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Inspector General Kanja warned police might use live ammunition due to equipment shortages, even as protests erupted in Kitengela over a fatal police shooting. Separately, police seized a vehicle with explosives at the Isebania border. The governmen...Inspector General Kanja warned police might use live ammunition due to equipment shortages, even as protests erupted in Kitengela over a fatal police shooting. Separately, police seized a vehicle with explosives at the Isebania border. The government borrowed 290 billion Kenyan Shillings via Eurobonds to refinance debt, while roads will resume construction after 177 billion Kenyan Shillings in contractor bills were cleared. President Ruto also announced plans for the dualling of the Makutano-Embu-Meru-Maua highway. Kenya is intensifying efforts to repatriate over 1,000 citizens from the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, the Met Department warned of heavy rainfall this weekend across 22 counties, including Nairobi and Kiambu, cautioning against potential flooding.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to repatriate over 1,000 citizens caught in the Russia-Ukraine war, with concerns growing after a National Intelligence Service report revealed many are on the front lines.
Kenya has pressed Russia for “unimpeded consular access” to Kenyan citizens caught in the Russia–Ukraine war and demanded transparent protocols for the repatriation of prisoners of war and the deceased. This follows concerns that Kenyans have been illegally recruited into the conflict.
Kenya has successfully borrowed Ksh290 billion ($2.25 billion) from international markets through a new Eurobond issuance to refinance existing debts maturing in 2028 and 2032, and to bridge the budget deficit. This move aims to ease pressure on the country’s debt repayments amidst improving global borrowing conditions.
Police at the Isebania border seized a Toyota Probox carrying sodium cyanide and explosives, believed to have been smuggled from Tanzania. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled, prompting a manhunt as investigations into the origin and destination of the dangerous consignment continue.
Protests have erupted in Kitengela, Kenya, following the fatal shooting of Vincent Ayomo by a stray bullet during a political rally last Sunday. Businesses are closed, and movement is paralysed as youth demand justice, leading to clashes with police.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across various regions of Kenya, expected to begin on February 21, with intensified downpours from February 22-24, 2026. This adverse weather is anticipated to cause significant disruption, particularly in areas prone to flooding.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for Nairobi, Kiambu, and 20 other counties, forecasting intense rainfall from Friday through Tuesday, February 25. The alert warns of potential flooding and urges residents to exercise caution.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the Kenyan government has cleared Ksh 177 billion in pending bills owed to contractors, allowing for the resumption of stalled road projects nationwide. He confirmed that 6,000 kilometers of roads that stalled since 2020 will now be completed, with contractors instructed to accelerate work without compromising quality.
President William Ruto announced that the dualling of the Makutano-Embu-Meru-Maua highway will commence by the end of this year or early next year. This initiative is part of a broader government plan to expand Kenya's road network by 2,500 kilometres over the next decade.
A recruitment drive by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in Kenya has been halted by a court petition challenging its legality and constitutionality. The petition seeks to suspend the process for various positions, including Compliance Officers and Accountants, advertised on January 13, 2026, due to alleged discriminatory practices.
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