Valentine’s Day in Kenya was once a predictable performance of red roses, expensive dinners, and carefully curated Instagram declarations. However, according to new data from Spotify, the 2026 season reveals a deeper, more complex shift. Kenyans are increasingly trading grand romantic gestures for “yearning” playlists and “Quiet Storm” marathons. The data reveals that while love
President William Ruto has awarded Princess Zahra Aga Khan, daughter of the late Aga Khan IV, with the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH), the second-highest civilian honour in Kenya. Speaking at the Statehouse, Nairobi, on Friday, February 13, 2026, during the investiture ceremony, President Ruto said the honor recognizes Princess Zahra’s outstanding