Daily Nation
Detectives trying to establish how attackers entered and murdered the businessman inside his house.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 01.09.2026.
It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
01.09.2026 ⇢ The day the aviation strike ended
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The aviation workers' strike, which had disrupted flights, was called off in the early morning, with operations resuming and Kenya Airways warning of delays as it cleared backlog. President Ruto departed for Zambia to attend Hichilema's inauguration. Inflation rose to 6.6% in August due to costly food and transport. A milk shortage emerged, attributed to a seasonal dry spell. The Maraga report on police reforms was released, highlighting systemic issues. Esther Passaris faced backlash for suggesting Kenyans quit sugar to afford SHA contributions. Oburu Oginga dismissed hospitalization claims. The TSC re-advertised 1,631 promotional posts for teachers.
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The agreement, reached under Pfizer’s Accord for a Healthier World initiative, covers treatments for breast, stomach, colon, lung, prostate and oesophageal cancers, as well as leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
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The saccos are accused of breaking a number of road laws as stipulated by NTSA, as clear hearing dates are set.
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Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has responded to reports circulating online alleging that she was involved in an incident in which a vehicle was attacked by suspected goons...
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WALIMU wamelalamika kuwa ahadi ambazo walipewa na Rais William Ruto kwenye mkutano ulioandaliwa...
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Monday, August 31 afternoon led a multi-agency team in continuing its relentless crackdown on illicit alcohol, raiding…
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Kenya Met forecasts mostly dry conditions, with possible rainfall in 18 counties and strong winds over northern and coastal regions from August 31 to September 1.
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When American aid abruptly stopped, specialized HIV facilities dissolved into mainstream hospitals, stripping away privacy, overwhelming staff, and leaving 1.4 million people to navigate renewed...
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The powerful players who had blocked the 2004 reform shifted to supporting or not actively opposing the 2023 reform.
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Citizen TV
KAWU, on Tuesday morning, signed a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Transport.
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ABIRIA waliokuwa wakisafiri kuelekea Nairobi na Entebbe kupitia Uwanja wa Kimataifa wa Ndege wa...
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The exchange raised fears of a return to major hostilities, with the US president vowing to respond.
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With the strike now called off, attention will shift to the implementation of the agreements reached during the talks…
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Eastleigh Voice
The industrial action began as a “go-slow” on Sunday, August 30, 2026, before disrupting flight operations at major airports.
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The Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) has completed 10,107 housing units since September 2022, with a further 196,846 units currently under construction....
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07:26⇢Aviation Strike Grounded, Then Lifted
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the resolution of the aviation workers' strike, with multiple outlets (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, The Kenya Times, Taifa Leo) reporting the resumption of flight operations after agreements were reached. Concurrently, the Daily Nation highlights the impact of US aid cuts on HIV clinics, while other stories include the Affordable Housing Programme's progress (Nairobi Leo) and a weather forecast (Tuko).
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The High Court has moved to fast-track a petition challenging the lack of publicly accessible records showing how individual Members of Parliament participated in the final vote on the Finance…
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CHAMA cha ODM kinakabiliwa na kibarua kigumu katika kuamua mgombea wake wa ugavana Nairobi baada ya...
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The deaths come as the newly elected hardline president ramps up military operations against armed groups funded by drug trafficking, illegal mining and extortion.
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UFICHUZI wa aliyekuwa Waziri wa Leba, Bw Kazungu Kambi, kwamba anapanga kuzindua chama kipya cha...
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Tutors say pledges made by Ruto on promotions, housing, career progression, medical cover yet to be fully implemented.
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JAMII ya Waluo inakabiliwa na mgawanyiko mkubwa wa uongozi, wazee wakigawanyika katika makundi...
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President Hichilema, 64, won in a race critics said was tightly managed by his government.
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has announced the emergency recruitment of 150 nurses as the county government moves to maintain healthcare services amid the ongoing national nurses�...
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Kenyans.co.ke
A fresh round of appointments has placed new faces in key institutions, with changes set to shape oversight, public…
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DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has advised the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to cancel its KSh6.5 billion election technology tender. In an official statement on September 1, 2026,…
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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has set the record straight, saying she has not endorsed anyone to take over her seat and will defend it herself in the 2027 General…
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Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by an average of 0.6 per cent between July and August.
