Today is Mon, 16 Feb 2026
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President Ruto to Lead Africa-France Summit Preparatory Engagements
President William Ruto is expected to focus on preparatory engagements for the upcoming Africa-France Summit during the week of February 17–21, 2026, signalling an intensification of Kenya’s economic diplomacy and international investment positioning. The consultations are likely to involve Cabinet Secretaries, diplomatic representatives, and private sector stakeholders as Kenya aligns its priorities ahead of hosting the continental forum in May.
The preparatory phase is expected to centre on trade partnerships, infrastructure financing, renewable energy cooperation, and digital economy collaboration. The President is likely to convene inter-ministerial coordination meetings to ensure policy alignment, investment readiness, and security planning. These engagements reflect the administration’s broader strategy of leveraging global platforms to strengthen Kenya’s economic standing and attract foreign direct investment, while reinforcing Nairobi’s position as a regional diplomatic and business hub.
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Budget Policy Statement and Debt Strategy Dominate Parliamentary Business
Between Tuesday, February 17 and Friday, February 20, 2026, both the National Assembly and the Senate are expected to prioritise scrutiny of the 2026/27 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and the accompanying Debt Management Strategy (DMS). The National Assembly is likely to refer the BPS to the Budget and Appropriations Committee on February 17, followed by technical briefings on borrowing ceilings, Eurobond exposure, and public debt sustainability, with preliminary debate on sectoral allocations emerging by February 19. In the Senate, attention is expected to centre on county equitable share projections and the division of revenue framework, as the Senate Finance and Budget Committee engages the Commission on Revenue Allocation and reviews conditional grants ahead of more substantive fiscal debate later in the month.
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High Court to Hear Petition on Use of State House for Political Meetings
The High Court is expected to hear a constitutional petition on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, challenging the use of State House facilities for partisan political meetings. The petitioners argue that hosting party engagements at official state premises contravenes Articles 73 and 132 of the Constitution, which govern leadership integrity and define the functions of the Presidency, and contend that public resources should not be deployed for political party activities. The case is likely to examine the constitutional boundary between executive state functions and partisan operations, with the Court expected to issue directions on jurisdiction or hearing timelines. This matter carries wider governance implications as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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National Assembly Approval Hearings for Key Presidential Nominees
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committees are scheduled to conduct approval hearings on Friday, February 20, 2026, for two presidential nominees: Canon (Dr.) Ida Betty Odinga, EGH and Francis Meja. Dr. Odinga was nominated as the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, while Mr. Meja was nominated as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission. The Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations will vet Dr. Odinga at the Mini-Chamber, County Hall, while the Departmental Committee on Labour will vet Mr. Meja at Bunge Tower, pursuant to Articles 118(1)(b), 132(2), 233(2) and 250(2)(c) of the Constitution and Section 6(4) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. The hearings follow the Speaker’s notification to the House on February 10, 2026, and will determine whether the nominees are approved for appointment.
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Central Bank of Kenya Monetary Policy Committee Meeting
The Central Bank of Kenya is expected to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with markets closely monitoring signals on interest rates, inflation trends, and liquidity management. Following recent rate adjustments and moderating inflation data, the MPC’s decision will be scrutinised for indications of whether the easing cycle will continue or pause as the government advances fiscal consolidation under the 2026/27 budget framework.
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Dorcas Ogana, Country Manager, Kenya – TigerLogic Africa
TigerLogic Africa has appointed Dorcas Ogana as its new Country Manager for Kenya, marking a strategic leadership move as the company strengthens its footprint in the East African technology and enterprise solutions market. Her appointment positions her to oversee local operations, drive business development, and deepen partnerships with both public- and private-sector clients. The move comes at a time when technology firms are consolidating local leadership to accelerate digital transformation initiatives and expand market share in Kenya’s rapidly evolving ICT landscape.
Ogana brings extensive experience in business development, technology operations, and strategic partnership management. She has built a reputation for scaling market presence, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering revenue growth within competitive digital environments. In her new role, she is expected to spearhead TigerLogic Africa’s commercial expansion strategy in Kenya, enhance client acquisition pipelines, and align the company’s innovation roadmap with national digital economy priorities.
Her appointment signals TigerLogic Africa’s intention to strengthen in-country leadership as it positions itself within Kenya’s growing enterprise technology ecosystem, particularly in fintech, data solutions, and digital infrastructure services.