This follows his earlier admission to 191 counts of murder before the High Court in Mombasa last month.

MOMBASA, Kenya, Feb 20 – The Port of Mombasa on Wednesday received a fifth cruise vessel since the beginning of the year. World Odyssey, the world’s largest floating university, docked in Mombasa carrying 609 students and 183 crew members, including faculty. The ship will stay at the Port of Mombasa for six days. It arrived […]

Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, was taken into custody after a 23-year-old man, believed to be a gardener, was shot and injured.

The High Court in Kericho has declared UDA aspirant John Chebochok unfit for public office following his involvement in a sex scandal. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the court ruled that Chebochok grossly violated the Constitution. Chebochok previously faced serious allegations of sexual exploitation following a high-profile BBC Africa Eye investigation into the “Sex for Work” scandal in Kericho’s tea plantations. The aspirant allegedly demanded sexual favors from workers looking for jobs on the farms. “The Court issues a declaration that the 1st Respondent violated Articles 10(2), 26, 28 and 73 of the Constitution and is therefore The post High Court Rules John Chebochok Unfit for Public Office Over Kericho Sex for Work Scandal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto has cautioned MCAs against joining the popular “one term” political bandwagon, warning that such rhetoric could sabotage their own push for retirement benefits. Speaking at the annual County Assemblies Forum on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the president explained that campaigning on a one-term narrative sends the wrong signal to the public and weakens support for the proposed pension scheme. He pointed out the need to restore dignity in public service, noting that many leaders struggle financially after leaving office. “Sometimes I see some MCAs saying the one-term slogan. If you embrace the one-term slogan, you will not The post President Ruto Warns MCAs: “One-Term” Slogan Could Cost You Pension Benefits” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has shared her recent struggle with the Social Health Authority (SHA) following her father’s hospital admission. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Karua explained that SHA covered less than 10 percent of her father’s medical costs. The PLP leader noted that she had to pay the remaining balance from her own pocket. “My father was hospitalized last week, and his bill had accumulated to more than Ksh300,000. SHA only paid Ksh17,000 of the total,” she intimated. Karua pointed out that gaps in the SHA health insurance scheme leave many families suffering. While she acknowledged her The post Martha Karua Slams SHA After Paying Ksh283,000 Out of Pocket for Father’s Care appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatization Act, 2025, effectively clearing the way for the government to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises like the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). In a judgment delivered at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye threw out a petition from civil society groups. These organizations had asked the court to strike down the law, arguing it stripped Parliament of its proper authority. The petitioners also claimed the sale was unconstitutional and resulted from pressure by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In their legal filings, the groups highlighted KPC as a The post Major Win for Ruto Govt as High Court Clears Sale of 11 State-Owned Firms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to take action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for repeatedly tarnishing his name during discussions on national security. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Murkomen accused Gachagua of unfairly targeting him while demanding security reforms, even though the sector involves cooperation between many different agencies. The Cabinet Secretary claimed that the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party is only attacking him and President William Ruto based on their ethnicity. Murkomen vowed to confront Gachagua, whom he accused of inciting the public. “Whenever he opens his mouth, it is always Ruto The post Murkomen Vows Action Against Gachagua: “I have kept quiet for far too long” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto has confirmed that starting this June, county assemblies will manage their own budgets independently. This shift means county executives will no longer have control over assembly resources. Speaking at the County Assembly Forum, President Ruto explained that this change strengthens the constitutional autonomy of assemblies and ensures that Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) can work effectively. “The county executive should not control the resources of county assemblies, as was stated. I did sign the law. Now it is the position in law that county assemblies are independent,” Ruto said on Thursday. “You have my assurance that the The post MCAs Win Big as Ruto Grants Financial Independence from June appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenyan environmentalist Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott is preparing for a Guinness World Record attempt by planting 24,000 trees in just 24 hours. Kiplagat, a co-founder of the Green Earth Ambassadors Foundation, recently received official approval from Guinness World Records to launch his mission in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The tree-planting marathon will kick off on April 22, 2026, at 11 am and conclude exactly 24 hours later. After Guinness World Records confirmed his application, which he filed on January 1, 2026, Kiplagat described the news as “a new dawn.” He believes the attempt will spark a global movement for environmental protection. This The post Can He Beat 23,060 Trees? Kenyan Environmentalist Launches Guinness World Record Tree Planting Attempt appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled against World Vision Kenya for firing Dominic Mutuku Mulavu, a long-serving employee, and ordered the organization to pay him Sh790,398 in compensation. World Vision Kenya dismissed Mr. Mulavu, a driver with over a decade of service, in May 2024. The organization claimed he violated its safeguarding policy by starting a romantic relationship with a beneficiary. However, the court found that the woman, Ms. Mercy Kailu, was actually an independent businesswoman from Kitui County, not a beneficiary of the NGO’s programs. The two began a consensual relationship in 2022 and planned to marry The post Driver Wins Sh790,000 After Alleged Love Affair Cost Him His Job appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A Nairobi court has acquitted university student David Mokaya, bringing to an end a high-profile cybercrime case that revolved around alleged false publication linked to President William Ruto. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthi found that the prosecution failed to prove its case against Mokaya. The court concluded that investigators mishandled crucial digital evidence and did not establish a clear link between the student and the disputed social media post. Court Faults Investigators Over Digital Evidence The case centered on claims that Mokaya published false information by sharing a funeral procession image allegedly associated The post Freedom for David Mokaya: Why the High-Profile ‘Ruto Funeral’ Cybercrime Case Collapsed appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Russian Embassy in Kenya has dismissed claims that it is recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. In a statement released on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the embassy accused parts of the local media of spreading a misleading narrative about Kenyans who traveled to Russia and ended up in combat. “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 space around cases of Kenyan citizens who travelled to the Russian Federation, joined the Armed Forces of the Russian The post Embassy Says Kenyans Enlisted in Russian Forces Only Voluntarily appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Nigerian winger Taofeek Ismaheel was on target for his Polish club Lech Poznan, in their 2-0 win at KuPS in their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff first leg in Thursday night. Ismaheel got on the score sheet with four minutes left to play in the first half to double his side’s lead. Lech Poznan made [...] The post ECL Playoff: Nigerian Winger Ismaheel Scores In Lech Poznan’s Away Win Against KuPS appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arron Nyamayaro AN Eastview church leader, Apostle Paul Chivengwa, was evicted yesterday from a residential stand where he was holding his church services. He was also staying at the same… The post APOSTLE EVICTED FROM A STAND WHERE HE WAS HOSTING CHURCH SERVICES appeared first on herald.

