Kenyan security forces successfully disrupted a major terror plot allegedly orchestrated by the Somalia‑based militant group Al‑Shabaab that was aimed at causing mass casualties in Nairobi. The breakthrough came on February 18 after months of intensive surveillance, intelligence gathering, and coordinated raids by the Counter Terrorism Policing Unit and other agencies. Acting on actionable intelligence,
President William Ruto has directed the Cabinet Secretary for Interior to develop a framework within 60 days for a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police unit aimed at enhancing security in the capital. The new unit will work hand in hand with Nairobi County security teams to address rising crime and ensure the safety of residents and
Kenya is set to make sporting history as it hosts the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Division 2- Nairobi Leg at Nyayo National Stadium on February 14th and 15th, 2026. According to a notice shared by CS Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya on February 12, the two-day tournament will see 12 elite international