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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 08.03.2026.
It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Floodwaters Claimed Forty-Three
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Morning coverage consolidated around the Nairobi flood crisis, with multiple outlets reporting the death toll rising to 28 and rescue efforts hampered by impassable roads, while analysis focused on urban planning failures. By midday, editorial priority shifted to the death toll climbing to 42-43 across multiple counties, with mainstream and regional sources tracking infrastructure damage including water supply disruptions and expressway flooding, while government intensified response measures. In the afternoon, coverage continued to focus on the rising fatalities and displacement, with Nairobi Governor Sakaja calling for national-county cooperation, while some outlets reported on a fatal road crash involving a cabinet secretary's convoy in Kisumu.
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WATU 25 wamefariki dunia kufuatia mvua kubwa iliyonyesha usiku wa kuamkia Jumamosi, Machi 07,...
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Experts blame poor urban planning, overwhelmed drainage systems and concrete jungles that have replaced absorbent soil.
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The Kenya Times
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Early detection, isolation, and supportive care remain critical to minimising complications and limiting transmission.
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IDARA ya Utabiri wa Hali ya Hewa Kenya imeonya kuhusu uwezekano wa mafuriko mapya katika maeneo...
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The Kenya Red Cross said the scale of destruction witnessed was far greater than emergency responders had anticipated.
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Orengo accused the police of carrying out arbitrary arrests linked to preparations for the President’s tour.
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JUHUDI za kuzima vuguvugu la Linda Mwananchi zinaendelea kufichuka huku likiendelea kufanya...
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Kenya Power announces scheduled electricity interruptions in Nairobi and Bungoma on March 7 for essential maintenance, affecting businesses and residents alike.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had initially withheld permission from the US to use its military bases to launch its initial strikes on Iran.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday evening led United opposition leaders to visit former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza at her home in Meru....
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The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has said that the heavy rains and flooding have damaged key distribution…
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08:51⇢Nairobi's Flooded Silence
⌨Multiple mainstream national outlets (Daily Nation, Standard Media), digital populist sources (Kenyans, YNews Digital), and regional sources (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo) report on the Nairobi floods, with coverage now focusing on the death toll rising to 28, infrastructure damage including water supply disruptions and hampered rescue efforts, and analysis of urban planning failures. Some outlets (People Daily, Taifaleo, Capital FM) continue coverage of domestic political developments including opposition strategies and international commentary.
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MIEZI miwili baada ya aliyekuwa waziri wa masuala ya Jinsia, Aisha Jumwa kutangaza kuwa amehama...
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According to a notice issued by National Assembly Leaders Kimani Ichung’wa, Junet Mohammed and Millie Odhiambo, the MPs will receive and review the 10-Point...
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The alert followed the suspension of flights in and out of Qatar after the country closed its airspace amid regional…
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TV47 Digital
Delayed payments by both the national and county governments to contractors are negatively affecting tax remittance in the Western region, George Obell, a commissioner for Micro and small taxpayers at…
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RAIS William Ruto na kiongozi wa ODM Oburu Oginga Machi 9, 2026 wanatarajiwa kutoa ramani ya...
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The Ministry of Health has warned of a potential disease outbreak amid ongoing heavy rains in different parts of the country. In a statement on March 7, 2026, Public Health…
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The Kenya Times
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Gazette notice by President William Ruto directs the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights to develop a compensation framework for abuses linked to protests...
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As the World celebrates International Women’s Day, Kenya Prisons officers, in partnership with the Judiciary, visited mothers who had just given birth at the Homa Bay Teaching and Referral Hospital…
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VITA kati ya Iran na Amerika vimeingia wiki ya pili huku hofu ikiongezeka kwamba huenda mapigano...
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First Lady says empowering women and girls is key to stronger families, economic growth and national stability as Kenya marks International Women’s Day.
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11:30⇢Floodwaters Bury Accountability
⌨Multiple mainstream national outlets (Daily Nation, Standard Media, Citizen, People Daily), digital populist sources (YNews Digital, Kenyans), and regional sources (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo) continue reporting on the Nairobi floods, with coverage now focusing on the rising death toll, rescue efforts hampered by impassable roads, and opposition leaders demanding accountability. Some outlets (Capital FM, TV47 Digital, TNX Africa) shift to International Women's Day coverage, while others (Taifaleo, Kenyans) report on escalating Middle East tensions.
