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14 Feb 2026 - African Union elects Burundi’s Évariste Ndayishimiye as 2026 Chair as leaders at the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa prioritise water security.

14 Feb 2026 - Russian man sparks outrage in Ghana after secretly recording women and sharing videos online, raising concerns over privacy and exploitation.

14 Feb 2026 - Kenya announces measures to tackle Port of Mombasa congestion and cargo delays, aiming to support growing trade volumes.

14 Feb 2026 - Top Kenyan detectives complete DEA Quantico training, gaining advanced skills to fight transnational drug trafficking.

14 Feb 2026 - Alai says Mt Kenya’s loyalty lies with Rigathi Gachagua, sending a strong message ahead of UDA-ODM talks on power-sharing and 2027 elections.

14 Feb 2026 - The High Court in Mombasa sentences former Likoni OCS to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder of an unarmed 20-year-old man.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi to reunite with Lang’ata Road Primary pupils 11 years after a tear-gas incident during protest.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenya introduces KOA, an innovative digital learning platform allowing Grades 4–12 learners to study online affordably and at their own pace.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenyan journalist Ferdinard Omondi condemns a foreigner who secretly recorded women during consensual sex and published the videos online.

13 Feb 2026 - Russian man films women in Kenya using hidden smart glasses and shares videos online, sparking outrage and privacy concerns.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenya Space Agency convenes key institutions to develop a national Earth Observation data sharing framework to boost collaboration.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenya National Examinations Council to issue KCSE e-Certificates and launch online verification for exams backdated to 2023.

13 Feb 2026 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces deployment of the army to assist police in tackling rising gang violence and illegal mining

13 Feb 2026 - University of Embu unveils a Sh50.6 million Skills Hub to empower students with entrepreneurship and innovation skills.

13 Feb 2026 - Digital content theft is rising in Kenya, putting journalists’ revenue and credibility at risk as AI and piracy bypass copyright protections.

13 Feb 2026 - Suna East MP Junet Mohamed urges party unity in Kilifi, backing ODM leader Dr. Oburu Odinga and reaffirming party’s mission to capture power.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenya Defence Forces troops distributed clean water to residents of Elema Settlement in Wajir as drought worsens in the region.

13 Feb 2026 - Education CS Julius Migos launches the 2026 national exams registration at KNEC, urging schools to ensure accurate candidate details.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenya rescues 27 citizens from the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone as Prime CS Mudavadi prepares for a diplomatic visit to Moscow.

13 Feb 2026 - President William Ruto awards Princess Zahra Aga Khan the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart, citing her leadership in health and education.

13 Feb 2026 - ODPP launches specialized anti-money laundering training in Mombasa and Naivasha to strengthen prosecution of transnational organized crime.

13 Feb 2026 - President William Ruto departs for the 39th AU Assembly in Addis Ababa to chair climate talks, AfCFTA meeting and present reform progress.

13 Feb 2026 - Communications Authority activates Kenya’s first Digital Sound Broadcasting trial in Nairobi, in a major shift toward digital radio services.

13 Feb 2026 - Employment court issues interim orders halting planned KCAA strike, directing aviation services to continue pending hearing on February 26.

13 Feb 2026 - ODM Acting SG Catherine Omanyo accuses Sifuna of double speak over the party’s ties with President William Ruto amid escalating wrangles.

13 Feb 2026 - Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna hosts TikTok personalities at his office, drawing online buzz as his legal fight with ODM unfolds.

13 Feb 2026 - DP Kindiki’s allies, including CS Ruku and Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a, warn ODM against claiming the DP position, ahead of 2027 election.

13 Feb 2026 - DCP leaders from Kiambu vow private prosecution after teargas attack at Nyeri’s Witima Church, accusing IG Kanja and police of inaction.

13 Feb 2026 - Kagwe secures assurance from Zambia to supply up to 1m bags of maize as Kenya faces worsening drought, with 3.3 million people food insecure.

13 Feb 2026 - National Assembly invites Kenyans to give views on the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Local Content Bill 2025.

13 Feb 2026 - Health CS Aden Duale updates IBEC on Kenya’s progress towards UHC, reporting 29.4 million Kenyans enrolled in SHA.

13 Feb 2026 - EACC probes alleged misuse of public funds after Sh5 million was reportedly spent on a lavish housewarming at the Vihiga Speaker’s residence.

13 Feb 2026 - Lamu County, coconut processing, agro-processing, Kentaste, SUED Programme, UK-Kenya partnership, jobs creation and youth employment.

13 Feb 2026 - Sales of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights surge ahead of the film release, with 72,400 copies sold in January 2026..

13 Feb 2026 - National Assembly Finance Committee recommends Naphtaly Rono for appointment as Director General of Kenya’s Financial Reporting Centre.

13 Feb 2026 - BATUK launches Sh2.78M land restoration project in Laikipia North, restoring 30 acres for pasture and beekeeping in Ilmotiok community.

13 Feb 2026 - Kenya reaffirms commitment to stronger trade, investment and health partnerships with Iran during the 47th Islamic Revolution anniversary in Nairobi.

12 Feb 2026 - Embu is set for a Sh145 million roads upgrade covering 4km, promising improved transport, business growth, and infrastructure development.

12 Feb 2026 - Justice Richard Mwongo has dismissed an election petition against Mbeere North MP Wamuthende but allowed a separate challenge to proceed.

12 Feb 2026 - Wamuthende reacts strongly after the court dismisses an election petition challenging her victory, vowing not to forgive petitioners.

12 Feb 2026 - NSSF implements Year 4 contribution rates from February 2026, raising maximum monthly deductions to Sh12,960 per employee.

12 Feb 2026 - Kenya launches CroME Initiative using satellite imagery and AI to map crops, predict yields and strengthen food security.

12 Feb 2026 - EALA MP Winnie Odinga criticises ODM leadership over Edwin Sifuna’s removal, cites party constitution and founding values.

12 Feb 2026 - High Court rules Sh22m Group Life Assurance payout of late Justice David Majanja forms part of intestate estate, not covered by his Will.

12 Feb 2026 - Governor Sakaja says Nairobi’s BRT Line 5 is at final Treasury approval stage as South Korea commits to funding airport link corridor.

12 Feb 2026 - Russian blocks access to WhatsApp and YouTube nationwide, tightening internet controls and limiting citizens’ access to global platforms.

12 Feb 2026 - South Korea’s intelligence agency reports that Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is being positioned as his successor.

12 Feb 2026 - Mombasa–Kwa Jomvu and A7 coastal road upgrades near completion, set to boost trade, tourism, jobs, and regional connectivity.

12 Feb 2026 - IG Douglas Kanja says police are ready to arrest and present county governors who ignore Senate County Public Accounts Committee summons.

12 Feb 2026 - ODM’s Junet Mohamed accuses former President Kenyatta of meddling in party affairs during coastal tours in Lamu ahead of 2027.