Former President Uhuru Kenyatta gives his last respects during the State Funeral service for the late German President Horst KöhlerThis week began with activities ranging from political, social and international events.
The week saw President William Ruto hold talks with envoys over the situation in DRC.
As this happened, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the State Funeral service for the late German President Horst Köhler.
As this happened, schools in Baringo County reported a surge in enrollment as peace and security improved.
Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eye:
Ruto meets DRC’s envoy
President William Ruto holds discussions with a delegation
from DRC in Nairobi on February 19, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto on Wednesday met with a delegation from Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi.
The President said the envoys were in the country to discuss the escalating situation in the Eastern DRC.
The delegation was led by MP and former Deputy Prime Minister Lambert Mende.
Others were President Tshisekedi's High Representative Sambu Mambu, Public Works Minister Alexis Gisaro and Trade Minister Julien Paluku.
Envoys from DRC interact with President William Ruto
in Nairobi on February 19, 2025/PCS
Envoys from DRC interact with President William Ruto in Nairobi on February 19, 2025/PCSUhuru in Berlin
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta gives his last respects during the State Funeral service for the late German President Horst KöhlerFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the State Funeral service for the late German President Horst Köhler, held at the Berlin Cathedral.
In his speech, Uhuru paid tribute to Köhler's remarkable leadership, dedication to global affairs, and unwavering commitment to Africa's development.
He recalled Köhler's pivotal visits across the African continent, where he met with leaders at both national and community levels, emblematic of his belief in the strength of partnerships between Germany and Africa.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta gives his last respects during the State Funeral service for the late German President Horst KöhlerGachagua meets Kalonzo, Wamalwa
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa at a Nairobi Hotel on February 19, 2025. PHOTO/X Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
The meeting, held at a Nairobi hotel, was also attended by DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, signalling the possible formation of a new political coalition.
This was the first formal discussion between the three leaders as they explored ways to strengthen their political engagement and unveil a fresh alliance ahead of the next general elections.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa at a Nairobi Hotel on February 19, 2025. PHOTO/X Normalcy returns to Baringo schools
Schools in Baringo County are seeing a surge in enrollment as peace and security improve in the North Rift region.
Learners who had abandoned their studies due to banditry are returning, thanks to enhanced security efforts by a multi-agency team and the renovation of schools by KDF.
The renovations were part of Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU).
KDF commenced the reconstruction of schools vandalised by bandits in November 2023.
Lieutenant Colonel Ismael Papa interacting with pupils of Embossos Comprehensive School in Baringo County on February 18, 2025/VICTOR IMBOTO
Teachers of Kapindasum School in a makeshift administration block on February 18, 2025/VICTOR IMBOTO
KQ’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Kenya Airways flags off new Boeing 737-800 aircraftKenya Airways (KQ) unveiled its newly acquired Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The 170-seater aircraft leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAB) now increases the number of aircraft under the ownership of KQ to 35.
The addition, KQ CEO Allan Kilavuka said, strengthens the airline’s ability to provide enhanced connectivity, increased capacity and world-class service across its expanding network.
Kenya Airways acquires Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Kenya Airways flags off new Boeing 737-800 aircraft
