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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 02.05.2026.
It displays 94 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.05.2026 ⇢ The Day Omanga Was Fired
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The day began with reports that Millicent Omanga had been removed from the Kenya Shipyards board, days after joining the Wantam movement. By early afternoon, the government officially revoked her appointment, citing fallout with UDA. Meanwhile, former President Uhuru Kenyatta dominated coverage by defying calls to retire and publicly criticizing President Ruto, referencing Moi and Kibaki. In the afternoon, the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka at 83 led to a woman's arrest. The Treasury submitted a Sh4.82 trillion budget proposal, and 10 Kenyan truck drivers were detained in South Sudan. By evening, political infighting in ODM was exposed by Sifuna's fallout, and a new highway linking Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan was announced.
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Friday's assault follows large-scale, fatal attacks at the weekend by the separatist and jihadist rebels on key junta strongholds across Mali.Forces at Mali's Tessalit military base, a "super-camp" ne...
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Now the two-month-old war in Iran is making such ingredients harder to source and more expensive, Lash and other chefs said, as the Gulf grapples with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz se...
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VIONGOZI kutoka Kaunti ya Garissa wameomba msamaha kufuatia mauaji ya kikatili ya mvulana wa miaka...
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Two lockdown-linked years the golden era of Kenya’s fertility in the past decade.
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Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts May weather with near-average to above-average rainfall in various regions. Key insights for impacted counties included.
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The Islamic republic "has proven to the world in a military battle with the enemies its progress and excellence", Khamenei said in a written statement, but "it must also disappoint and defeat them in...
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NI katika miaka miwili pekee ndani ya muongo uliopita ambapo Kenya imerekodi zaidi ya watoto 1.2...
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In Kisumu, the Employment and Labour Relations Court dismissed Joseph Oyugi Magwanga’s challenge to his reported exclusion from Homa Bay county operations, citing failure to exhaust required dispute resolution routes before seeking judicial review.
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Omanga's ouster comes months after she declared her support for DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, who has been running…
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Iran delivered the text of the proposal to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, the IRNA news agency reported, without offering details as to its contents.
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The Road Maintenance Levy Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes a 50% reduction in the levy amount paid into the Road Annuity Fund, moving from Ksh3 to Ksh1.50 per litre....
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KAMATI ya Seneti inapendekeza mabadiliko makubwa kuhusu jinsi kaunti zinavyoajiri wafanyakazi,...
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07:39⇢Trump's Pirate Strait
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which he calls profitable, and his dissatisfaction with Iran's new proposal (The Kenya Times, Citizen). Domestically, the Senate proposes new county employment laws (Taifaleo), and the government plans to slash road maintenance levy funding (Nairobi Leo).
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Murkomen called on Kenyans who have yet to replace their lost IDs to do so within the waiver period, saying the move…
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Eastleigh Voice
Residents in flood-prone and high-risk areas have been urged to remain vigilant as the heavy rains persist.
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The US Treasury Department warned in a separate statement against paying a "toll" to Iran's government in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, saying this could also trigger sanctio...
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De Zerbi's side ended a 118-day wait for a league win at already-relegated Wolves last weekend, but lost Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke to injuries in the process.
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria, has appealed to members of the public to assist authorities in tracing a house help suspected to have…
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Ziara za mara kwa mara za Rais William Ruto katika eneo la Nyanza tangu ukuruba wake na marehemu...
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Omanga’s appointment to the board was revoked as part of broader changes affecting several state corporations and government agencies. She had been serving on the board since January 2025.
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Pump prices hit a 21-year high in April 2026, with motorists paying just below Ksh200 for petrol and diesel in Nairobi.
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In his speech, Uhuru also indirectly hit out at President Ruto for allegedly eroding multi-partism by interfering with…
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria, has appealed to members of the public to assist authorities in tracing a house help suspected to have…
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England's two most successful clubs, with 20 league titles each, meet at Old Trafford on Sunday, with both firmly on track to qualify for next season's Champions League....
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In the latest incident on Friday night, three cows were stolen from Gituto Village.
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Condolences and tributes continue to pour in following the death of veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr. Job Masakhue Lukuru Obwaka. The former Director, and Chairman of the Board of Directors…
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At least 10 people have lost their lives following ongoing heavy rains pounding different parts of the country, with the National Police Service (NPS) warning that the situation remains dangerous…
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OFISI ya Mwanasheria Mkuu imeibua wasiwasi kuhusu Mswada unaopendekeza kuwapa uraia watu wasio na...
