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Heavy rainfall warnings are issued for 12 regions, including Nairobi, as Kenyans face more downpours. The High Court will hear an urgent case involving over 600 citizens reportedly trapped in forced labour in Cambodia. Kenya is also launching a new long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug and partnering with the World Bank on health reforms, alongside an initiative to combat breast cancer. In security news, the Interior Ministry has linked social media to over 500 mob justice deaths. Meanwhile, the KRA is implementing geolocation in its eTIMS system to combat tax evasion. Kenya and South Africa are exploring economic strategies to alleviate the high cost of living, as Parliament prepares to enact regulations for the nation's nuclear energy program.
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The High Court has certified as urgent a suit seeking the evacuation and repatriation of over 600 Kenyan citizens reportedly trapped and subjected to forced labour in Cambodia.
Kenya has officially launched the nationwide rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN), a new long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, on Thursday, February 27, 2026. This significant advancement offers a more convenient option alongside existing oral and injectable PrEP methods.
Kenya faces a critical challenge in maternal and newborn health, with an estimated 13 to 15 women dying daily from preventable pregnancy-related complications. The article argues for a fundamental shift towards prevention as the core of care.
Kenya's Ministry of Interior has identified social media as a significant driver of the surge in mob justice incidents across the country.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to introduce geolocation tracking into its Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) to combat a surge in fake invoices, which cost Kenya billions in lost tax revenue.
Kenya is seeking to enhance its digital health infrastructure and reduce maternal deaths by partnering with the World Bank. This initiative is a key focus for President William Ruto's administration.
AMPATH Kenya has launched a new national breast cancer care initiative aimed at improving access to high-quality treatment and reducing the disease's burden across the country.
Kenya and South Africa are implementing new economic strategies to combat the rising cost of living by focusing on increasing disposable income and wealth creation, moving away from traditional subsidies.
Kenya's National Assembly is committed to enacting regulations that will advance the nation's nuclear energy program, according to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula. This commitment was expressed during a meeting with leaders from KenGen and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).
