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The United Opposition coalition in Kenya has declared an end to engagements with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, citing a complete loss of confidence in the National Police Service leadership.
Peter Wanyama has gracefully conceded defeat in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidential election, congratulating Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama on his victory after the February 19, 2026, poll supervised by the IEBC.
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has won a convincing mandate to become the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), polling 3,728 votes in the February 19, 2026, election overseen by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
In Nigeria's northern state of Kano, the Islamic police force known as Hisbah arrested nine Muslims on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, for consuming food during the daylight hours of the Ramadan fast.
Kenya's National Intelligence Service (NIS), working closely with the Special Operations Group (SOG) from the Administration Police Service (APS), successfully disrupted a major terror attack planned for Nairobi during the holy month of Ramadan.
On February 19, 2026, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula arrived at a polling station shortly after 10 a.m. to participate in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) elections but encountered an unexpected hurdle: his name was absent from the voter register.
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has firmly denied any role in recruiting Kenyan citizens to join its armed forces in the ongoing war against Ukraine.
A former police officer has received a 30-year prison sentence after the High Court convicted him of manslaughter in the fatal beating of an unarmed civilian.
In a significant blow to transnational cybercrime networks, INTERPOL has reported the detention of 27 individuals from Kenya as part of a broad African initiative against digital fraud.
Governor Otuoma Cracks Down on Drug Diversion! 😊 Orders Shutdown of Pharmacies Outside Busia County Referral Hospital, Targets Health Service Improvement"
In a landmark ruling that underscores South Korea's commitment to democratic accountability, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment on February 19, 2026.
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has emerged as a major legislative proposal aimed at overhauling key aspects of Kenya's governance structure.
As the dispute intensifies over the ownership of Changara Division, located along the border between Bungoma and Busia counties, Teso North MP Oku Kaunya has dismissed claims by Sirisia MP John Waluke that Changara belongs to Bungoma and not Busia County.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has received a significant reprieve after the High Court reduced his bail conditions pending appeal in a major corruption case.
In certain communities in western Nepal and parts of Rajasthan, a unique wedding ritual called Doodh Pilai (meaning "feeding of milk") takes place on the groom's wedding day.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has fiercely condemned the recent cooperation agreement between President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, labeling it a "hostile takeover" of key county functions by the national government.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has named Nashon Kondiwa as its new Director General, succeeding George Njao who completed his two terms.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has exposed a shocking syndicate involving rogue Kenyan government officials who are colluding with human traffickers to send over 1,000 citizens to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
