Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Ouma Oluga, has challenged health leaders and development partners to move beyond pledges and conferences, insisting that only concrete action will reduce the country’s persistently high maternal death rates. Call for Practical Steps Speaking on Monday, February 23, 2026, during the inauguration of the…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a clarification dismissing reports that one of its officers died at its Nairobi Headquarters. Clarification on False Reports In a statement shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, the agency confirmed the death of Corporal James Muiruri Mburu, who was attached to the…
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has announced the death of Salmon Orimba, the County Executive Committee Member for Public Service, County Administration, and Participatory Development. Governor Nyong’o’s Tribute In a press statement issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, Governor Nyong’o expressed deep sorrow, describing Orimba as a trusted colleague, dependable partner…
Kenyan activist Morara Kebaso has cautioned citizens against being swept up by the current political wave opposing President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, urging that momentum must be translated into tangible political structures. Waves Fueled by Hype In a statement shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, Kebaso noted…
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has unveiled her latest ambitious project a massive tree-planting initiative in Kwale County aimed at setting a new world record while raising awareness about ocean conservation. Record-Breaking Target Speaking in a radio interview on Monday, February 23, 2026, Muthoni outlined plans to plant 150,000 mangrove seedlings…
Kenyan rapper Henry Ohanga, popularly known as Octopizzo, has issued a fiery statement criticizing public figures for remaining silent as Kenyans continue to grapple with mounting social and economic challenges. Silence in the Face of Suffering On Monday, February 23, 2026, Octopizzo took to his social media platforms to call…
Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has unveiled his new album, African West, a project that has been a decade in the making and reflects his ambition to reshape global musical influences through an unapologetically African lens. A Unique Sonic Identity Sarr’s sound draws inspiration from African, American, and global traditions, but…
An AFP investigation has revealed that the Nigerian government paid a “huge” ransom worth millions of dollars to secure the release of up to 230 children and staff abducted by Boko Haram militants in November 2025. Details of the Deal According to intelligence sources, the ransom was delivered by helicopter…
A tense standoff unfolded on Monday morning, February 23, 2026, at the Embu Level Five Hospital mortuary after a grieving family arrived to collect the body of their child, only to be told it could not be traced. Burial Plans Disrupted Relatives and friends of one-year-old Lee Delyn Mukundi, who…
The Government of Kenya has called on the country’s business community to take full advantage of the upcoming East African Business and Investment Summit, scheduled for February 24–25, 2026. Summit Objectives Speaking at a press conference, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the summit will bring together policymakers, business leaders from…