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High Court Judge Justice Bahati Mwamuye has been redeployed from Nairobi's Milimani Law Courts to Kiambu Law Courts, marking the end of his service in the Constitutional and Human Rights Division.
The Western Regional Police Commander has accused Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna of intending to transport armed troublemakers from Nairobi to disrupt a planned political gathering in Kakamega.
President William Ruto has announced a pledge of KSh 2 billion to settle a portion of the outstanding debt owed by the government to Kenya Methodist University (KEMU). The commitment was made during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on February 20, 2026, where he hosted a delegation from the Methodist Church in Kenya.
Ida Odinga, the widow of the late Raila Odinga, recently declared during her parliamentary vetting that her personal net worth stands at approximately Ksh 500 million.
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.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has named Nashon Kondiwa as its new Director General, succeeding George Njao who completed his two terms.
Murang'a County Governor Irungu Kang'ata sustained an injury to his heel tendons today after tripping during an international meeting in Nairobi, according to a statement from the Murang'a County Government.
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta participated in the Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nyali, Mombasa, this morning, joining hundreds of Catholic faithful to observe the solemn occasion that signals the beginning of the Lenten season.
