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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 02.07.2026.
It displays 103 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.07.2026 ⇢ The Day of the PS Bodyguard Shooting Probe
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The fatal shooting of ODM youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma by a bodyguard attached to PS Fikirini Jacobs dominated the day's editorial agenda. Morning reports confirmed the PS was caught up in the probe, with the family speaking out. By early afternoon, PS Fikirini issued a statement and recorded a statement with police, while an autopsy confirmed a single gunshot wound to the chest. The story evolved alongside the release of activist Bob Njagi on bail and dismissal of treason charges. Other persistent threads included the repatriation of Kenyans from South Africa amid xenophobic violence, with 151 evacuated by evening. The High Court struck down a cybercrime law allowing website blocking without court orders, and the NTSA faced continued scrutiny over its vehicle inspection policies. Political tensions simmered in Ol Kalou, where CS Murkomen warned Gachagua against violence ahead of by-elections.
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The Patent and Market Court in Stockholm said "Pricerunner is deemed to have suffered damage as a result of Google having, for many years, unlawfully favoured its own price comparison service."...
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Britain currently risks being shut out of the scope of plans unveiled by Brussels in March tying companies' access to public money to minimum thresholds for EU-made parts in their products....
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Migrant arrivals after crossing the English Channel were 41 percent lower for the first six months of 2026, according to the latest data published by the UK interior ministry....
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RAIS William Ruto anakabiliwa na kibarua kigumu cha kisiasa baada ya Mahakama Kuu kutoa uamuzi kuwa...
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Youth leader felled by a bullet reportedly fired by a bodyguard attached to Youth Affairs Principal Secretary.
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The US leader said there had been "very good meetings" in Doha after an early dispute over the format threatened to overshadow discussions.
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Kisumu County has banned private security at political rallies as leaders roll out a six-point security plan to curb goonism and strengthen public order.
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DODOMA, Tanzania:
JOTO kubwa la kisiasa linaendelea kutikisa Tanzania, maandamano ya Julai 7...
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Mbadi defended the government's spending priorities as captured in the Finance Bill 2026, saying the Treasury had channelled resources to sectors that directly impact l...
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Kenya Met forecasts mixed weather patterns in the month of July, with some regions expected to receive favourable…
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Urban planners estimate that the informal economy employs the majority of Nairobi's workforce, yet access to secure trading spaces has failed to keep pace with the city's growing population. As new roads, buildings, and infrastructure projects reshape Nairobi, informal traders are often the first casualties.
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Under the current proposals, if implemented as proposed, the personal tax relief could rise from Ksh2,400 to Ksh3,000,…
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The NYOTA Project has moved to explain why beneficiaries are unable to withdraw all of their savings at once....
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They follow on from Google's launch of a cloud for the Johannesburg region in 2025.
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MWANASAYANSI wa Kenya Dkt Samuel Oyola amepokea ruzuku ya Sh187 milioni ili kuunda mfumo wa afya ya...
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Gachagua claimed that Murkomen has dispatched a killer squad to cause unrest in Ol Kalou.
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Police reinforcements were deployed across five of the country's nine provinces overnight, while soldiers were sent to Johannesburg's inner-city Hillbrow neighbourhood, where two people were injure...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cautioned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against inciting violence in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County....
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VYOMBO vya habari, ndani na nje ya Kenya hutekeleza dhima kuu katika makuzi, utetezi na usambazaji...
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KRA says illicit trade remains one of the greatest threats to Kenya's economy, prompting revenue losses and exposing consumers to substandard products.
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Utumishi Girls’ Academy is set to reopen today, Thursday, July 2, 2026, following its indefinite closure after a deadly dormitory fire on May 28, 2026. The school will resume in…
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The Controller of Budget’s latest budget implementation report shows that out of the total pending bills, Sh84 billion has remained unsettled for more than three years, exposing contractors and suppliers to continued financial strain.
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Speaking during the 6th Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Conference at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha, Omollo said the rapid advancement of AI had exposed gaps in the existing legal framework,...
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SENETA wa Kakamega, Dkt Boni Khalwale amesema kuwa amesajili chama kipya ambacho kitawapa makao...
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Bungoma Senator David Wakoli has called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the alleged irregular payment of Sh136 million towards the construction of the stalled Bungoma County…
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Daily Nation
'I am not being funded by Uhuru. I am funded by the people.'
