- Chief Justice Martha Koome convened a consultative meeting with Senior Counsel Philip Murgor, Ahmednassir Abdullahi, Nelson Havi and others.
- UDA receives Samburu activist Josephine Kulea as a life member after her defection from DAP, signalling a political shift ahead of 2027.
- EACC recovers Sh50 million public land near Machakos Law Courts after a court ruling, with an additional Sh20 million surrendered voluntarily.
- Azimio removes Junet Mohamed as Secretary General, appoints Caroli Omondi, and names Kalonzo Musyoka party leader after NEC meeting.
- KDF troops deliver emergency water to Abaqhalul Centre in Wajir South, easing pressure on families hit by severe drought and water shortages.
- Interior CS Murkomen orders an intelligence-led multi-agency operation in Mukogodo Forest after fresh insecurity reports in Laikipia.
- A Turkish businessman has been charged in Mombasa with terrorism offences, including alleged Al-Shabaab links and illegal firearm possession.
- KDF will construct a 10,000-seater stadium in Wajir County, with works starting immediately under a Defence Ministry project.
- UDA limits State House aspirants forum to verified registrants after 12,353 aspirants sign up nationwide ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed leader of the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya coalition following a major leadership shake-up.
- IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned after a mutual agreement with the commission, amid mounting political pressure.
- Ruth Odinga calls for review of the ten-point agenda, citing unresolved NADCO issues and lack of compensation for protest victims.
- Kenya has launched green number plates for electric vehicles as part of its National Electric Mobility Policy, aiming to cut emissions.
- Kenya Airports Authority has launched a nationwide airport upgrade programme targeting JKIA, Mombasa and Kisumu to modernise facilities.
- KCAA warns developers against unauthorised construction within 15km of airports, orders mandatory approval and obstacle lights.
- Rigathi Gachagua mourns Mau Mau veteran General Kiambati wa Njora, hailing his role in Kenya’s fight for independence.
- A legal storm surrounds former Attorney General James Boro Karugu’s estate as forgery claims, DCI probes test Kenya’s justice system.
- The High Court has rejected applications seeking to suspend its ruling on presidential advisors, citing res judicata and lack of new issues
- Mike Sonko asks court to summon key witnesses in his Sh20 million graft case, saying their evidence is crucial to his defence.
- DR Congo and AFC/M23 have agreed to operationalise a ceasefire monitoring mechanism in Doha, paving the way for MONUSCO deployment.
- Two suspects were arrested in Kitui County after police recovered 30 rounds of live ammunition from a public service vehicle.
- Treasury will disclose the size of Kenya’s debt buybacks, swaps and bond switches, aiming to boost transparency and oversight in debt.
- UK has surpassed Saudi Arabia as Kenya’s second-largest remittance source in 2025, CBK data shows, amid tax and labour-market shifts.
- Njoro Girls High School in Nakuru has been closed indefinitely after protests erupted over the death of a Form Four student.
- The State Department for Livestock Development has advertised over 350 one-year contract jobs across multiple cadres.
- The National Police Leadership Academy hosted an EASF delegation in Ngong to explore collaboration and possible accreditation for peace.
- Busia Governor Paul Otuoma appears before the EACC in Bungoma to record a statement over ongoing investigations at the Busia County Gov't.
- Senate flags Sh3.6m Bungoma Christmas tree spend and defects at Masinde Muliro Stadium, calling for EACC investigation over misuse of funds.
- Pro-Wamatangi Kiambu MCAs claim intimidation ahead of assembly reopening, alleging a plot to oust Speaker Charles Thiongo.
- KRA ordered Del Monte Kenya to pay Sh1.76bn after the Tax Appeals Tribunal upheld a transfer pricing assessment over profit shifting offshore.
- Last Mau Mau general Kiambati wa Njora has died at 106 in Nyandarua, marking the end of a generation that fought British colonial rule.
- Protests broke out at Njoro Girls High School in Nakuru after the death of an 18-year-old Form Four student.
- New audit reports reveal billions of shillings lost through illegal procurement in Kenyan counties, exposing unqualified contractors.
- Clintons will testify before Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, ending a standoff after threats of criminal contempt.
- Police have intensified security operations in Kerio Valley as the government targets disarmament, arrests of bandits and their sponsors.
- Three men have been charged at the Gatundu Law Courts over the alleged sexual assault of a mentally incapacitated man.
- Sugar workers have suspended a nationwide strike after the government pledged Sh1 billion to clear salary arrears.
- The Central Bank of Kenya cautions Kenyans against using cash in flower bouquets and decorative gifts this Valentine’s Day.
- Treasury plans zero income tax for workers earning below Sh30,000 and lower rates up to Sh50,000 in a bid to ease the cost of living.
- Only 25% of Kenyans trust the Nyota Fund application process, as regional and age-based scepticism grows despite gov't assurances.
- Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei condemns claims linking President William Ruto to the 2007 Kiambaa church attack.
- Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo confirms government investigations into the deaths of street-connected children and youth in Nairobi.
- Finance and National Planning Committee conducted vetting hearings for Naphtaly Rono, nominee for DG of Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre.
- Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi urges ODM to field a presidential candidate in 2027, citing party unity, Raila Odinga’s vision, and electoral justice…
- DCI arrests Mike Wabwire Semera, suspect in murder of 17-year-old Rael Kaboi in Endebess, following cross-border operation with Ugandan authorities.
- Police intercept a trailer carrying 203kg of cannabis on Nairobi–Mombasa highway, arresting three suspects with drugs valued at Sh6.1 million.
- Police deployed across Nairobi CBD to manage traffic as matatu strike disrupts public transport and leaves commuters stranded.
- A German delegation is touring Kenya’s orthodox tea industry in Muranga to strengthen trade ties and boost tea imports.
- Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has set tough conditions for ODM–UDA power-sharing talks, ruling out Gachagua allies.
- Team TerraSat wins the inaugural ActInSpace 2026 Kenya hackathon and will represent the country at the global finale in Bordeaux, France.
