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Shukri Adan Case: Firearms Discrepancies Delay Murder Plea
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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
27 Kenyans Arrested in INTERPOL's Major Cybercrime Operation Across Africa
Kenya

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
High Court Rules Bars With Guest Rooms Must Hold Tourism Licences
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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
Mombasa Adjusts as Ramadan Shift Life to Night Hours
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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
Why Civil Servants Are Avoiding Government Car Loan Schemes
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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
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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
Wetang’ula Barred as Law Society of Kenya Elections Kick Off
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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
Kenyan Environmentalist Targets World Record with 24,000 Trees in 24 Hours
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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
Family Frustrated as Post-Mortem for Slain Kin Is Delayed
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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
Makueni Governor Faces Scrutiny Over Fruit Factory Scandal
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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
Babu Owino Declares Himself King of Protests
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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
Kenya’s Sh8 billion Somalia Wall That Remains Unfinished
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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
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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
Rare Moment as Ramadan and Lent Begin on the Same Day
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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
Ruto–Sakaja Pact Sparks Legal Battle Over Nairobi’s Autonomy
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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
Sakaja Announces Fresh Partnership with State to Improve Nairobi Services
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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
Ruto, Uhuru Lead Kenya in Mourning US Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
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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
Ahmed Issack Hassan Steps Down as IPOA Chair
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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
Kenyan Activist Mwabili Mwagodi Detained at Border Over Interpol Alert
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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
TikTok Removes 580,000 Videos in Kenya Over Rule Violations
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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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