Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

A Shanzu court ruled that controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and his 95 co-accused have a case to answer over allegations of organized crime and radicalization linked to the deaths of more than 450 followers in Shakahola forest. This was seen as a boost for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In a key ruling delivered Thursday, the court found that Prosecution had established a prima facie case against all the accused persons, placing them on their defence. Prosecution built its case through 96 witnesses, including survivors, experts and investigators, and presented about 500 exhibits. The court found this body of…

The National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Prisons Service (KPS)’s medical scheme transitioned to the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework in a move officials termed as a game changer. To the users of the service, they hope it will be better to address their medical demands. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen and his health counterpart Aden Duale presided over the event in Nairobi and lauded the transition as a major step forward in addressing the welfare needs of officers. “The transition to the SHA framework is part of the broader security sector reforms aimed at improving the…

The PMI Agile Alliance has introduced the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, a groundbreaking leadership guide designed to help organisations navigate rapid disruption and increase pressure to reinvent themselves. Across East Africa’s fast-evolving economies—from Kenya’s innovation hubs to Rwanda’s digital governance push and Tanzania and Uganda’s expanding infrastructure landscape—the need for organisational reinvention is no longer theoretical; it is immediate and constant. Research from PMI’s global C-suite surveys indicates that reinvention is now a standard practice: 93% of senior executives say they must rethink and challenge assumptions of their operating models or business approaches at least every five years, with nearly…

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) asked the High Court to find that continuing with the case challenging the rollout of its Instant Fines Management System would amount to an academic exercise and an unnecessary use of judicial time. NTSA said in a replying affidavit the petition has been overtaken by events following its withdrawal. NTSA Director General Odhiambo Kondiwa told the court that the authority formally withdrew the planned rollout of the Instant Fines Management System on March 27, 2026. The petition was filed by Sheria Mtaani alongside lawyer Shadrack Wambui, who had challenged the legality and implementation…

At least 16 Kenyans are reported missing in action in Russia. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi made the revelations amid growing concerns about the unlawful enlistment of Kenyans in foreign military operations. According to Mudavadi, in 24 hours, the number of missing Kenyans increased from 10 to 16. He pointed out that it is still unclear what their precise situation is. “When we say missing in action, we cannot pronounce outrightly whether they are dead or whether they are captured,” he told the Senate committee on national security, defence, and foreign relations. The Prime Cabinet Secretary…

Internal Security and National Administration and Chair of the Steering Committee on National Celebrations, Dr. Raymond Omollo visited Wajir County for an inspection tour to assess the progress of construction and readiness of key facilities ahead of this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations. The celebrations are scheduled for June 1, 2026. Dr Omollo noted that preparations were steadily gaining momentum, with the main stadium currently at 28 per cent completion. He observed that while the progress marks a strong and encouraging start, there is a need to accelerate the pace of works to ensure timelines were met. “We are satisfied with…

At least 13 people were killed and dozens others wounded by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunitions depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, the army has said. It said in its latest update that 57 people, including three soldiers, were wounded. Houses and private vehicles were damaged, while military equipment and facilities were destroyed by the blasts, it added. The explosions erupted late on Tuesday at the facility, located in the suburb of Musaga, and were caused by an electrical fault, an army spokesperson had said earlier. Shrapnel and debris were propelled more than 5km (three miles). Earlier,…

The Council of Governors strongly condemned what it describes as a “shocking and unacceptable assault” on Lelelit Lati, allegedly involving members of the Senate of Kenya. In a statement signed by its Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi, the council termed the incident as an act of hooliganism that undermines the dignity of the governor’s office and threatens constitutional order. The council argued that the alleged violence violates the principles enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya, including respect for human dignity, the rule of law, and peaceful conduct in public affairs. While noting that the Senate is constitutionally mandated to safeguard the interests…

A fire incident at Lang’ata Women’s Prison on the night of April 1, 2025, destroyed at least 20 semi-permanent houses occupied by prison staff. Firefighting units were immediately alerted, prompting a response from both Nairobi City County Government and the Kenya Defence Forces. Two fire engines were dispatched, and with the help of prison staff, the teams managed to contain the blaze by around 9:00pm. Police confirmed that no fatalities or injuries were reported during the incident. However, property of unknown value was destroyed in the inferno. The cause of the fire remains unknown, with investigations currently underway. Elsewhere along…

Detectives in Kirinyaga County launched investigations after Sh1.5 million reportedly disappeared from a locked vehicle in Kutus town under unclear circumstances. The incident happened on April 1, 2026 involving a Director of Survey at the Kirinyaga County Government. He stated that he had withdrawn the cash from a local bank at approximately 3:00pm. He then drove his Nissan double cabin to a local hotel, located a short distance from Kukena Filling Station where he stopped for a meal. Upon returning to his vehicle, he discovered that the money—kept inside an envelope in the car—was missing, despite the vehicle appearing to…

Safaricom has emerged as Kenya’s highest-rated mobile network operator, achieving an overall score of 89.72% in the latest Quality of Service (QoS) report released by the Communications Authority of Kenya for the 2024–2025 financial year. The regulator’s assessment places Safaricom ahead of its competitors, with Airtel Kenya scoring 81.14%, while Telkom Kenya trailed at 52.76%, below the minimum compliance threshold set by the authority. The report underscores Safaricom’s continued leadership in the telecommunications sector at a time when demand for data and digital services is accelerating across the country. The evaluation was conducted under the authority’s 2017 QoS framework, which…

Detectives are investigating an incident where a female law student was found dead after a suicide incident in Gataka, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. Police said the victim, Bigonia Mutanu Maluki, 19 was a law student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology, Karen Campus (JKUAT). The motive of the April 1, 2026 incident was not immediately known. Her roommate said she came back to the hostel and found her body hanging on a beam of a roof with a curtain sheet tied around her neck. The police were called to the scene and moved the body to the mortuary…

A 25-year-old woman died after an electrocution incident in her house in Madunguni village, Malindi, Kilifi County. Her son, aged four, was seriously injured in the April 1 incident, police said. The woman was identified as Doris Kahindi Ngua. The circumstances surrounding the incident were not clear, police said adding they were informed of the same before they visited the scene. The woman was pronounced dead on arrival while the son was admitted in serious condition, police said. Kenya Power and Lighting officials and police visited the scene as part of the probe into the incident. Such incidents have in…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is poised to become one of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the world. The company, which manufactures rockets, space exploration technology and Starlink satellites, is currently privately held. But on Wednesday it made a confidential filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering, which would allow shares to be traded in the stock market. The value of SpaceX once it goes public is expected to surpass $1tn (£751bn). That would make its eventual stock market debut one of the most financially significant in history. Musk’s own holding in SpaceX…

The Supreme Court has appeared sceptical of President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, a sign the justices could strike down a key element of his immigration agenda. A majority of the court seemed unconvinced the US should stop granting citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary US visitors. The administration has argued that limiting birthright citizenship is necessary to rein in illegal immigration. Opponents argue it would upend more than a century of precedent and unravel a cornerstone of US immigration law. Trump attended the oral arguments on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president…