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The petition has been filed by the East Africa Law Society, Natural Justice, JustAct and the Africa Centre for Peace and Human Rights against Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC, Marriott International Inc...
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10:38⇢Wildebeest Migration vs Hotel Development
⌨Editors focus on a petition to protect the wildebeest migration from hotel development (Citizen), and Kenya halting parallel medicine imports (The Kenya Times). Political stories include Khalwale launching a new party (Taifaleo), Sifuna denying being funded by Uhuru (Daily Nation), and Murkomen warning Gachagua against violence (Nairobi Leo). Pending bills in Nairobi and Mombasa (Eastleigh Voice) and a PAYE reduction update (Kenyans) also feature.
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Justice Patricia Mande declared Section 6(1)(j)(a) unconstitutional, saying it gave excessive powers to the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee and infringed on constitutional pro...
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The ruling is a significant victory for freedom of expression, dealing the government a major blow in its efforts to…
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The Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) Copyright and Related Rights Limited is accused of mismanaging royalty funds, failing to comply with regulatory directives and breaching governance requ...
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WANASIASA kadhaa wanaowania ugavana katika uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027 wameibuka miongoni mwa viongozi...
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Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has endorsed former Bungoma County Chief Officer for Health and Sanitation Patrick Wandili as his preferred successor for the Kimilili parliamentary seat describing him as the…
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The High Court has declared unconstitutional two provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, including one that authorised a State committee to order the blocking of websites…
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DCI detectives arrested Halima Ngache in Mombasa for operating an X account that tracked President William Ruto's movements, raising serious security concerns.
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The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in the northeastern Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred.
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Police in Mombasa have arrested two suspects after recovering approximately one tonne of stolen Kenya Power steel conductors during an intelligence-led operation in the Shanzu area. According to the National…
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The commitment was announced during a meeting between Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga and the Japan-Kenya Joint Technical Working Group (TWG), led by Japan's Chargé d'Affaires...
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South Africa has one of the continent's most developed road networks but continues to struggle with a high rate of road deaths, largely blamed on speeding, reckless driving, unroadworthy vehicles and...
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Daily Nation
From controversial policy rollouts to enforcement strategies that critics describe as impractical, NTSA has faced repeated public backlash.
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Nairobi Leo
Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime....
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Kenyans.co.ke
Murkomen and Gachagua have traded public condemnation over the incident that has raised tensions in the area just 14…
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Kenya’s tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi has officially begun the next phase of her career after relocating to London to focus fully on the professional circuit. The 22-year-old arrived in the…
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13:36⇢NTSA Under Fire
⌨Editors focus on the NTSA's controversial policies, with Citizen and Daily Nation questioning the agency's competence. Meanwhile, the government bans antibiotic deliveries via boda bodas and online platforms (The Kenya Times). Political tensions rise as police hunt a politician linked to chaos in Ol Kalou (Kenyans), and Kenya signs a security deal with Italy (Nairobi Leo).
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Some of the returnees who arrived in Kenya said they were forced to flee after businesses were vandalised, jobs were lost, and insecurity worsened in parts of the country affected by the unrest.
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Two suspects have been arrested after police recovered 200 kilograms of cannabis with an estimated street value of KSh6 million during an intelligence-led operation in Malindi Sub-County, Kilifi County. In…
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PS Fikirini issued an apology to the family and promised that he would cooperate with the investigations....
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MAMLAKA ya Kitaifa ya Usafiri na Usalama Barabarani (NTSA) inakosolewa vikali na madereva, viongozi...
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Daily Nation
The PS recorded a statement on the fatal shooting of a youth mobiliser in Kariokor.
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LSK President Charles Kanjama said the society would closely monitor the rollout of the new tax measures, particularly provisions affecting digital services, withholding taxes and compliance obligations for businesses and taxpayers.
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The man and woman, whose ages were not disclosed, both received 21 cane lashes in a public park in the provincial capital Banda Aceh.
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Widows in Kilifi County have got renewed hope after the County Government of Kilifi allocated KSh. 10 million to enable all of them get Social Health Authority (SHA) registration. Thousands…
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According to court documents filed under a Certificate of Urgency, the general speed limit on the dual carriageway is set at 110 km/h for motorcars and 80 km/h for commercial vehicles. ...
