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Oketch Salah Responds to Ruth Odinga as ODM Family Feud Deepens Oketch Salah has responded to remarks made by Ruth Odinga, clarifying his position regarding his ties with the late Raila Odinga and his involvement in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. His comments come amid an ongoing war of words within the Odinga family and the party. In an interview with KTN on Wednesday night, Ruth Odinga downplayed her relationship with Salah, expressing surprise at his claims of closeness. She said she has only met him a handful of times—about three occasions—and stated that she does not wish to…

Court Acquits Student Over Alleged President Ruto Death Post A Kenyan university student has been cleared of charges related to publishing false information online suggesting the death of President William Ruto. The Milimani Law Courts acquitted 24-year-old David Oaga Mokaya on February 19, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove he was responsible for spreading misleading content about the President. Mokaya, a student at Moi University and widely known on X as “Landlord,” was arrested in November 2024 after sharing a digitally altered image. The image, posted on November 13, 2024, depicted a casket draped in the Kenyan flag being…

Nairobi Traders Raise Security Concerns Ahead of Gachagua’s Planned March to IG Kanja’s Office A group of traders operating in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has raised urgent concerns over security ahead of a planned demonstration by the United Opposition. The traders have urged Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to take proactive measures to protect businesses and prevent chaos during the upcoming march. The demonstration comes after the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) formally informed the police in a letter that they intend to march to Jogoo House on Friday, February 20, 2026. “The purpose of this letter…

Autopsy Confirms Cause of Death of Man at Sifuna Rally Autopsy results released by government pathologists have confirmed that 28-year-old Vincent Ayomo, who died during a Kitengela Linda Mwananchi rally on Sunday, February 15, 2026, was killed by a gunshot wound to the left eye. The bullet caused extensive damage, fracturing his spinal cord, injuring his brain, and ultimately leading to his death. The postmortem, conducted on Thursday, revealed that the bullet entered through Ayomo’s left eye, fractured his spinal cord, penetrated his brain, and exited through the back of his head. This trajectory caused fatal injuries that left him…

Police Officer Sentenced to 30 Years for Manslaughter The High Court in Ol Kalou has sentenced a police officer to 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of manslaughter over a death that occurred in 2020. The ruling came on February 4, 2026, after a lengthy court process that examined the circumstances surrounding the death of a civilian. According to court records, the incident took place on the night of May 24, 2020, at Equator Springs Hotel in Gwa Kung’u township, Nyandarua North Sub-County, within Nyandarua County. The victim suffered severe injuries during an encounter with the police officer,…

The Russian government has publicly addressed claims that Kenyan citizens are being recruited to fight in the ongoing war in Ukraine, firmly denying any involvement in such activities. In an official statement released on February 19, the Russian Embassy in Kenya condemned what it called a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign” being spread by Kenyan media outlets and members of the public. “The Embassy of the Russian Federation has noted with great concern that a dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign has been unfolding in the Kenyan media and public spaces,” the statement said. The embassy added that reports of Kenyan…

41 Judges Awarded Millions After Appointment Dispute with Uhuru Government The High Court has directed the government to pay Ksh102.5 million in compensation to 41 judges whose appointments were blocked during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. The court ruled that the judges’ rights were violated by the government’s inaction. In 2020, President Kenyatta refused to appoint 41 judges to three separate courts, despite repeated orders from the judiciary directing him to follow the proper appointment procedures. The President cited concerns over the integrity of some nominees, pointing to reports from the National Intelligence Service and other security agencies that raised…

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has confirmed the arrest of 27 Kenyan suspects believed to be part of a large and well-organised online fraud network. The arrests were carried out during a major cybercrime operation that targeted criminal groups operating across Africa. According to INTERPOL, the crackdown focused on widespread online investment scams, mobile money fraud, and fake digital loan applications that have been affecting thousands of unsuspecting victims. The coordinated operation was conducted between December 8, 2025, and January 30, 2026, bringing together law enforcement agencies from multiple African countries. Investigators revealed that the fraudsters used messaging apps…

Govt Plans to Upgrade Job Groups for MCAs from D4 to E2 President William Ruto has announced that the government is planning to reclassify the job groups of Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) from job group D4 to E2. The announcement was made during the annual County Assemblies Forum held on Thursday, February 19. While addressing the gathering, the Head of State explained that the move is based on recommendations from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the constitutional body responsible for setting and reviewing salaries for public officers in Kenya. He assured MCAs that the government fully supports the…

Edwin Sifuna has strongly responded to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following claims that authorities were not informed about the Kitengela rally organised by leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The disagreement comes days after a rally held in Kitengela on Sunday, February 15, turned chaotic. Speaking during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, February 19, Sifuna dismissed Murkomen’s claims that the police had not been notified about the event. He said he has now taken extra steps to ensure that there is clear communication ahead of another planned rally in Kakamega this weekend. According to Sifuna, he personally notified Murkomen…