February 2026

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has addressed growing public anxiety following reports that it has enlisted auctioneering firms to hunt down unpaid student loans. The clarification comes after a social media firestorm erupted over the board’s aggressive recovery tactics. The debate ignited on Monday, February 23, when a loan beneficiary posted a screenshot on…

The Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations of the National Assembly has approved the appointment of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s permanent representative to UNEP, with MPs expected to discuss and vote on the report During the briefing, Ida outlined plans to expand Kenya’s role in carbon trading and climate finance, citing its strengths in…

Some ODM rebels faced removal from important committee positions, allegedly due to political differences Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed defended the party’s policies and warned MPs against assuming that they have the right to committee positions Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo challenged Mohamed to give up his limited position on the minority side during an…

Kengen Managing Director Peter Njenga and Chairman Alfred Agoi during the Extraordinary General Meeting. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is prepared to bypass the national utility Kenya Power and sell electricity directly to industrial consumers. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free…

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a stern directive to roadside traders along the Thika Superhighway, ordering them to vacate their premises within seven days. This move aims to clear the path for critical infrastructure improvements designed to transform one of Kenya’s busiest transport corridors. In a formal notice, the roads agency specifically…

A family in Kirinyaga County woke up to find their car worth KSh 35 million badly damaged after they were allegedly given sleeping pills Unconscious family members were found drugged during the raid and rushed to hospital, while the housekeeper explained how she managed to fight off the attackers Residents of the area suspected that…

A 27-year-old Nairobi businessman continues to fight for his life in hospital after allegedly being doused with hot water by his girlfriend in the early hours of Valentine’s Day. Steve Godia suffered 21% burns on his face, neck, ears, eyes, back of head, and back after the attack while he was asleep Speaking to TUKO.co.ke,…

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has rolled out a comprehensive digital land mapping and geo-referencing exercise aimed at restoring order in urban centres, resolving historical land allocation disputes. The exercise which has entered its second week at Kutus and Kagio town is being undertaken in phases and also aimed at strengthening planning and revenue systems. Governor…