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In its ruling, the court noted that while Kenya Railways is the lawful owner of the property and is entitled to recover its land, any eviction process must comply with previous court orders and consti...
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Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing a potential outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEVD), with the government maintaining that preparedness remains the country’s strongest defence despite having no…
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Citizen TV
He appeared before Principal Magistrate Edgar Kagoni at the Kajiado Law Courts, represented by a legal team of more than six lawyers, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo...
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KATIBU wa Idara ya Masuala ya Vijana, Fikirini Jacobs, Alhamisi alifika katika makao makuu ya Idara...
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PS Fikirini conveyed his condolences to Ouma's family, friends and loved ones, describing the incident as a tragic and untimely loss.He said the circumstances surrounding Ouma's death remain the subje...
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Form Four students reported back to school today, while Grade 10 learners are scheduled to resume classes on Monday. Form Three students are expected to return on Thursday next week, completing the ph...
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The post-mortem findings came as Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs recorded a statement with detectives at the Nairobi Regional Criminal Investigations Headquarters.
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The delay has sparked frustration among taxpayers who had expected the amnesty to take effect immediately following the…
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TV47 Digital
Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs today recorded a statement with detectives at the Nairobi Regional Criminal Investigations Headquarters as investigations into the fatal shooting of 28-year-old youth mobiliser Cecil…
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Police have arrested a suspected illicit chang’aa dealer and recovered 400 litres of the illegal brew during an intelligence-led operation in Shaviringa, Vihiga County. According to the National Police Service…
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The court determined that the activist group behind the lawsuit did not exhaust the specialised environmental tribunals set up by law and instead filed a court petition. ...
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The university’s Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut told the National Assembly Education Committee on Thursday that the institution is currently conducting a work-load analysis of its employe...
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Senior Principal Magistrate Edgar Kagoni dismissed the case and ordered that the file be closed, holding that investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had not yielded material capable of sustaining the prosecution.
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The Kenyan government has evacuated 151 citizens from South Africa as it intensifies efforts to protect nationals affected by xenophobic violence and acts of intimidation. In a press statement issued…
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While the authority says the move is aimed at improving road safety and saving lives, many Kenyans remain sceptical, arguing it is primarily a revenue-raising measure. Others view vehicle inspections...
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The announcement was made after the last identified contact of an infected person completed the required quarantine period, tested negative for the virus, and safely returned home....
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The announcement was made after the last identified contact of an infected person completed the required quarantine period, tested negative for the virus, and safely returned home....
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"The bullet entered through the left forearm around the elbow region, then went through and entered the chest, puncturing the lungs."...
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They are the latest group to return home as undocumented and illegal foreigners continue leaving South Africa following the expiry of the June 30 deadline.The government has stated that more Kenyans a...
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20:05⇢The South Africa Exodus
⌨Editors focus on the evacuation of Kenyans from South Africa amid xenophobic violence, with Citizen and TV47 Digital reporting on the return of 48 and 151 citizens respectively. The Kenya Times covers US labor market slowdown, while Eastleigh Voice reports the dismissal of treason charges against activist Bob Njagi. The PS bodyguard shooting story continues with pathologists revealing Cecil Ouma's cause of death.
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The airstrip will be built on 27.2 acres.
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MSWADA wapendekeza marufuku ya WhatsApp na barua pepe binafsi kwa shughuli za serikali
Maafisa wa...
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KFS says it will hold a public participation meeting to explain the proposed development and gather views from stakeholders and members of the public.
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This was revealed as part of findings of a preliminary research, titled Action Research to Enhance Effective Coverage of Climate Change Issues in Africa (ARECCA), which painted a grim picture of a med...
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Schools have been directed to verify and correct School-Based Assessment records for Grade 6 and Grade 9 learners by July 30 ahead of the 2026 KPSEA and KJSEA national examinations.
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In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Senior Resident Magistrate Ismael Stanley Imoleit granted interim injunctive orders restraining Kebaso from making a range of public statements concerning the legisl...
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The agreement, signed on Thursday by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Italy's Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi, establishes a framework for enhanced collaboration between the two countries...
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KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the meeting, led by Health CS Aden Duale, resulted in key commitments touching on salaries, collective bargaining agreements, medical cover, employment a...
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