CaptionPresident William Ruto has named new envoys to missions aboard in fresh changes in his administration’s Foreign Service. Frank Ole Kibelekenya has been nominated as the ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark. Former Fafi MP Elias Bare has been nominated as a deputy ambassador to Somalia while Hussein Nur has been nominated in the same capacity to serve in Tanzania. Warui is a lawyer and is a pastor who founded House of Divine Solution International Ministry. Bare who also a businessman and served as Fafi MP in the 11th parliament.

Police in Makueni County have arrested a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer and a businessman over alleged extortion. The suspects were identified as Samuel Ogando of KDF, Nelson Kasera of the DCI headquarters and Joseph Mulwa. In Nyeri County, police arrested a foreign national of Egyptian descent for hawking household items without valid documents. Elsewhere, in Uasin Gishu County, detectives arrested three men in Eldoret and recovered dozens of identification documents suspected to be stolen or forged. Police also recovered two Congolese driving licences, several South Sudanese driving licences, national ID cards, and a South Sudanese logbook.

The state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River will be officially opened on Feb 18, under the management of global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya. [Courtesy]A Dutch-based firm is now eying the Kenyan market with an upcoming Sh3 billion animal feed factory. The state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River will be officially opened on Feb 18, under the management of global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya. It will produce a wide range of animal nutrition products, including compound feeds, concentrates, premixes, and speciality feeds for poultry, pigs, ruminants, and aquaculture. These services, he said, are aimed at helping farmers translate feed quality into measurable productivity gains.

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“All three Kenyans were lured into Russia's war against Ukraine in Qatar, where they worked for security companies with high, stable incomes,” the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said. Ukrainian intelligence said the men travelled separately to a recruitment centre in Yaroslavl over several weeks. “The enemy uses this ground for accelerated military training, sending recruits directly to units of the occupation army engaged in combat operations,” the agency said. Citing testimony from captured Russian soldiers, Ukrainian officials said such formations are often tasked with the most dangerous assaults. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said it is continuing to document cases of foreign nationals being drawn into Russia’s forces and issued a blunt warning.

They heaped compliments on each other during the visit and signed a deal on rare earths, as well as a document heralding a new "golden age" of US-Japan relations. Takaichi described Trump as a "partner in a new golden era", and praised his role in bringing peace to the Middle East.

Shock of ghost schools: Thousands of ghost learners found as school data audit exposes fraud 6th February, 2026A major shake-up is looming in Kenya’s education sector following the discovery of tens of thousands of ghost learners and non-existent schools embedded in official government records. The revelations, contained in the National School Data Verification Report, have raised serious questions about the credibility of enrolment data and the integrity of capitation funding.

President Wiliam Ruto in Malindi, Kilifi county /HANDOUTPresident William Ruto and other government officials on Thursday paused formal proceedings to share a meal at a local ‘kibanda’ known for affordable food in Malindi, Kilifi county. The President was in Malindi for the disbursement of the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital funds. President Ruto at a Kibanda in Malindi, Kilifi county /SCREENGRABVideos circulated on social media showed Ruto seated next to residents, engaging in light conversation with customers. In his remarks earlier at the Nyota disbursement forum, Ruto emphasised that his government is “delivering on the plan” to empower young people with tools for entrepreneurship and economic independence. Ruto’s engagement with locals at the kibanda offered a grassroots narrative to accompany the larger policy rollout reinforcing government messaging on inclusive development and interaction with ordinary citizens.

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision that had invalidated the entire National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Act, 2015, finding that the lower court erred in striking down the law in its entirety. The case started in 2016 when petitioners challenged the NGCDF Act, 2015 at the High Court, claiming it violated devolution and public finance principles. The High Court declared the law unconstitutional in September 2024. The court observed that the Senate and the Council of Governors were parties to the case but did not raise complaints of interference with county functions. The appeal was allowed, and the NGCDF Act, 2015 upheld.

Detectives are investigating an incident where a professor lost Sh950,000 to suspected thieves in the Runda, Nairobi. The gang is believed to have been at the banking hall or had prior information on the cash transactions, police said. The professor later confronted the bank officials demanding an explanation of how the incident happened. He protested the incident saying he suspected the thieves knew the transactions from the bank. This is the latest such incident to happen where people are attacked and robbed of cash after leaving banks.

Elvish Yadav and Jiya Shankar created a frenzy among their fans after they posted a photo with Jiya wearing an engagement ring. However, the truth is something else, as Elvish and Jiya did not get engaged. They were promoting their upcoming reality series Engaged Season 2, streaming soon on JioHotstar. On the work front, Elvish Yadav was recently seen in the web series Aukaat Se Bahar, streaming on Amazon MX Player. He was recently seen in Laughter Chefs Season 3 and became the first runner-up of the show with Karan Kundrra.

Elderly women carry home blankets after a mentorship program in the campaign against Female Genital Mutilation and Gender-Based Violence in 2024. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]As Kenya marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), women’s rights groups have called on the government to strengthen enforcement of laws and policies that criminalise the practice. “Kenya’s ban on FGM has been in place for more than a decade. “There can be no end to female genital mutilation without sustained commitment and investment,” UNFPA said. This year’s theme for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM is “Towards 2030: No end to female genital mutilation without sustained commitment and investment.”

1 / 8Imagine a train that doesn’t run on tracks but seems to float through the air as it speeds ahead. The Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) train, operating in countries like China and Japan, is a marvel of modern technology that has completely transformed the idea of rail travel. 2 / 8When a Train ‘Flies’ in the Air: In Japan, there is a train that doesn’t run on tracks in the traditional way. 7 / 8China’s 700 km/h Maglev Feat: China has also pushed the limits of Maglev technology. A high-speed Maglev train there set a new global record by reaching 700 km/h in just two seconds, showcasing unmatched acceleration and power.

A woman who swapped stripping for singing says seeing her friend 'rise from the dead' helped her turn her life around. Dorothy was converted from atheist to believer after the moment, believing her desperate prayers were answered by angels. Dorothy, from Los Angeles, California, US, said: "Most of my problems started when I was in my early twenties.I had moved to Hollywood. "In May 2018, I witnessed a miracle on my tour bus while I was touring my second album. "I'm learning that it's not about perfection but more about making progress, I take it one day at a time."