February 16 - February 22, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, February 16 to Sunday, February 22, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
February 16
Police Remove Protesters from Court, Face Brutality Claims in Kitengela, and Arrest an Activist at Border - February 2026
Two activists were forcefully removed from Milimani Law Courts on February 16 after disrupting proceedings with a protest against alleged police brutality. According to claims by United Opposition leaders, a separate incident in Kitengela on February 15 resulted in two youths being killed and at least 50 injured after police allegedly used excessive force, including live fire and teargas, at a political function. In another event, activist Mwabili Mwagodi was arrested on February 15 at the Lunga Lunga border while attempting to travel to Tanzania. Mwagodi is detained at Lunga Lunga Police Station after being stopped due to a Red Notice on his passport, which was allegedly issued by a DCI Officer in early 2025.
Authorities Warn of Job Scams and Investigate SHA Identity Fraud Case - February 2026
The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow issued a warning to citizens against using informal and unverified recruitment channels for jobs in Russia, citing an increase in deceptive offers from agents. Separately, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) alerted the public to fake employment offer letters demanding payments for various positions, including Administrative Assistant. These fraudulent schemes are circulating on social media. Meanwhile, a Nairobi family faces a two-month delay in burying a relative named Antony due to a fraud investigation. The investigation was launched after Antony allegedly used his brother's identity to access medical care at Mbagathi Hospital under the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has stalled the issuance of a correct death certificate.
IEBC Rejects Rigging Claims, Wetang’ula Defends NG-CDF, and Sakaja Opposes Nairobi CEO Role - February 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) strongly rejected claims of voter register manipulation, asserting its data handling processes are secure. The accusations came from Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi regarding a potential scheme to influence the 2027 General Election. On a different matter, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula defended the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), stating it complements rather than duplicates the work of county governments. In Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja expressed strong opposition to proposals to place the county under a CEO, warning it would lead to a financial crisis similar to the one he claims was left by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS).