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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 04.02.2026.
It displays 120 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.02.2026 ⇢ The Day Uhuru Reclaimed Azimio Leadership
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Morning editorial priority was split between the institutional fallout of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan’s resignation and the structural realignment of the opposition. Editors highlighted the 'sealed fate' of Marjan following private boardroom negotiations, while simultaneously tracking former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s formal return to active political management. By early afternoon, media attention shifted to the appointment of Kalonzo Musyoka as Azimio party leader, a move framed as a stabilization effort ahead of 2027. However, a counter-narrative emerged by late afternoon as affiliate parties within Azimio rejected Kenyatta’s leadership changes, labeling them 'null and void.' Parallel to this opposition friction, editors covered a populist economic pivot from the executive, with President Ruto announcing tax exemptions for low-income earners. The day also saw significant movement in regional politics as Mt. Kenya bigwigs and former LSK President Nelson Havi defected to Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP party, signaling a deepening fracture within the ruling UDA coalition.
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RAIS (mstaafu) Uhuru Kenyatta amechukua hatua za kurejesha udhibiti wake katika upinzani kwa...
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Marjan’s exit follows the footsteps of his predecessors Ezra Chiloba and James Oswago.
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US Africa Command says increased airstrikes in Somalia have reduced ISIS territory in Puntland, while Washington expands support for local forces, maritime security and linked economic investment across the Horn of Africa.
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06:34⇢Uhuru Reclaims the Opposition Helm
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting from the institutional shock of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan’s resignation (Citizen, TV47 Digital, Nairobi Leo) to the structural realignment of the opposition. The headlines focus on former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-entry into active political management to stabilize the Azimio coalition (Standard Media, Taifaleo). This shift toward 2027 preparation coincides with ongoing scrutiny of the electoral commission’s leadership vacuum (Daily Nation).
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Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a statement following his appointment as the Party Leader of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition....
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WASHINDI wa medali wa Timu ya Kenya katika Riadha za Dunia za Mbio za Milimani (WMTRC) za 2025 bado...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The CEO tendered his resignation on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 3.
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TV47 Digital
In a coordinated intelligence-led strike on Tuesday, January 3 afternoon, multi-agency teams under the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) simultaneously raided three popular entertainment…
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TV47 Digital
Arsenal have booked their place in the first domestic cup final of the season after seeing off rivals Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate to reach the Carabao Cup final. The Gunners…
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Daily Nation
Marjan had 399 days remaining on his contract.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The wrangles within the ODM party have seen a faction allied to the broad-based government call for the resignation of…
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KATIKA miaka ya hapo nyuma, Jared Ombati Mogere allikuwa akiishi jijini Nairobi ambapo alikuwa...
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The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has reiterated that no illegal construction will be allowed within gazetted forest land, confirming that it blocked the transportation of building materials intended for the…
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After learning of his impending dismissal, Marjan reportedly approached the chairman seeking confirmation that his exit would be by mutual consent, which was granted.
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Kenya is strengthening its livestock economy through the De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement (DRIVE) Project, a national initiative designed to unlock financing, expand market access, and attract private investment across…
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Muhoozi, who has been at the centre of recent tensions between the U.S. and his country, said that the demands should…
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JUMATATU iliyopita, mfanyakazi wa idara ya usafi Kaunti ya Nairobi, Miriam Ochieng, alipanga foleni...
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The ODM party moved to overhaul its top leadership, triggering internal unease over procedure, legality and party unity ahead of key political decisions.
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09:06⇢The Final Boardroom For Marjan
⌨Kenyan newspapers report on the intensifying realignment within the Azimio coalition, focusing on former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s return to manage internal fractures and Kalonzo Musyoka’s formal appointment as party leader (Standard Media, Nairobi Leo, People Daily). Concurrently, editorial attention remains fixed on the forced exit of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan, with reports detailing the private boardroom negotiations that led to his departure (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital, Citizen).
