Pray for the nation, President Ruto urges Muslims as Ramadan begins
President William Ruto/PCSPresident William Ruto has extended his wishes to Muslims as the holy month of Ramadan begins, calling for prayers for the nation and emphasising unity, faith and compassion. In a message marking the start of the sacred period, the President said Ramadan carries values that reach beyond individual worship. “As the month of Ramadan begins, I extend my warmest wishes to our muslims brothers and sisters in Kenya and around the world,” Ruto said. The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims welcomed the move. In a statement, Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims national chairman Hassan Ole Naado underscored the importance of gratitude in Islam.
Source:Daily Nation
February 19, 2026 21:32 UTC
The deadly scholarship: How 25-year-old was lured to serve in Russian military
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Source:Standard Digital
February 19, 2026 21:00 UTC
I’ll work with everyone, Kanjama says after winning LSK presidency
Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has pledged to work with both supporters and rivals after emerging victorious in the hotly contested Law Society of Kenya (LSK) presidential race, even as Kenyans await official confirmation of the results from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Speaking after the vote tallying, Kanjama expressed confidence that polling station returns had handed him the mandate to lead the Law Society of Kenya for the next two years. Kanjama thanked LSK members for participating in the election and extended an olive branch to his competitors, signalling a unity-driven approach to his tenure. “The leadership of LSK matters not just to lawyers but to Kenyans as a whole.”Kanjama won the LSK presidential seat after garnering 3,728 votes. The polls were supervised by the LSK Elections Board and conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at High Court stations across the country.
Source:The Star
February 19, 2026 20:30 UTC
NTV Kenya: New Mexico probes allegation of bodies buried near Epstein ranch
New Mexico probes allegation of bodies buried near Epstein ranchNew Mexico’s Department of Justice said on Wednesday the state was investigating an allegation, which emerged from documents released by the US Department of Justice, that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ordered the bodies of two foreign girls buried outside his remote New Mexico ranch. New Mexico Department of Justice spokesperson Lauren Rodriguez said it had requested from the US Justice Department an unredacted copy of an email in 2019 containing the allegation. The US Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In an interview on Wednesday, New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard said her office had found the redacted email during a recent search of the latest Epstein file release. Garcia Richard, in a February 10 letter to the US Justice Department and a statement, called on federal and state justice officials to fully investigate allegations of criminality on Epstein’s ranch and state lands adjacent to it.
Source:Daily Nation
February 19, 2026 19:00 UTC
Did Ruth Odinga really not know Oketch Salah?
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has ignited public debate after stating that she does not know Oketch Salah, a man widely described as the adoptive son and close associate of her late brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking during an interview on KTN, Ruth was asked to clarify who Oketch Salah is. In my whole life, I have met Oketch Salah about three times. I don't know him, and I would not like to be engaged in talking about Oketch Salah,” she said. Following Ruth Odinga’s televised remarks, Oketch Salah issued a statement disputing her claims and defending his relationship with the late leader.
Source:The Star
February 19, 2026 18:54 UTC
‘Govinda sadak par…’: Actor’s nephew makes shocking statement on bankruptcy rumours
However, his nephew Vinay dismissed it and did not hold himself back while questioning the authenticity of these rumours. Ye log jisko gareeb bol rahe hain… ye log bewakoof hain. Log likh rahe hain Govinda sadak par aagaye, Govinda ke saath ye hogaya… Abe pagalon, kidhar ho, kiske liye bakwaas kar rahe ho. He added, "Jab Lokhandwala mein Rs 12-13 lakh mein flat aata tha . Also Read: Neelam Kothari makes SHOCKING statement on affair rumours with Govinda, says, ‘It was…’
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February 19, 2026 18:32 UTC
Coke, Mondelez see India as a top priority market
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February 19, 2026 18:30 UTC
High Court orders State to pay judges Sh102.5m over delayed appointments
The High Court of Kenya has ordered the government to pay Sh102.5 million in compensation to 41 judges who were subjected to what the court described as an unconstitutional delay in their appointment. The court held that the affected judges were left in a state of uncertainty that caused professional, reputational and psychological harm. As a remedy, the court ordered the State to pay a total of Sh102.5 million in general damages, awarding Sh2.5 million to each of the 41 judges. He described the compensation as vindicatory, aimed at affirming the importance of constitutional rights and deterring future violations, rather than punishing the state. However, the court declined to award exemplary or punitive damages, finding that constitutional compensation is not meant to be penal in nature.
