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Kenya Railways has today launched train plying from Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to Limuru. Through a schedule posted on Twitter, the train will be operating in the morning and evening hours hence convenient for commuters. For instance, the train will leave Limuru at 5.30 am passing through Kikuyu, Dagoretti, Kibera before arriving at the Nairobi CBD at 7.52 am. Consequently, it will depart the Nairobi Central station at 5:50 p.m to arrive at Limuru Railway Station at 7:52 p.m. The passengers will approximately pay Sh80 per trip. Read: Kenya Railways Announces Gradual Takeover Of SGR From Chinese Company Earlier in January,…

933,436 Kenyans have so far been vaccinated against Covid-19 disease, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has announced. Of those vaccinated,  284,411 are aged 58 years and above, 162,396 are health workers, 146,538 are Teachers, 79,906 are Security Officers and 261,185 are others. The country’s Covid-19 caseload is now at 165,112 after 392 tested positive from a sample size of 3,668. The cumulative tests so far conducted in the country are at 1,737,168 with the positivity rate now at 10.7%. Sadly, 8 deaths have been recorded bringing the country’s death toll to 2,976. Also, 184 patients have recovered from the disease, 152…

Four people have been confirmed dead after they were swept away by floods while attempting to cross Mutuine River in Kibra. According to reports by a local publication, the four were on motorbikes thus wanted to cross the river from Lang’ata to Kibra slums in Nairobi County. This has ideally been confirmed by Kibra sub-county Commissioner Gideon Ombongi who intimated that one of the motorcycles had been retrieved during the morning hours. The commissioner further warned residents to stay away from danger zones adding that the heavy rains are expected to continue in the coming days hence more floods are…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the Muslim fraternity to exercise peace and be each other’s keeper as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. through a notice, the Head of State stated that despite the pandemic that has affected how things are done across the world, the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations are a symbol of peace. “It is this spirit of kindness and sharing that reminds us of our human capacity to come together in the difficult times we are living in. I am encouraged by the gestures we as Kenyans have witnessed during the holy month. We have opened our doors regardless of religious…

Kenya has announced 334 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 4,155 samples were tested. The country’s caseload is now at 164,720. The positivity rate of the country is now at 8% while the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,733,500. Of the cases, 329 are Kenyans while 5 are foreigners. Sadly, 18 patients have succumbed to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours bringing the country’s death toll to 2,968. Read: Kenya’s Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 3,000 As 22 Succumb Also, 124 patients have recovered from the virus, 85 of them from home-based care and 39 from various…

An ex-police officer was fatally shot in Gilgil while he attempted to cut down a metal signboard and sell it as scrap metal, IG Hillary Mutyambai has confirmed. The ex-officer has been identified as Arnold Madete and was shot dead on Wednesday night. Further reports indicate that the deceased had been previously convicted of theft of scrap metal and was serving his sentence under probation. “The ex-policeman had earlier been convicted of theft of scrap metals and is serving sentence under probation,” Mutyambai said. Read: Embakasi DCIO Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Dead a Watchman at a Kayole Club Another suspect was…

There is a traffic snarl-up on Ngong Road after a 14-seater matatu overturned in the middle of the road. The accident happened at Ngong road namba nane junction around 8 AM with reports indicating that the matatu hit a land cruiser V8. https://twitter.com/Ma3Route/status/1392714889685348357 According to eyewitnesses, the matatu failed to comply with road safety standards. Further reports indicate that the matatu failed to stop at the red light. No fatalities have been recorded although traffic police are on the scene assessing the situation. Read: Traffic Snarl Up Along Kiambu Road As Multiple Cars Involved In Accident Yesterday, the National Transport Safety…

Kenya has confirmed 410 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours after 3,799 samples were tested. the country’s caseload is now at 164386. The country’s positivity rate is at 10.8% and of the new cases, 393 are Kenyans while 17 are foreigners. Sadly, 22 patients have succumbed to the virus bringing the country’s death toll to 1,950. Also, 67 have recovered from the disease, 10 from home-based care while 57 from various hospital facilities. The country’s cumulative recoveries are now at 113,124. A total of 1,049 patients are currently admitted to various health facilities countrywide, while 4,823 patients are…