Vusumuzi Dube in NTABAZINDUNA POLICE must embrace digital technology and mainstream adoption of advanced policing practices to combat increasingly sophisticated criminal activities across the country, President Mnangagwa has said. He… The post Adopt latest policing practices: President appeared first on herald.

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter A 39 YEAR-OLD woman from Headlands has undergone a successful operation to remove a 25 kilogramme abdominal tumour at Rusape General Hospital, marking one of the… The post MEDICAL MIRACLE! . . . 25kg tumour removed from woman appeared first on herald.

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter THREE former Mavhudzi High School learners were handed two‑month custodial sentences after a brutal group bullying on a fellow learner — in a landmark ruling that… The post 3 pupils jailed for brutal bullying appeared first on herald.

Zvamaida Murwira-Senior Reporter THE Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (Number 3) seeks to extend the duration of election cycles and not term limits and doing so does not require a… The post No need for referendum: Minister Ziyambi . . . We are amending election cycle not term limits appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT has condemned a malicious and false address made at a Geneva forum in Switzerland regarding the state of human rights and the rule of law in… The post Government condemns ‘false, malicious’ Geneva claims appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT has condemned a malicious and false address made at a Geneva forum in Switzerland regarding the state of human rights and the rule of law in… The post Government condemns ‘false, malicious’ Geneva claims appeared first on herald.

