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Millie Odhiambo Challenges Kenyan Women Over Foreign Men Perceptions

Patricia Waigwa February 19, 2026

Millie Odhiambo has challenged Kenyan women to rethink perceptions about foreign men. She spoke in Parliament on February 17 during a heated debate. Her remarks followed an incident involving a Russian national. The foreigner allegedly recorded and shared videos of Kenyan women online.

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Fred Matiang’i Demands Inclusive Process for 2027 Opposition Flagbearer

Patricia Waigwa February 19, 2026

Fred Matiang’i has called for a transparent and inclusive method to pick the opposition’s 2027 presidential candidate. The Jubilee Party deputy leader spoke in Nairobi on February 18. He made the remarks after receiving endorsement from Party of National Unity (PNU). Consequently, his bid for the presidency gained fresh momentum. Matiang’i emphasized that alliance

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State House Kenya Spending Hits KSh 48 Million Per Day in 2026

Patricia Waigwa February 19, 2026

New data from the National Treasury and the Office of the Controller of Budget shows rising State House expenditure. As of February 2026, daily spending ranges between KSh 42.6 million and KSh 48.3 million. Primarily, the funds cover recurrent operational costs. These include hospitality, travel, administration, and routine maintenance. The 2025/2026 financial year

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NTSA Appoints Nashon Kondiwa as New Director General

Patricia Waigwa February 18, 2026

The National Transport and Safety Authority has officially named a new Director General. The authority appointed Nashon Kondiwa to lead the agency for three years. According to a notice released on Wednesday, the contract began on February 17. Consequently, the leadership transition takes effect immediately. The board confirmed the appointment after formal consultations

Kenyan lawmakers debate TikTok regulation in Parliament ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Kenyan MPs Reject TikTok Ban, Push Tough New Rules Ahead of 2027 Elections

Alfonce Mutuku February 18, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan lawmakers have rejected a petition to ban TikTok. They say a shutdown would violate the Constitution and hurt the economy. Instead, Parliament now wants strict “co-regulation” rules to tighten oversight of TikTok and other platforms before the 2027 general elections. The National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee reached the decision after

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Maina Kageni Sparks Debate on Kenyan Women and Foreign Men

Patricia Waigwa February 18, 2026

In the past week, social media erupted over Kenyan women’s dating preferences. Radio host Maina Kageni questioned why some women rank Kenyan men lower than foreign men. He asked bluntly, “Is it because of money or perception?” The question quickly fueled a heated national discussion. The Russian Man Phenomenon The debate intensified after a viral […]

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TikTok Deletes 580,000 Videos in Kenya in Three Months

Patricia Waigwa February 18, 2026

TikTok has removed over 580,000 videos in Kenya within three months. The figures appear in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Consequently, the crackdown reflects a broader push to protect users. The company says safety and positive experiences remain top priorities. According to platform officials, enforcement in Kenya accelerated rapidly. Therefore, most

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William Ruto Announces Ksh5 Billion Modern Gikomba Market Plan

Patricia Waigwa February 18, 2026

President William Ruto has unveiled a Ksh5 billion plan to modernize Gikomba Market. Consequently, the project targets safer infrastructure and improved trading conditions. He revealed the plan during a signing ceremony at State House. At the same time, the event formalized cooperation between national and county governments. According to the president, the facility will

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IPOA Chairman Isaac Hassan Resigns After Court Appointment

Patricia Waigwa February 18, 2026

Isaac Hassan has formally resigned as chairman of the Independent Police Oversight Authority following his appointment to the Court of Appeal. He stepped down on Tuesday, February 17, weeks after accepting the judicial role in Nakuru. Consequently, the authority announced an interim leadership transition to maintain operational stability. The board confirmed that Vice

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Sifuna Slams Nairobi Function Transfer

Patricia Waigwa February 17, 2026

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has expressed concern over a planned State House signing ceremony. The event, scheduled for 3 pm on Tuesday, February 17, will reportedly see President William Ruto formalize cooperation with the Nairobi County Government. According to Sifuna, the ceremony appears to transfer certain county responsibilities to the national government. This, he

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