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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 19.02.2026.
It displays 114 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.02.2026 ⇢ The Day Charles Kanjama Won the LSK Presidency
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Morning coverage focused on the legal fallout of the Sh80 billion Nairobi-National Government cooperation pact, with editors tracking an impeachment plot against Governor Johnson Sakaja. Simultaneously, reports emerged regarding a human trafficking scandal involving over 1,000 Kenyans recruited for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, prompting a formal denial from the Russian Embassy. By midday, the High Court dominated the news cycle by ordering Sh102.5 million in compensation for 41 judges sidelined during the Kenyatta administration and upholding the Privatisation Act 2025. In Githurai, editorial attention shifted to KeNHA’s demolition of roadside structures, which resulted in violent clashes between traders and police. The evening was defined by the Law Society of Kenya elections. Editors prioritized the victory of Charles Kanjama, who defeated Peter Wanyama to become the society's 52nd president, marking a shift in the country's legal leadership following a day of high-stakes voting across various stations.
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Prepare for rainfall across Kenya, with counties in the Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, and southeastern lowlands expected to experience showers and thunderstorms.
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KIONGOZI wa Chama cha Jubilee, Rais mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta ameanza kupanua mabawa ya chama hicho...
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MCAs say State House deal is an admission that Sakaja is unable to govern.
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The Standard
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Postpartum psychosis is rare but serious, affecting less than 1 per cent of women. Around 10 per cent of pregnant women and 13 per cent of new mothers experience a mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety, with psychosis recurring in the most severe cases.
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TV47 Digital
Ruth Odinga has likened the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to a highly sought-after bride, urging members to resolve internal wrangles and present a united front ahead of future political contests.…
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Controversial city preacher Victor Kanyari has broken his silence over swirling claims linking him romantically to viral sensation Marion Naipei, firmly dismissing the allegations and insisting his focus remains on…
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VISA viwili vya wizi wa kutumia nguvu vilivyotokea katika kaunti tatu vimeibua tena hofu kuhusu...
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Murang’a County Government has announced that Governor Irungu Kang’ata suffered a heel tendon injury after tripping during a Nutritional International meeting held on Wednesday 18th February, 2026, in Nairobi. “H.E.…
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07:02⇢The Impeachment Shadow Over City Hall
⌨The Kenyan media is currently focused on the political fallout from the Sh80 billion Nairobi-National Government cooperation pact, with editors highlighting a new impeachment plot against Governor Johnson Sakaja by MCAs who view the deal as an admission of his inability to govern (Daily Nation, Standard Media). Concurrently, internal power struggles within the ODM party persist as leaders debate the party's future direction and past campaign spending (Citizen, People Daily, Capital FM).
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Solitary confinement and psychological torture were used to break the will of dissidents.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Ruth Odinga also insisted that ODM must present a presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, while demanding…
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HARARE, ZIMBABWE
WAPIGANAJI walioshiriki vita vya ukombozi wa Zimbabwe waliwasilisha kesi...
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A Thai national has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty of trafficking 2,092 grams of cocaine valued at Ksh8,368,000....
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Kenya’s reigning EAFC national champion Harry Kappa has secured a historic professional move to Moroccan side Renaissance Club Athletic Zemamra, marking a major breakthrough for Kenyan esports. The 20-year-old Thika-born…
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Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama and leading legal strategist Peter Wanyama are competing to succeed Odhiambo. The two confirmed bids set the stage for a...
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The Law Society of Kenya elections have officially kicked off this morning, setting the stage for a high stakes contest that is expected to shape the future direction of the…
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UAMUZI wa Kenya kujenga ukuta wa usalama mpakani mwa Somalia haukuwa kazi rahisi kamwe.
Lengo...
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At present, County Governments have no legal mandate to regulate Saccos, but the reforms aim to devolve oversight while ensuring consistent standards across the country.
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Reports on various section of the media suggest that Sakaja is facing new impeachment threats following the signing of…
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Agricultural experts have raised alarm over the increasing destruction of maize crops caused by the fall armyworm, warning that the invasive pest continues to account for a significant percentage of…
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09:39⇢The Russian Frontline Trafficking Scandal
⌨The Kenyan media is prioritizing reports on a human trafficking scandal involving the recruitment of over 1,000 Kenyans into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with MPs demanding immediate arrests (People Daily, YNews Digital). Simultaneously, legal and political interest shifts toward the Law Society of Kenya elections as voting for new leadership commences (Citizen, Capital FM). Internal friction within the ODM continues following disputes over Sifuna's procedural removal (Standard Media).
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At present, County Governments have no legal mandate to regulate Saccos, but the reforms aim to devolve oversight while ensuring consistent standards across the country.
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MKENYA mwenye umri wa miaka 40, amejipata mashakani baada ya kushtakiwa kwa mauaji ya mpenzi wake,...
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Digital creator and dancer Moya David has opened up about his journey to stardom, revealing how a simple idea turned into a thriving business within weeks. Speaking during an interview…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has continued to grapple with internal divisions, with the party’s National Chairperson Gladys Wanga clarifying the decision to remove Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General. Speaking…
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has demolished structures erected on the road reserve in Githurai 45....
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday said the unit will connect city-wide CCTV networks with police operations, using technology and strategic policing to ensure faster, more effective responses to crime.
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KWA miezi miwili sasa, Kenya imekumbwa na uhaba wa virutubisho vya Vitamini A kwa watoto, hali...
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TV47 Digital
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal stormed into Molineux looking like title contenders, only to walk out deflated. Final score? Wolves 2–2 Arsenal. The real scoreboard? Manchester City: 1, Arsenal: 0. Wolves, almost…
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Ruth Odinga described ODM as a resilient political force capable of weathering internal differences and emerging stronger.
