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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 07.06.2026.
It displays 117 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.06.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Gachagua Impeachment Verdict Wait
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Editorial attention on June 7 centered on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case, with multiple outlets reporting his vow to respect the court's Monday verdict while preparing to appeal if necessary. The story dominated from mid-morning through evening, with Gachagua urging supporters to remain calm. Earlier, the day opened with lingering coverage of the Utumishi Girls fire burials and Kalonzo Musyoka's 2027 presidential campaign launch. By afternoon, the education crisis resurfaced as Fred Matiang'i called for urgent reforms, linking school unrest to delayed capitation. International stories—Trump's heated NBC interview, Iran's missile attack on Israel—appeared but did not displace the impeachment narrative as the day's primary editorial focus.
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Leo, who has angered U.S. President Donald Trump by criticising his anti-immigration policies and the Iran war, will meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during a visit h...
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Tehran was engaged in discussions with Washington about its nuclear programme when the United States and Israel attacked it on February 28, sparking war in the region.
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03:41⇢Utumishi's First Ashes Laid to Rest
⌨The newspapers report on the Utumishi Academy fire tragedy, with the first victim laid to rest in Kwale as families await more bodies (TV47 Digital, Capital FM). Kalonzo Musyoka launches his 2027 presidential campaign (Daily Nation). International stories include Iran denouncing UN nuclear watchdog pressure (Citizen) and Trump attending an NBA Finals game under tight security (The Kenya Times).
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Vance's comments on the case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak sparked a swift denunciation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office, which rejected attempts to "interfere in our democracy."...
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Taifa Leo
Miezi michache baada ya kujitokeza kama moja ya sauti kali zaidi za upinzani dhidi ya Rais William...
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Kenyan citizens in the UAE face job losses in the hospitality sector. Ambassador Kenneth Nganga delivers essential supplies to support affected compatriots.
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Answering a call from environmental organisations, activists from across the country as well as local residents flocked midday to the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, some 150 kilometres (90 miles) southwest of th...
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Wanapoajiriwa katika serikali za kaunti, wengi wao huingia na vyeti vya kitaaluma, wasifu wa kazi...
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Arrest of Nairobi Chief Officer Patrick Analo once again shines spotlight on growing culture of impunity.
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Many of the drones targeted Saint Petersburg itself, the second Ukrainian attack on the city in less than a week, with Ukraine's SBU security services saying it had hit a naval base....
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Eastleigh Voice
The incident offers a stark illustration of one of the biggest obstacles facing efforts to contain the latest deadly epidemic, which has infected 381 people and claimed 64 lives in DRC as of 3 June.
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Artur Sargasyan revealed how he became an Assistant Police Commissioner in Kenya.
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Wabunge na Maseneta wanavutana tena kuhusu Mswada wa Ugavi wa Mapato wa mwaka 2026, baada ya kikao...
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Kenya's UNEP Ambassador Ida Odinga reprimands Maurice Ogeta during a poignant tribute at their residence, highlighting emotional moments following Raila's passing.
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Artur Sargasyan revealed how he became an Assistant Police Commissioner in Kenya.
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The move comes a day after ODPP approved charges against 37 individuals, including senior county officers and members…
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Fujimori, daughter of former autocratic president Alberto Fujimori, is making her fourth bid for the presidency.
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On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on weekends and holidays once more, despite having been deserted by tourists....
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Miaka 20 baada ya kuzua gumzo nchini Kenya kwa kuhusishwa na uvamizi wa kampuni ya habari ya...
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The Kenya Times
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To strengthen oversight, the PS announced that 1,000 quality assurance officers have been deployed to schools across the country to help monitor the situation...
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08:16⇢Ruto's Sky-High Presidency
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto's extensive foreign travel (Standard Media), Kalonzo's new movement to unseat him in 2027 (The Kenya Times), and the Artur brothers' political ambitions in Armenia (Taifaleo, Daily Nation). The Utumishi Academy fire tragedy continues with first burials (TV47 Digital). School unrest prompts a nationwide audit of boarding schools (Capital FM).
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The Division of Revenue Bill sets out how revenue raised nationally is shared between the national government and county governments.
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A suspected SIM swap fraudster is in police custody after detectives uncovered a scheme that saw a victim lose more than Ksh450,000 from her M-PESA account without her knowledge....
