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Nyeri detectives arrest suspect after murder of 9-year-old girl
The lifeless body of Shantel Waruguru Kagema was retrieved from the latrine in Kianjathi village, following her mysterious disappearance on February 8, 2026.
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KARA backs Ombudsman report, urges action against illegal Nairobi County construction
The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations has endorsed the Ombudsman’s report on illegal developments in Nairobi, urging swift prosecutions, sanctions and planning reforms to restore accountability in urban governance.
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Cabinet releases Sh4.1 billion as drought worsens and millions face food insecurity
The newly approved funds will supplement allocations made in December 2025 and January 2026, which were used to support relief food distribution, logistics and limited non-food assistance.
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Governors call for Senate talks over committee oversight issues
Kenya’s Council of Governors has suspended appearances before the Senate CPAC, alleging extortion and harassment, and is seeking urgent talks with Senate leaders to redefine county oversight engagements.
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Cabinet approves sweeping payroll reforms after audit uncovers widespread system abuse
The Cabinet said the measures are intended to address long-standing payroll integrity issues that have persisted across successive administrations, and to restore public confidence in the management of government payroll systems.
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Mudavadi to visit Russia in March as Kenya secures return of 27 citizens
Mudavadi also disclosed that President William Ruto has previously engaged the Ukrainian government over Kenyans detained as prisoners of war, using diplomatic channels to secure their release and safe return to the country.
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Cabinet approves Sh4.7 trillion budget as Kenya shifts to investment-led growth
Of the total expenditure, Sh3.46 trillion is allocated to recurrent spending, while Sh749.5 billion is earmarked for development projects. Transfers to county governments amount to Sh495.7 billion, alongside Sh2 billion set aside for the Contingency Fund.
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Jalang’o declares bid for Nairobi Senate seat in 2027
Jalang’o said while he has the ability to pursue any elective office, including the governorship, the Senate best aligns with his focus on oversight and management of public funds.
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Autopsy confirms KMTC student Cheryl Adhiambo died from single gunshot wound
The doctors, Grace Midigo and Simon Omuok, concluded that the injuries were instantly fatal and that survival was not possible.
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Senators push back as CPAC committee rejects Governors’ extortion claims
The lawmakers, led by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ on Tuesday rejected the claims outright, saying the accusations were meant to distract from their constitutional duty to scrutinise how county funds are used.
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KCAA assures uninterrupted aviation services amid planned strike by aviation workers
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority says flights and aviation services remain normal despite a seven-day strike notice by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, as talks continue to resolve labour disputes.
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Hot days, cool nights as Kenya braces for mixed mid-February weather
Kenya’s Met Department forecasts mostly sunny, dry weather from February 10–16, with hot days above 30°C, cool nights below 10°C and localized rainfall in select regions.
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Four arrested in Kangemi as DCI recovers stolen Glock 19 pistol
The incident began when the complainant, a licensed firearm holder, securely locked up his hotel room in Kilimani, confident that his prized possessions, including his Glock 19 and two magazines loaded with 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition, would be safe.
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KAWU issues seven-day strike notice to KCAA over CBA stalemate
At the centre of the dispute is the failure to negotiate and conclude a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) since 2015. KAWU said the last CBA lapsed more than a decade ago and that subsequent negotiations have stalled due to management’s alleged refusal to engage.
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CA warns against 21 non-type approved mobile phones in Kenya over safety risks
The regulatory agency, which oversees telecommunications, cybersecurity, e-commerce, broadcasting, and postal services in Kenya, emphasized that all ICT devices must go through a Type Approval process to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
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Manyora: ODM risks irrelevance if it ignores youth reforms
The analyst hargued that young Kenyans are motivated by tangible transformation, not slogans.
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Safaricom unveils Ziidi Trader on M-PESA for easy NSE share trading
The service is designed to remove traditional barriers that have long kept many Kenyans on the sidelines of the stock market, opening up opportunities for broader citizen participation and ownership.
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Police arrest two suspected gang members in Diani Beach crackdown
The arrests were made during a targeted security operation as part of an intensified sweep along the Ukunda beachline, an area frequented by both local residents and tourists.
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Billions lost as Kenya’s procurement system faces oversight gaps
Gaps in reporting make it difficult to track how the procurement system is performing or to detect irregularities. The PPRA notes that the current data is incomplete and cannot reliably support decision-making or policy development.
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Sh3.9bn roads project set to improve access around Talanta Sports Stadium
Planned developments include footpaths on both sides of Ngong Road, a dual carriageway with pedestrian walkways linking Ngong Road to Cemetery Road, and a bridge at the Southern Bypass interchange. Another bridge will also be built across Ngong Road to facilitate smoother traffic flow.
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Development economist warns Kenya of youth fatigue and low turnout risk
Olang said young people were no longer interested in political symbolism, appearances or personalities, but wanted leaders to address everyday realities.
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DCI arrests couple over fatal beating of 19-year-old nephew
According to the police, the victim’s body had “multiple injuries on his head, back, legs, and hands, with a blood clot in his nose,” indicating he had been subjected to severe violence.
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Senate's CPIC summons five Governors dodging audit queries
The committee’s chairperson, Senator Godfrey Osotsi, expressed disappointment after receiving letters of non-attendance from some governors just minutes before the scheduled meeting, while others did not respond to invitations at all.
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Akothee leaves Kenya, takes final two daughters abroad
She emphasized that the move was part of a long-term plan to provide her family with better opportunities and a fresh start.
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Attorney General given seven days to respond in Muthurwa eviction case
The matter, which was first filed in 2022, has remained unresolved for almost four years, causing frustration for the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme trustees.
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KeNHA orders traders to clear Roysambu and Githurai road reserve within a week
The authority said the upcoming bus bays will provide secure and organised zones for passengers to board and alight, reducing congestion and improving the movement of vehicles.
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Governors boycott Senate CPAC over ‘extortion and harassment’
Council of Governors cites intimidation and political witch-hunts, pledges to appear only once per audit cycle before Senate Public Investments Committee while calling for urgent drought mitigation in ASAL counties.
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Gachagua calls out IG Kanja over alleged misuse of police officers
The former Deputy President claimed that on Sunday, police officers mounted a roadblock at Karati River to block his entourage from entering Nakuru County from Nyandarua to address a public meeting at Kinamba Trading Centre in Naivasha.
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DPP opens murder case against five in MP Charles Ong’ondo Were's killing
The DPP has charged William Imoli alias Imo, Edwin Odour Odhiambo alias Machuani, Ebel Ochieng alias Dave Calo, Isaac Kuria and Allan Ogola with the offence of murder. They are accused of killing Ong’ondo Were on the night of April 30, 2025, at around 7.40 p.m.
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Senators lose patience with governors over skipped senate grilling
Senators threatened to suspend funding for several counties after governors skipped a Senate accountability session, accusing them of negligence and evasion amid corruption concerns and a governors’ retreat in Kilifi.