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Flights at JKIA face severe disruptions due to an aviation workers' strike over wage disputes despite a court order. Meanwhile, Governors are under scrutiny for boycotting Senate oversight committees, affecting accountability. Kemsa lost 1 billion Ke...Flights at JKIA face severe disruptions due to an aviation workers' strike over wage disputes despite a court order. Meanwhile, Governors are under scrutiny for boycotting Senate oversight committees, affecting accountability. Kemsa lost 1 billion Kenyan Shillings in a legal battle over an HIV drug contract. In Kitengela, two youths died and 50 were injured at a political event amidst allegations of police brutality. Separately, three police officers and a civilian perished in a road accident in Machakos. The government has also launched an investigation into a Russian national accused of exploiting Kenyan women.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to air traffic control operational delays. This follows an industrial strike initiated by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) after their seven-day strike notice lapsed.
Human rights groups and the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) have condemned the Council of Governors' (CoG) boycott of Senate oversight committees, warning it undermines accountability and the rule of law in Kenya. The boycott stems from governors' claims of extortion and harassment by some senators, leading the CoG to suspend appearances before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).
The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) has lost KSh1 billion in a legal dispute over an HIV drug contract with Universal Corporation Limited (UCL), with a court ordering the sum to be seized from Kemsa’s bank account. This follows a direct procurement deal signed on March 14, 2022, for life-saving HIV drugs that led to a protracted legal battle.
Two youths were killed and at least 50 others injured in Kitengela during a political function held on Sunday, February 15, according to claims by United Opposition leaders. Police allegedly used excessive force, including live fire and teargas, leading to accusations of brutality.
Three police officers and a civilian died in Machakos County on Sunday, February 16, after their patrol car crashed on the Matuu-Mwingi road. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road and rolled multiple times near Mwatugo Primary School due to mechanical problems.
Three police officers tragically died in a road accident on the Mwingi–Matuu Highway near Mwatungo on Sunday. The incident occurred when their police vehicle experienced a mechanical problem, causing it to veer off the road and roll several times.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has activated contingency measures following a planned strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), aiming to ensure continuous air traffic operations despite the industrial action.
The Kenyan government has launched a multi-agency investigation into a Russian national accused of secretly filming and exploiting Kenyan women, following widespread viral videos online. The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services condemned the non-consensual filming, calling it a violation of dignity and privacy.
The Kenyan government has ordered a swift investigation into a Russian national accused of secretly recording and distributing images of Kenyan women without consent, deeming it technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
Kenya is establishing a Ksh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund to finance large, long-term national development projects. Approved in December 2025, this fund aims to mobilize local capital and reduce reliance on traditional public borrowing.
