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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

I have no interest in running Nairobi city, my hands are full – President Ruto

President William Ruto has dismissed claims that the national government is taking over functions of the Nairobi County Government. Speaking during the signing of a...

TOP STORIES

Catherine Omanyo: Profile of Busia Lawmaker Serving as ODM Secretary General After Sifuna’s Ouster

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Catherine Omanyo has stepped in as ODM’s acting Secretary General after Edwin Sifuna’s sudden removal a move that signals a possible shift in the...

End of Era? The Rise and Fall of Edwin Sifuna

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It has been eight years of a head-spinning, high-profile political career, the bulk of it spent close to the side of an enigmatic opposition...

Who is the newly appointed IEBC acting CEO Moses Ledama Sunkuli?

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary. In a statement on...

TRENDING THIS WEEK

Sifuna Warns Governor Sakaja Ahead of Signing of Agreement with National Gov’t

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has warned Governor Johnson Sakaja against transferring any role to the national government. In a statement on Tuesday, February 17, Sifuna...

Sakaja welcomes world as Nairobi hosts opening leg of HSBC SVNS 2 Tournament

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Nairobi has stepped firmly onto the international sporting spotlight after World Rugby selected Kenya to host the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 series, a...

POLITICS

Mbadi rules out 2027 Homa Bay governor bid

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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed claims that he plans...

Speaker Wetangula Suspends MP Anthony Kibagendi from Parliament over TV remarks

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Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi has...

COURT

Court Declares Removal of Employees from Work WhatsApp Groups Unlawful, Awards Ksh4.4 Million

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By Andrew Kariuki  The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled that removing an employee from official workplace WhatsApp groups and communication platforms can amount...

DPP Opposes Waititu’s Bid to Reduce Ksh53.5 Million Bail as Court Sets Ruling Date

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By Andrew Kariuki The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed an application by former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu seeking a review of his...

Sheria Mtaani Demand Urgent Action Over Accessibility Barriers at Milimani Law Courts

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By Andrew Kariuki The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has been formally urged to address critical accessibility and infrastructure challenges at Milimani Law Courts, following concerns...

South African trio charged with Bolt driver’s murder filmed on dashcam

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Three South Africans have been charged with murder following the killing of an e-hailing taxi driver, the manner of whose death, captured on dashcam...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

THE CLINIC

Gov’t expands maternal care under new SHA to cut deaths

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Kenya is implementing sustained, wholesome health reform and delivery of services to curb maternal and neo-natal mortality, President William Ruto has said. The President said...

KNH records Kenya’s first orbital–facial prosthesis in a public hospital

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Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has successfully performed Kenya’s first orbital-facial prosthesis procedure in a public hospital. In a statement on Friday, February 13, the hospital...

SPORTS

Norwich City midfielder rejected Germany move in January transfer window

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During the January 2026 transfer window, Norwich City midfielder Paris Maghoma reportedly rejected interest from a German club to remain with the Canaries. While...

Arsenal make Saka best-paid player with new deal

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England winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal until 2031. Talks over a new deal have been ongoing for nearly a...

ENTERTAINMENT

Love, nature, and nationhood: Why Valentine’s day should celebrate Magical Kenya

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Valentine’s Day is globally recognized as a time to celebrate love, connection, and shared experiences.  While many associate the occasion with flowers, chocolates, and candlelit...

‘So many people!’: IShowSpeed says Kenyan visit most unforgettable during his Africa tour

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Popular American YouTuber and content creator Darren Watkins Jr., widely known as iShowSpeed, has opened up about his recent visit to Kenya. In an interview...

LATEST TECH

(Reuters) - India's government said social media companies would have to take down unlawful content within three hours of being notified about it, tightening on...
(Reuters) - U.S. messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab, accused authorities in Russia on Thursday of trying to fully block...
Google rejected nearly 62 per cent of content removal requests submitted by the Kenyan government in the six months to June 2025. According to Google’s...
Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday reported blockbuster earnings, its revenue climbing as it invests massively in cloud computing services enhanced with artificial intelligence. The tech...
The number of Kenyans using WhatsApp fell by about one percentage point to 53.9 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025/26...

WEIRD NEWS

TRENDING TODAY

LSK campaigns come to an end as lawyers prepare for polls

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The countdown to the much-awaited Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections has begun, with the polls set for February 19, 2026. The official campaign window...

President Ruto Awards Charter to National Intelligence and Research University

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National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU) has been granted a university charter, marking its transition into a fully-fledged specialized institution. The charter was awarded by...

Israeli Investor Erez Rivkin’s 520-Acre Real Estate Sparks Online Divide

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Kenyans have blown hot and cold over a real estate and agricultural project by an Israeli investor in Solai, Nakuru County.  This is after the...

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts in glorious display

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Kilauea volcano in Hawaii put on a show on Sunday (February 15), erupting in lava fountains and sending ash and smoke pluming over its...

President Ruto Orders Creation of Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit in 60 Days

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President William Ruto has announced plans to launch a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to enhance security within the county.  In a press briefing during...

Arsenal make Saka best-paid player with new deal

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England winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal until 2031. Talks over a new deal have been ongoing for nearly a...

Jambojet warn of delays, urges passengers not to go to airport as aviation workers’...

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Jambojet has asked passengers not to proceed to the airport without confirmation after flight disruptions linked to industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers...

Ruto announces when Ngong–Naivasha road flyover will be completed

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President Ruto has confirmed that the overpass along Ngong Road at the Naivasha road junction will be completed by June. Ruto made the announcement on...

Inside The National Infrastructure Fund Bill And Its Impact

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The National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Bill, 2026, has entered a critical phase, with public participation now open until February 20, 2026. The bill marks a...

“Opposition leaders deserve adequate security” Former Police Spokesperson Charles Owino states after Nairobi CBD...

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Former police spokesperson Charles Owino has said opposition leaders are entitled to adequate security, following a teargas incident involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and...

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