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Kitengela Brought to Standstill After Fatal Police Shooting

Commercial activity in Kitengela has come to a standstill following days of unrest after the fatal shooting of a local resident during a political rally. Shops remain closed, and traders report severe economic hardshi…

Feb 20, 2026

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Charles Kanjama Elected LSK President After Closely Contested Vote

Charles Kanjama has been elected president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), securing 3,728 votes in a closely contested race. His main competitor, Peter Wanyama, received 2,616 votes, while Mwaura Kabata finished th…

Feb 20, 2026

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Ida Odinga: My Net Worth is Sh500 Million

Ida Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has disclosed a personal net worth of Sh500 million during her vetting for the position of Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Envir…

Feb 20, 2026

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Shukri Adan Case: Firearms Discrepancies Delay Murder Plea

The High Court has temporarily halted the prosecution of a Nairobi police officer charged with the murder of 20-year-old Shukri Adan, citing concerns over procedural fairness and discrepancies in official firearms rec…

Feb 19, 2026

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27 Kenyans Arrested in INTERPOL's Major Cybercrime Operation Across Africa

A coordinated international operation has resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects across Africa for their involvement in cybercrime, with 27 individuals detained in Kenya alone. The operation targeted various online sc…

Feb 19, 2026

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High Court Rules Bars With Guest Rooms Must Hold Tourism Licences

The High Court has upheld the requirement for bars with guest rooms to obtain a tourism licence, ruling that such establishments must comply with regulations set by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA).The case cent…

Feb 19, 2026

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Mombasa Adjusts as Ramadan Shift Life to Night Hours

Businesses and households in Mombasa are adjusting their routines as Ramadan and Lent begin at the same time, shifting economic activity from daytime to late evening.Across the city, daily patterns have changed. Many…

Feb 19, 2026

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Why Civil Servants Are Avoiding Government Car Loan Schemes

Billions of shillings remain unused in the State and Public Officers Car Loan Fund, with low demand for the loans raising concerns about the scheme’s future.An audit by the Office of the Auditor-General reveals that…

Feb 19, 2026

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Govt Exposes True Identity of Russian Man Linked to Hidden Camera Videos of Women

Ghanaian authorities have identified 36-year-old Russian national Vladislav Luilkov as the suspect at the centre of a growing scandal involving the alleged secret filming of intimate encounters with African women with…

Feb 19, 2026

Kenya

Wetang’ula Barred as Law Society of Kenya Elections Kick Off

The Law Society of Kenya’s 2026 elections have begun as members cast their votes to elect leaders for the next biennial term. Voting started at 6 a.m. and initially saw a modest turnout, but by mid-morning, a steady s…

Feb 19, 2026

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Kenyan Environmentalist Targets World Record with 24,000 Trees in 24 Hours

Kenyan environmentalist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott is set to attempt a Guinness World Record by planting 24,000 trees in 24 hours in Elgeyo Marakwet County, beginning on 22 April 2026.Kibiwott, co-founder of the Green…

Feb 19, 2026

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Family Frustrated as Post-Mortem for Slain Kin Is Delayed

The family of Vincent Ayomo says delays in conducting a post-mortem examination are preventing them from moving forward with burial arrangements and pursuing legal action after he was shot dead at a political rally in…

Feb 18, 2026

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Makueni Governor Faces Scrutiny Over Fruit Factory Scandal

The Makueni County Assembly has adopted a report detailing irregularities in a Sh20 million mango procurement programme, placing Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr’s administration under renewed scrutiny.The findings follow…

Feb 18, 2026

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Babu Owino Declares Himself King of Protests

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has positioned himself at the centre of Kenya’s protest culture, boldly asserting that no demonstration in Nairobi has taken place without his involvement. Owino describes protests as a vit…

Feb 18, 2026

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Kenya’s Sh8 billion Somalia Wall That Remains Unfinished

Kenya’s plan to build a fortified barrier along its border with Somalia has stalled, leaving behind incomplete fencing, damaged structures and political disputes.The project, launched in 2015 with a budget of Sh8 bill…

Feb 18, 2026

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Kenya Moves to Curb SIM Fraud with ID-to-SIM Verification System

Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) is set to launch a nationwide system that will allow citizens to verify all mobile numbers registered under their national ID or passport. The system, aimed at combating SIM card…

Feb 18, 2026

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Rare Moment as Ramadan and Lent Begin on the Same Day

Christians and Muslims are marking the start of their fasting seasons on the same day for the first time in more than thirty years, with Ramadan and Lent beginning simultaneously.This year, Muslims enter Ramadan, a mo…

Feb 18, 2026

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Ruto–Sakaja Pact Sparks Legal Battle Over Nairobi’s Autonomy

A cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi County, signed on 17 February by President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja, has sparked intense political and legal debate. The pact, aimed…

Feb 18, 2026

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Sakaja Announces Fresh Partnership with State to Improve Nairobi Services

Nairobi County and the national government are preparing to sign a new cooperation agreement aimed at improving service delivery in the capital.The arrangement comes six years after the creation of the Nairobi Metropo…

Feb 17, 2026

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Ruto, Uhuru Lead Kenya in Mourning US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson

Kenyan political leaders have honoured the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, recognising his global influence in the fight for civil rights and social justice.Jackson, who passed away at 84, was celebrated for his decades-…

Feb 17, 2026