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Sifuna secures temporary relief as tribunal stops ODM action
he Tribunal further directed that neither ODM nor the Registrar of Political Parties may publish the resolution in the Kenya Gazette.
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Politics
Tubi Mohammed wins Isiolo South in high-profile family contest
The by-election was triggered by the passing of former MP Mohamed Tubi Bidu, who died on November 12, 2025, while undergoing medical treatment in Nairobi.
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Homa Bay DG Oyugi Magwanga resigns, cites rift with Governor Wanga
Magwanga announced his resignation during a media address on Thursday, February 26, 2026, bringing to an end a working relationship that had been under strain for months.
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Maraga demands probe, revocation of Kenyan passport issued to sanctioned Sudanese
Maraga argued that granting Kenyan travel documents to a sanctioned individual would undermine Kenya’s declared neutrality in Sudan’s conflict and damage its international standing.
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KMA, KDA demand probe into alleged corruption at medical council
KMA and KDA cited allegations relating to the fraudulent registration of non-compliant or fictitious health facilities under the Social Health Authority (SHA), as well as the irregular licensure of individuals with suspect or unverified qualifications.
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Kindiki: State to connect 15.6 million homes to electricity in 3 years
The Deputy President noted that since the current administration took office in 2022, approximately 1.3 million homes have been connected to electricity, raising the total number of connected households nationwide to nearly 11 million.
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Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
It is the first time parent company Meta will proactively alert parents to searches by their child on Instagram for harmful material, rather than block searches and direct users to external help.
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Mixed voices emerge as Nairobi residents weigh Sh80bn Sakaja-Ruto deal
The forum marked the first formal public hearing on the agreement between the Nairobi County Government and the National Government, setting the stage for debate on how the capital should grow and be managed.
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PS Bitok defends billions in school capitation as MPs demand answers over hijab dispute
Education PS Julius Bitok defended school capitation and EduAfya spending before MPs, as the committee also pressed him over an alleged hijab-related discrimination case at St Mary’s Lwak Girls in Siaya.
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DPP formally charges Kenyan man for recruiting and trafficking youths to fight in Russia
Court documents indicate that Omwamba and an accomplice recruited the youths under false pretenses, promising employment opportunities abroad, only for them to face exploitation.
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Easy Coach founder Azym Dossa dies
In a statement issued on February 26, 2026, the firm confirmed his death.
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Polling time extended in select stations as by-elections proceed
Midday figures released by the agency showed that by 1.00 p.m., voter participation across the four by-election locations had reached 45.74 per cent of the registered voters.
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ODM county chairpersons endorse Sifuna’s removal as SG, back Oburu for party leader
The resolutions were adopted during a meeting of the party’s Caucus of County Chairpersons held in Nairobi on Wednesday under the leadership of caucus chairman and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.
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Super Metro confirms fatal incident involving its bus in Kitengela
According to the company, the vehicle was “stopped by an irate mob of boda boda riders claiming that the conductor had pushed a passenger from the bus,” an allegation it said “came as a surprise to all on board.”
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Kenya Film Board urges parents to monitor children’s viewing during mid-term break
KFCB reminded caregivers of their responsibility to ensure children are protected from harmful content accessed via TV, online platforms, or other broadcast media.
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PS Korir signs cascaded performance contracts in water sector push
The ministry said the move institutionalises accountability, strengthens results tracking and resource use, and supports national goals on universal access to safe water and improved sanitation.
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Kagwe urges contract farming reforms to unlock Coast cash crops
The CS emphasized the need for verified farmer data, credible investor vetting, and stronger national-county coordination to streamline the sector.
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Sakaja insists Nairobi–State deal will boost city funds, not transfer power
As scrutiny continues, the Nairobi City County Assembly has launched public participation forums in all 17 sub-counties to gather residents’ opinions.
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Experts warn of weak oversight in Sh5 trillion Infrastructure Fund
The office of Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o highlighted that the fund has been structured as a corporate entity rather than a public fund, creating risks for misuse.
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Friends of Karura protest forest clearing, seeks answers From KFS
The group said indigenous trees have been felled since the weekend by people using chainsaws, with heavy machines later deployed to remove stumps close to the Rangers Village where forest officers live.
Crime
DCI arrests 3 suspected gang members in Coast raid
DCI officers arrested three suspected gang members in Kwale and Kilifi counties, including an alleged triple-murder suspect, in ongoing Coast Region raids targeting violent criminal groups on key transport routes.
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Ruto confirms Phase III pay rise for prison officers from July 2026
President William Ruto confirmed Phase III salary increases for prison officers from July 1, 2026, alongside housing, health, green and digital reforms outlined at the Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru.
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Parliament flags financial mismanagement and land loss at key State Agencies
Bomas of Kenya was reported to be facing insolvency, with a negative working capital of Sh50.1 million as of June 2024, leaving it unable to meet its obligations on time.
Crime
EACC arrests 4 Gatundu North NG-CDF officials over Sh300,000 bribe demand
The suspects, including Annah Mugure Njoroge and Susan Wanjiru Muchiri, were apprehended at Karure Primary School after receiving Sh250,000 from the complainant, who had completed multiple construction projects.
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Police, KWS seize suspected zebra meat in Kiambu crackdown
The multi-agency raid led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of a skinned carcass, processed meat, equipment used in the trade, and a vehicle believed to have facilitated transportation.
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Heavy rains to continue in Kenya until March 3, flood risks high, Met warns
According to the department, rainfall above 20mm per day will persist over the Lake Victoria Basin and the Highlands West of the Rift Valley until March 3.
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KRA to use eTIMS data to flag tax return gaps at filing stage
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday, Busaule explained that the system is anchored on electronic tax invoices issued through eTIMS and is designed to simplify filing while enhancing compliance.
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Woman Rep Omanyo rejects ethnic claims, says Raila trusted her leadership
Facing claims that party leaders simply replaced one Luhya figure with another to ease tensions, Omanyo was quick to dismiss the narrative.
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Police families denied insurance payouts after Sh2bn premium shortfall
A report presented to the National Assembly by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed that the NPS did not forward Sh2 billion in premiums for a group life insurance cover under Britam.
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Sifuna: ‘Sisi ndio Sifuna’ narrative gave me confidence
The phrase, which translates to “We are Sifuna”, has captured the attention of social media users across Kenya, becoming a rallying cry for those expressing solidarity with the senator.