David Wafula

1 week ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has accused The Standard newspaper of publishing misleading information about its ongoing investigation into the death of teacher and influencer Albert Ojwang. In a statement issued on Friday evening, IPOA Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Issack Hassan said the report published on page 4 of The Standard was inaccurate.

1 week ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

Former Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia has been nominated as the Chairperson of the Murang’a County Public Service Board, just weeks after completing her term at the teachers’ employer. In a notice dated June 18, 2025, Governor Irungu Kang’ata submitted Macharia’s name along with four other nominees to the Murang’a County Assembly for vetting and approval.

1 week ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

Central police station police officer James Mukhwana will be detained for a period of 21 days to allow for a thorough investigation into allegations surrounding the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang’. The court on Friday granted the request by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) through a motion filed on June 3, 2025, stating that there were sufficient grounds to deny Mukwana his right and freedoms in accordance with Article 24(1)(e) of the Constitution.

1 week ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

A Nairobi court dismissed a case filed against web developer and activist Rose Njeri, citing a defective charge sheet. Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsaringo, the court held that the particulars presented by the prosecution failed to meet the legal threshold required to constitute a valid charge. She had been accused of violating Section 16 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which criminalises unauthorised interference with computer systems.

1 week ago | kahawatungu.com | David Wafula

A group of Anglican bishops from Nyanza has urged President William Ruto to use his authority to restore order and accountability within the country’s security forces, following rising concerns over excessive police force during recent demonstrations. Speaking at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Kisumu during a prayer service and national reflection, the clergy strongly condemned what they described as growing police brutality, especially against peaceful protesters.