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Oburu cross paths with Gachagua, Kalonzo in Machakos
The three leaders met at the home of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu as they joined her family in mourning the loss of her son.
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France unveils investment-led partnership with Kenya ahead of 2026 summit
France is currently Kenya’s fifth-largest foreign investor, with more than 140 French companies operating locally and creating 36,000 direct jobs. French Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya has tripled over the past decade.
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Catholic bishops warn early 2027 campaigns risk tension, urge reforms
The Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, said the Church could not remain silent as the country faces mounting moral and social challenges.
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Nigerian court jails two Chinese nationals for cybercrime ring
The two were among 792 suspected Internet and cryptocurrency fraud suspects arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos in December 2024.
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Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics
Rubio will lead the US delegation at the first major global event since President Donald Trump threatened Danish sovereignty with a pledge to annex Greenland.
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Young advocates demand LSK action on sexual harassment and toxic workplaces
Addressing the gathering, Advocate Esther Barbara Wamboi Karanja said her decision last year to confront a “notorious serial sexual” offender had sparked a wider movement.
Business
Kenya raises domestic borrowing by Sh104 billion for 2026/27
The National Treasury’s final Budget Policy Statement for 2026, presented in the National Assembly, shows that the government will borrow Sh1.170 trillion for the year starting in July.
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Food influencer Emma Amit dies after eating toxic crab for stunt
Multiple outlets reported that Amit, 51, died in the hospital on February 6, two days after she filmed herself eating the toxic Zosimus aeneus crab, known as the “Devil Crab.”
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Eric Omondi hits Voi in Nairobi-to-Mombasa charity trek
On his first day, he managed to walk about 63 kilometres but suffered torn ligaments in his leg and hip due to the demanding pace.
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Zambia ready to supply one million maize bags as 3.3m Kenyans face hunger
The arrangement was discussed during bilateral talks between Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Zambia’s Minister of Agriculture, Reuben Mtolo, on the sidelines of the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council in Italy.
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Governors flag delays, system failures in Social Health Authority rollout
He highlighted that some counties have failed to provide predictable payment schedules for unpaid claims, despite a commitment to release funds by the 14th of each month.
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President Ruto jets to Ethiopia ahead of AU summit
The African Continental Free Trade Area is a flagship AU initiative designed to create a single market for goods and services across the continent, boosting economic growth and industrial development.
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EACC probes Sh5 million Vihiga Speaker’s housewarming pending
In a letter dated February 12, 2026, and addressed to the Clerk of the Vihiga County Assembly, the commission requested that relevant documents and records be submitted promptly to support the inquiry.
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Ruto confers Elder of the Golden Heart on Princess Zara Aga Khan
President Ruto commended Princess Zara’s work through the Aga Khan Development Network, noting its significant investments in schools, hospitals, and community programs across the country.
Education and Career
Education audit finds 27 closed schools still listed as active
The review exposed large discrepancies in enrolment figures that influence how capitation funds are distributed. Primary school numbers fell from 5,833,175 learners listed in NEMIS to 4,947,271, a drop of 885,904 learners.
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Treasury orders release of pension arrears for 7,000 retirees
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the decision follows extensive discussions aimed at resolving the impasse that had left thousands of retirees financially strained.
Health and Wellness
Health Researcher: My comments on Ugali were misquoted
Health researcher Issa Ahmed Issa defends his controversial ugali remarks, urging Kenyans to prioritise metabolic health over calorie counting and warning about refined starches, seed oils and highly processed breakfasts.
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KCB sets 8.75 percent base rate as risk-based loan pricing takes hold
KCB Bank Kenya has revised its base lending rate to 8.75% following CBK’s CBR move, affecting new and existing variable-rate loans under the Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model.
Health and Wellness
CS Duale urges governors to fast-track reforms to strengthen UHC
The Health CS stressed the urgency of signing the National Equipment Service Program addendums, which will release funds to maintain medical equipment across 126 facilities nationwide, valued at Sh6.18 billion.
Education and Career
Education Ministry flags 34 headteachers in nationwide school data audit
Fourteen school leaders did not submit critical student information, while 20 are suspected of inflating enrolment numbers, undermining the accuracy of the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).
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KenGen backs board independence reforms to protect minority investors
KenGen, which provides over 60 percent of Kenya’s electricity, stressed that the adjustments would not reduce or affect the government’s majority stake in the company.
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Media Council warns technology-driven disinformation threatens public trust
Omwoyo urged journalists to remain steadfast in upholding professional standards, emphasizing the need to verify facts, protect children, and be sensitive to ethnic and community dynamics.
Health and Wellness
Audit reveals most Level 4 hospitals lack ICU units
The Kenya Medical Practitioners’ Hospital Checklist for Categorisation of Health Institutions requires that Level 4, 5, and 6 hospitals operate ICU and HDU units with at least six, 12, and 24 functional ICU beds respectively.
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Children and mothers bear brunt of severe drought across 23 counties
The drought crisis now touches 3.3 million people, including 810,000 children under five and 104,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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Wajir man explains why he rushed towards President Ruto
The episode occurred as Ruto addressed Nyota Fund beneficiaries in Mandera. As he spoke, an unidentified man ran from the crowd toward the stage, triggering an immediate reaction from security. The President, however, asked that the situation be handled gently.
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Police Chief Kanja threatens arrest of Governors who snub Senate summons
Addressing the committee chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’, Kanja explained that the partnership between the NPS and parliamentary committees is anchored in legal and constitutional provisions that empower the police to assist in oversight functions.
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CBK accepts Sh44.8 billion in latest T-Bill auction as yields ease
The auction results point to falling yields across all tenors, reflecting easing borrowing costs and sustained appetite for longer-term government securities.
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Winnie Odinga speaks out as ODM rift deepens over Sifuna removal
Winnie stressed that the struggle within ODM is about “the soul, virtues and values of ODM” rather than personalities.
Global Affairs
Trump eliminates Obama-era greenhouse gas ruling, sparking nationwide debate
Trump spoke from the Oval Office on Thursday, criticising the original policy. He said the 2009 ruling was "a disastrous Obama era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for American consumers".
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Murkomen warns drunk police officers will be rehabilitated and discharged
To curb such cases, Murkomen disclosed that he has tasked Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja with putting in place clear procedures to prevent drunk officers from being assigned responsibilities.