The operation, carried out in the busy Githurai area, saw kiosks, wooden stalls and makeshift sheds flattened as enforcement teams cleared what the authority described as illegal encroachments on public land.

Despite Arsenal’s blunder against Wolves, the Gunners are still Opta Supercomputer’s pick to win this season’s Premier League title. Arteta’s men are expected to finish with around 80 points, the fourth-lowest tally for a Premier League winner in history. The club’s title chances did decrease from 85.81% to 80.92%, but that won’t be much of [...] The post Supercomputer Predicts Final 2025–2026 EPL Table After Arsenal’s Slip Up At Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.

Oluga explained that the new regulations aim to curb patients seeking treatment overseas without first exhausting available local medical options.

The committee, chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, was reviewing Auditor-General’s reports for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial years when it unearthed what members described as systemic weaknesses in financial controls and asset management.

Club Brugge head coach Ivan Leko admitted that his side must find a solution without Raphael Onyedika in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie with Atletico Madrid. Onyedika will miss the crucial encounter due to suspension. The defensive midfielder was booked in the 76th minute of Wednesday’s thrilling 3-3 draw at [...] The post UCL: Club Brugge Boss Regrets Onyedika’s Suspension For Atletico Return Leg appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has disclosed that Anthony Joshua’s car crash played a vital role in influencing his decision to return to boxing. The announcement came a week after compatriot Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria, which killed his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. Fury will step back into [...] The post Joshua’s Tragedy Has Motivated Me To Fight Again –Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama and leading legal strategist Peter Wanyama are competing to succeed Odhiambo. The two confirmed bids set the stage for a high-stakes contest in 2026 given LSK provision of a single-term presidency.

Ichung’wah told the House that more than 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited and trafficked to Russia since the war with Ukraine began

Cherargei said the reported actions have sparked anxiety among residents and raised fundamental questions about the legality of police participation in what are essentially civil debt recovery processes.

Keitany confirmed that preparations for the by-elections are at an advanced stage.

The delegation, led by Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif and Senator Ali Ibrahim Roba, included Members of Parliament from the county’s six constituencies.

Speaking at Parliament Buildings after attending a Holy Mass marking Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, the Speaker cautioned against inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that unchecked utterances by leaders risk heightening tensions and undermining national cohesion.

At least 33 miners have died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, witnesses have told the BBC. The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise at a site outside the town of Wase run by the mining company Solid Unity Nigeria Ltd. Toxic […]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has shared groundbreaking details about the new Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), promising a specialized force unlike anything Kenya has seen before. Speaking at a press briefing in Nakuru on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Murkomen explained that this unit, born from a cooperation deal between the Nairobi County Government and the National Government, will serve as a blueprint for the country. He revealed that the government plans to use the NMPU as a prototype for policing in Kenya’s other four major cities: Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Nakuru, as well as other rapidly growing urban centers. The post Robo-Cop Reality? How the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU) Will Transform Urban Security appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Detectives from Kenya’s Counter Terrorism Policing Unit have foiled a planned terror attack in Nairobi linked to suspected Al-Shabaab militants, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The breakthrough followed months of intensive surveillance, during which investigators closely monitored the suspects’ movements, digital communications, and supply chains. Acting on specific intelligence, officers conducted targeted raids that uncovered a significant cache of weapons, including assault rifles, pistols, and explosives intended for use in the capital. “Plans by the terrorist group Al-Shabaab to kill many Kenyans in Nairobi have once again been foiled by the intelligence agency,” the Counter Terrorism unit stated. The post Nairobi Terror Plot Foiled: How Detectives Stopped a Major Attack Planned for Ramadan appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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A constitutional petition challenging the new Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government has reached the High Court. On Wednesday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye certified the case, filed by Christine Gathoni and Benard Peter, as urgent. The court noted that the petitioners’ motion specifically questions whether the agreement aligns with the law and the Constitution, ultimately seeking to strike it down. Gathoni and Peter also want a multi-judge bench to hear the case under Article 165 (4) of the Constitution. They argue that the dispute raises substantial legal questions that require a more comprehensive judicial review. The post Sakaja’s Nairobi Cooperation Agreement with Ruto Challenged in High Court appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya has taken a major step in its fight against HIV after receiving its first shipment of 21,000 starter doses of lenacapavir, a breakthrough long-acting injectable for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The arrival of the consignment signals a significant boost to the country’s HIV prevention strategy, positioning Kenya among the first nations in East Africa to introduce the innovative drug. Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth officially received the shipment, describing the rollout as a milestone in Kenya’s push for modern, person-centered healthcare solutions. He noted that Kenya’s early adoption of lenacapavir demonstrates the country’s readiness to integrate advanced HIV The post Kenya Rolls Out Lenacapavir HIV Prevention in High-Burden Counties appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has informed residents of a scheduled 26-hour water supply interruption affecting dozens of neighborhoods. In a notice released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the company announced it will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant from Friday, February 20, at 6:00 am until Saturday, February 21, at 8:00 am. The utility explained that engineers need this window to perform essential maintenance and upgrades to boost the plant’s production efficiency. Areas Facing Dry Taps The exercise will disrupt water supply in Westlands, Lavington, Kileleshwa, the University of Nairobi vicinity, Kilimani, Dagoretti, Kawangware, Waithaka, The post NCWSC Announces 26-Hour Nairobi Water Supply Interruption – Is Your Area Affected? appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenyan lawmakers have rejected a proposal to ban TikTok, opting instead for tighter regulation of the popular social media platform within the next four months. During a parliamentary session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Members of Parliament resolved to strengthen oversight measures such as age verification, data localization, and cybersecurity safeguards rather than shut the platform down. The decision marks a significant moment in Kenya’s ongoing debate over TikTok regulation and digital rights. MPs Reject TikTok Ban, Back Regulation The move followed a petition calling for a total TikTok ban in Kenya, arguing that the platform exposes minors to inappropriate The post TikTok Stays! But New Strict Data and Age Rules Are Coming to Kenya in 4 Months appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Authorities released activist Mwabili Mwagodi on a Ksh. 500,000 personal bond as police continue to investigate claims that he published false information. On Wednesday, Mwagodi appeared at the Milimani Law Courts to face charges regarding posts on his X account. Principal Magistrate Teresiah Nuagena presided over the matter, where the prosecution presented two separate applications. The first request sought permission for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Digital Forensic Laboratory to analyze, extract, and print evidence from Mwagodi’s mobile phone, which remains in police custody. The second application asked the court to detain the activist at Muthaiga Police Station for The post Court Frees Activist Mwabili Mwagodi on Ksh. 500,000 Bond appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is set to roll out a new system that will allow citizens to see every mobile phone number registered under their ID or passport, a major step in the fight against identity theft. The tool, dubbed the “ID-to-SIM Checker,” aims to protect Kenyans from scammers who exploit stolen identification documents to register SIM cards secretly. Once the service goes live, users will simply text their ID or passport number to a designated short code and quickly receive a reply listing all phone numbers linked to their credentials. A Nationwide, Cross-Network Solution According to the The post Is Your ID Being Used by Scammers? Kenya’s New SMS Tool to Reveal Every SIM Linked to Your Name appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has launched a scathing attack on Governor Johnson Sakaja, citing a total failure to manage the Nairobi County Government. Owino claims that powerful cartels have compromised the governor, directly crippling service delivery across the city. During a press conference in Nairobi on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the lawmaker accused Sakaja of both incompetence and corruption. He alleged that the governor collaborates with these cartels and accepts bribes to authorize payments for services that contractors never actually provided. “He is the biggest cartel. This is the man who has stolen the money from Nairobians, The post ‘He is the Biggest Cartel’: Babu Owino Explosive Claims Over Sakaja’s 3 Range Rover ‘Bribes’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has scored a temporary legal win after the High Court revised his bail conditions, reducing the amount to Ksh20 million while he awaits the outcome of his appeal. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Justice Winfrida Okwany approved Waititu’s release on Ksh20 million cash or two sureties with properties valued at a minimum of Ksh30 million each. The court’s Deputy Registrar will still need to verify and approve any proposed properties. Defense Cites Compliance and Practical Challenges Waititu’s legal team told the court that he had struggled to secure a Ksh53.5 million The post Ferdinand Waititu Released on Sh20 Million, Passport Surrender Required appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The court heard that the drugs had been concealed in a false bottom of a grey suitcase, in violation of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act.

