Tanzania thought they had taken the lead but it was pulled back for a foul as the shot was taken in the 6 yard box. The game went into the halftime break goalless as both teams looked to take a positive step into the 2nd leg

JKIA/FILEOfficers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have intercepted two separate cases involving suspected human trafficking and immigration fraud, reinforcing Kenya’s ongoing efforts to curb organised crime and protect citizens seeking opportunities abroad. The ENACT project, funded by the European Union, notes that Kenya ranks second in Africa for human trafficking, following Nigeria. The Africa Organised Crime Index, which tracks trends in organised crime up to 2024, identifies Kenya as both a source and transit country for human trafficking. The report lists cybercrime, financial crime, human trafficking, and human smuggling as the primary drivers of organised crime in the country, noting that traffickers often exploit regional mobility and the increasing digitalisation of services. Data from the Africa Organised Crime Index 2025 indicates that East Africa’s most severe criminal markets are led by human trafficking, with a score of 7.94 out of 10.

Several Cabinet Secretaries have made a series of strategic appointments to key state agencies, boards, and councils. The appointments, dated February 6, 2026, cover institutions in firearms licensing, entrepreneurship, education, tourism, wildlife, public finance, and transport. Under the Firearms Act, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen re-appointed Yakub Rashid Abdullahi as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Firearms Licensing Board. Additionally, Ibrahim Mugetha Ndung’u was appointed as a member of the board, reinforcing leadership in firearm licensing and regulation. Other notable appointments include Benson Mwaniki Njeru to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), George Karanja as Chairperson of the Morendat Institute of Oil

Nakitokirion village in Loima Sub-County, where manyattas are deserted as pastoralist families moved in search of pasture and water for their livestock. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]A prolonged drought is tightening its grip on several parts of Kenya, forcing families in arid and semi-arid areas to flee in search of water and pasture for their livestock. Skins of goats spotted at a homestead in Nakitokirion village, Loima Sub County. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]Iperi Nangordengo, with her 12 month-old, suffers from an acute malnutrition. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]Water scarcity in the region forces women to spend long hours in search of it in Isiolo county.

Oketch Salah in Kakamega during ODM county tours. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has distanced itself from activities and statements associated with Oketch Salah, saying any engagements undertaken by him are strictly in his personal capacity and do not represent or bind the party. The party emphasised that it had not sanctioned any such activities and that Salah does not speak or act on behalf of ODM. "The Orange Democratic Movement wishes to clarify that any activities, statements, or engagements undertaken by Oketch Salah are carried out strictly in his personal capacity and do not represent or bind the Orange Democratic Movement in any way," the statement read. ODM stressed that all official party activities, programmes, and engagements must be channelled through the party secretariat and undertaken with the approval and guidance of the party leadership, headed by Oburu Odinga.

The order does not specify the rate that could be imposed, but uses 25% as an example, and says it will apply to goods imported into the US from any nation that "directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or otherwise acquires any goods or services from Iran".

President William Ruto showcases his football skills at Talanta Stadium on Saturday, February 7, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto has showcased the ongoing progress at the Talanta Stadium, describing the project as impressive and urging Kenyans to look forward to the completed facility. In a video on TikTok, Ruto appeared facing the camera, walking through the stadium grounds as he highlighted the strides made in its construction. "They were busy cheating, doubts, we trusted the process.. Now look, see for yourselves, Talanta Stadium is right here. Hii ni noma sana, mtapenda," Ruto said in the video, emphasising that progress on the stadium is visible and undeniable. President William Ruto confirmed that the stadium will be renamed Raila Odinga International Stadium once completed, in honour of the late former Prime Minister.

In a ceremony dripping with symbolism and dynastic intent, President Yoweri Museveni has awarded his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Kabalega Star Medal—the country’s second-highest military honor. The Kabalega Star, named after the legendary Bunyoro king who resisted British rule, frames Muhoozi as a defender of Ugandan sovereignty, a potent image in the current anti-colonial zeitgeist. The Medal: The Kabalega Star ranks just below the Order of Katonga, reserved for the highest acts of gallantry, effectively placing Muhoozi at the apex of the military pantheon. The Kabalega Star ranks just below the Order of Katonga, reserved for the highest acts of gallantry, effectively placing Muhoozi at the apex of the military pantheon. Muhoozi’s Twitter diplomacy has already ruffled feathers in Nairobi; his formal elevation with the Kabalega Star suggests he is here to stay, backed by the full weight of the state machinery.

Yet, our electoral system sidelines them until age 18, a threshold that feels increasingly arbitrary. We should reduce the voting age to 16, and empower 16 and 17-year-olds to participate in decisions that will shape their lives. Stakes differ, yet cognitive studies, the processes by which people learn to think, solve problems, and reason, affirm adolescents reach logical peaks by age 16, suggesting the gap until age 18 is overstated. The Children Act 2022 sets criminal responsibility at 12 years, with full liability by age 16. Lowering to age 16 is democracy’s evolution, reflecting our young society.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s faction within the Azimio coalition is signalling imminent changes to the opposition’s parliamentary leadership. The move could deepen the cracks in the outfit even as ODM formally protests what it terms unilateral alterations to the coalition’s top structure.

Kenya’s economy is showing signs of a resilient rebound after slower growth in 2024, the 2026 Economic Outlook released by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (Kepsa) in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and KPMG has shown. The outlook says leading indicators point to improved performance, with the Central Bank of Kenya projecting economic growth of 5.2 per cent in 2025 and 5.5 per cent in 2026. However, private sector leaders speaking at the 2026 Economic Outlook forum in Nairobi cautioned that despite a stabilising macroeconomic environment, businesses must remain agile. She said the private sector remains central to driving inclusive growth through investment, job creation and productivity. Analysts at the forum said the 2026 economic landscape is characterised by steady recovery and a focus on fiscal stabilisation.

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Man running towards President William Ruto during the Nyota event in Mombasa/SCREENGRABA brief security incident occurred in Mombasa on Friday when an unidentified man ran towards President William Ruto as he addressed beneficiaries of the Nyota youth empowerment programme. However, Ruto intervened, telling one of the officers, “Habari yako boss, wachana naye,” urging them to momentarily let the man speak. “Very good Jeremiah,” the President said, jokingly adding, “Naona umeweka box,” in apparent reference to the man’s hairstyle. Ruto then asked him about his shoes, saying, “Viatu imepotea wapi?”“Nimeziwacha,” Jeremiah replied, prompting laughter from the President and the crowd. The President then sought to establish whether the man was a beneficiary of the programme, asking, “Kwanza leo wewe ni mtu wa NYOTA hapa?”“Mimi sio mtu wa NYOTA hapa (I am not a beneficiary),” Jeremiah admitted.

Ben Rhodes, a former deputy national security adviser for strategic communications in the Obama White House, said: "Let it haunt Trump and his racist followers that future Americans will embrace the Obamas as beloved figures while studying him as a stain on our country."

Since assuming the presidency of the United States of America, Donald Trump has been very vocal about illegal immigration. As a result, the Trump administration has consistently deported immigrants living illegally in the United States. In a written response, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh stated that as of mid-December, the United States had deported 3,414 Indians. Apart from this, countries such as Malaysia, Myanmar, the United Arab Emirates, and neighbouring China have also deported Indian nationals. Deported Immigrants Sent Back in HandcuffsFollowing reports of the inhumane deportation of Indian illegal immigrants in handcuffs and chains in 2025, the opposition strongly raised the issue in Parliament.