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Four counties- Mandera, Wajir, Kwale and Kilifi- have been categorised as being in the worst-hit crisis phase, while 10 counties are now classified as facing a full-blown crisis.
The High Court has denied bail to police officer Klinzy Baraza over the fatal shooting of mask vendor Boniface Kariuki in Nairobi’s CBD, citing witness safety, public order, and case integrity.
In a statement issued on February 9, 2026, the Society said the complaints, widely shared on social media, largely involve associates, interns and pupils in law firms and other organisations, including NGOs.
According to KNCHR, the violations have had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, including women, children and older persons.
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has repeatedly urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to rely only on officially sanctioned channels and to report suspected cases of fraud to the relevant authorities.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says Kenya is fully implementing the NADCO report through administrative action, 16 bills and possible referendums, rejecting Edwin Sifuna’s claims of inaction ahead of a March 7 deadline.
The agreement was formalized during the official launch of the Med-Or Italian Foundation Africa Office in Nairobi, attended by Anna Maria Bernini, Italy’s Minister of University and Research and Principal Secretary for the State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries, Betsy Njagi, among other officials.
Kenya’s IPOA has deployed a Rapid Response Team to investigate the fatal shooting of 21-year-old student Sheril Adhiambo in Nairobi’s Huruma area, aiming to establish accountability and reassure the public.
The unit, formed under the National Police Service Standing (Amendment) Orders, 2025, aims to enhance coordination between administrative officers and law enforcement, ensuring efficient execution of national functions across the country.
IGAD officials say Sudan’s return strengthens regional unity and reinforces collective efforts toward peace, stability, and cooperation, as the organisation signals readiness to support Sudan through ongoing challenges.
The crackdown aims to stop illegal alcohol manufacture and narcotics distribution. Members of the public are urged to report suspicious activity via toll-free numbers or anonymously.
Speaking during the New Year Diplomatic Briefing at State House, Nairobi, the President emphasized Kenya’s commitment to offering dialogue venues, humanitarian corridors, and coordination with regional and international partners to address the situation.
At the centre of the agenda are documents from the National Treasury, including the 2026 Budget Policy Statement, the Debt Management Strategy and Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, which proposes the sale of part of the government’s stake in Safaricom.
The vehicles were traced to Mombasa, where investigators say they had been fitted with counterfeit registration plates in an attempt to evade detection.
Mambo criticised the government’s broader economic approach, linking empowerment programmes to what he described as deceptive taxation measures that continue to burden ordinary Kenyans.
Relations between Kenya and Uganda have historically been cooperative, covering political, economic, and security matters. However, tensions have occasionally flared, particularly following Muhoozi’s 2022 tweet claiming it would take Ugandan forces fewer than two weeks to seize Nairobi.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who joined Ruto at the rally, echoed the President’s sentiments, warning that politicians who stoke division would not be accepted in the city.
Speaking at a rally in Busia on Sunday, Siaya Governor James Orengo said the party’s focus is on protecting citizens’ rights rather than chasing positions in government.
Leaders in the sector said the pause, which will run for two weeks, is meant to give room for continued negotiations and the rollout of measures aimed at protecting vehicles, crews, and passengers from further violence.
Police said the situation escalated during the second arrest when one of the suspects raised an alarm, drawing a group of youths who began throwing stones and other objects at officers in an attempt to disrupt the operation.
Speaking during campaign stops, Farouk Kibet and Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo called on pastoralist voters to stay loyal to the ruling party by electing Tubi Mohamed Tubi.
Sheryl Adhiambo was shot on the night of Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Jonsaga while helping her mother sell fish at a local shed.
In its findings, the Office of the Ombudsman said county officers endorsed and processed development permissions for Khaleej Towers in breach of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, and the Local Government (Adoptive By-Laws) (Building) Order
Ruto said the government first focused on fixing the economy so that it could now move to ease the financial strain on citizens.
The proposed reforms are contained in the Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to revise long-standing provisions that restrict younger legislators from drawing their pension and also adjust how benefits are handled for MPs who lose elections and later return to the House.
The allocations were published in a gazette notice dated February 6, 2026, where National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that the financing is sourced from the International Development Association-World Bank credit and will be directed to selected urban centres across the country.
Recent opinion polls say Seguro will collect twice as many votes as Ventura in the head-to-head between the two top candidates in last month’s first round of voting, when none of the runners captured more than 50 per cent of the vote required for victory.
Online discussions have been filled with calls for clear updates on whether anyone linked to the project has faced action. Many users are asking if professionals involved in the design, approval, and construction have been held to account.
The former ruling party said no such event exists, terming the information circulating on social media as misleading.
The blaze occurred near the municipal offices and the Ruiru Chief’s offices. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion shortly before the fire.