Tendai Gukutikwa Post Reporter AN 18-YEAR-OLD former Chibuwe Technical High School learner has designed and built a fully operational four wheeled “light motor buggy” using components from a standard motorbike… The post Innovation on wheels at Chibuwe High appeared first on herald.

Nyore Madzianike-Senior Reporter VICE PRESIDENT Dr Kembo Mohadi has called on the business community to align profitability with purpose to build a resilient and inclusive economy that leaves no one… The post Align profitability with purpose: VP Mohadi appeared first on herald.

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter THE odds are still stacked against the black race across the world order because of the effects of unjust and subhuman conditions that were inflicted on… The post Black History Month: Confronting uncomfortable truths appeared first on herald.

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke-Senior Health Reporter The introduction of the long‑acting injectable, Lenacapavir, is set to help the country expand HIV prevention, ensuring that innovation reaches communities in a safe, equitable and… The post Zim introduces twice-yearly HIV prevention injection appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT is rolling out mass drug administration (MDA) aimed at controlling Neglected Tropical Diseases, which include schistosomiasis, commonly referred to as bilharzia, targeting children aged between… The post Bilharzia mass drug administration rolled out appeared first on herald.

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter YOUTHS living with HIV in Manicaland are embracing small scale entrepreneurship as a pathway to economic independence, with livelihood skills training now complementing traditional health support… The post Skills training for HIV-positive youths appeared first on herald.

Court Reporter ZIMBABWE Passengers Transporters Organisation (ZPTO) Mutare chairman, Jealous Mukorera (36), appeared before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Thursday), facing two counts of assault – one of which allegedly… The post Mukorera appears in court appeared first on herald.

Samuel Kadungure News Editor IN just two weeks, tobacco auction floors will swing open for the 2026 marketing season, but behind the hopeful clatter of bales and buyers – a… The post Tobacco ‘gweja’ buyers lurk on the fringe appeared first on herald.

Zvikomborero Parafini PROPHET Walter Magaya’s reservations about his rape trial being held in the Victim Friendly Court includes a small black-and-white television in that court. Magaya said he is now… The post SMALL BLACK-AND-WHITE TV AT THE HEART OF MAGAYA’S FRIENDLY COURT CONCERNS appeared first on herald.

Paul Pindani in CHINHOYI A FARM manager at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), Itai Zengeni, is on the run after allegedly defrauding the university of US$17,253. Jairos Makosa, a supervisor… The post CUT FARMER MANAGER ON THE RUN OVER US$17K THEFT CASE appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter MANICALAND is set to meet, and possibly exceed, its cereals production target of 341 980 metric tonnes after recent rains revived crops that had wilted during an… The post Bumper harvest still in sight appeared first on herald.

Ray Bande Senior Reporter EVEN before kicking a ball in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Division One League, debutants, Africa Mineral Venture (AMV), have set the pace by signing three… The post AMV sets high bar in Eastern Region appeared first on herald.

Zvikomborero Parafini A HARARE man is counting his losses after he was hoodwinked into investing money, which he had set aside for lobola, into a shady investment scheme. Albert Chikuni… The post MAN COUNTS LOSSES AFTER INVESTING US$3,2K LOBOLA MONEY INTO A SCHEME appeared first on herald.

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE diaspora medical community has stepped in to strengthen healthcare services in Manicaland, after Zimbabwean doctors based in Australia facilitated a donation of hospital equipment worth… The post Equipment boost for Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital appeared first on herald.

Gibson Nyikadzino-Zimpapers Politics Hub THE Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 brought the then Soviet Union and the United States close to the brink of nuclear confrontation before the two countries… The post World enters uncertain phase of nuclear arms race appeared first on herald.