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Ahmed Issack Hassan Steps Down as IPOA Chair

Ahmed Issack Hassan has stepped down as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) following his appointment as a judge of the Court of Appeal. His resignation, effective immediately, was in li…

Feb 17, 2026

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Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Detained at Border Over Interpol Alert

Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi has been transferred to Nairobi after spending two nights in police custody in Mombasa, amid concerns over a reported Interpol Red Notice linked to his passport.Mwagodi was initially de…

Feb 17, 2026

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TikTok Removes 580,000 Videos in Kenya Over Rule Violations

TikTok has taken down more than 580,000 videos in Kenya between July and September 2025 for violating its Community Guidelines.According to the company’s transparency report, 99.7 percent of the flagged content was re…

Feb 17, 2026

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Ruto Sponsors Man United and Arsenal Fans for UK Football Trip

President William Ruto has pledged to sponsor two Kenyan football content creators, Masagara and Usefulidioty, for trips to the United Kingdom to watch their respective clubs play live.Ruto made the announcement at St…

Feb 16, 2026

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Kenyan Authorities Target Russian Accused of Filming Women Without Consent

Kenyan authorities have launched an international search for a Russian national accused of coercing women into sexual encounters, secretly recording them, and distributing the videos online without consent.Gender Cabi…

Feb 16, 2026

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Driver Wins Sh790,000 After Being Sacked for Alleged Love Affair at World Vision Kenya

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled against World Vision Kenya over the dismissal of long-serving employee Dominic Mutuku Mulavu, ordering compensation of Sh790,398.In May 2024, World Vision Kenya term…

Feb 16, 2026

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IEBC Responds to Rigging Allegations Linked to Voter Data Sharing Deal

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has rejected claims of voter register manipulation, reaffirming that its operations are conducted in full compliance with legal and constitutional requirement…

Feb 16, 2026

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Flights Disrupted Across Kenya as Aviation Workers Strike

Flights across Kenya were disrupted on Monday morning after aviation workers began a nationwide strike at 6am, halting operations at major airports and leaving passengers stranded.The industrial action was called by t…

Feb 16, 2026

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2 Killed, 50 Injured in Kitengela Rally Clashes

Two young men were killed and dozens of others injured during clashes between police and civilians at an opposition rally in Kitengela on Sunday, 15 February.The violence occurred during the ODM “Linda Wananchi” tour…

Feb 16, 2026

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Police Provide Update on Witima Church Attack as Gachagua Plans IG Kanja Meeting

Investigations are ongoing into the attack on ACK Witima Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where armed assailants disrupted a gathering on 25 January.The attack, which occurred during a service attended by former Deputy…

Feb 15, 2026

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Singapore-Based Kenyan Businesswoman to Launch Raila Airways in 2026

A Kenyan entrepreneur has announced plans to launch a new international airline named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The carrier, to be known as Raila Airways, is expected to begin operations in 20…

Feb 15, 2026

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Teargas Fired as Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino Lead Kitengela Rally

Police fired teargas to disperse an opposition rally in Kitengela on Sunday, interrupting an event led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino.The rally had taken place shortly after a church service, with thousands of residen…

Feb 15, 2026

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Membley Residents Protest as Loud Music From Bars Disturbs Homes

Residents of Membley Estate in Ruiru have intensified complaints against two entertainment venues they say are operating at excessive noise levels, disrupting life in the neighbourhood and prompting renewed calls for…

Feb 15, 2026

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William Ruto Calls for Urgent Action to End Preventable Maternal Deaths

William Ruto has called for urgent and firm action to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, saying that no woman should die while giving birth in the modern era.Speaking at a high-level side event on maternal mortali…

Feb 14, 2026

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Murkomen Accuses MPs of Fueling Goon Culture

Kipchumba Murkomen has warned Members of Parliament that security agencies are investigating elected leaders suspected of financing and protecting criminal gangs, saying prosecutions will proceed once sufficient evide…

Feb 14, 2026

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US Embassy in Nairobi to Close for President’s Day Holiday

The United States Embassy in Nairobi will close on Monday, 16 February, in observance of President’s Day. All routine consular services will be suspended, with normal operations set to resume on Tuesday, 17 February…

Feb 14, 2026

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Kenya Opens New Forensic Interview Rooms in Nakuru to Boost Anti-Corruption Fight

Kenya has opened new forensic interview rooms in Nakuru through a partnership between the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.The facilities, unveiled at the Commission’s Sout…

Feb 14, 2026

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DCI Warns Kenyans Over Rising Crimes Linked to Online Dating

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has urged Kenyans to take extra precautions when meeting strangers for the first time, particularly those contacted through online platforms, citing a rise in crimes li…

Feb 14, 2026

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Kalonzo, Gachagua, Oburu Lead Leaders in Consoling Muthama Family

Kenya's political leaders have united to mourn the death of Moses Muthama Nduya, the son of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and former Senator Johnson Muthama.On Thursday, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka led a deleg…

Feb 13, 2026

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Man, 62, Sentenced to 15 Years for Brutal Rape in Lamu

A 62-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape by a court in Lamu, Kenya.John Ndukwe Murunga was found guilty of raping a woman in Kipungani, Lamu County, on 21 July 2025. The court also sentenced…

Feb 13, 2026