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Capital FM
In a statement signed by AAK President George Ndege, the association said that while it supports accountability in matters involving structural safety and loss...
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The victim had travelled to the United States of America on January 2019 and retained her mobile line to transact money back home.
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The three had just left a local entertainment spot where they had watched the Champions League final when tragedy struck. Their families say the...
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The quiet hills of Kangeta in Igembe Central, Meru County, were engulfed in grief on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as family, friends, colleagues, and football fans gathered to bid a…
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The Kenya Times
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Capital FM
According to the former Vice President, the plan seeks to address persistent challenges facing the country while laying the groundwork for long-term economic growth...
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Members of Parliament from the Nyanza region have urged the government to strengthen measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola into Kenya through cross-border activities on Lake Victoria. The…
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Detectives say the suspect used a SIM-swap fraud technique to gain control of the victim’s line and access her mobile money account.
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The committee argues that counties may be using public funds for functions that are not clearly assigned to them under the Constitution, and is seeking a clear explanation of the funding structure.
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Tangu aondoke mamlakani mwaka 2022, Rais mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta ameibuka kama mmoja wa viongozi wa...
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Jeremy Kiuna, the youngest child and only son of Jubilee Christian Church’s Lady Bishop Rev. Katherine Kiuna and the late Allan Kiuna, has tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend,…
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11:12⇢SIM Swap Fraudster Caught
⌨SIM swap fraud dominates headlines, with multiple outlets reporting the arrest of a suspect who stole Ksh450,000 from a victim's M-Pesa account. The story is covered by Citizen, Capital FM, and Nairobi Leo, indicating strong editorial focus on cybercrime. Other stories include Dan Wema's earnings, Uhuru's post-presidency influence, county bursary concerns, Cancer Survivors Day, and a celebrity wedding.
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Sudi took on the KANU chairman in a hard-hitting, unprintable tweet....
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The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is set to establish Kenya’s first dedicated Hepatitis B Research and Treatment Centre in Marigat, marking a major milestone in the fight against the…
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The team spent nearly three weeks at a training camp in Antalya, using their time in Turkey to apply for visas to travel to Mexico, Canada and the United States.
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Food security and economic empowerment must be at the centre of climate action efforts if communities are to build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change, Second Lady of…
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The explanation comes amid growing public interest in anti-corruption recoveries, with some Kenyans questioning how…
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How the safety of our city was compromised: a trail of hidden files, rigged public meetings, and backroom signatures.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has directed schools to increase the number of teachers on duty, especially during evening preps and in dormitories, while improving communication between administrators and learners.
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Detectives say the suspect used a SIM-swap fraud technique to gain control of the victim’s line and access her mobile money account.
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Authorities deny paying ransoms, though analysts say it is common practice, by both the government and victims' families.
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He explained that he opted to first present and establish his own presidential platform before involving his co-principals in joint political engagements.
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Pyongyang has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since Kim Jong Un's 2019 summit with Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief....
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced he is prepared for any outcome from the High Court on his impeachment case....
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The United Nations recognizes Kenya as the 27th largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping.
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13:12⇢School Unrest Crackdown and Building Scrutiny
⌨The newspapers report on the government's strict measures to curb school unrest (Eastleigh Voice), while the building approval system in Nairobi is under scrutiny (Daily Nation). Host nation pacts are defended as not surrendering sovereignty (Standard Media), and two Kenyans are honored among fallen UN peacekeepers (Citizen).
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The Kenya Times
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He explained that he opted to first present and establish his own presidential platform before involving his co-principals in joint political engagements.
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A suspected SIM-swap fraudster has been arrested in Kasarani, Nairobi, for allegedly swapping a Safaricom sim card of a lady and transferring KSh 450,500 from her M-Pesa account. According to…
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Daily Nation
The internal friction is further aggravated by raw personal ambitions.
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Capital FM
The committee, which has been touring infrastructure projects across western Kenya, inspected the road on Saturday
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The Ministry is looking at various counter-measures to contain the wave of unrest that is being experienced countrywide…
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Citizen TV
If the ruling is not in his favour, the former DP has vowed to appeal his impeachment case.
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Speaking on Sunday, June 7, during a church service in Karen, Nairobi, Gachagua stated that the matter before the courts is one he believes...
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Despite surpassing all expectations with her remarkable run in which she earned the first wins of her career against top 50-ranked players, including Elise Mertens, Maria Sakkari, Anna Kalinskaya and...
