NAIROBI, Kenya — In a landmark victory for the country’s burgeoning gig economy, the National Assembly has officially rejected a petition to enforce a TikTok ban Kenya. Instead, lawmakers have moved to implement a robust regulatory framework designed to protect minors while preserving thousands of youth jobs. The decision, delivered on February 19, 2026, by…
PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled dozens of upgraded, nuclear-capable rocket launchers in a grand ceremony, signaling a major military escalation just days before the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party convenes for its most significant political event in five years. Standing before rows of 50 new 600mm-caliber multiple…
Farouk Kibet, personal assistant to President William Ruto, has publicly accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding opposition activities, including Linda Mwananchi rallies organized by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Addressing a lively political rally in Western Kenya, Kibet questioned Uhuru Kenyatta’s involvement in current politics, shouting “Kwani yeye ni nani?” (Who does he think he…
The case in which Paul Nthege Mackenzie and 93 others face 283 counts of manslaughter proceeded today before the Mombasa Law Courts, with the prosecution presenting a series of witnesses. Among those who testified was Sergeant Benson Ingosi, a senior scene of crime documentation officer, who recounted his role in documenting the scene at Shakahola…
Institutions of Higher Learning have been called upon to embrace enhanced accountability frameworks and adopt innovative income-generation strategies to safeguard their operations against delayed exchequer disbursements. The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, chaired by Wanami Wamboka (Bumula), underscored the urgent need for institutional leadership to embrace prudent financial management while proactively leveraging available…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged religious leaders to place the country’s stability at the forefront of their prayers as political temperatures begin to rise ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Speaker spoke at Parliament Buildings after attending Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Bernard Komlan of Tangaza Diocese, assisted by Fr. Ken…
The race for the Embakasi West parliamentary seat is shaping up to be highly competitive, according to a new opinion poll conducted in February 2026 by POLITRACK Africa. The survey shows Peter Maina of the DCP leading with 48.0%, narrowly ahead of Mark Mwenje of Jubilee, who garnered 45.2%. Undecided voters make up 4.8%, while other…
Nairobi, Kenya — HIV prevention in Kenya has received a major boost with the arrival of 21,000 doses of a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, officials confirmed Wednesday. The shipment represents a critical step in expanding access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for populations at heightened risk of HIV infection. The injectable PrEP, administered once every…
Al-Shabaab terror plot in Nairobi has been successfully disrupted by Kenyan security agencies following months of surveillance and intelligence-led operations, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The operation, conducted in Nairobi, led to the recovery of firearms, explosives, detonators and hundreds of rounds of ammunition believed to have been intended for a large-scale attack. Authorities say the…
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…
