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Ahmed Farah takes over as EABC Executive Director
Farah is a distinguished expert in trade policy and a former TMEA Country Director.
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Mudavadi leaves for AU Summit in Addis Ababa to advance water and climate agenda
The Executive Council meeting in Addis Ababa will address pressing issues such as sustainable water management, climate change adaptation, and regional cooperation, ahead of the summit of African Heads of State and Government later this month.
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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.
Education and Career
Major education shake-up expected as Cabinet sends reform Bills to Parliament
The Bills will now be considered by Parliament, where lawmakers are expected to debate their scope, cost and implementation timelines, before determining the future direction of Kenya’s education system.
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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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Kenya Power’s July–December electricity sales hit new record high
The performance represents a 9.0 percent year-on-year increase, marking the fastest six-month pace since 2021/22 and a landmark moment for the utility, as it becomes the first period with months above 1,000 GWh.
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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.
Global Affairs
Plane crashes near Mogadishu shoreline, all passengers safe
The Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) confirmed that the aircraft went down in a coastal area just outside the airport’s western perimeter.
Education and Career
MPs push for deployment of principals to Junior Secondary Schools
The proposal has received backing from the Kenya Association of Junior School Teachers, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), and over 50,000 educators who advocate for the recognition of Junior Secondary Schools as a distinct education level.
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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.
Health and Wellness
Kenya faces looming health crisis as US Aid cuts leave Sh34.7 billion gap
Counties will need Sh47.8 billion to retain 41,170 PEPFAR-supported staff, mostly in high HIV-prevalence areas. Without adequate funding, health facilities risk losing critical staff and services, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, adolescents, and young women.
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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.
Business
KRA links tax compliance certificate to digital invoicing
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga emphasized that the new certificate will create fairness in the business environment by making sure all commercial transactions are electronically verified.
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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.
Health and Wellness
Global cholera vaccination efforts resume as vaccine supply rebounds to 70 million doses
Oral cholera vaccines are recommended for anyone aged one year and above, with a single dose providing protection for at least six months and two doses extending protection up to three years.
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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.
Global Affairs
Sydney protests erupt as police confront crowd over Israeli President visit
The protest had been planned near Sydney’s Town Hall, where thousands gathered despite a court ruling that upheld police powers restricting the event. Organisers had tried to challenge the rules in court but were unsuccessful
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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.