Source:The Star
February 19, 2026 17:19 UTC
‘One term’ politics will cost you pension, Ruto warns MCAs
President William Ruto has cautioned MCAs against embracing the popular “one term” political slogan, warning that such rhetoric could undermine their own push for retirement benefits. The President told MCAs that publicly campaigning on a one-term narrative sends the wrong signal to Kenyans and could weaken support for their proposed pension scheme. Under the plan, MCAs would contribute 7.5 per cent of their salary, with the government matching the amount. “The same way Members of Parliament contribute 7.5 per cent of their salary, you will contribute 7.5 per cent of your salary. The employer in government will also contribute 7.5 per cent as well.
Source:The Star
February 19, 2026 16:46 UTC
From selling sweaters to building Rs 1,000 crore fashion brand: People think it’s foreign brand, but this company is Indian, name is…, brand is…
You may have seen a Monte Carlo showroom in your city and assumed it was a foreign brand. Monte Carlo is a homegrown Indian brand that started in Ludhiana, Punjab. Monte Carlo was founded by Jawahar Lal Oswal, who remains the key figure behind the brand’s identity. In terms of performance, sales were Rs 1,117.71 crore in FY2023, Rs 1,061.91 crore in FY2024 and Rs 1,100.41 crore in FY2025. Net profit stood at Rs 172.43 crore in 2023, dropped to Rs 81.74 crore in 2024 and recovered to Rs 112.41 crore in 2025.
Source:News 24
February 19, 2026 16:33 UTC
Inside Nanyuki's rise as Mt Kenya's property magnet
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Source:Standard Digital
February 19, 2026 16:17 UTC
City Hall orders demolition of five-storey building
The five-storey building set to be demolished./HANDOUTThe Nairobi government has ordered the demolition of a condemned five-storey building along Mirema Drive, adjacent to Mirema School. “We are here at Mirema Drive next to Mirema School where a five-storey building is on the verge of collapse. Ground floor pillars of the storey building with crack signs /HANDOUT“We gave the owner sufficient time since 2022 to make the building safe, but no corrective action was taken. Front view of the five-storey building./HandoutHe further underscored the legal obligations of developers and construction professionals, saying the county requires all approved projects to strictly adhere to building regulations. “If any professional withdraws from a project midway, they must formally notify the county so that we can take the necessary steps.”The five-storey building along Mirema drive./HANDOUTThe demolition is expected to begin once the required heavy machinery is mobilised to the site.
Source:The Star
February 19, 2026 16:05 UTC
High Court Upholds Privatisation Act 2025, Clears Sale of State-Owned Firms
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatisation Act, 2025, effectively paving the way for the sale of stakes in state-owned enterprises, including Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). They cited 2024 figures showing KPC posted Ksh6.87 billion in profit while paying Ksh7 billion in dividends to the national treasury. An image of Kenya Pipeline Company holding deport and an insert of the Nairobi Securities Exchange market. The High Court ruling means the government can now proceed with plans to sell shares in KPC and other strategic state-owned firms. The Kenya Pipeline Company, incorporated in 1973 and operational since 1978, is responsible for transporting petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, jet fuel, and kerosene across Kenya and to regional neighbouring markets.
Source:Daily Nation
February 19, 2026 16:03 UTC
Visionaries of 2026: Meet Metropolitan’s 20 innovators changing our urban future
Through the Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme, Aphiwe began approaching decisions about her farm in a different way. His father ran a logistics business that swung between success and difficulty, teaching Approved early that business ownership comes with risk. ''Metropolitan Collective Shapers has given me hope for my future and taught me that thebusiness can't grow without community,'' he says. The Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme gave Andile something he didn't know he needed: focus paired with his freedom. And with the continuedsupport of the Metropolitan Collective Shapers programme, they're positioned to achieve even greater impact in their communities and beyond.
Source:The Star
February 19, 2026 15:55 UTC