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at last-place Wolves on Wednesday to give a huge boost to Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title, tsn.ca reports. The league leader was held to a surprise 2-2 draw at Molineux, having led 2-0 in the second half. Tom Edozie’s goal in the fourth minute of [...] The post Arsenal Stumble Again In Title Race After Shock 2-2 Draw At Struggling Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ademola Lookman was on target while Raphael Onyedika also scored and had an assist as Club Brugge forced Atletico Madrid to a 3-3 draw in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff on Wednesday. For Lookman, he is now the first Atletico Madrid player to score on his Champions League debut since Hector [...] The post UCL Play-off: Lookman Scores, Onyedika On Target, Bags Assist In Club Brugge Vs Atletico’s 3-3 Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter EDUCATIONAL institutions must be inspired by the country’s rich liberation history to produce young people who will propel a knowledge-driven economy anchored on new technologies, industrialisation… The post Education must fuel tech led economy — President appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE maintains a non-adversarial foreign policy geared to maintaining friendly relations with all nations and welcomes the European Union’s latest decision to remove all remaining sanctions… The post Zim welcomes EU shift, signals growing diplomatic thaw appeared first on herald.

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub THOUSANDS of mourners yesterday thronged the National Heroes Acre to bid farewell to Brigadier-General (Retired) Samuel Mpabanga, whose life of service during and after the… The post Hero Mpabanga’s legacy celebrated appeared first on herald.

Trust Freddy CheckPoint Desk SUSPENDED Harare town clerk Engineer Hosiah Chisango will, by the end of this month, have spent 17 months drawing a full salary and executive benefits without… The post Harare pays US$400k to idle official appeared first on herald.

Mukudzei Chingwere Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Tajikistan to strengthen cooperation in geological studies, in a move aimed at expanding scientific collaboration… The post Zim approves Tajikistan MoU appeared first on herald.

Freeman Razemba in GENEVA, Switzerland ARTIFICIAL Intelligence is increasingly shaping the future of Zimbabwe’s inland transport sector, anchoring innovation, automation and digitalisation efforts aimed at improving road safety, efficiency and… The post ‘AI shaping transport sector’ appeared first on herald.

Trust Freddy Zimpapers Correspondent ZIMBABWE has taken delivery of the first two of four high-tech cancer treatment machines, marking a major milestone in the Second Republic’s commitment to providing world-class,… The post First consignment of cancer machines arrives appeared first on herald.

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub MORE than 30 000 youths are expected to converge at Igava Training Centre in Marondera on Saturday for National Youth Day celebrations, Youth Empowerment, Development… The post 30 000 youths head to Marondera appeared first on herald.

Trust Khosa, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub  SUNGURA musician Gift “Case” Amuli has been arrested for calling fellow musician First Farai a THIEF on various social media sites. Amuli used… The post GIFT AMULI ARRESTED FOR CALLING FIRST FARAI A THIEF appeared first on herald.