Author: KahawaTungu Reporter

The chief of Gaza’s Hamas-run police force and his deputy have been killed in an Israeli strike on a tent camp sheltering displaced families. The Hamas-run interior ministry condemned what it called the “assassination” of Mahmoud Salah and Hussam Shahwan, who it said had been “performing their humanitarian and national duty”. Nine other people, including three children and two women, were also killed in the overnight attack in al-Mawasi, near the southern city of Khan Younis, medics said. Israel’s military confirmed it had carried out a strike targeting Shahwan, who it alleged was a “terrorist” who had helped Hamas’s military…

Social media influencer Francis Gaitho has spoken after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said he is wanted for criminal activities including sharing information about a senior public officer and false information.  He said he will present himself at the DCI on January 7 for processing. “Thank you to all for the calls and messages of goodwill. To members of the mainstream media who write DCI press-releases copy paste without verifying details, kindly include that I will be presenting myself at DCI headquarters on 7th January at 10am accompanied by my lawyers.” “I’m not a criminal. I’m not a murderer. I’m…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is seeking public assistance in locating Francis Ng’ang’a Gaitho, who is wanted for multiple criminal activities.  Gaitho, previously charged with publishing false information under Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act (Case No. CR E738/24), failed to appear in court on December 4, 2024. As a result, the Milimani Law Courts issued a warrant of arrest against him.   In addition to the ongoing case, Gaitho is under investigation for: saring personal information of a senior Public Officer, publishing false information about Kenyan citizens and cyber harassment targeting senior government officials.   The…

Opposition figures in Burundi have been blocked by the election commission from standing in upcoming elections, their party told AFP Wednesday. President Evariste Ndayishimiye has said that the East African nation will head to the ballot box in June to elect local officials. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) ruled late Tuesday that candidates belonging to a four-party Burundi for All coalition –- recognised by the interior ministry on December 17 — would be excluded from standing. Candidates for the coalition would be unable to run because three of its members belong to the suspended opposition party, the National Freedom…

A police officer was hit and killed by a speeding car as he and his team tried to clear a stalled Tuktuk on the Thika Highway in Thika. Corporal James Mutunga was attached to the Northern Corridor Transit Patrol Unit (NCTPU) under the traffic department. NCTPU also works with the Kenya National Highways Authority KeNHA to manage traffic flow on the major highways. Police said Mutunga was in the company of other officials from KeNHA and had stopped to attend to a stalled Tuktuk when a speeding car hit them. The car speeding from Kenol direction towards Thika rammed onto…

A seven-year-old boy was found dead after he drowned in a river in Kiambiu slums, Nairobi. The boy and his friends had gone to play in Kosovo Kiambiu area on the eve of the New Year but failed to return to his home. This prompted a search overnight. He had apparently slipped into a river meandering through the slum and drowned. Police said they are however investigating if the victim was killed and dumped into the water. Locals said they searched for the boy overnight until the following day when the body was found about a kilometer downstream from where…

A man was stabbed and killed in a fight at a business center in Sunton area, Kasarani, Nairobi. Solomon Kamau died in hospital after he had been stabbed in the neck by an assailant in a confrontation on January 1. The incident happened at Clay City Business Centre, police said. The victim was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He had profusely bled, police said. The suspect in the murder was later cornered by a mob that stoned and hit him with sticks before police were alerted and rescued him to hospital. Police visited the scene…

Police in Homa Bay arrested three people, including a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) sergeant, found in possession of a rhino horn valued at Sh2.9 million. The detectives said preliminary investigations have established that the KDF sergeant is based at Ngong camp in Nairobi. The horn that the three had weighs 2.9 kilogrammes, police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials said. A multi-agency team was conducting an operation on New Year Eve in Rodi Market and based on intelligence some people were out to sell the trophy when they found it. The suspects were traveling in a black Toyota Kluger at the…

Chinese car maker BYD saw its sales jump at the end of last year, as it competes with Tesla to be the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker of 2024. The company says it sold 207,734 EVs in December, taking its annual total to 1.76 million, as subsidies and discounts helped attract customers. It comes as Tesla is due to announce its own quarterly sales figures later on Thursday. The US electric car maker maintained a slim lead in EV sales over BYD in the previous quarter but the Shenzhen-based firm has been narrowing the gap. BYD’s total vehicle sales…

A gunman has shot dead at least 10 people, including two children, in southern Montenegro on Wednesday, police say. At least some of the deaths happened inside a restaurant in the Cetinje area following a verbal argument between guests, according to a police official quoted by public broadcaster RTCG. It was later confirmed that the attacker had killed himself. The government has declared three days of national mourning from Thursday with Prime Minister Milojko Spajic describing the shooting as a “terrible tragedy”. The gunman killed members of his own family, two of the restaurant owner’s children and also the owner,…

Ten people died following a mass casualty event in New Orleans, city authorities say.  Officials with Nola Ready, the city’s emergency preparedness department, report that a further 30 people are injured. Wounded people have been transported to hospital, and public safety partners are on scene, Nola Ready adds. The incident occurred at approximately 03:15 local time (09:15 GMT) on in the French Quarter – a popular tourist destination in the city. The street is infamous in New Orleans’ French Quarter and is likely to have been filled with tourists and locals celebrating the new year. The street, a well-known nightlife…

A new Africa Union (AU) mission took the helm in Somalia on New Year’s Day despite uncertainty over the final list of countries contributing troops. The head of the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Mohamed El Amine said the new mission will build on achievements made under the previous African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) operation “to ensure Somalia realizes long-term peace and security.” He said in 2024, the ATMIS made significant strides by transferring Forward Operating Bases to the Somali Security Forces (SSF), in line with the Somalia Transition Plan. “This shows that the Somali…

President William Ruto on Tuesday acknowledged abuses by Kenya’s security forces, in the wake of demonstrations against many issues including a recent wave of alleged kidnappings that have sparked outrage in the country. Security forces in Kenya have been accused of carrying out dozens of illegal detentions since youth-led anti-government demonstrations in June and July were harshly repressed. More than 60 people were killed and many are missing after the incidents. And on Monday, police forcibly detained dozens of protesters and fired tear gas into small peaceful rallies calling for the release of those who had disappeared. “It cannot be…

The Ministry of Health is cautioning Kenyans over a fresh wave of MPOX infections across the country that is rapidly spreading at an alarming rate. Public health and professional standards PS Mary Muthoni, says the country is at a higher risk than never before of its citizens contracting the disease now than ever as 12 counties are put on the high risk radar. Speaking in Kisumu this afternoon immediately she touched down and on a tour of the region where she assessed preparedness and community health promoters working, PS Muthoni said there was need for an enhanced vigilance system at…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has submitted a formal request to a court, seeking to detain Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and 22 others for 14 days. The group was arrested on Monday during #EndAbductionsKE protests in Nairobi. The move is intended to allow authorities adequate time to carry out comprehensive investigations into allegations leveled against them.   While specific details about the accusations remain undisclosed, sources indicate that the matter under investigation is of considerable public interest. The authorities are reportedly analyzing evidence and gathering testimonies to establish the facts surrounding the case. The DPP has emphasized the necessity of…

The government staged a total of 101,661 raids on illicit brews across the country that led to the closure of 16,808 non-compliant outlets and 429 shisha joints. Another 531,954 litres of changaa, 11,486 litres of ethanol, and 86,327 litres of counterfeit alcohol were also recovered in the daily crackdowns during this period between March and December 2024. Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said government agencies had been involved in combating substance abuse near schools, and intends to tighten regulations and enforcement especially with the possibility of new establishment. This includes collaborating with County Governments in licensing to ensure…