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Gachagua dismisses Duale debate challenge, says he will only face Ruto
Duale, speaking in Garissa on Wednesday had criticised Gachagua’s recent remarks on development in the region and called for a public discussion.
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Treasury orders submission of all Gov't bank account details by February 15
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has directed all accounting officers, county finance executives, and other public entities to submit this information without delay.
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ODM members prioritizing personal gain over Raila legacy - Onyonka
Onyonka criticized members who are now seeking positions in government, including the deputy presidency, while claiming continued loyalty to ODM.
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Environment CS assures Parliament on safeguards for Turkana Oil project
Barasa informed lawmakers that Tullow Oil Kenya B.V. submitted the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the South Lokichar Upstream Oil Development Project in September 2021. She said the assessment was reviewed in line with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act.
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Equity Bank cuts loan rates after CBK reduces base rate to 8.75%
Existing Kenya shilling variable-rate loans that are already based on CBR plus a premium will continue under the same pricing structure, with the CBR component adjusting from 9.00% to 8.75% 30 days after the notice.
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Senator Onyonka questions high MP pay and ODM’s political direction
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka defends high MP pay while warning ODM is drifting pro‑government, amid Sifuna’s removal as secretary‑general and wider party disciplinary shake‑ups ahead of 2027.
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Narok County under Senate scrutiny over park fee system
During a Senate County Public Accounts Committee session on Tuesday, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, it emerged that the county administration cannot access the back-end of the revenue platform run by Kenya Airports Parking Services (KAPS) Limited.
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Police arrest Eldoret hacker, seize phones, laptops, software.
The operation highlights the increasing focus by Kenyan authorities on tackling cybercrime and related technological offenses.
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SHA set to announce foreign hospitals in March, limits overseas payouts
SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi told the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture that the authority will pay a maximum of Sh500,000 per patient for treatment abroad.
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National Assembly to vet Ida Odinga, Francis Meja on February 20
Kenya’s National Assembly will vet Ida Odinga and Francis Meja on 20 February 2026 in Nairobi, inviting public memoranda as part of the constitutional approval process for the two presidential nominees.
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Kenya’s climate funds go untracked, audit warns
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s special report highlights that the Finance ministry lacks a proper framework to monitor climate financing, leaving the nation unable to provide accurate figures on funds received or disbursed.
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Osotsi accuses State actors of attempting hostile takeover of ODM
Speaking on Thursday during a media briefing, Osotsi said the claims are grounded in recent developments where key decisions, including the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General, were made without proper consultation with party stakeholders.
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Sifuna still remains ODM SG, says Governor Orengo
Orengo defended Sifuna’s loyalty and track record, describing him as a seasoned party official who continues to speak on behalf of ODM. He highlighted that Sifuna has been an integral part of the party for nearly a decade, playing key roles during critical moments in its history.
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Sifuna: I remain the validly elected ODM Secretary-General
Sifuna emphasized his loyalty to ODM and its founding principles, promising to continue defending the party.
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Treasury adopts cautious stance on Kenya’s Eurobond return
Last year, Kenya tapped the Eurobond market twice to refinance maturing debt, aiming to ease short-term repayment pressures and improve the overall debt profile.
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Maraga slams Ruto over Northern Kenya relief efforts as drought worsens
Maraga, who is seeking the presidency, criticised the President on Wednesday through social media, claiming that Ruto’s engagement with local communities relies on orchestrated rallies rather than direct interaction with the people most affected by drought and underdevelopment.
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EACC launches probe into Bungoma over Sh6.6 million Christmas event and trip
During a Senate review, Governor Kenneth Lusaka was pressed to explain the Christmas tree event, held in September 2019, which occurred months before the festive season. The audit indicates that the funds used were withdrawn through a county imprest, raising concerns about proper financial procedures.
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India waives penalties for Kenyan visa overstayers, PS Njogu says
She also details a penalty waiver negotiated with India to help visa overstayers return home without paying thousands of rupees in fines.
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NCA explains how Kirinyaga Road building collapse happened
The Authority confirmed that the building, planned to reach 10 floors, had been officially registered with the government and had fulfilled all mandatory requirements, including employing a contractor, architect, and quantity surveyor.
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Onyonka: Kenya is a “den of thieves” as Governors, Senators clash over bribery
The Council of Governors (CoG) submitted a signed resolution to the Senate Speaker, claiming the legislators had been “consistently cited” in complaints over County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) proceedings, which county chiefs describe as political witch-hunts, extortion, and intimidation.
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PS Njogu warns Kenyans on unlicensed agents, risky war jobs abroad
Njogu said families continue to seek state intervention after recruits travel knowingly or unknowingly into combat situations, despite prior government advisories against such destinations.
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Cyclone Gezani kills 31, leaves Toamasina in crisis
Cyclone Gezani hit Toamasina, Madagascar’s second-largest city, with winds reaching 250 kilometres per hour.
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Azimio Executive Director highlights 14 million voters could shape 2027 election
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has encouraged all eligible Kenyans, especially millennials and Gen Z voters, to participate and ensure their voices are heard in the 2027 elections.
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Senator Sifuna breaks silence, set to address Nation after SG position ouster
Catherine Omanyo, who has been serving as Deputy Secretary General, will now hold the position in an acting role pending the election of a substantive office bearer.
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PS Njogu defends Kenya’s stand on human trafficking, details State action
Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu says while the country is a key travel and business centre, it should not be labelled a trafficking hub.
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Nairobi man charged over Sh11.4m cyber heist on microfinance lender
Prosecutors told the court that dozens of transactions were processed through the lender’s system and key records wiped out, pointing to possible manipulation of internal controls.
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Trump, Netanyahu stress continued Iran talks despite no deal
Netanyahu, who has visited Washington six times since Trump returned to office, the most by any foreign leader, was expected to push for a deal that would not only halt uranium enrichment but also restrict Iran’s ballistic missile programme and curb its support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
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Why 14-day clause seals leadership changes, says Kisia
Kisia maintained that the leadership changes were carried out in line with the coalition agreement. He said members first gave time to mourn Raila Odinga, who passed on October 15, before making any adjustments.
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Tears, defiance and dismissal: How Sifuna lost grip on ODM
For eight years, Sifuna was a central figure in ODM, known for his outspoken style and fierce loyalty to Raila. But the former party leader’s death last October created a vacuum that exposed divisions within the party and left Sifuna increasingly isolated.
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Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battle with bowel cancer
Van Der Beek, a father of six, received his diagnosis in late 2023 but revealed his condition to the public in November 2024.