Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has secured a reprieve after the High Court granted his application for a review of bail terms, setting the amount at Ksh. 20 million pending appeal. Court Ruling Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Justice Winfrida Okwany allowed the application and varied the…
Kenya has received an initial shipment of 21,000 starter doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), marking a significant milestone in the country’s fight against new infections. Landmark Step in HIV Prevention The consignment was received by Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, who described Kenya’s…
Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has been confirmed to headline the women’s 3000m race at the Herculis EBS Monaco meeting on July 10, 2026. Return to Stade Louis-II The Kenyan middle-distance star will make her return to the Stade Louis-II, three years after breaking the mile world record there in…
Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi has been released on a personal bond of Ksh. 500,000 as investigations continue into allegations of publishing false information on his X account. The case will be mentioned again on March 3, 2026 at the Milimani Law Courts. Arrest and Court Proceedings Mwagodi was arrested on…
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has announced the appointment of Eng. Jackson Karubiu Magondu as its new Director General, effective February 17, 2026, for a renewable three-year term. Rigorous Recruitment Process In a statement, the KeRRA Board of Directors confirmed that Magondu’s appointment followed a competitive and rigorous recruitment…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has commenced a 12-month pilot phase for Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) services in Nairobi, marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s radio landscape. Why Digital Sound Broadcasting? DSB technology converts analogue data into compressed digital signals, enabling multiple radio stations to share a…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced that he will step away from his physical office duties for one month after sustaining an injury during a meeting in Nairobi. Incident and Medical Assessment According to a statement released on February 18, 2026, Kang’ata tripped while attending a Nutrition International meeting in…
The European Union (EU) has opened a formal investigation into fast fashion giant Shein, examining potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), including the sale of illegal products and concerns over the platform’s design and transparency. Allegations Under Review The European Commission (EC), the EU’s executive arm, said it…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta joined Catholic faithful on Ash Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nyali, Mombasa, participating in the solemn service that marks the beginning of Lent. Observing the Lenten Season In a statement released by his office on February 18, 2026, Kenyatta honoured the tradition…
A Senegalese public prosecutor has rejected allegations that police killed Abdoulaye Ba, a medical student whose death during campus protests at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar has shaken the nation. Conflicting Accounts Ba died on February 9, 2026, amid clashes between students and security forces. His autopsy revealed…