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10:46⇢Ruto's Zambia Sojourn
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's departure to Zambia for Hichilema's inauguration, with multiple outlets (Citizen, The Kenya Times) covering the trip. Concurrently, economic concerns dominate as inflation rises to 6.6% in August due to costly food and transport (Eastleigh Voice). Other stories include teachers' impatience with unfulfilled State House promises (Daily Nation), new appointments to oversight bodies (Kenyans), and emergency nurse recruitment amid a strike (Nairobi Leo).
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The Transport Licensing Appeals Board has suspended Nicco Movers’ PSV operator licence with immediate effect, giving the company seven days to address ten compliance concerns raised by the National Transport…
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CHELSEA walikamilisha kampeni za Ligi Kuu ya Uingereza (EPL) msimu uliopita katika nafasi ya 10...
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The estate faces 39 creditor claims ranging from bank debts and claims from high-profile figures.
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Gen Kainerugaba has accused Mr Rwabwogo of corruption and threatened to arrest him. He has also said he does not recognise him as a brother-in-law, despite Mr Rwabwogo’s marriage to his sister, Patien...
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The suspension follows a finding that 45 out of 51 Nicco Movers vehicles presented for inspection failed to meet required safety standards, with only six vehicles passing the inspection....
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The 82-year-old party leader has been in hospital since Sunday, with the family now considering flying him out of the…
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According to the Ministry of Interior, the seven-point plan that is already in motion was developed in collaboration with national and county government agencies, humanitarian partners, security agencies, and other disaster management stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and response and minimise the potential impacts of the rains.
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A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of vandalising telecommunications infrastructure worth more than Ksh 5.1 million at a communication tower in Taveta, Taita…
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The fresh charges relate to allegations of fraud in a media-buying contract awarded by the Murang’a County Government to Top Image Media Consultants Limited, which the prosecution says resulted in the...
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President William Ruto has officially appointed Antonina Lentoijoni and former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion as members of the Teachers S...
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Passaris also highlighted how minor household lifestyle adjustments can ease the financial pressure of statutory healthcare deductions.
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The government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Interior has unveiled 7 measures to strengthen preparedness for expected El Nino rains in the country. In a statement dated September 1,…
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The latest development comes just a week after schools reopened for the third term, with learning activities facing…
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Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and six others have been charged afresh in connection with a KSh351 million corruption case, after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) amended the…
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13:33⇢Passaris's Sugar-Free Prescription Stirs Backlash
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the fallout from Esther Passaris's controversial suggestion that Kenyans quit sugar to afford SHA contributions, with Citizen reporting public backlash. Concurrently, the Daily Nation exposes Jirongo's Sh3.9bn debt, while other outlets cover El Niño preparedness, school disruptions, and corruption charges against Mwangi wa Iria.
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Weak victim identification, limited support services and poor cross-border cooperation are exposing migrants to trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation and other serious abuses along the Southern Migration Corridor.
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A total of 11 suspects have been arrested and a significant amount of counterfeit alcoholic beverages seized by a NACADA-led multi-agency operation within Nairobi County between 20th and 31st August…
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Oburu allayed fears about his health, saying he had been in hospital briefly and was "very well".
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga has reassured the public that he is in good health following concerns raised over reports about his condition....
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The taskforce cited how the revelations show a severely compromised Service that is not able to perform its core role mandate of correction and rehabilitation.
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The notice comes even as the country prepares for the rains anticipated from October, with other areas likely to…
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The LSK mourns the untimely death of advocate Rachel Wangui Ndirangu, urging patience for clients at Wanjiru Kairu & Co. Advocates during this tragic time.
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TV47 Digital
Long before political parties, campaign rallies and ballot papers became instruments for choosing leaders, the Pokot community had its own way of identifying and entrusting authority. At Longorok in Pokot…
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed speculation about his health, clarifying that he only made a brief hospital visit for a routine check-up and has since…
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Officers who cannot afford decent housing, prisons that cannot feed inmates, and an NYS that struggles to equip its trainees.The report demands modernization of equipment, from vehicles to protective...
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A key change will be the shift in staff employment terms from five-year contracts to one-year renewable contracts.
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Police officers overwhelmingly preferred a return to the old National Police Service uniform, which they associated with professional pride, a report by the National Taskforce on Police Reforms led by…
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LONDON, Uingereza:
KOCHA wa Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, amekiri kuwa tayari anaanza kuhisi presha ya...
