Kenya in February 2026: the most important developments in politics
In Kenya in February 2026, the most covered political story was the cooperation agreement between Nairobi and the national government, which Sakaja signed at State House on 17 February.
The government also confronted Russia over the alleged illegal recruitment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. The foreign minister was set to visit Moscow to demand an end to the practice, which officials condemned as using Kenyans as 'cannon fodder'. Kenya further warned that defunding the United Nations would be disastrous, after the United States decided to withdraw financial support.
At home, Rigathi Gachagua publicly criticised President William Ruto's administration ahead of a planned tour of Northern Kenya, and Nairobi city planners faced scrutiny over unauthorised construction in the Eastleigh district.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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