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12 Feb 2026 - Kenya will build a 10,000-seater stadium in Wajir at KSh900 million, set to host Madaraka Day 2026, the first national celebration in NE .

12 Feb 2026 - Kenya’s government has released over KSh10 billion in the past three months to mitigate drought effects, safeguard lives, and livelihoods.

12 Feb 2026 - Ruto announces the Mandera Border with Somalia will reopen in April, restoring trade, family ties, and regional connectivity after 15 years.

12 Feb 2026 - Two security breaches occurred at President Ruto’s NYOTA events in Mombasa and Wajir, despite tight protection. Authorities are probing.

12 Feb 2026 - Kalonzo Musyoka returns from a US tour, urging government action on Northern Kenya drought, food security, and diaspora engagement.

12 Feb 2026 - Kalonzo Musyoka urges the government to declare Northern Kenya drought a national disaster as millions face hunger and water scarcity.

12 Feb 2026 - CS Ogamba reveals over 885,000 ghost learners in primary schools, costing billions of shillings in public funds, with Sh912 million lost.

12 Feb 2026 - A 37-year-old dual citizen of Somalia and Australia was arrested at JKIA following an active immigration alert linked to a fraud case.

12 Feb 2026 - KenGen shareholders have approved governance reforms expanding board independence and introducing ring-fenced voting.

12 Feb 2026 - IG Douglas Kanja, William Ruto, Wajir County, NYOTA Programme, National Police Service, Kenya Security News, Presidential Security.

12 Feb 2026 - Dr Ofweneke has sparked debate after claiming that most learned people do not stay married, triggering mixed reactions across social media.

11 Feb 2026 - Treasury CS John Mbadi urges Parliament to reflect on extortion claims, weighs in on ODM succession and defends Oburu Odinga’s leadership.

11 Feb 2026 - Treasury CS John Mbadi celebrates Edwin Sifuna’s removal as ODM SG, revealing he was not Raila Odinga’s first choice for the powerful role.

11 Feb 2026 - Governor Johnson Sakaja dismisses claims Nairobi will cede functions to national government, says devolution powers remain with county.

11 Feb 2026 - Six workers were injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a construction site on Kirinyaga Road, NCA says. Investigations are underway.

11 Feb 2026 - David Maraga backsGachagua’s claims of neglect in North Eastern, accusing President Ruto of being out of touch with the region's realities.

11 Feb 2026 - Senator Cherargei praises ODM leadership over reported removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General amid 2027 coalition talks with UDA.

11 Feb 2026 - KEMRI is developing a maternal vaccine to protect newborns from drug-resistant hospital infections, including Klebsiella.

11 Feb 2026 - DPP charges Pastor Paul Mackenzie and seven others with terrorism and manslaughter over 52 deaths linked to Kwa Binzaro in Kilifi County.

11 Feb 2026 - Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen pledged to uphold citizens’ rights during talks with EU Human Rights envoy Kajsa Ollongren in Nairobi.

11 Feb 2026 - KNCHR slams Coast police ‘shoot-to-kill’ directive as unconstitutional, urges IG to clarify and withdraw order amid rising gang violence.

11 Feb 2026 - An 85-year-old Swiss national has been arrested in Watamu for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl. He remains in police custody.

11 Feb 2026 - ODM’s NEC removes Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General amid internal tensions over the broad-based government deal following Raila's death.

11 Feb 2026 - Evelyn Mbugua leads Kenya Police’s Counselling and Psychosocial Support Directorate, strengthening officer welfare and mental health.

11 Feb 2026 - The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission investigates Bungoma County over Sh3.7M Christmas tree and benchmarking trip.

11 Feb 2026 - KFS pledges full cooperation with detectives following Citizen Digital exposé on alleged sexual exploitation of women in Mt. Elgon Forest.

11 Feb 2026 - Health CS Aden Duale challenges Rigathi Gachagua to TV debate on North Eastern development as Ruto urges focus on national agenda.

11 Feb 2026 - Oburu Odinga says ODM will formally exit Azimio coalition, terming Uhuru Kenyatta’s leadership changes interference.

11 Feb 2026 - Kenya Forest Service trains border officers on National Electronic Single Window System to streamline trade and improve border operations.

11 Feb 2026 - Kenya Power says EV electricity use rose 188% in 2025 to 8.4 million kWh, generating Sh125.9 million amid rapid e-mobility growth.

11 Feb 2026 - Kenya Airways signs MoU with AICAD to advance digital skills, research and innovation in software, data, cybersecurity and emerging tech.

11 Feb 2026 - DNA evidence linking John Matara to the murder of Starlet Wahu was presented in court as the high-profile case continues.

11 Feb 2026 - Environment and Land Court issues six-month preservation orders on disputed Parklands land linked to Mandera Governor amid EACC probe.

11 Feb 2026 - Three suspects arraigned in Nairobi over a Sh3.8 million fake mercury scam. They pleaded not guilty and were released on bail pending trial.

11 Feb 2026 - President Ruto says Garissa Airstrip upgrade is ahead of schedule and will boost passenger traffic by 200,000 annually.

11 Feb 2026 - EACC arraigns Kisumu County revenue officer over alleged Sh10,000 bribe from matatu operator. Case set for February 25 hearing.

11 Feb 2026 - Absa names M-Pesa Africa MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as CEO for Personal and Private Banking, signaling deeper fintech-banking integration.

11 Feb 2026 - CDF Gen Kahariri deepens Kenya–Saudi defence cooperation at World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on tech, and counter-terrorism.

11 Feb 2026 - Kenya is considering reforms to its pension laws that would allow workers to withdraw part of their retirement savings before reaching retirement age…

11 Feb 2026 - Zimbabwe’s Cabinet backs draft law to extend President Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030, sparking legal debate over term limits.

11 Feb 2026 - Ombudsman urges DPP to prosecute Nairobi officials and recommends Sh22.5M compensation over illegal Eastleigh development approvals.

11 Feb 2026 - Kenya’s Ministry of Public Service will base promotions on merit, not age, giving youth faster career growth.

11 Feb 2026 - Governor Johnson Sakaja denies reports that Nairobi County ceded key functions like waste management and roads to the national government. President…

11 Feb 2026 - The United States will send 200 troops to Nigeria to train and support the military in fighting jihadist groups, bandits, and communal violence,…

11 Feb 2026 - Six workers were injured after a building under construction collapsed at Racecourse and Kirinyaga Road in Nairobi at 4am. Police are investigating…

10 Feb 2026 - Governors threaten to boycott Senate oversight committees, citing harassment, while senators defend their duty to scrutinise county funds.

10 Feb 2026 - Senate has criticised the Council of Governors over extortion claims, warning against overreach and reaffirming its constitutional mandate.

10 Feb 2026 - Kenya’s Cabinet has approved TVET expansion with China, restructured the Convention Bureau, and cleared hosting of a nuclear conference.

10 Feb 2026 - Sheryl Adhiambo died from a single gunshot wound to the head, a postmortem conducted on Tuesday has revealed.

10 Feb 2026 - The Cabinet has ordered tough HR reforms after an audit exposed massive payroll fraud, weak controls and cybersecurity failures in systems.