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Eastleigh Voice
Gachagua said while he remains hopeful that the judges will find he was treated unfairly and overturn the impeachment, he is prepared to pursue further legal action if the ruling goes against him.
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The Kenya Times
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He added that all medical bills incurred in both primary and referral facilities will be fully settled by the State, alongside the KSh200,000 compensation...
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The spectacled Beijinger admitted he was nervous for the essay portion of the Chinese test.
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There is no specific vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain behind the latest outbreak.
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15:43⇢Gachagua's Impeachment Vow
⌨The newspapers focus on Deputy President Gachagua's impeachment case, with multiple outlets reporting his vow to respect the court verdict but also to appeal if necessary. The EU's emergency aid to Ebola-hit DR Congo and the Utumishi Girls fire compensation also receive coverage.
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She made her French Open debut as a 16-year-old in 2023, reaching the third round, before making the semi-finals in 2024 and last eight 12 months ago.
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President William Ruto pledged KSh10 million towards Gor Mahia’s continental campaign and rewarded each player and member of the technical bench with KSh100,000 in recognition of the club’s successful 2025/26…
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Petitioner Joseph Enock Aura claims a fair hearing was denied in Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case. Aura raises serious constitutional concerns.
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East Africa’s high unemployment level is pushing young people to the extreme where well organised individuals through fraudulent job advertisements and a promise for a better life are luring them…
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Citizen TV
Urinary incontinence happens when the pelvic floor muscles cannot properly support the bladder during pressure changes like coughing, sneezing, or movement.
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President William Ruto is jetting out of the country a few days after a two-day State visit to South Africa.
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Eastleigh Voice
Kalonzo said the initiative goes beyond a political website, describing it as a national movement centred on change and accountability.
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President William Ruto departs this afternoon for Official Visits to Belgium and Norway, and a State Visit to Finland aimed at attracting investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products and…
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Ruto’s engagement is expected to unlock opportunities for Kenyan farmers and exporters, particularly in tea, coffee, cut flowers, horticulture and other value-added products....
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Joy Kemuma produced a sensational performance to win the women’s 42km race at the 2026 Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday June 7, 2026, completing a remarkable turnaround just a year…
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Shujaa had done their part earlier in the day, defeating Uruguay 26-7 in the 11th-place playoff to keep their qualification hopes alive. However, their fate rested on Fiji overcoming the Americans in...
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Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, will compete in the second tier of the HSBC SVNS circuit next season after their hopes of retaining top-flight status were ended following the…
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The win follows another positive result for Desert Scorpions after they defeated UOE Pipers 41-23 earlier in the weekend, giving them four valuable points in the relegation battle....
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Siasa Place CEO Nerima Wako has confirmed that Mercy Tarus is safe and alive following reports on social media claiming that the activist had died....
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TV47 Digital
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked Kenyans to pray for him ahead of a High Court ruling on his impeachment case, while maintaining that he is prepared to pursue…
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19:30⇢Gachagua's Verdict Looming
⌨The newspapers report on the Gachagua impeachment case, with the former deputy president awaiting the High Court ruling and a petitioner alleging case disappearance (Tuko, TV47 Digital). Education crisis also emerges as Matiang'i calls for urgent reforms (Standard Media).
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Israel and Hamas have traded accusations of near-daily ceasefire violations, keeping the Gaza Strip gripped by bloodshed as progress on permanently ending the war remains stalled....
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Kenyans.co.ke
The new appointee is expected to serve a three-year term and spearhead the greater heights in the new role.
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PS Bitok says schools should engage learners and consider delaying mock examinations to ease tensions as student unrest affects about 80 secondary schools nationwide.
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Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts rainfall across the Highlands, Rift Valley, and Coast. Expect strong winds and weather variations in multiple counties.
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Speaking in Kisumu, KNUT Deputy Secretary General Hesbon Otieno attributed the rising cases of unrest to peer-induced indiscipline, warning that the trend had resulted in the wanton destruction of cri...
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Speaking at M.C.K Makutano Church in Meru County, Matiang’i said delays in funding and poor management of public resources were contributing to indiscipline in some schools, warning that many principa...
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Only 28% of African citizens do not need a visa to travel to their fellow African countries.
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Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s Sunday Live, Onyango recounted intimate final conversations with Odinga, painting the picture of a leader who rarely dwelt on death and remained focused on...
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