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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.
Brian Muinde Kimithi, 19, a St. John’s University student, has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with the reported rape of a St. Joseph woman.
Addressing the MPs, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce regional chairperson Nickel Tarel backed the proposal, saying it would guarantee Safaricom’s independence from government control and raise funds to complete stalled development projects.
Speaking to the press on February 7, 2026, Nuno said those involved in crime have only two choices: abandon their activities or leave the entire Coast region.
Detectives swooped in and arrested the suspects, identified as Samuel Ogando Odoyo, a member of the Kenya Defence Forces; Onyango Nelson Kasera, a police officer; and Joseph Mulwa Mwambi, a civilian.
A major focus of the session will be the government’s response to criminal gangs operating in different parts of the country. MPs want Murkomen to explain what security agencies are doing to dismantle these groups and stop their activities, amid claims that some gangs are linked to political interests.
Failure to comply or attempts to bypass the sanctions are considered offences under POT-TFR regulations. The frozen assets include hundreds of millions of shillings across accounts belonging to ten Kenyans and three foreign nationals.
At the same time, the church demanded swift action from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja against those involved in the Nyeri attack.
A recent report from the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), submitted to Parliament, reveals that at least 17 counties owe more than 20 per cent of their annual revenue in pending bills.
The Small Claims Court was rolled out in April 2021 to offer an affordable and fast option for resolving civil disputes involving amounts not exceeding Sh 1 million. The courts were introduced to reduce delays and limit lengthy litigation that often locks out ordinary citizens.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen re-appointed Yakub Rashid Abdullahi as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Firearms Licensing Board under the Firearms Act.
In a message addressed to ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, Salah said his involvement has always been driven by a desire to strengthen the party and widen its reach. He maintained that his actions were meant to support, not undermine, ODM and its leadership.
According to the Auditor-General, the county’s records are unclear on which biological assets are still under county control and which have been handed out.