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Autopsy Reveals Cause of Vincent Ayomo’s Death at Kitengela Rally

Patricia Waigwa February 19, 2026

Government pathologists have confirmed that Vincent Ayomo died from a gunshot wound to the left eye. The 28-year-old succumbed during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kitengela on February 15, 2026. According to the autopsy, the bullet fractured his spinal cord and damaged his brain. It later

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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

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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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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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Russia Responds to Viral Video Allegations

Patricia Waigwa February 17, 2026

The Russian government has broken its silence following global outrage over viral videos circulating online. Consequently, the clips allegedly involve a Russian man and several women from Kenya and Ghana. The videos triggered sharp reactions across social media platforms in both countries. As a result, authorities in Kenya and Ghana launched formal investigations. On

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KCAA Takes Action Ahead of Aviation Workers’ Strike

Patricia Waigwa February 16, 2026

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike threat has triggered emergency aviation safeguards. However, regulators insist flights will continue normally. The authority activated operational continuity plans to protect safety and air navigation systems. Consequently, air traffic control services remain fully functional across major airports. Director General Emile Arao

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Teargas Drama Cuts Short Sifuna’s Fiery Kitengela Rally

Patricia Waigwa February 16, 2026

The Linda Wananchi rally in Kitengela ended abruptly after a teargas canister landed inside the crowd. Consequently, supporters scattered as panic briefly replaced celebration. The incident happened on Sunday, February 15, during an event organized by ODM breakaway leaders. At the time, Edwin Sifuna was addressing the crowd and introducing visiting leaders. Videos

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Eric Omondi Explains How He Walked Nairobi to Mombasa in Four Days

Patricia Waigwa February 15, 2026

Comedian and activist Eric Omondi stunned Kenyans after completing a four-day Nairobi to Mombasa charity walk. However, the secret was never pure endurance. Ordinarily, walking nearly 480 kilometres would take over 90 hours. Therefore, many people questioned how he finished so quickly. Omondi later clarified that the challenge relied heavily on public support. Instead of