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Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics

Rubio will lead the US delegation at the first major global event since President Donald Trump threatened Danish sovereignty with a pledge to annex Greenland.

Young advocates demand LSK action on sexual harassment and toxic workplaces

Addressing the gathering, Advocate Esther Barbara Wamboi Karanja said her decision last year to confront a “notorious serial sexual” offender had sparked a wider movement.

Kenya raises domestic borrowing by Sh104 billion for 2026/27

The National Treasury’s final Budget Policy Statement for 2026, presented in the National Assembly, shows that the government will borrow Sh1.170 trillion for the year starting in July.

Valentine’s Special, Why Love Is a Skill, Not A Feeling. A. Ng'ang'a, Relationship Therapist speaks.

Food influencer Emma Amit dies after eating toxic crab for stunt

Multiple outlets reported that Amit, 51, died in the hospital on February 6, two days after she filmed herself eating the toxic Zosimus aeneus crab, known as the “Devil Crab.”

Watu wa Thika ni kama mtakuwa mnapiga ma-half tu

Eric Omondi hits Voi in Nairobi-to-Mombasa charity trek

On his first day, he managed to walk about 63 kilometres but suffered torn ligaments in his leg and hip due to the demanding pace.

Can we please go back to the old matatu culture?

Happy #worldradioday2026

Zambia ready to supply one million maize bags as 3.3m Kenyans face hunger

The arrangement was discussed during bilateral talks between Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Zambia’s Minister of Agriculture, Reuben Mtolo, on the sidelines of the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council in Italy.

Governors flag delays, system failures in Social Health Authority rollout

He highlighted that some counties have failed to provide predictable payment schedules for unpaid claims, despite a commitment to release funds by the 14th of each month.

President Ruto jets to Ethiopia ahead of AU summit

The African Continental Free Trade Area is a flagship AU initiative designed to create a single market for goods and services across the continent, boosting economic growth and industrial development.

EACC probes Sh5 million Vihiga Speaker’s housewarming pending

In a letter dated February 12, 2026, and addressed to the Clerk of the Vihiga County Assembly, the commission requested that relevant documents and records be submitted promptly to support the inquiry.

Ruto confers Elder of the Golden Heart on Princess Zara Aga Khan

President Ruto commended Princess Zara’s work through the Aga Khan Development Network, noting its significant investments in schools, hospitals, and community programs across the country.

How Arsenal’s run-in history could affect this title race

Arsenal lead the Premier League by four points, but a draw at Brentford, injuries and rotation risks have revived questions over their late-season form and title resilience.

Education audit finds 27 closed schools still listed as active

The review exposed large discrepancies in enrolment figures that influence how capitation funds are distributed. Primary school numbers fell from 5,833,175 learners listed in NEMIS to 4,947,271, a drop of 885,904 learners.

Atletico run riot against Barcelona in Copa Del Rey

Atletico Madrid crushed Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg in Madrid, with early errors, VAR controversy and a late red card leaving Barça facing a huge second-leg deficit.

Know your sport: Fencing and its emergence in Kenya

Fencing is emerging from niche clubs into Kenya’s mainstream, fuelled by Olympic exposure and new local programmes. Here’s how the sport works and why its growth is gathering pace.

Treasury orders release of pension arrears for 7,000 retirees

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the decision follows extensive discussions aimed at resolving the impasse that had left thousands of retirees financially strained.

Kenya backs AFCON 2027 delay over election security fears

Kenya says it would support delaying AFCON 2027 to 2028, citing election-year security risks, stadium upgrades and fan controls as CAF inspectors assess East Africa’s readiness to co-host.

Health Researcher: My comments on Ugali were misquoted

Health researcher Issa Ahmed Issa defends his controversial ugali remarks, urging Kenyans to prioritise metabolic health over calorie counting and warning about refined starches, seed oils and highly processed breakfasts.

KCB sets 8.75 percent base rate as risk-based loan pricing takes hold

KCB Bank Kenya has revised its base lending rate to 8.75% following CBK’s CBR move, affecting new and existing variable-rate loans under the Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model.

CS Duale urges governors to fast-track reforms to strengthen UHC

The Health CS stressed the urgency of signing the National Equipment Service Program addendums, which will release funds to maintain medical equipment across 126 facilities nationwide, valued at Sh6.18 billion.

Education Ministry flags 34 headteachers in nationwide school data audit

Fourteen school leaders did not submit critical student information, while 20 are suspected of inflating enrolment numbers, undermining the accuracy of the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).

Hard luck for Kenya at Bahrain badminton meet

Speaking exclusively to Radio Generation from Bahrain on Thursday night after Kenya's final match, national team head coach Erick Ngumo lamented over fatigue and poor planning, but was still adamant that his objective still remains to help athletes qualify for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Los Angeles ( LA) in 2028.

KenGen backs board independence reforms to protect minority investors

KenGen, which provides over 60 percent of Kenya’s electricity, stressed that the adjustments would not reduce or affect the government’s majority stake in the company.

Media Council warns technology-driven disinformation threatens public trust

Omwoyo urged journalists to remain steadfast in upholding professional standards, emphasizing the need to verify facts, protect children, and be sensitive to ethnic and community dynamics.

Audit reveals most Level 4 hospitals lack ICU units

The Kenya Medical Practitioners’ Hospital Checklist for Categorisation of Health Institutions requires that Level 4, 5, and 6 hospitals operate ICU and HDU units with at least six, 12, and 24 functional ICU beds respectively.

Children and mothers bear brunt of severe drought across 23 counties

The drought crisis now touches 3.3 million people, including 810,000 children under five and 104,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women.