67-year-old man shot dead at his home in Nyamira village

A 67-year-old man was shot dead by unknown assailants who stormed his homestead in Ekenawa Village, Ikonge Sub-Location, Nyamira County, on Tuesday night. The deceased, identified as Alfayo Misuko Aremba, was attacked at about 11pm on August 25. The motive was not immediately known. Police officers visited the scene after the shooting was reported and [...] The post 67-year-old man shot dead at his home in Nyamira village appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Sifuna team allowed to reserve 'The Mwananchi Party'

The Political Parties and Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has allowed the Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi to reserve the wordings, The Mwananchi Party, pending the hearing and determination of its appeal. The court has also allowed the reservation and registration of the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA), pending the hearing and determination of the case [...] The post Sifuna team allowed to reserve The Mwananchi Party appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruto to unveil new Kenya police uniforms on Friday

The General Duty officers under the Kenya Police Service (KPS) will start donning the new-look police uniform. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the National Police Service (NPS) will implement recommendations arising from a 2023 police public participation exercise that saw police officers reject the current navy blue outfit. The new look uniform will [...] The post Ruto to unveil new Kenya police uniforms on Friday appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Two camel herders shot dead in attack, elder reported missing in Meru 

Two men were shot dead, and another was reported missing after an armed group attacked camel herders near Ngatho Dam along the border of Igembe North and Igembe Central in Meru County. The incident occurred at about 11 am on August 25, 2026, when a group of about 30 armed men reportedly descended on the [...] The post Two camel herders shot dead in attack, elder reported missing in Meru  appeared first on Kahawatungu.

ODM refuses to back down on demand for Deputy President slot

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dug in on its demand for the Deputy President's position in the emerging political partnership with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration. ODM Deputy Party Chair and Kisii Governor Simba Arati said the party would not surrender its claim to the position, insisting that discussions on the sharing of [...] The post ODM refuses to back down on demand for Deputy President slot appeared first on Kahawatungu.

"Beware of Team Mafisi," Kisii University VC warns freshers

Kisii University Vice-Chancellor Prof Nathan Ogechi has warned newly admitted students against sexual predators, reckless relationships and peer pressure as they begin university life with greater freedom and independence. Speaking during the university's freshman induction ceremony on Tuesday, Prof Ogechi urged the about 7,000 first-year students to exercise responsibility and remain vigilant as they adjust [...] The post "Beware of Team Mafisi," Kisii University VC warns freshers appeared first on Kahawatungu.

A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner

A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, just weeks after his parents forced him to move out, a family member told The Associated Press. Brad Ireland, whose former wife and two children were among the dead, identified the shooter as [...] The post A Montana man killed 8 relatives, including 4 kids, at Sunday dinner appeared first on Kahawatungu.

NPR officer shot dead in Mandera County, AK-47 recovered as suspect arrested

A National Police Reservist (NPR) officer was shot dead in Mandera County, with police recovering an AK-47 rifle believed to have been used in the killing. The incident occurred early Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Bambo village in Ashabito Sub-County, police said. Police responded to the scene, where they found a man lying outside a [...] The post NPR officer shot dead in Mandera County, AK-47 recovered as suspect arrested appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Auction of Raphael Tuju's EntimSidai Wellness Sanctuary fails to take off

Should MPs be involved in recruitment of teachers?

Mining CS Joho campaigns for President Ruto in Kilifi

Last call and murder plot: How Geoffrey Mwangi Ashiford was lured to his death

His death opened another battle over his property with allegations of forged documents.

The great teen appetite: Why they eat so much and still stay thin

A 10 year-old requires close to 2,000 kilocalories daily, an amount that can match or even...

Sifuna's dream and the perils of Khalwale's 'loose tongue'

Mr Khalwale said Luhyas are known in Nairobi as cooks, watchmen, janitors, caretakers and...

Ruto defends foreign trips in South Rift tour

President Ruto lists his administration's achievements in Narok tour.

Defence, Police, NIS tops as security agencies get Sh44.6bn ahead of 2027

Cash will go towards the police reform and modernisation programme, strengthening mobility...

Sifuna's options amid the battle for Linda Mwananchi

Nairobi senator scores a first-round win as Registrar of Political Parties is barred from...

Learners engaged in Kisii-Narok clashes, administrators say

Teachers in Kiango, Enoosaen and Nyabitunwa primary schools said attendance was below 30 per...

Used condom, death and wife's testimony: How medic escaped rape conviction

Dias Juma Wabwile had been charged with rape and committing an indecent act with an adult.

Woman and son buried side by side after deaths nine days apart

Family left reeling after mother dies of illness and her son dies in his sleep nine days later...