SpriteKenya’s youth scene is getting a boost of energy following the launch of Sprite’s “It’s That Fresh” campaign — a bold, multi-month cultural initiative blending music, basketball, digital creativity and immersive campus experiences. The campaign opened with a high-Valentine’s Day takeover at the KICC COMESA Grounds, where more than 5,000 young people gathered to…
The Sh80 billion Nairobi cooperation agreement was officially signed on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at State House, marking a historic collaboration between the National Government and the County Government of Nairobi. President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja spearheaded the landmark pact, which aims to overhaul the capital’s infrastructure, sanitation, and safety to position Nairobi as…
The Russia-Ukraine Geneva peace talks officially commenced on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marking a pivotal yet fragile moment in the four-year conflict. While high-level delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered at the Intercontinental Hotel in Switzerland, the atmosphere remained strained as some of the most intensive Russian airstrikes of the year targeted Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. Diplomacy Under Direct Fire The…
Airport operations across the country are gradually returning to normal after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) officially called off the industrial action that had disrupted flights and inconvenienced travellers. In an update issued Tuesday, February 17, KAWU said the decision followed negotiations with the Ministry of Transport, with both parties agreeing to address outstanding…
The battle over the division of revenue allocation to counties is set to commence in earnest following the National Treasury’s submission of the 2026/2027 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) to the Senate. The BPS proposes an allocation of KShs 420 billion to county governments, a figure based on audited revenues of KShs 1.9 trillion from the…
The manufacturing sector in Kenya has called for coordinated government action to unlock industrial growth, cut production costs and expand trade within Africa, warning that without deliberate policy support the country risks falling behind regional competitors. The appeal was made during the launch of the Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) 2026 by the Kenya Association of…
Kenyans across the country — and around the world — can now participate more easily than ever in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO) after the Government introduced a fully digital account-opening process. Through the Privatization Authority (PA), the Government of Kenya has expanded nationwide access to the IPO by enabling investors…
Vigilance at the Brink: Gachagua’s 100,000-Man Gamble and the Snub That Sparked a Storm The Gachagua 100,000 march ultimatum has officially moved from a political threat to a looming reality. On Monday, February 16, 2026, the thin veneer of political civility in Kenya fractured as the “United Opposition” coalition marched to the gates of Vigilance…
Operations of the Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board (CPSB) have been suspended until the beginning of March. This is after Governor George Natembeya announced the immediate closure of the board’s offices pending investigations into alleged misconduct and administrative irregularities. In a press statement issued today, the first time governor said the decision followed…
The government has directed security and investigative agencies to urgently pursue the case of a Russian national accused of exploiting Kenyan women in explicit online content, including working with international authorities to track and arrest him. Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo, in a statement issued Monday, February 16, said the cross-border nature of the matter…
