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A building collapse in Nairobi CBD and a fire in Naivasha caused alarm. Cabinet approved 4.1 billion Kenyan Shillings for drought relief as 3.3 million Kenyans face starvation. Meanwhile, HELB and KUCCPS are set for a merger. Prime Cabinet Secretary ...A building collapse in Nairobi CBD and a fire in Naivasha caused alarm. Cabinet approved 4.1 billion Kenyan Shillings for drought relief as 3.3 million Kenyans face starvation. Meanwhile, HELB and KUCCPS are set for a merger. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi will visit Russia over Kenyans allegedly forced into the Ukraine war. Elsewhere, transporters are clashing with KRA over cargo policies, and a court froze Mandera Governor Khalif's Nairobi flats in an EACC probe. Politically, ODM removed Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General, and protests on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway led to traffic disruption.••• Listen for full story (6 min)(more in audio brief)
Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) by its National Executive Committee (NEC) due to concerns over discipline and leadership conduct. Catherine Omanyo will serve in an acting capacity. The NEC also resolved to begin the formal process of withdrawing ODM from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing violations of the coalition’s founding agreement by partners.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing breaches of the coalition's deed of agreement by partner parties. This decision follows a period of internal strife and a leadership shake-up within the larger opposition alliance.
Catherine Omanyo, Busia Woman Representative, has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), replacing Edwin Sifuna after a National Executive Committee decision on February 11, 2026. This leadership change occurs months before political realignments intensify.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has ousted Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General due to concerns over indiscipline within the party's leadership. This decision was confirmed following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday, February 11.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced a "Linda Mwananchi Tour" rally in Kitengela, Kajiado County, for Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:00 am, just hours after his expulsion from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a major restructuring of the country's education sector, including the merger of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Universities Fund, the TVET Funding Board, and the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) into a single authority.
President William Ruto has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the 750km Isiolo–Wajir–Mandera Road, a crucial infrastructure project for connecting northern Kenya to the rest of the country. The KSh100 billion road, currently 40 per cent complete, is hailed as a game-changer addressing historical injustices in the region.
The Kenyan Cabinet has approved Phase III of the Kenya-China Project, which will see 70 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges equipped with modern training facilities. This decision aims to fully roll out competency-based education and training (CBET) and improve graduates' employability.
The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has strongly opposed the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) plan to reintroduce mandatory rail haulage of cargo to the Naivasha Inland Container Depot (ICD), calling the move unlawful and unconstitutional. This reintroduction aims to decongest the Mombasa port, but the KTA argues it violates free market principles and reverses progress made since President William Ruto abolished the policy in 2022.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and President William Ruto have reached a political agreement for the national government to manage key services in Nairobi, including garbage collection and water supply, despite fears of a return to the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) model. The deal follows a period of political tension and aims to restore service delivery in the capital city.
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