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MBUNGE mwakilishi wa jinsia ya kike Kaunti ya Kisumu Ruth Odinga amemtembelea kiongozi wa chama...
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President says TVET training, the NYOTA programme, labour mobility and affordable housing opportunities can transform young Kenyans from job seekers into innovators, driving national...
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Tourists and tour operators have been encouraged to ensure that they use alternative routes.
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GAVANA wa Siaya, James Orengo ameshinikiza kuachiliwa huru kwa baadhi ya wasaidizi wake na...
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Musician Bahati and his wife Diana Marua were seen together over the weekend, seemingly putting to rest speculation that the celebrity couple had separated. The two appeared publicly on Saturday…
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Kenya’s graduate internship program will shrink sharply in 2026 after the Public Service Commission announced it will cut the intake by half, a move that has sparked anger among many…
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As the easter holiday nears, understanding the cancellation and scheduling rules is important, especially for…
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KWS has temporarily restricted tourist access through one of the entry points to Tsavo National Park after several tour vans were reported stranded inside the park....
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GAVANA wa Siaya, James Orengo ameshinikiza kuachiliwa huru kwa baadhi ya wasaidizi wake na...
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TV47 Digital
The United Nations (UN) Kenya has expressed deep concerns and expressed its regret after devastating floods in Nairobi and other parts of the country claimed lives of more than 23…
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Gachagua, Kalonzo and Muturi had been invited to attend the service.
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KUTANGAZA kwa mbunge wa Wundanyi Danson Mwashako kuwa atawania kiti cha ugavana Kaunti ya Taita...
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Twenty five people have been killed and property of unknown value destroyed after flash floods swept parts of the country on Friday March 6, 2026. Nairobi had the most fatalities…
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13:49⇢Floodwaters Bury Accountability
⌨Multiple mainstream national outlets (Daily Nation, TV47 Digital, Citizen), digital populist sources (YNews Digital, Kenyans), and regional sources (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice, Standard Media) continue reporting on the Nairobi floods, with coverage now focusing on the government intensifying its response as the death toll reaches 25, rescue efforts hampered by impassable roads, and opposition leaders demanding accountability. Some outlets (Taifaleo, People Daily) shift to domestic political developments including opposition strategies and coalition talks.
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Eastleigh Voice
Ex-deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and ex-Public Service CS Justin Muturi were among leaders who planned to share the podium but were forced to leave by law enforcement officers.
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TV47 Digital
Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), remains at large two decades after the International Criminal Court issued its first arrest warrants against him and four of…
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His statement comes at a time when the committee mandated to oversee the implementation of the 10-point agenda is…
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The Kenya Meteorological Department warned of heavy rains through March 8, as floods devastate homes. Some counties at risk include Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
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Eight years after the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), the multi-billion shilling project is increasingly shaping travel and tourism along Kenya’s southern corridor, according to the media in…
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“You need to start saving what you have. Once you save, we are going to multiply what you have saved and you are going...
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JUHUDI za kuzima vuguvugu la Linda Mwananchi zinaendelea kufichuka huku likiendelea kufanya...
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“The public is advised to remain vigilant for water-borne diseases including cholera, typhoid and diarrhoeal diseases as well as vector-borne diseases such as malaria...
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TV47 Digital
The Kenya Widlife Service (KWS) says that all the 15 vans that had been reported stranded within the Tsavo East National Park on Sunday, March 8 have been safely escorted…
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Nairobi Leo
Kindiki and Gachagua had been expected to share a Podium for the first time, but police intervened...
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President William Ruto on Sunday, March 8 advised Kenyan youth not to allow politicians to cause chaos in the country. Speaking during the launch of a digital hub in Bondo,…
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From robots to smart apps, students from schools across Kenya demonstrate how early exposure to coding and artificial intelligence is shaping the country’s next generation of technology innovators. Students from…
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Seda said more bodies could still be found as search operations continue, with some parking areas and flooded locations remaining inaccessible.
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SERIKALI imeagiza kila kaunti ndogo kuanzisha vituo vya taarifa kwa umma, vituo vya dharura na...
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15:48⇢Meru's Barricaded Podium
⌨Multiple mainstream national outlets (Daily Nation, People Daily), digital populist sources (Kenyans, YNews Digital), and regional sources (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) report on political tensions in Meru as police block opposition leaders from a church event attended by Deputy President Kindiki, with coverage focusing on the confrontation and its implications for opposition unity ahead of 2027 elections. Some outlets (Taifaleo, Tuko, Citizen) continue reporting on flood response measures and weather warnings.
