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 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…
Kenyan Members of Parliament have rejected a proposed ban on TikTok, opting instead for tighter regulation, data localisation, and enhanced age verification measures. The decision, reached on February 17, 2026, follows months of debate sparked by a petition calling for the app’s removal over concerns about youth safety and cultural…
UNICEF and the Government of Japan have announced a new three-year partnership to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Kenya’s border regions and Nairobi’s informal settlements. Scope of the Initiative With an investment of Ksh.515 million (JPY 626 million), the project will target Garissa, Busia,…
Gabon’s media regulator announced Tuesday the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, citing concerns that online content was fueling division and undermining national stability. Reasons for the Ban In a televised statement, Jean-Claude Mendome, spokesman for the High Authority for Communication, said the decision was prompted by “inappropriate,…
On February 17, 2026, a rare occurrence unfolded as Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, coincided with the start of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. This alignment happens only about once every 33 years, due to the shifting cycle of the Islamic…
The first solar eclipse of the year takes place on Tuesday, though only about two per cent of the world’s population will be able to see it clearly. The “Ring of Fire” This event is an annular eclipse, occurring when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun but…
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, marking a significant step toward reviving security cooperation between the two countries. A Thaw After Tensions The visit is widely seen as the first sign of easing tensions that peaked in 2024, when France formally recognized Moroccan…