UAE delivers 30,000kg of dates ahead of Ramadan
NAIROBI, Kenya—Feb 17, 2026—The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has delivered 30,000 kilograms of dates to support drought-affected families in Kenya ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The consignment was handed over at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the Head of Consular Affairs and National Services Mr. Osama Abuseem Alali, on behalf of UAE Ambassador […]
Relief for travellers as aviation workers call off strike
NAIROBI, Kenya—Feb 17, 2026—Travellers breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after aviation workers signed a return-to-work formula, ending a strike that had disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. In a statement, the Kenya Airports Authority said the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) had formally called off the industrial action following a successful mediation meeting […]
CBK lowers base rate, spurs lending as economy holds steady
NAIROBI, Kenya—Feb 17, 2026—The Central Bank of Kenya has lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75 percent, signaling continued monetary easing as inflation remains contained and economic growth shows resilience. The decision was made during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, chaired by Kamau Thugge. In a statement, the MPC said […]
Kenya orders cross-border manhunt for Russian over secret filming of women
NAIROBI, Kenya—Feb 17, 2026—The government has ordered a coordinated cross-border operation to trace a Russian national accused of secretly recording Kenyan women and circulating the footage online. The Gender, Culture and Children Services Ministry described the alleged conduct as a grave case of technology-facilitated gender-based violence and a violation of constitutional rights. In a statement […]
United Opposition to stage major protest at police HQ on Friday
NAIROBI, Kenya — Feb 17, 2026—The United Opposition has announced plans to stage a major protest at the Kenya Police Headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, demanding the arrest of officers responsible for the deaths of two people in Kitengela, Kajiado County, during a rally led by ODM Secretary General Wafula Sifuna. The fatalities occurred when […]
Fire destroys multi-million shilling property in Mombasa
MOMBASA County—Feb 17, 2026—A two-story building at the Lebanon area of Mombasa was completely destroyed by fire on Monday, resulting in the loss of property valued at millions of shillings. The blaze consumed three major shops, including a paint store, an industrial uniform supplier, and a chemical outlet used for soap production. Residents at the […]