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Kilifi County has disputed the Ministry of Health’s Statistics that it recorded 224 Covid-19 cases yesterday. According to Health Executive Charles Dadu, only 62 cases were recorded yesterday hence the statistics given by MOH were false. Yesterday, Kenya recorded 692 Covid-19 infections in 24 hours after 6,883 samples were tested. In terms of County distribution, the Health Ministry announced that Kilifi was leading with the highest infections of 224. It was closely followed by Nairobi with 183 cases, Mombasa 52 and Uasin Gishu 36. More follows:  Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram…

Several pupils have been injured following an altercation that happened yesterday at Ntuene Primary School in Meru County. According to a local publication, police officers stormed the school and attempted to arrest a teacher who was said to be in a business dispute with a local trader. When the police stormed the school, all the students were in the assembly for the closing ceremony thus making it hard. The authorities are said to have pointed the teacher out and while attempting to arrest her and take her to the vehicle, students moved in and tried to stop them. They started…

Detectives have nabbed a 21-year-old man suspected to be operating a wide mobile syndicate scam that has swindled Kenyans their hard-earned money via mobile transactions. Through a series of tweets, the DCI stated that the arrest of the 21-year-old Juja University student was a joint effort of detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau and investigators from Safaricom, Security officers from Juja were also part of the team that led to his arrest. Read: 20-year-old Masten Wanjala Admits To Kidnapping, Executing Two Minors In Kabete “The fraudster masquerading as an M-PESA customer care attendant called the agent and lured her…

A South African CEO has been suspended for allegedly participating in looting during the recent protests in KwaZulu-Natala. According to local media reports in South Africa, Qhawe Sithole, the CEO of Ubuntu Wealth Management has been suspended with immediate effect for looting a washing machine, a barstool, alcohol and braai accessories. The organization through a statement added that investigations into the allegations have commenced thus the CEO remains suspended pending the outcome of the same. “Once the board receives all facts to his case and [has] studied the findings, the board will take the recommended disciplinary action against the chief…

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, is a public holiday to marl Idd-ul-Adha, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has declared. Through a notice, the CS stated that the holiday paves way for Muslims’ commemoration of Allah. “It is notified for the general information of the public that in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (2), as read with section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government declares that Tuesday, 20th July 2021 shall be a public holiday to mark Idd-Ul-Adha, 2021,” he said in a gazette notice on Friday. https://twitter.com/InteriorKE/status/1415940538105278465 Mostly, the…

Wanted killer cop Caroline Kangogo has shot herself dead at her parent’s home in Elgeiyo Marakwet, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has confirmed. According to the Star, Kangogo has been at her parents’ home since Thursday and it was today that she shot herself with a pistol in the bathroom. “She shot herself in their bathroom using a pistol she had,” police said. Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Kangogo had met her two victims alongside three other men in a club a day before she allegedly killed Constable John Ogweno. Two of the men, Constable John…

Vote tallying in the Kiambaa Mini-poll has been halted following rigging claims by Jubilee Party’s Kariri Njama. Photos and videos on social media depict chaos witnessed at KaruriHigh School tallying centre with supporters of the Jubilee party storming the place demanding a recount. “You see, they had announced results earlier, wakasema Wanjiku was at 21, 301 and Kariri was at 21,057, kwenda kuangalia tena tunapata Wanjiku ameongezewa kura, hizi kura wametoa wapi, the Presiding officer is misleading us,” Kariri said. Earlier, provisional results from the IEBC revealed that UDA’s John Njuguna was leading with 21,606 votes closely followed by Jubilee’s…

Kenya has announced 837 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 7,545 tests were tested. The caseload is now at 191,020. This brings the country’s positivity rate to 11.1%, with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 2,036,472. Sadly, 9 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the death toll to 3,746. Also, 340 patients recovered from the virus 272 from the Home-Based Isolation and Care program while 68 were discharged from various health facilities countrywide. Total recoveries stand at 180,420. County distribution is as follows: Nairobi 376, Mombasa 87, Nyeri 45, Kiambu 34, Kilifi 33, Uasin…

Two separate accidents along the Mwea-Embu Highway have left two people dead, three others nursing serious injuries. According to Mwea-East sub-county police commander Daniel Kitavi, the accidents happened yesterday evening. The first one was at Gwa Kariba bridge near Difathas trading centre where a lorry collided with a motorcycle leaving the driver dead on the spot. One other person who was a passenger was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. The second one happened at Murubara where a saloon car collided with a boda boda after losing control. The boda boda rider died on the spot while the three…

Voting in the hotly contested Kiambaa by-election already commenced at the crack of dawn with low voter turn-out reported. The seat fell vacant after the death of Paul Koinange with at least 7 candidates lined up to fill the position. The candidates are Kariri Njaama (Jubilee) Njuguna Wanjiku (UDA), Evans Gichia (PPK), Karomo Muchungi wa (FPK), David Mugo (Independent), Wanjiru Muthaka (PNU), Ngugi Njoroge of TND, and Willie Mbugua. Reports on social media indicate that National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya has been kicked out of Kimuga Cattle Dip polling station with voters reading mischief claiming he is neither an…

Kenya has announced 480 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 5,120 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 190,183. This brings the country’s positivity rate to 9.4% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 2,028,927. Of the cases, 459 are Kenyans while 21 are foreigners. 245 are males and 235 females. The youngest is a two-month-old infant while the oldest is 100 years. Sadly, 5 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the cumulative death toll to 3,737. Also, Today 148 patients have recovered from the disease with 81 from various health facilities…

Masten Milimu Wanjala, a 20-year-old man has admitted to the kidnappings, execution of two minors in cold blood in Kabete. Wanjala was earlier arrested by the detectives from the DCI and apprehended at Shauri Moyo for suspicion of killing two children aged 13 and 12 on diverse dates. The children, identified as Charles Opindo Bala, 13 who went missing on June 30, 2021, and Mutuku Musyoka, 12 who went missing on July 8, were found in a thicket in Kabete, Kiambu County. In a new revelation, Wanjala has admitted to kidnapping and executing the minor in cold blood. He led…

Detectives are probing the cause of the night inferno at political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi’s home in Runda. According to Nairobi regional commander Augustine Nthumbi, the political analyst has recorded a statement at the police station and investigations have commenced. “Police are investigating the cause of an inferno to know who started the fire, why and how it happened. It’s the investigations that will help, “Nthumbi told the Star. The police commander further revealed that at the time the fire was started, Mutahi Ngunyi was in the house together with the wife and housegirl. However, they escaped unhurt. Earlier, Mutahi Ngunyi…

Police have intensified the search for GSU officer Joseph Otieno who has been missing since July 9, 2021. Reports indicate that relevant authorities have now intensified the search beyond Nairobi and its environs as they piece together the people Otieno was last in contact with. According to Kasarani OCPD Peter Mwanzo, the search for the missing officer within Nairobi has been fruitless as they have combed every possible area including mortuaries. Technology, the OCPD has said will be trivial in locating the signal of Otieno’s phone before it was switched off. Otieno, aged 36 went missing on July 9, 2021,…

99 students and 4 teachers from Muruku Secondary school have tested positive for Covid-19 Laikipia Chief Officer for Medical Services and Health Dr. Donald Mugoi has confirmed. Reports indicate that one of the students exhibited the symptoms of Covid-19 and upon testing 267 students and 17 teachers, the aforementioned turned positive. Three teachers who tested positive are at Ol-Jabet Medical Centre and the other at St. Benedict Hospital for isolation. The students are also in isolation within the school facility. As of yesterday, Kenya recorded 188 Covid-19 cases after 2,354 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 188,942.…