The Senate has endorsed its calendar for the fifth session, detailing official sitting days and recess periods from February through December 2026. In a notice issued under Standing Order 32, the House resolved on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to adopt the regular annual schedule. The programme, dated February 18 and …

By: BBC At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, the country’s authorities say. The incident happened at 18:15 local time (22:15 GMT) on Friday as the plane was arriving at El Alto’s …

Molo MP Kimani Kuria has declared that the deputy president’s seat should remain with the current holder, Prof Kithure Kindiki, amid growing political collaboration between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the ruling party. His comments follow signals from ODM leaders that the party intends to seek a greater share …

President William Ruto has officially appointed Ida Betty Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative in the Foreign Service after her nomination was approved by the National Assembly. In a gazette notice dated February 27, 2026, the President invoked Article 132 (2) (e) of the Constitution to confirm her appointment. …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has conducted an inspection tour of major marine and fisheries development projects in Shimoni, Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County. During the Saturday visit, he directed contractors to fast-track the works and uphold high construction standards to ensure the projects deliver their intended impact. Click here to …

Gladys Wanga has dismissed claims that she played a part in the resignation of Oyugi Magwanga, even as she formally accepted his exit and declared the deputy governor’s seat vacant with immediate effect. In a statement released Friday through the Governor’s Office, Wanga confirmed receiving Magwanga’s resignation letter dated February …

Four individuals have been arrested after the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confiscated an estimated two tonnes of suspected zebra meat in an intelligence-driven operation in Gikambura, Kiambu County. The Wednesday raid targeted a suspected bushmeat supply chain, with follow-up enforcement carried out at Dagoretti Market in Nairobi County. Click here …

BAT Kenya has announced a dividend of Sh70 per share following an 18% increase in gross profit for the year ending December 31, 2025. The cigarette manufacturer posted a gross profit of Sh7.7 billion, up from the previous year, even as net revenue fell 10% to Sh23.2 billion from Sh25.7 …

Kenya’s annual inflation rate eased to 4.3% in February, down from 4.4% in January, according to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The slowdown was mainly influenced by price movements in Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (7.3%), Transport (4.0%), and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other …

President William Ruto has praised United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates for their clean sweep in Thursday’s by-elections, thanking voters across Isiolo South Constituency, West Kabras, Muminji, and Evurore wards for supporting the ruling party. In a post on X on Friday, the President described the victories as evidence that UDA …