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2 Mar 2026 - TikToker Menelik Kimani released after DCI arrest over viral video challenging President Ruto; activists question phone seizure without court order.

2 Mar 2026 - Gospel singer Moji Shortbaba reveals he was born when his mother was 17, reflecting on his upbringing and sharing personal insights on family

2 Mar 2026 - President Ruto urges urgent reforms to curb rising road deaths, outlining legal, digital, and enforcement measures.

2 Mar 2026 - Pesa Print joins Sh 45B NTSA PPP to roll out smart driving licences and instant fines after project shift from NBK to a consortium.

2 Mar 2026 - Eric Omondi starts a 468km Nairobi-to-Busia charity walk, raising funds for the Sisi Kwa Sisi Help and Rescue Centre.

2 Mar 2026 - Diaspora PS Roseline Njogu says 330 hotline calls received, mostly from UAE and Bahrain, as Middle East tensions rise. No evacuation planned yet.

2 Mar 2026 - Health CS Aden Duale signs 2025/2026 performance contracts, pledging fiscal discipline, accountability and accelerated UHC reforms.

2 Mar 2026 - Central Bank of Kenya approves phone-number masking for M-Pesa transactions to strengthen data privacy and reduce fraud risks for users.

2 Mar 2026 - Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sparks global oil price fears, raising concerns over fuel price hikes in Kenya despite recent EPRA reductions.

2 Mar 2026 - Youths in Kenya are being urged to use social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok for economic empowerment

2 Mar 2026 - Communications Authority of Kenya orders phased reduction of mobile and fixed termination rates to Sh0.30 per minute by 2029 to boost competition and…

2 Mar 2026 - Former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi declares 2027 Meru governor bid, pledging to revive agriculture, restore leadership and strengthen cooperatives.

2 Mar 2026 - Oil prices jump over 10% after attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns vessels and regional tensions escalate.

2 Mar 2026 - NACADA seizes 2,400 stones of cannabis and contraband vodka in Kapsabet night raid, arrests suspect in crackdown near residential areas.

2 Mar 2026 - Donald Trump sparks legal debate after suggesting a third term, challenging the 22nd Amendment amid falling approval ratings.

2 Mar 2026 - UK introduces temporary refugee status reviewed every 30 months as Home Office tightens asylum rules amid political pressure.

2 Mar 2026 - Kenya warns citizens in Iran and the Gulf to stay safe amid escalating conflict, offers travel tips and embassy support steps.

2 Mar 2026 - Kenyans living in Qatar have appealed for prayers after debris from intercepted Iranian missiles fell across parts of the country

2 Mar 2026 - New details reveal how US and Israeli intelligence tracked and killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

1 Mar 2026 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department has taken over investigations into the Nandi helicopter crash that killed MP Ng’eno.

1 Mar 2026 - “World War 3” is trending after US and Israeli strikes on Iran sparked global fear online. Experts say the conflict is serious

1 Mar 2026 - Three US service members have been killed and five seriously wounded during a military operation against Iran, marking 1st combat fatalities

1 Mar 2026 - US Central Command says an Iranian Jamaran-class warship is sinking after a strike in the Gulf of Oman, marking a major naval escalation

1 Mar 2026 - Omollo emphasizes zero tolerance for hooliganism and political violence, urging Kenyans to exercise rights responsibly and uphold peace.

1 Mar 2026 - ODM leader Oburu announces plans to engage like-minded parties, including UDA, for strategic coalitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

1 Mar 2026 - Pope Leo XIV calls for calm and dialogue after Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is killed, warning against escalating the Middle East conflict.

1 Mar 2026 - UAE air force and defence forces intercept 165 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 541 Iranian drones, amid escalating attacks.

1 Mar 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua calls for an FBI probe into the fatal Nandi helicopter crash, claims Johanna Ng’eno was threatened to back his impeachment,

1 Mar 2026 - Siaya Governor James Orengo questions Oburu Oginga’s ability to lead ODM, signals readiness to contest at National Delegates Conference.

1 Mar 2026 - China strongly condemns the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a violation of sovereignty and calls for peace.

1 Mar 2026 - Duchess of Edinburgh calls for urgent action on gender-based violence in Kenya, backs National Action Plan ahead of International Women’s Day.

1 Mar 2026 - KWS vets treat six-month-old white rhino calf injured at Solio Rhino Sanctuary, with support from Sheldrick Trust.

1 Mar 2026 - President Ruto launches solarisation programme in schools targeting 150MW, commissions projects at Alliance High School centenary.

1 Mar 2026 - Parliament airlifts Johanna Ng’eno and five victims to Nairobi after Nandi helicopter crash as KCAA launches probe into cause.

1 Mar 2026 - Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi calls for restraint over Middle East conflict, warns of supply chain shocks, inflation and fuel price volatility.

1 Mar 2026 - Transport Ministry unveils draft 2025 regulations to develop roadside stations on highways, boost safety, and cargo security.

1 Mar 2026 - President William Ruto hails Alliance High School on its 100th anniversary, calling for high standards, discipline, and excellence.

1 Mar 2026 - Konza Technopolis has partnered with AUI Global to launch ISO-certified AI executive training aimed at embedding responsible AI adoption

1 Mar 2026 - Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 series with a renewed focus on AI agents, automation, and contextual intelligence. Details

1 Mar 2026 - British Defence Secretary John Healey confirms Iran fired two missiles toward Cyprus, where thousands of UK troops are stationed.

1 Mar 2026 - CCTV footage captures a machete attack during morning prayers at a Westlands mosque in Nairobi, leaving several worshippers injured.

1 Mar 2026 - Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will “remain a living nightmare” for his killers, calling his death a martyrdom.

1 Mar 2026 - Police arrest foreign national in South B, Nairobi, after seizing cannabis rolls, sachets and suspected narcotics in apartment raid.

1 Mar 2026 - Iran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after US and Israeli strikes, raising fears of a wider Middle East war.

28 Feb 2026 - Four staff were injured and parts of Dubai Airport were damaged in an incident. Authorities say the situation was quickly contained.

28 Feb 2026 - KRA announces scheduled iTax system maintenance from March 1, 8PM to March 2, 12AM, advising taxpayers to plan filings accordingly.

28 Feb 2026 - Israel says it eliminated seven senior Iranian defense officials in precision airstrikes, escalating Middle East tensions.

28 Feb 2026 - UN chief António Guterres condemns US–Israel–Iran escalation, urges ceasefire, de-escalation and strict adherence to UN Charter.

28 Feb 2026 - President Emmanuel Macron urges urgent UN Security Council meeting as US–Israel–Iran war escalates, calls for diplomacy and nuclear talks.

28 Feb 2026 - African Union condemns US-Iran military escalation, urges restraint, diplomacy and adherence to UN Charter amid global stability concerns.