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16:05⇢Maraga Report's Police Reform Blueprint
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the Maraga report on police reforms, with Citizen and TV47 Digital highlighting the need for modernization and the preference for old uniforms. Concurrently, multiple outlets (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, People Daily) cover health and safety issues, including El Niño evacuation notices and Oburu Oginga's health reassurance.
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The court ruled that the prosecution, led by Principal Prosecution Counsel Lydia Wang’ombe, proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the sexual offence on January 6, 2026. Medica...
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Beyond the rolling hills of Kitui, beneath the shade of a sacred fig tree that has stood for generations, history is set to unfold. On 3 October 2026, at the…
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TANGAZO la Gavana wa Siaya, James Orengo, kwamba analenga kuwania urais wa Kenya mwaka 2027 kupitia...
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MP Amisi claimed to have reliable intel indicating a plot to inflate figures for corrupt means.He referenced the recent incident in July where the State House website was allegedly hacked and the hack...
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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery of KSh 169,000 from an M-Pesa shop attendant in Katangi, Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, on May 15, 2026. The arrests…
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Nyoro is positioning himself as a major player in the 2027 matrix.
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Chicago-based Ribbeck Law Chartered said Boeing would begin making final payments following the conclusion of legal proceedings in the US. The firm said the Kenyan...
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Andrew Limo, who testified in the ongoing inquiry into Masai’s death, said the police surveillance cameras were not functioning at the time of the incident.The revelation could complicate efforts to r...
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Kamal will remain with the airline for a 30-day transition period before formally leaving on September 30.
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The explanation comes as consumers lament milk shortage in the country, with farmers also raising alarm over what they…
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CS Ruku reiterated his push for a split in Mt. Kenya, saying that the East region has been marginalised for over six decades while supporting leaders emanating from Mt. Kenya West. He noted that...
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The milk regulator attributed the decline mainly to dry and cold conditions in key milk-producing areas, which have reduced the availability of pasture and fodder for dairy farmers.
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Ruto explained that Africa cannot develop if every election becomes a moment of national uncertainty, while businesses cannot thrive where the future is uncertain.Similarly, he noted that capital will...
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19:08⇢Milk Shortage Sours Kenya
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on a milk shortage, with the Kenya Dairy Board attributing it to a seasonal dry spell affecting key production areas (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, Taifa Leo, The Kenya Times). Concurrently, political news includes Nyoro's 2027 presidential ambitions (Daily Nation) and President Ruto's remarks to African leaders on prioritizing national stability over politics (Citizen).
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Several outlets in Nairobi and its environs have reported limited stocks, with some popular brands missing from the shelves altogether.In Kawangware, traders said their challenge is not demand, but su...
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In summons dated August 31, 2026, the commission said it was investigating utterances allegedly made by Wainaina during a public address in Ngeria on August 29.The remarks, reproduced in the summons,...
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The return to normal operations was evident across the country’s major airports, which handled 244 arrivals and departures between 3:00 am and noon on Tuesday.
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KIONGOZI wa ODM, Dkt Oburu Oginga, Jumanne aliwatuliza Wakenya na wafuasi wake kuhusu hali yake ya...
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The operation, conducted between August 20 and 31, 2026, covered eight sub-counties identified as areas of concern in the manufacture, distribution and sale of illicit and counterfeit alcoholic produc...
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Munyao was arrested by EACC on Monday, August 31, and arraigned at the Machakos Law Courts on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges.The court granted him a cash bail of Ksh.1 million or...
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BEI ya maziwa imepanda katika baadhi ya maeneo ya Nyanza na Kusini mwa Bonde Ufa, hali inayoathiri...
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The government has begun putting in place a coordinated crisis communication framework to prepare Kenyans for the anticipated heavy rains and other impacts of the 2026 El Niño weather phenomenon.…
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Activists will hold a demonstration in Nairobi’s CBD, targeting the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior.They are demanding Besigye’s immediate release, medical evacuation, reparations and a ful...
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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's pledge, during questioning by MPs in the UK parliament, follows weeks of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory....
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Ole Lenku’s case stems from remarks he made while addressing residents at Ewuaso Oonkidongi in Kajiado West Constituency on August 22.
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