The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) arrested a man in Kandara, Murang'a County, for illegally rebranding gas cylinders from various companies. To bolster the fight against corruption, phase two of modern interview facilities was launched at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission's (EACC) South Rift Regional Office in Nakuru on February 13. This investigative hub is a collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Embassy. In another case, the High Court in Mombasa sentenced former Likoni OCS Yunus Athman to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder of Mbaraka Maitha Omar. The case had highlighted concerns about excessive force within the police service.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) gazetted significant changes to electricity billing in Kenya, which were announced on Friday, February 13. These adjustments concern the fuel energy cost charges, foreign exchange fluctuation adjustment, and the WRMA levy. Separately, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced temporary lane closures on the A8 Road between Rironi and James Gichuru Road Junction from February 20 to April 4, 2026, for surface dressing works. Meanwhile, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wadayi launched Phase Six of the last mile electricity connectivity project in Kisii County to connect homes in areas lacking access to the national grid.

The government announced that the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination result slips are now ready for collection at candidates' respective schools. The Ministry of Education also revealed that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will introduce electronic certificates (e-certificates) and an online verification service. This initiative is being backdated to 2023 to modernize examination administration and enhance credential authenticity. Concurrently, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba addressed delayed payments for professionals who administered and marked the 2025 national examinations. The Ministry attributed the delay impacting supervisors, invigilators, and examiners to budgetary and cash flow constraints.

President William Ruto urged African banks to finance the local pharmaceutical industry to enhance Africa's health security and independence from imported commodities. He also pushed for a shift from negotiating to fully implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock its potential for Africa's 1.4 billion people. President Ruto emphasized the need for disciplined execution and sustained political leadership to drive intra-African trade. In a separate action, the President announced a new round of appointments and reappointments to various Kenyan state agencies. These leadership changes, detailed in the Kenya Gazette notice dated February 13, 2026, aim to reinforce leadership in key regulatory bodies.

President William Ruto urged African nations to leverage the global shift in climate investments to become a leading hub for green industrialization. During the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he emphasized that the continent should leverage global economic shifts toward climate-positive growth. President Ruto cited Africa's vast renewable energy resources as ideal for clean energy investments and climate adaptation. He noted the global surge in climate investment is projected to reach $2.3 trillion in 2025. President Ruto urged African States to position the continent as a leader in green industrialization by taking advantage of this investment surge.

The family of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga is reportedly experiencing significant internal divisions over succession politics and the future direction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. These succession disputes threaten to cause an ideological rift in the political dynasty. Winnie Odinga, a Member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has become a prominent and outspoken figure, actively engaging in discussions about the party's direction and challenging its current leadership. Amid these tensions, Ida Odinga affirmed that Edwin Sifuna remains the party's Secretary General, addressing rumors of his removal. Despite this, opposition parties are extending invitations to disgruntled members of the ODM following reports of Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna's removal, signifying a broader political realignment.

Biometric authentication firm Identy.io announced its expansion into Africa, targeting Kenya and Nigeria as its initial markets due to growing demand for digital identity infrastructure. The company plans to establish a regional leadership team. In Nakuru County, the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation has launched the second phase of the Biashara Pawa initiative, which aims to boost women's involvement in sectors typically dominated by men. Additionally, Bolt has partnered with Capital FM Kenya to become the official mobility partner for the HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Tournament in Nairobi, held on February 14–15 at Nyayo National Stadium.

While Kenya's banking sector is increasing investment in climate finance, with institutions like KCB Group, Standard Chartered Kenya, and Equity Bank reporting growth in green loans, these funds are largely inaccessible to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Critics argue that the green finance boom is primarily benefiting large corporations and commercially viable infrastructure projects, rather than addressing the climate vulnerabilities of exposed communities. It is argued that capital is concentrating where it is easiest to invest, leaving socially urgent challenges underfunded. Meanwhile, in a corporate move to reduce energy costs, Unga Farm Care EA has installed a new biomass boiler at its manufacturing plant in Nairobi, in collaboration with Lean Energy Solutions, to lessen its dependence on diesel.

vivo has officially launched the vivo Y31d in Kenya, targeting the mid-range market with a strong emphasis on battery life and durability, now available from KES 26,999. In a separate development, Co-operative Bank has partnered with World Vision Kenya to launch a secure e-commerce donation platform. This platform is integrated into the Inuka Angaza website and powered by the Chapa Pay gateway to streamline online contributions. Meanwhile, Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Meter, a California-based Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider. Westcon-Comstor will become its first distributor across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This agreement introduces Meter’s integrated networking solution, which bundles hardware, software, and managed services into a single subscription.

Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Governor Wanga, have expressed their fatigue with being in the opposition and are exploring a potential alliance with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In discussions with UDA, ODM leaders have reiterated their demand for the Deputy President position to be reserved for a woman from their party. In response, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated he is unfazed by those eyeing his position for the upcoming general election. Kindiki also dismissed threats from ODM leader Oburu Oginga regarding the 2027 presidential race, vowing not to be intimidated by the party's ambition to take his position.

Residents of Suguta Marmar in Samburu County protested on Friday over alarming maternal deaths at Suguta Marmar Hospital by blocking the Maralal-Nyahururu road. Following this, the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, approved the immediate release of Ksh. 2 billion from the National Treasury to initiate free maternal services. In a separate directive, Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok ordered schools across the Gusii region to unconditionally re-admit over 200 teenage mothers, emphasizing their right to continue their education.

Amidst ongoing drought challenges, a Kenyan individual has urged the government to increase its drought relief efforts. In response to the crisis at a local level, the Mandera County Government has launched a food relief distribution programme to assist vulnerable families grappling with the severe drought. On a national level, Kenya has secured a commitment from Zambia to supply up to one million 90-kilogram bags of maize to mitigate the impact of worsening drought conditions. This agreement was finalized during discussions between the agriculture ministers of both countries.

The Kenya Lionesses started their 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two campaign at Nyayo Stadium with a remarkable comeback, stunning Brazil 15-12 after trailing 12-0. In their second match, the Lionesses secured a losing bonus point despite a 15-12 defeat to China. This result kept their qualification hopes alive after their opening win. The team then suffered a second loss, falling 12-10 to reigning African champions South Africa. The matches against China and South Africa marked two consecutive defeats for the Lionesses after their win against Brazil.