Millicent Omanga has publicly distanced herself from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared support for the rapidly growing Linda Mwananchi movement. In a social media post promoting the movement’s upcoming rally in Kakamega, the former nominated senator signaled a major political shift, stating, “It’s about the people.” Click …

PwC has initiated the sale of the business and assets of KOKO Networks Limited as part of efforts to revive the struggling clean-energy firm after it was placed under administration. Joint administrators George Weru and Muniu Thoithi have invited investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to either acquire the …

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has announced the interview timetable for candidates shortlisted for appointment as chairperson and commissioners. In a notice issued by the selection panel, the commission said the interviews come after a recruitment drive launched in January through a public advertisement seeking qualified applicants. The application …

Charles Kanjama has received congratulatory messages from political leaders and public figures after being elected the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Among those who praised his victory was Kalonzo Musyoka, who described the win as a deserved mandate built on years of principled leadership and dedication …

A police officer accused of masquerading as a traffic cop was arrested on Thursday morning in Nairobi’s Muthaiga area while allegedly attempting to extort money from a businessman. According to police, the suspect had earlier extorted $300 (Sh38,700) and Sh9,000 from a foreign expatriate in Karen. The incident is the …

Kenya Power has announced planned power outages on Friday, February 20, 2026, affecting parts of five counties as part of scheduled maintenance to enhance network stability and reliability. The utility said the interruptions will take place between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm in selected areas. Nairobi and North Rift In …

Foreign companies operating in Kenya may soon be compelled to obtain at least 60 per cent of their goods and services from local suppliers if the proposed Local Content Bill, 2025, becomes law. The draft legislation, sponsored by Jane Kagiri, seeks to establish a formal legal framework requiring foreign investors …

Directline Assurance Company’s ongoing shareholding and directorship row took centre stage in court on Thursday, as Justice Francis Gikonyo called for the matter to be resolved without further delay. S. K. Macharia, chairperson of Royal Credit Limited and founder of Directline, appeared in court over contempt proceedings and detailed the …

Capital Markets Authority has approved a three-day extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO), pushing the closing date to February 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. The offer, which had been set to close today at 5 p.m., will now remain open for an additional three days. Authorities …

Edwin Sifuna has said his team formally informed police about a planned political rally in Kakamega, rejecting claims that security agencies were unaware of their activities. The Nairobi Senator maintained that all legal procedures were followed and accused authorities of attempting to deflect responsibility after chaos disrupted a rally in …