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RAIS Donald Trump amesema hana nia ya kujadiliana na Iran, na kuzua...
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According to the Motorists Association of Kenya, the structural design of the Expressway makes Mombasa Road and Uhuru…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8-Kenya Airways has warned customers travelling to and from Mumbai of operational disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions and adverse weather...
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the study, the problem isn’t just poor circulation or high blood sugar (which are known factors), but a deeper issue: the immune system in diabetic wounds does not activate and coordinate properly.
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TV47 Digital
Every March 8, the world pauses to mark International Women’s Day, a day to recognize the achievements, sacrifices, and contributions of women in society. It is more than a date…
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Daily Nation
CS Ruku says government to cover hospital and burial bills for affected families.
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Heavy rains that have battered Nairobi and several parts of the country in recent days are expected to ease starting Monday, March 9, 2026, according to the Kenya meteorological department.…
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The National Liberal Party (NLP) Party Leader Dr. Augustus Muli has demanded an independent public audit of Nairobi’s drainage and flood management systems, following the deadly floods that left more…
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Eastleigh Voice
Flooding across Kenya has killed 42 people, including 26 in Nairobi, authorities say. The government will pay medical and funeral costs as heavy rains persist in flood-prone areas.
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CHELSEA na Machester City, walijiunga na Arsenal kufuzu robo fainali ya Kombe la Michuano ya FA...
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DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized the excessive use of police force to block his access to a church premises he was scheduled to attend for Sunday Morning…
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Eastleigh Voice
Flooding across Kenya has killed 42 people, including 26 in Nairobi, authorities say. The government will pay medical and funeral costs as heavy rains persist in flood-prone areas.
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The bomb squad used their techniques to detonate the bag.
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As the world marks International Women’s Day, the National Police Service (NPS) is celebrating Dr. Eunice A.J. Dobby, a woman within its ranks who redefine what leadership, courage and service…
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As the world marks International Women’s Day, the National Police Service (NPS) is celebrating Dr. Eunice A.J. Dobby, a woman within its ranks who redefine what leadership, courage and service…
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Opposition leaders accuse police of blocking them from Methodist bishop’s induction in Meru as Deputy President Kindiki hits back over political conduct.
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The Kenya Times
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18:25⇢Floodwaters Claim Forty-Two
⌨Multiple mainstream national outlets (Daily Nation, People Daily, Citizen), digital populist sources (Kenyans, YNews Digital), and regional sources (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo) report on the ongoing flood crisis, with coverage now focusing on the death toll rising to 42, infrastructure damage including water supply disruptions and expressway flooding, and government response measures. Some outlets (Capital FM, Nairobi Leo) continue reporting on political tensions in Meru as opposition leaders plan legal action after being blocked from a church event.
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MVUVI mmoja alifariki na mwingine kujeruhiwa vibaya walipopigwa na radi wakivua samaki baharini...
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The opening comes at a time KCSE candidates eagerly wait for KUCCPS to open applications for university courses.
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Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of Nyeri, Laikipia, and Kiambu counties on Monday....
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KUCCPS has opened online applications for TVET programmes in Kenya’s accredited colleges for the May 2026 intake, open to KCSE candidates from 2000–2025, with a deadline of March 18, 2026.
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NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 8 – The government says the national death toll from the floods that struck on Friday evening currently stands at 42. The...
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The Ministry of Health says a road crash involving a vehicle from CS Aden Duale’s convoy at Otonglo in Kisumu left three people dead and 19 injured, all taken to Jaramogi hospital.
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The Ministry of Health says a road crash involving a vehicle from CS Aden Duale’s convoy at Otonglo in Kisumu left three people dead and 19 injured, all taken to Jaramogi hospital.
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He criticised what he termed as attempts by some leaders to use the disaster for political mileage, saying the focus should instead be on...
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23:05⇢Floodwaters Claim Forty-Three
⌨Multiple mainstream national outlets (Daily Nation, Standard Media, Citizen, Capital FM, People Daily), digital populist sources (YNews Digital, Kenyans), and regional sources (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) report on the flood crisis, with coverage now focusing on the death toll rising to 42-43, government response measures, and infrastructure impacts including power outages. Some outlets (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily) also cover a fatal road crash involving a cabinet secretary's convoy in Kisumu.
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