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Melinda French Gates has publicly addressed the emotional impact of newly released documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that include explosive allegations involving her ex-husband, Bill Gates. The…
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Kenyan content creators earned more than USD 350,000 (KSh44.9 million) in just one year through TikTok collaborations with local businesses. This comes even as TikTok for Business is marking one…
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The Kenya Times
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KONOKONO wameibuka kuwa viumbe ambao wanaweza kumpatia mkulima kipato kizuri.
Teknolojia...
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The Kenya Times
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Kenyans.co.ke
Should the coalition be confirmed, such an alliance could significantly reshape Kenya’s political landscape ahead of…
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The NYOTA empowerment project is being fine- tuned and expanded to benefit over 2 million youth across the country, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP said the National…
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Bungoma County has emerged as one of the top performers in Kenya’s agricultural sector after scooping multiple awards at the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) Performance League Awards,…
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
The Kenyan government, through the Ministry of Interior, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the United Kingdom on the collaborative implementation of border security cooperation.…
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ZAIDI ya wanasiasa 12,000 wakiwemo vigogo walioshindwa katika uchaguzi wa 2022 na wengine...
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A postmortem conducted on the body of Brenda Akinyi revealed that she died after her brain swelled, a condition she developed while at Njoro Girls High School.
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Eastleigh Voice
According to Ololtuaa, churches found promoting such doctrines will face closure, while pastors involved will lose their operating licences and be subjected to legal action where necessary.
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The Kenya Times
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11:21⇢The Great Political Realignment Unfolds
⌨Kenyan newspapers report on the intensifying political realignment as over 12,000 aspirants join the UDA party and former President Uhuru Kenyatta moves to reorganize the Azimio coalition (People Daily, Taifaleo, Standard Media). Editorial focus also centers on a potential strategic alliance between Kenyatta and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (Kenyans). Concurrently, the IEBC remains in the spotlight following the finalized exit of CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan (Daily Nation, YNews Digital, Citizen).
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Kenyans.co.ke
1.5 million Kenyans are expected to benefit from the tax reforms, including those earning below Ksh30,000 who will not…
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead, according to Libyan media reports. The death of the 53-year-old, once widely viewed…
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What began as a highly publicized love story between comedian and digital content creator, Vanessa Akinyi popularly known as Cartoon and her partner Rotimi of Africa has come to an…
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President William Ruto has announced the government's plan to scrap taxes for Kenyans earning below Ksh30,000....
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VYAMA vidogo ndani ya Kenya Kwanza vimeanza kulalamika kuwa, ODM inaviengua baada ya kuanzishwa kwa...
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As the world marks World Cancer Day today, 4th February 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong call for African nations to address what it describes as…
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Traders in Mombasa have raised alarm over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning that its passage in its current form could significantly expand illicit trade, cripple legitimate businesses and…
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CRA flags Nairobi, Kisumu and Kisii counties as the worst culprits.
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A fashion trend is sweeping through Kenyan social media, and it’s all about a garment that’s both traditional and daringly modern. The backless dera has become more than clothing; it…
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Fraudulent developers are using high-tech 'artistic impressions' and YouTube tours to sell non-existent maisonettes.
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Despite the relatively low initial numbers, Erustus Ethekon stressed that the Commission’s outreach at the constituency level continues, with a nationwide push scheduled for March.
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Reports indicate that as of 2025, about 2.1 million Kenyans were employed in the private sector, more than those in the…
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TV47 Digital
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has rolled out a massive countywide sanitary pads distribution drive aimed at curbing absenteeism of girls from school during menses. Through the County department of Gender…
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13:32⇢Digital Gates Open for 2027
⌨Kenyan media are shifting focus toward the 2027 electoral cycle, highlighting the IEBC's move to launch a digital voter registration platform (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen). Simultaneously, editors are tracking the restructuring of political alliances, specifically the revival strategies of the Azimio coalition under Uhuru Kenyatta and the internal friction caused by ODM's influence within the Kenya Kwanza government (Standard Media, Taifaleo, People Daily).
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The Ministry of Education has directed all regional and county directors of education to make sure that all heads of public senior schools are adhering to President William Ruto’s directive…
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KUCCPS’ move comes as a major boost for learners who may have felt that they have been left behind academically after…
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Mohamed Abdi Ali, who was convicted in May 2025, is seeking bail pending the hearing of his appeal against his 30-year sentence.