Former Deputy Commander at the General Service Unit (GSU) William Singoei has been found dead in a room in Embakasi. This has been confirmed by Regional Police Commander Augustine Nthumbi who revealed that his juniors had been trying to reach him on phone since Tuesday to no avail. Upon going to his room, he was found unconscious with a glass of water and some medicines found at the scene. The cause of his death is yet to be established. His body has since been transferred to the mortuary with a post mortem expected to be carried out later on. Read:…

President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Uganda for President Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration. Museveni has been sworn in as president for a sixth term with at least 10 African presidents and other dignitaries gracing the ceremony. https://twitter.com/StateHouseKenya/status/1392403546339954689 https://twitter.com/StateHouseUg/status/1392393822403973120 Read: Uganda’s Museveni Rigged the Election by Declaring 100 Percent Vote in Key Polling Stations – Bobi Wine Museveni was declared winner of the Presidential elections after he garnered  58.6 percent of the votes that were cast in January His opponent, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine came in second with 34.8 percent of the votes. Bobi Wine took to Twitter earlier today…

Transport has been paralyzed and travelers left stranded after the Oria-Riat bridge along the Migori-Homa Bay road collapsed. According to Citizen, the bridge collapsed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning with a trailer that was transporting sugarcane. This has been confirmed by Ndhiwa sub-county police commander Robert Aboki who urged drivers to use alternative routes as a solution for the same is being sought. This comes as heavy rains have been experienced in different parts of the country for over a week leading to floods. Read: Brace Yourselves for Heavy Rainfall this Week – Kenya Met Yesterday, through a…

Kenya has announced 356 Covid-19 cases after 4,424 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. The country’s caseload is now at 163,976. The country’s positivity rate is at 8.0% with the cumulative tests so far conducted now at 1,725,546. Of the cases, 329 are Kenyans while 27 are foreigners. Consequently, 129 patients have recovered from the disease, 65 from various health facilities countrywide while 64 are from the Home-Based & Isolation Care. Total recoveries now stand at 113,057 of whom 82,203 are from Home Based Care & Isolation while 30,854 are from various health facilities. Read: Covid-19 Infections Dip…

Us rapper Jermaine Lamarr Cole popularly known as J Cole is set to appear for Rwanda in this year’s inaugural basketball Africa league. According to US news outlets, the rapper, aged 36 arrived in Rwanda 2 days ago with his signing with the Rwandan club expected to become official on Thursday. Rwanda Patriots will tip off their season with a game on Sunday against the Nigeria River Hoopers and will be aired on ESPNEWS.  https://twitter.com/NewTimesRwanda/status/1391436106634248194 More follows: Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Former rugby player Alex Olaba will be remanded at GK Prison until the sexual assault case is heard and determined. In a ruling today, Magistrate Zainab Abdul canceled the initial bond terms that Olaba had been issued when he was first charged in the gang-rape case. Last week, Olaba had been charged with conspiracy to murder and was held in remand pending bail cancellation ruling. The prosecutor had sought to have the bail terms canceled on allegations that he threatened the key witness in the case. Read: Former Rugby Player Olaba Charged with Conspiracy to Murder, Remanded Until Next Week Monday…

Police officers in Kirinyaga County have arrested 15 students who were found drunk at a rental house. According to the area police boss, Anthony Mbogo, three girls were among those arrested inside a room at Mucangara Trading Centre. “We have confirmed that they are students from various secondary schools who are supposed to report back to school on Monday and Tuesday,” Mbogo said. https://twitter.com/radio_punchline/status/1391635903022567430 Read: 36 Teens Arrested At House Party in Homa Bay The officers also found a carton with six bottles of ice vodka, some gambling cards and CDs. The students are currently held at Kianyanga Police Station and…