Ida Odinga arrived at Parliament to be vetted for the position of Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). She was vetted by a parliamentary committee regarding foreign affairs matters. As the UNEP envoy nominee, Ida Odinga shared details of her upbringing, academic journey, and her strong commitment to environmental issues in a recent interview. Politician Millie Odhiambo publicly endorsed the appointment, stating that Mama Ida Odinga deserves the position due to her high level of expertise.
Bonfire Adventures CEO Simon Kabu announced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, that he is “officially and legally single” following the finalization of his divorce from Sarah Mtalii. Following this, the entrepreneur garnered online praise for publicly defending his former wife. In separate public discussions on relationships, media personality Betty Kyallo advised women not to ignore direct messages (DMs), revealing her own relationship with partner Charlie Jones began with a casual message. Additionally, digital creator Miss Choice (Choice Gatwiri) defended her rapid romance with a mzungu man, which she stated began as a chance encounter at an airport.
Senior lawyer Charles Kanjama was elected as the new president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) an evening before February 20, 2026. Reports indicate he achieved a significant victory in a three-candidate race, becoming the 52nd president of the LSK. Following his win, the new LSK President outlined his significant plans for March 2026. This announcement of his plans was made during a live broadcast on KTN News Kenya.
The 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) is in progress, with Niklas Lemke of Sweden and Casey Jarvis of South Africa leading after Day 1 at the Karen Country Club, both scoring eight under par 62. Njoroge Kibugu is the best-placed local Kenyan player. Concurrently, the Nairobi Region Term One school games are underway, with teams competing for spots in the national championships. Former regional girls’ basketball champions Parklands Arya are participating in the Westlands Sub-County contest. In a separate event, the second leg of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League kicked off at Kasarani Indoor Arena. In these matches, Kenya Army, Equity Bank, and KPA secured wins. Kenya Army defeated National Youth Service (NYS) 3-1.
The ownership and leadership of Directline Assurance Company were the subject of a high court hearing. During court proceedings on Thursday, Justice Francis Gikonyo stressed the urgency of a swift resolution to the shareholding and directorship dispute at the motor vehicle insurer. The case involves Royal Credit Company, whose chairman, S.K. Macharia, expressed his distress over the situation. Justice Gikonyo emphasized the need for a quick resolution of the matter.