Moses Ledama Sunkuli/FILEThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the appointment of Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, effective immediately. It noted that the appointment follows the exit of the former Chief Executive Officer, Marjan Hussein Marjan. The IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said he "brings extensive experience and internal institutional knowledge to this role." IEBC is under the watchful eye of a public demanding transparency and efficiency as the country prepares for the 2027 elections. “We particularly thank him for steering the Commission Secretariat during the period of absence of the Commissioners,” said IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.

Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has declared that the Coast region has resolved to support President William Ruto for a second term. Speaking during a rally in Kilifi County, Joho said the region was firmly behind the President and would back him for the full two-term constitutional limit. “Kilifi residents would like to assure President William Ruto that he has two terms from the Coast region. The whole of the Coast region has decided that it is two terms,” Joho said. Ruto residents of Malindi town, Kilifi County, pledged the government’s continued commitment to running an inclusive government that leaves no one behind.

Koko Networks employee during a refill service /HANDOUTPricewaterhouseCoopers Limited (PwC)'s Muniu Thoithi and George Weru have taken control of Koko Networks after the Kenyan clean-cooking fuel startup was declared bankrupt. The two are expected to work on a turnaround plan for the the firm that until its closure early last week served 1.3 million low-income households and invested over $300 million in subsidised cooking stoves.

President William Ruto briefly interrupted his address after questioning whether he was reading the correct prepared speech, prompting a short pause on the podium. “I just wanted to be sure,” Ruto responded, before adding, “Let me take that again” and proceed with his address. Ruto on Wednesday awarded a charter to Bomet University at State House, Nairobi. Ruto affirmed his commitment to bring higher education closer to the people. Known as Kenya’s premier green university, Bomet University has woven environmental sustainability into its core mission.

Former Machakos Senator and Parliamentary Service Commission member Johnson Muthama is grieving the loss of his son, Moses Muthama Nduya, who passed away on Wednesday evening. “It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved son, Moses Muthama Nduya, who passed on yesterday. "Moses was a joyful and diligent young man, and it is painful that his life was taken so soon. Johnson Nduya Muthama, Machakos County Senator, Hon. Moses Muthama Nduya is remembered as a diligent, warm, and cheerful young man.

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko before an Anti-Corruption court in Milimani/JAMES GICHIGIFormer Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has told a Nairobi court that powerful interests targeted him during his long-standing anti-corruption crusade. Sonko made the revelations as as he took to the stand in his defence in the Sh20 million graft case. “I have fought corruption fearlessly and without compromise,” Sonko told the court. He told the court that his actions angered influential individuals and networks whose interests were threatened by his interventions. In the clip, Sonko accused private developers and senior officials of conspiring to seize public land meant for the school.

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa/FILESafaricom PLC has declared an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per ordinary share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. Payments are expected on or about March 31, 2026. The interim dividend reflects Safaricom’s ongoing commitment to providing returns to its investors. The interim dividend represents a 54.5 per cent increase year on year and reflects a strong half-year performance. The dividend announcement saw the telco's share price cross the Sh30 mark on Wednesday to close the day at Sh30.60, having gained two per cent compared to the previous trading day.

Kisumu Woman Rep Ruth Odinga./FILEKisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has defended Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna amid criticism. Ruth raised fresh questions about the funding of recent Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) public meetings and warned against what she termed attempts to silence dissent within the party. During the interview, Sifuna stated that ODM had not spent any money on the recent political activities. Ruth Odinga warned that silencing voices like Sifuna’s could harm the party, noting that former ODM leader Raila Odinga himself had historically taken firm positions even while serving in coalition governments. That is why we are seeing money flying in choppers and funding public meetings, yet none of it is sent to ODM party accounts,” Ruth said.

Crime sceneA man surrendered to the police moments after he had attacked and killed a woman using an arrow in a confrontation in a village in Kinyach, Baringo County. He attacked the woman with an arrow in the chest and died on the spot on February 3, 2026. Police visited the scene and picked up the body of the woman to take to the mortuary pending an autopsy. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and investigations. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and search for the assailant in the murder.

The US has increased its interest in Kenya’s mining sector amid an aggressive pursuit for access to African rare earth minerals including in the DRC, vital for defense and tech. Both US officials and Western-backed consortia have shown interest, with Australian firms RareX and Iluka Resources targeting the site. US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods, Materials, Critical Minerals and Metals, Josh Kroon, has however singled out America as “a partner” rather than countries that invest, mine and leave after projects. It is planning to increase its mining sector contribution from a mare one per to 10 per cent of the GDP by 2030. Key perks also feature streamlined licensing, free foreign ownership, royalty sharing and geological data support for critical minerals.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and a section of Orange Democratic Movement leaders have revealed plans to begin Linda Mwananchi Tours. The branding “Linda Mwananchi” (protect the citizen) signals a commitment to prioritising ordinary voters’ concerns over elite political rhetoric, according to public posts tied to the initiative. Beyond citizen engagement, the tour also serves a strategic positioning purpose for Sifuna, Owino and allied legislators in the broader political landscape. The Linda Mwananchi Tour is taking shape against the backdrop of internal divisions within ODM. The faction has maintained a critical stance toward the current broad-based government alignment pursued by other ODM figures, reflecting divergent political strategies within the party.

Trump has signed into law the legislation that reauthorizes AGOA trade preference programme through December 31, 2026, with retroactive effect to September 30, 2025. Kenya’s private sector has so far welcomed the extension which ensures continuity for Kenyan exporters, albeit for a short period. “Through AGOA, Sub-Saharan countries have undergone significant economic development, created opportunities for employment, earned forex exchange, reduced poverty and integrated good governance and political systems within their respective countries,” Alando said. In Kenya, AGOA has led to socio-economic growth, through employment of approximately 68,000 people supporting close to 700,000 dependents. Kenya among other eligible Sub-Saharan African countries have been pushing for an extension of AGOA which expired on September 30, last year.

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The government tried to get around this by removing the complex from the register of protected buildings but now Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic is on trial for abuse of office, accused of using his position to influence or falsify documents to revoke Generalstab's cultural heritage status.

However, Nassir said ODM has historically relied on goodwill from its leaders and supporters rather than formal party funds. If there is an activity in Mombasa or the Coast, the governor, not in his position as governor but as deputy party leader, will personally mobilise resources to ensure it succeeds,” he said. Nassir also addressed remarks by Sifuna suggesting that a deputy party leader should automatically assume leadership following former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s death. He said the decision to appoint Oburu Odinga as acting party leader followed consultations and approval across party organs. “The Constitution was written with the understanding that even its author, Raila Odinga, would not live forever.