was used in the alleged abduction of blogger Dennis Itumbi have been unsuccessful, police have revealed. In new developments, detectives revealed that the details given by eye witnesses in the saga do not match those in official records. Thus, it is impossible to trace the owner of the said car. Police have however stated that they are waiting to get official statements from Itumbi when he recovers and is in a better place to explain what transpired. Read: Dennis Itumbi in ICU After Developing Pneumonia Related Complications The detectives handling the case will also visit…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other leaders in mourning South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu terming his death as a big blow. Desmond Tutu was confirmed dead today aged 90 years. His death was announced by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa who described him as a “patriot without equal.” Commemorating his life, President Uhuru said the archbishop was an African icon of freedom, peace and reconciliation. He further said that his achievements are celebrated globally and not just in Africa. Read: South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Dies at 90 “Through his distinguished work over the years as a cleric, freedom fighter and…

A manhunt has been launched for a police officer who fatally shot a colleague in Naivasha. According to the Star, Corporal Joseph Muthunga is on the run after shooting and killing his Senior, sergeant Ayub Polo following an argument. Although the cause of the argument is yet to be determined, the two were reportedly attending a Christmas party when they disagreed. Muthunga then took out his riffle and shot the sergeant. Read: Cop in Custody After Allegedly Shooting Reveler at Kasarani Nightclub Other officers who had attended the function scattered for safety after hearing the gun shots paving way for Muthunga…

There’s excitement on Twitter after American pop-star Janet Jackson shared a video capturing a Kenyan granny hitting the dance floor with great moves. With the caption, “she’s fabulous,” the US singer referenced the granny’s moves as excellent. https://twitter.com/JanetJackson/status/1474436402196713474?t=KUI7thdx5etQw8rfqVFSgA&s=19 The granny was jamming to Kamba gospel music which is common in the Eastern part of Kenya. The Eastern Kenya constitutes of Kitui, Mwingi and Machakos districts. Read: Snoop Dogg, Viola Davis Share Eric Omondi’s Video on Instagram In a similar accounts of events in October this year, Netizens were wowed after Rapper Snoop Dogg and actor Viola Davis shared comedian Eric Omondi’s…

2 people have succumbed to Covid-19 bringing the cumulative fatalities to 5,359. Today, 3,749 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours after 11,460 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 281,358. Of the new cases, 3,415 are Kenyans while 334 are foreigners; 2,010 are females and 1,739 are males, while the youngest is an eight-month-old child and the oldest is 92 years. Consequently, 243 patients have recovered from the virus bringing the country’s cumulative recoveries to 249,937. Read:Kenya Okays Administration of Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots 703 patients are currently admitted in various health facilities…

Two men, Timothy Mwangi and Peter Nyaga will spend their Christmas behind bars over logbook forgery. Details according to the DCI reveal that the duo will be detained for 7 days following a decision by Makadara Law Courts. They are accused of forging logbooks and obtaining credit by false pretense. Detectives said their arrest was following a comprehensive expose on how crooked officials at the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) were. The officials were colluding with rogue staff working in Microfinace institutions and street brokers to make the lives of vehicle owners unbearable. Read: Four Suspects Arrested Over Vehicle Logbook…

Kenya has confirmed 2,964 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 9,082 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 277,609. This brings the positivity rate to 32.6% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 2,975,795. 77 patients have recovered from the virus, 52 from various health facilities while 25 from the home-based isolation care. The cumulative recoveries is now at 249,694. Read: Premier League Postpone Boxing Day Games Over Covid-19 Sadly one patient had died bringing the cumulative fatalities to 5,357. Vaccination Update: As of December 23rd 2021, a total of 9,434,220 vaccines had so…

The Salaries and Renumeration Commission (SRC) now claims that judges and magistrates are using intimidation tactics to secure salary increments. According to SRC, the Judges and Magistrates Association is using courts to its advantage to intimidate the commission as well as force them to do things in their favour which is against the constitution. Citing the ruling by Justice Stephen Radido that had labelled the commission as discriminatory following failure to provide, Magistrates and Kadhis with security allowances and failure to review non-practising allowances, SRC says the association wants to paralyze its mandates. The commission has since appealed the ruling.…

Blogger and DP William Ruto’s close ally Dennis Itumbi has been found alive after he was allegedly abducted yesterday while leaving a barber shop. Reports on social media revealed that Itumbi had been abducted and bundled into a vehicle that vanished without a trace. There were claims that he had been arrested over failure to honour court summons regarding his child support case. However, police authorities however denied that the blogger was in their custody. Read: Itumbi to Face Trial Over Letter Alleging Plot To Assassinate DP Ruto According to Elgeiyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, Itumbi was found brutally beaten and…

Kenyans will breathe a sign of relief after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced they will start enjoying lower call rates as from next year. Confirming the same, CA Director General Ezra Chiloba stated that this was necessitated by CA’s recent review of Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) as well as the Fixed Termination Rates (FTRs). “In the latest review, the Authority has capped the MTRs and the FTRs at Sh0.12 per minute with effect from January 1, 2022,” Chiloba said in a statement. https://twitter.com/CA_Kenya/status/1473697086701027334?t=nsUDxCkMoecGsr7aVsJ9lw&s=19 Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram…

Capital FM has finally responded after the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) revoked the station’s frequency. Through a statement, the station’s Group chairperson Mary-Ann Musangi urged its audience to remain calm adding that there are ongoing talks to iron out the outstanding issues. Musangi further revealed that the station has complied with the CA requirements and it is only a matter of time before things resume to normal. Read: Capital FM, NRG Among 60 Stations whose Frequencies Risk Being Revoked Over Non-compliance “After meeting with the Communications Authority, we can confidently assure all our business partners, clients, and listeners that Capital…

Members of Parliament (MPs) have today approved the Anti-money laundering Amendment Bill 2021. This means money launderers have no where else to hide and will face hefty penalties if found guilty. The passing of the bill also gives room to the state to use the available tools to put an end to the menace. Over the recent couple of months, cases of money laundering have been rampant with authorities arresting the culprits and seizing huge sums of money. Among the issues that have hindered the fight against the menace was the lack of sufficient evidence and tools to prosecute and…

Today, Kenya has confirmed 3,328 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 11,197 samples were tested. This brings the positivity rate to 29.7. Addressing the media today, Health CAS DR Mercy Mwangangi further revealed that 9.2 million Kenyans have so far been vaccinated, slightly under a million shy of the 10 million target. The CAS reiterated the need to heed the Covid-19 containment measures especially during this festive season adding that the state had intensified its vaccination campaign drive. “With the increase of infections following the onset of the Omicron variant, we still find that those who are vaccinated…

A 67-year-old man is among three people who have been nabbed in Kirinyaga in possession of bhang worth over Sh120,000. This has been confirmed by Gichugu sub-county Police Commander Anthony Mbogo who revealed that the three had been arrested following a tip-off from members of the public. 67-year-old James Mwaniki had stored 20KG of bhang in his house. The other two, 28-year-old Alexander Muriuki and 35-year-old Peter Muchiri were in possession of 19 rolls of bhang. The three are set to be arraigned before Gichugu Law Courts. In recent couple of days, authorities have pledged to intensify the crackdown on…