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19.02.2026

The Day Charles Kanjama Won the LSK Presidency

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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.

19.02.2026The Day Charles Kanjama Won the LSK Presidency
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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07:02 (04:02)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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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 (06:39)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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‎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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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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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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14:16 (11:16)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 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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16:42 (13:42)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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ARSENAL imeanza kuandamwa na mikosi inaposaka taji la kwanza la Ligi Kuu Uingereza (EPL) tangu 2004... 6 mins ago
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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 (16:42)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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