Ngong | February 3, 2026 The National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) in Ngong yesterday hosted a delegation from the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation in peace operations training. The delegation was led by Mr. Allan Riis, SP, Senior Advisor to the EASF Police Component from Denmark. He…
February 2026 | 5 Min Read Kenya’s marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge is set to make history once again as he joins the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games this Friday. The 41-year-old long-distance runner will be one of the eight Olympic flag-bearers selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the…
Embu | February 3, 2026 A massive fire swept through the Shauri area of Embu town on Monday night, destroying property worth millions of shillings and leaving hundreds of traders facing heavy losses. The inferno, whose cause is yet to be determined, broke out at around 9 pm and spread rapidly through the commercial area,…
Low- and middle-income earners in Kenya are set to receive significant tax relief following a government proposal aimed at easing the financial burden on salaried workers amid the rising cost of living. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans to introduce amendments to the Tax Law Amendment Bill, which will seek to reduce or…
Rangwe, Homa Bay County | February 2026 Residents of Gem Sori Kachiena location in Rangwe Sub-County are mourning the death of a 61-year-old man who was killed following a long-standing land dispute. The deceased, identified as Joseph Owuoth, died after an altercation linked to a contested piece of land involving a head teacher of a…
Kenya will be represented by two athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games set to take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, marking another milestone in the country’s growing presence at global winter sports events. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has confirmed that Sabrina Wanjiku Simader and Issa Laborde have officially qualified…
Kenya Power has reported a 4.3 per cent increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, with earnings rising to Sh10.4 billion, driven by increased electricity demand, improved distribution efficiency, and reduced finance costs. The listed electricity distributor announced the results on Tuesday during an investor briefing in Nairobi, noting that revenue…
Nairobi | February 3, 2026 The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a public warning over the increasing misuse of Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes, including the creation of cash flower bouquets and ornamental displays. In a press release dated February 2, 2026, CBK noted that banknotes are increasingly being folded,…