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Ex-president defies silence calls, cites Moi and Kibaki as he takes on Ruto and Jubilee disputes.
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McFarlane is in his second spell as Chelsea's stand-in manager this season following Liam Rosenior's sacking on April 22.
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The 28-year-old Hellen Ayuma Busiega left home in August 2022 through an agency, but after working with several employers, she ended up weak, voiceless, and abandoned on the streets of Jeddah, Saudi A...
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10:17⇢Uhuru's Defiant Stand
⌨Former President Uhuru Kenyatta dominates coverage by defying calls to retire and publicly criticizing President Ruto, citing past leaders Moi and Kibaki. Multiple outlets (The Kenya Times, Daily Nation, Kenyans) report his refusal to step down and his 2027 candidate preferences. Meanwhile, heavy rains cause 10 deaths (TV47 Digital), and a Kibera family seeks answers over a daughter missing in Saudi Arabia (Citizen).
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The former Deputy President is leading a series of engagements aimed at strengthening the party’s presence at the county level, with a focus on direct interaction with residents and local leaders...
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MIKE Oby, amekuwa akipamba magari ya huduma ya umma, yanayojulikana kama matatu au nganya, kwa...
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Citizen TV
The screening will mean Olympic women's sports from the 2028 Los Angeles Games will be limited to biological females, which would also rule out those with differences in sexual development (DSD)....
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For years, income generated by landlords has been hard to track, with the new framework now expected to enhance…
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Motorists using the Iten–Kabarnet Road have been advised to seek alternative routes after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked a section of the road near Kolol, disrupting traffic flow…
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Citizen TV
Mercy attended her friend’s birthday at Tunnel Lounge along Mombasa Road. The following day, she was found unconscious about three kilometres from the club where the birthday party had taken plac...
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Eastleigh Voice
Uhuru Kenyatta said he has been unfairly criticised for speaking on national issues, arguing that former leaders around the world remain politically active in different capacities.
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Uhuru Kenyatta said he has been unfairly criticised for speaking on national issues, arguing that former leaders around the world remain politically active in different capacities.
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At the centre of the budget is the Executive, which takes up the largest share at KSh 2.817 trillion....
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Citizen TV
After squandering a two-goal lead in the final moments of their match on the Ligurian coast, the Venetians thought they would have to wait another week to book their ticket to Serie A....
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The Kenya Times
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Motorists yet to begin their journeys have been advised to seek alternative routes such as the Iten – Eldoret – Eldama Ravine – Kabarnet to avoid delays.
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Parents have had to practise extra caution and vigilance with their children, particularly during weekends, due to the increased risk posed by the swollen river.
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Adding to Kenya’s presence off the track, Athletics Kenya executive Barnaba Korir has earned a historic appointment as the first African Technical Delegate at a World Athletics global event....
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KenGen said sustained high inflows from ongoing rainfall in the Mount Kenya and Aberdare Range catchments, as well as direct rainfall over reservoir areas, have led to increased water levels across th...
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 2 — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to “step back” from active political engagement...
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14:21⇢The Elder Statesman’s Unyielding Voice
⌨The newspapers report on the intensifying standoff over former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s political activity, as Speaker Wetang’ula urges him to follow the retirement examples of Moi and Kibaki (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice, Daily Nation). Simultaneously, editors prioritize weather-related risks, specifically warnings of dam overflows along the Tana River and landslides blocking major transit routes (Citizen, TV47 Digital, Tuko).
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The suspect is being treated as a person of interest in the death of the Director, whose dramatic arrest in March made…
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Matiang’i termed the incident as “deeply troubling,” raising concerns over what he described as growing intolerance and state interference.
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The suspect, Beatrice Wangare, was taken into custody on Saturday morning as a person of interest following the sudden death of the doctor on Friday night.
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The 2024 Olympic men's discus champion Roje Stona from Jamaica, and a quintet of Kenyans including former women's marathon world record-holder Brigid Kosgei, were among the 11 targeted by lucrative of...
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has moved to clarify President William Ruto’s recent Labour Day wage announcement, emphasizing that the 12 per cent salary increment is a general wage increase…
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Dr Obwaka was rushed to hospital on Friday evening but was pronounced dead on arrival.
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Dr Obwaka was rushed to hospital on Friday evening but was pronounced dead on arrival.
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Eastleigh Voice
Treasury says these measures are designed to improve predictability for taxpayers while closing existing loopholes in the system.
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The National Treasury has submitted a Sh4.82 trillion budget proposal for Kenya’s 2026/27 financial year to Parliament, allocating Sh1.98tn to recurrent spending and Sh840.6bn to development. The plan includes a Sh1.1tn deficit and higher borrowing.
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The family says Noor disappeared outside his shop shortly after closing, and despite a week of searches, his whereabouts remain unknown.
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen amended the Registration of Persons Rules to extend the period during which Kenyans will not be required to pay for duplicate IDs or changes to personal d...
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The veteran right-back is set to miss the next two weeks according to Spanish media and could return for the club's final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao.
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The exchanges resulted in a wave of cyber exchanges between Kenyan and Nigerian users using memes, with debates…
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The Kenya Times
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On Thursday, the FCC voted to advance measures that would disqualify testing and certification bodies from countries without mutual recognition agreements with the US...
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Residents attributed the apparent voter apathy to what they termed as uneven development, arguing that the region has lagged behind compared to other parts of the country....
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In a Gazette notice dated April 30, 2026, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya revoked Omanga’s appointment with immediate effect.
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Polisi wanachunguza kifo cha Mtaalamu wa uzazi na magonjwa ya wanawake, Dkt Job Masakhue Lukuru...
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TV47 Digital
The Kenya Kwanza Administration has made significant strides in combating security threats across the country, with recent surveys indicating a notable decline in crime rates, Interior and National Administration Cabinet…
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18:01⇢Omanga's Appointment Revoked
⌨The newspapers report on the government's revocation of Millicent Omanga's appointment to Kenya Shipyards amid fallout with UDA (Citizen), and the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka at 83 (Daily Nation, Taifaleo). The Treasury's Sh4.82 trillion budget proposal (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo) and the detention of 10 Kenyan truck drivers in South Sudan (The Kenya Times) also receive coverage.
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The Kenya Times
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Kiongozi wa chama cha Wiper Patriotic Front, Kalonzo Musyoka, amewataka wakazi wa Kaunti ya Kitui...
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Speaking during a political engagement, Musyoka said he carries the vision and aspirations of Odinga, insisting that they should not fade with his passing.
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The new highway's design works have been completed, with the construction set to be launched in the next few…
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According to police, Dr Job Obwaka was confirmed dead upon arrival at The Nairobi Hospital after collapsing in Kitengela....
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Nyuma ya kuta ndefu, milango yenye ulinzi mkali na orodha maalum za wageni, baadhi ya maamuzi...
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Police say the 45-year-old woman was the last known person to see Dr Job Obwaka alive.
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UN agencies said the crisis is being driven by escalating conflict, mass displacement, economic decline, climate shocks, flooding and below-capacity agricultural production.
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Eastleigh Voice
The Nairobi Hospital says it mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, praising his clinical work and service on the board of management in 2025. The hospital offered condolences as a separate court case over falsified records remained pending.
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Kasey McAteer rounded off victory five minutes from time as Ipswich join Coventry in the top flight next season.
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China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent "teapot" refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic Republic.
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The zero-tariff policy aligns with China's broader opening-up agenda.
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Political observers believe that if the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) cannot reconcile its warring factions, the mathematical reality of the 2027 election is bleak.
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Widow of late senator Ben Oluoch prepares mandazi to survive, raising questions about her financial situation amid pension entitlements and public reactions.
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Gachagua, who was in Kajiado County on Saturday, said not only the Mt Kenya region but several other regions have joined the united opposition and their push to kick out President Ruto out of office d...
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Bishop Ong’ijo challenged members of Parliament to work as they are supposed to, accusing them of having become a choir. He criticised the President for failing to deliver on key pledges and called th...
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As speeches went on, the centre could not hold anymore. A section of mourners demanded that the Siaya governor leaves the burial ceremony.
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Arteta's charges swept Fulham aside with three goals in the first half at the Emirates Stadium.
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The turnaround began in November 2025 when the government, through the Lake Basin Development Authority, rehabilitated canals across a 5,000-acre area under the Kimira Oluch irrigation scheme....
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23:52⇢Doctor's Death, Party's Fracture
⌨The newspapers report on the death of Dr. Job Obwaka, with police detaining a woman (Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo). Political infighting in ODM is exposed by Sifuna's fallout (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, a new highway linking Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan is announced (Kenyans), and China's zero-tariff policy opens doors for African imports (Capital FM).