Author: Wycliffe Nyamasege

Condolences from Kenyans from all walks of life continue to trickle in following the death of Kibra Member of Parliament Ken Okoth. The legislator succumbed to colorectal cancer on Friday evening at Nairobi Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga led the nation in mourning the legislator. A statement from State House described Okoth as an astute member of Parliament. “It is with a heavy heart that I have this afternoon received the sad news of the death of Kibra MP Hon.Ken Okoth. Death has robbed us of an…

The government has suspended all capital expenditure in state corporations and Semi-Autonomous Agencies (SAGA) in a move directed at the alignment of the 2019/2020 Budget towards support for the Jubilee Government’s Big Four Agenda, Kahawa Tungu has learnt. In a circular dated July 23 directed to all Chairpersons and Chief executive Officers (CEOs) of the institutions, the Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua, directed that no such expenses are to be undertaken unless it involves an ongoing project and is specifically approved by the National Treasury. According to the circular, this follows a directive by the cabinet that the agencies…

Police are holding two suspects arrested at Kamulu in Kayole Nairobi for drug trafficking. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the two were nabbed on Thursday during a raid that saw police recover over 400 kilograms of bhang and 19 motor-vehicle number plates. The suspects have been identified as James Oluoch, 30, and 45-year-old Isaac Odhiambo. “The recoveries have been secured as exhibits and further investigations are ongoing,” DCI wrote on Twitter. Read: 83 Arrested For Holding Bhang Party In Murang’a https://twitter.com/DCI_Kenya/status/1154645983671848960?s=20 Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Gospel singer Weezdom was on Thursday forced to eat a humble pie, apologising to EMB records President Bahati. In a long post on Instagram, the Wabebe crooner regretted his past acts of betrayal to the man who helped him rise to stardom. “Enyewe wasee I’ve been offline nikijifikiria sana na ata after @bahatikenya kunisamehea kuna vitu sijaweza mwambia Coz somehow I’m guilty. Lakini kuna vitu hazifichiki eg. Kama venye kenya yote imewitness akitoa #PeterBlessing from kazi ya security guard akajitolea akaenda hadi kwao home Taita Taveta na suddenly ndio huyu kijana amekuwa an overnight superstar #muchrespect. This has taken me…

Former Kerio Valley Development Authority Managing Director (KVDA) David Kimosop has been arrested over the Arror-Kimwarer multibillion dam scandal. Detectives arrested him on Friday morning at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as he returned into the country from Tanzania. He joins a list of over 20 government officers, including former Treasury CS Henry Rotich and his PS Kamau Thugge, who were arrested and charged over the scandal. Kimosop was the only big-name who was yet to be arrested over the Ksh63 billion scam. Read: You Have A Problem – Oscar Sudi Tells President Kenyatta Over Rotich Graft Case –…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has criticized Thirdway Alliance Kenya’s Punguza Mizingo Bill terming it contradictory and one full of inconsistencies that would result in a chaotic constitutional order. In a statement on Thursday, the party, through its Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, joined the Election Observer Group (ELOG) to castigate the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over verification of the Ekuru Aukot’s initiative, further, calling for the election body to publish all the signatures so that Kenyans can confirm their authenticity. On Thursday last week, IEBC confirmed that Aukot’s initiative was supported by a total of 1,222,541 registered voters. Sifuna…

Former Nairobi County Deputy Governor Jonathan Mweke has weighed on the ruling by the anti-corruption court that former county’s Finance minister Jimmy Kiamba is in possession of unexplained assets. On Wednesday, the court ordered Kiamba to pay the government a total of over Ksh. 317million or forfeit his Runda house to the State. Taking to his Facebook page, Mweke noted that he was not surprised by the revelations as Kiamba was a “known thief”. According to Mweke, he was against the appointment of Kiamba as CFO during Governor Evans Kidero’s government and was once threatened with an impeachment over his…

Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has slammed his Kapseret counterpart Oscar Sudi over his fierce attack on President Uhuru Kenyatta. Sudi had on Wednesday unleashed attacks on the President over the recent arrests in connection to the Arror-Kimwarer multibillion dams scandal. Saying that the government had used and dumped immediate Finance Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, Sudi told the President that he has a problem for “terming Rotich as a thief after seven years of service”. He said he can make a better president, with the Gatundu legislator as his deputy. However, the statement seems to have angered Kuria.…

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has claimed that there are plans to silence him over his unwavering support for Deputy President William Ruto. In a recent Facebook post, the member of DP Ruto’s allied Tanga Tanga team said some people in government have planned for his arrest next week. “In their desperate machinations to silence all perceived DP William Ruto’s supporters, they are arranging to “deal” with some of us using all manner of issues, ” the post read in part. According to the legislator, those behind the plans want to crucify him over the management of the National…

The Mount Kenya University (MKU) has warned its students against indecent dressing. In a memo on Wednesday, dean of students Martin Muiruri stated that students should not wear clothes or pants revealing their private parts to school. “Persons dressed in clothes/pants revealing private body parts will be denied access into the University premises and will be required to go back and dress decently, ” the memo read in part. The University with campuses in major towns across the country, further, warned students against wearing caps or hats in lecture halls, in the library, during laboratory sessions or when addressing a…

Labour Cabinet Secretary Ukuru Yattani has been appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as Treasury cabinet secretary in an acting capacity following the implication of Henry Rotich in Arror and Kimwarer multibillion dam scandal. The president also named Dr Julius Muia as Finance Principal Secretary to replace Kamau Thugge who is facing similar charges alongside 26 other government officials. Prior to his appointment, Muia served as PS in the State Department of Planning. In a statement from State House on Wednesday, Spokesperson Kanze Dena noted that the move is aimed at ensuring the smooth running of operations at the National Treasury.…

Former Ugenya Member of Parliament Christopher Karan was on Wednesday arrested by sleuths attached to the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC). Karan was arrested alongside his lawyer for allegedly authoring a fake document he used in the 2017 petition against his political rival David Ochieng. The former lawmaker allegedly presented a forged letter indicating that he had been hospitalised in a bid to seek the court’s approval to file responses to the petition challenging his election past a deadline stipulated by the court. Read: Blow To ODM As David Ochieng, Julius Mawathe Win By Elections The Director of Public Prosecution…

Criminal law lawyer Cliff Ombeta on Wednesday failed to show up in court yet again for the mention of the Willie Kimani murder case. The lawyer, who is representing three accused persons charged with the murder of Kimani, had skipped the court session on July 16, citing illness. On July 12, Ombeta donned sweatpants and a cap to court, maintaining that he’ll not appear in court while he’s unwell. He, however, declined to disclose details of his ailment. Read: ‘I Will Not Attend Court While Unwell,’ Lawyer Cliff Ombeta Declares “My ailment, in as much as the court wants to…

Controversial gospel singer Willy Paul has for the very first time disclosed little known secrets in his life. Speaking during an interview in a local media, the Shado Mado crooner disclosed that he has a 12-month-old son. Pozee revealed that the mother of his son is a woman of Arab descent. He, however, declined to reveal her identity. “I have a child, he is now 12 months old. His name is King Damian; by that name alone he is already a star,” he stated. Read: ‘Let Us Unblock Some Blessings’ – Alaine Tactfully Responds To Willy Paul’s Cries On whether…

As reports of carjacking increase by the day, a new car fraud syndicate, involving a car dealer, who is well connected with crooks to defraud unsuspecting clients, has raised alarm over the rot in the motor industry. On the spot is Mombasa car dealer Ali Motors with a branch in Kisumu. The dealer is accused of conning a client, Kevin Onyango, who runs a mechanic in Kisumu. It’s alleged that the dealer sends criminals to follow cars he has sold on instalment and have them stolen then switches off the tracking system, that he controls, on condition that the balance…