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Rising Starlets head coach Jackline Juma has confirmed her final squad ahead of Kenya’s two-legged encounter against Tanzania in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The coach has largely…
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Medical marijuana could soon be reclassified into a medical category that includes prescription drugs like Tylenol with codeine, ketamine and anabolic steroids. That’s because in December 2025, President Donald Trump…
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KYIV, UKRAINE
MAELFU wameachwa bila makazi na kwenye gizani baada ya Urusi kuishambulia Ukraine...
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People Daily
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WINGA wa Arsenal Eze Eberechi amesema ni ndoto yake kushinda mataji na Arsenal akisema tayari...
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Fenerbahce have completed the signing of French midfielder N’Golo Kante from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, ending days of uncertainty surrounding the high-profile transfer. The Turkish giants confirmed on Wednesday…
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The High Court has extended interim injunction orders in a corruption related civil suit in which the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking to recover Kshs813 million allegedly obtained through…
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16:09⇢Tax Relief for the Poor
⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting President Ruto's populist economic pivot, focusing on proposed tax exemptions for citizens earning below Ksh30,000 (Standard Media, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, the judiciary remains a focal point for institutional accountability as the High Court extends orders freezing the bank accounts of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi over an Sh813 million corruption suit (TV47 Digital, Citizen).
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Eastleigh Voice
The CRA cited poor payroll management, hiring of contract and casual staff without regulation, and failure to strictly adhere to approved staff establishments as the main drivers of the unsustainable wage bills.
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The prices of school uniforms have been a matter of particular concern in 2026, especially to students who were…
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Daily Nation
In some of the counties, the governor's seat attracted not even a single aspirant to face off with the incumbents.
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The Kenya Times
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TRIPOLI, LIBYA
SAIF al-Islam Gaddafi, mwana wa kiongozi wa zamani wa Libya, Kanali Muammar...
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The driver had fallen asleep while looking in the trailer's cabin....
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Controversial preacher and comedian Paul Kuria, popularly known as Man Kush, has revealed details of his impressive boxing background during a candid chat on a podcast hosted by Chaxy, one-third…
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The tournament structure was set to begin at the ward level, progress through sub-county and county stages, and…
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Controversial preacher and comedian Paul Kuria, popularly known as Man Kush, has revealed details of his impressive boxing background during a candid chat on a podcast hosted by Chaxy, one-third…
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Eastleigh Voice
They argued that they were not consulted and that the decisions violate the coalition’s principles of inclusivity, transparency and accountability.
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Controversial preacher and comedian Paul Kuria, popularly known as Man Kush, has revealed details of his impressive boxing background during a candid chat on a podcast hosted by Chaxy, one-third…
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Members of the Rastafarian community have expressed frustration after security personnel barred them from bringing bhang seeds into court as part of their evidence in an ongoing petition. The petitioners,…
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18:05⇢Cracks in the Azimio Foundation
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the fragmentation within the Azimio coalition as affiliate parties formally reject leadership changes directed by Uhuru Kenyatta (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen). This internal friction is mirrored by shifting regional allegiances, with Mt. Kenya bigwigs shunning the ruling UDA party in favor of emerging factions (Daily Nation, People Daily). Additionally, the judiciary remains active in high-level corruption cases, extending asset freezes for Governor Wamatangi (YNews Digital).
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A heartbreaking video of Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has reseurfaced online, leaving fans around the world deeply concerned for the beloved singer. The clip shows the 57-year-old icon lying on…
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The Standard
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TV47 Digital
A section of parties allied to the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party are crying foul over changes made to the leadership of the party. Led by the National Liberal…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Former LSK President officially joins Gachagua's camp. Gachagua states that he is thrilled to have a great legal…
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Eastleigh Voice
CS Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya wants to move away from externally imposed templates, insisting that agricultural priorities must be identified locally and financed in ways that reflect domestic needs rather than donor convenience.
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People Daily
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Kenyan passport applicants on e-Citizen can now only apply for the 66-page booklet at Sh12,500, after cheaper 34-page and 50-page options were removed without official explanation.
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