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has secured a conviction after a Thai national was handed a 27-year prison sentence for drug trafficking at the JKIA Law Courts.…
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NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 19 – Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has disclosed that he personally injected between Sh600 million and Sh700 million...
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For now, Kenyan households have been urged to prepare for higher spending on various basic commodities, particularly…
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The stalls were flattened overnight by KeNHA.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The government has been facing a high-stakes legal battle over plans to sell some state-owned entities, with critics…
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Eastleigh Voice
Excavators moved in just before dusk, flattening the makeshift businesses as traders hurriedly removed goods in a desperate bid to limit their losses.
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OMBI la utawala wa Gavana wa Migori, Ochillo Ayacko, kwa Bunge la Kaunti kuidhinisha ekari 900 za...
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KPLC has announced maintenance in parts of nine counties on February 19. Among the listed counties are Nairobi, Kajiado, Nyeri, Homa Bay, and Kericho.
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Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has shared the physical toll of his recent long-distance charity walk from Nairobi to Mombasa, a journey aimed at raising funds for the Sisi Kwa…
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14:16⇢The Githurai Excavators' Path
⌨The Kenyan media is currently focused on two primary developments: the High Court ruling upholding the Privatisation Act 2025, which facilitates President Ruto's plans to sell state-owned enterprises (Standard Media, Kenyans), and the forced demolition of roadside stalls by KeNHA in Githurai, leading to clashes with traders (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo). Additionally, the acquittal of a student charged over a satirical image of the president's funeral highlights ongoing tensions regarding free speech (Citizen).
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The building was found to be unsafe and a risk to thousands of residents adjacent to it, with the owner ignoring…
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SUALA la upotevu wa chakula nchini lingali kero kuu haswa kwenye mashamba na masoko.
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US President Donald Trump praised Nicki Minaj during the White House Black History Month reception on Wednesday, reflecting on their recent meeting at the Trump Accounts Summit and expressing his…
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Presiding Judge Mugambi stated that the judges were unfairly denied the opportunity to serve despite being duly nominated.
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South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of masterminding an insurrection following his declaration of martial law in December 2024.…
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The Judiciary has issued a clarification regarding claims circulating online that a lawyer, Dorothy Muoma, who recently passed away was a former magistrate....
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The newly signed cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government, executed by President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja, has received backing from Nairobi Members…
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Eastleigh Voice
The autopsy, conducted on Thursday, showed that the bullet entered through his left eye, causing extensive injuries that included a fractured spinal cord and severe damage to his brain.
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The reports of Kenyans participating in the Ukraine war have raised safety concerns and the legal and diplomatic…
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Members of the Nairobi City County Assembly (MCAs) have thrown their weight behind the cooperation agreement between President William Ruto and Governor Sakaja Johnson, terming it a timely and people-centred…
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16:42⇢The Sidelined Judges' Windfall
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting from recent security concerns to legal and political shifts. The High Court's order for Sh102.5 million in compensation to 41 judges previously sidelined by former President Kenyatta dominates the legal landscape (Capital FM, Standard Media). Simultaneously, the controversial Sh80 billion Nairobi-National Government deal gains momentum as city legislators formally offer their support (TV47 Digital, Daily Nation, Standard Media).
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Intelligence-led operation conducted by National Intelligence Service (NIS) foiled what officials describe as a major terror attack planned for Nairobi during the holy month of Ramadan, disrupting a network believed…
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INTERPOL said investigations were ongoing and further arrests are expected as authorities continue to track suspects…
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The Kenya Times
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Tuko
The Judiciary reacted to claims that Dorothy Muoma was a Kitale magistrate. Muoma died after years of battling mental health issues, which stemmed from an accident.
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Eastleigh Voice
Minority Leader Antony Kiragu said the Assembly has not formally received or reviewed the agreement but will engage with it once it is tabled next week.
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Brokers indicated that only 20pc of the offer had been sold by Tuesday.
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Taifa Leo
ARSENAL imeanza kuandamwa na mikosi inaposaka taji la kwanza la Ligi Kuu Uingereza (EPL) tangu 2004...
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in five counties, including Nairobi, on Friday, February....
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Eastleigh Voice
The leaders cited progress in investigations surrounding the January 25 attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya and renewed engagement with security agencies.
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19:42⇢Nairobi’s Foiled Ramadan Shadow
⌨Editors are shifting focus toward internal security and diplomatic friction. The National Intelligence Service's disruption of a planned Ramadan terror attack in Nairobi (TV47 Digital) coincides with the Russian Embassy's formal denial of recruiting Kenyans for the Ukraine conflict (Citizen). Meanwhile, the opposition's decision to cancel Friday protests (Eastleigh Voice) suggests a temporary de-escalation in the standoff with police (People Daily).
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Kenyans.co.ke
The opposition will no longer engage with the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja due to his reluctance to take…
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Central to the dispute is the police firearms register which tracks ammunition issuance.
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Kanjama won the presidency after securing 3,728 votes, defeating Peter Wanyama, who garnered 2,616 votes, and former LSK Vice Chairperson Mwaura Kabata who came third after receiving 2,086 votes in a closely contested election held on Thursday.
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SC Kanjama was admitted to the bar in 2003.
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Capital FM
Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd Law Society of Kenya President after securing 3,728 votes, defeating Peter Wanyama and Mwaura Kabata in a...
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People Daily
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Kenyan private sector executives expect to hire more in 2026 than in 2025, a CBK survey shows, citing a stronger economic outlook but warning of cost and demand risks.
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