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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 11.01.2026.
It displays 96 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.01.2026 ⇢ The Day Eliud Owalo Resigned
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Morning editorial priority remained on the structural post-mortem of the Karen building collapse, with headlines shifting from the initial rescue effort to findings of 'poor workmanship' and investigations by the National Construction Authority. Simultaneously, the focus on the 2025 KCSE results evolved from general statistics to the academic consistency of national schools and the specific phenomenon of older candidates sitting for exams. By midday, the media cycle was dominated by President William Ruto’s strategic tour of Nyeri County. Editors highlighted the political realignment in Mt. Kenya as Governor Mutahi Kahiga publically shifted his loyalty from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to Ruto. This was paralleled by the digital sensation of American streamer iShowSpeed, whose Nairobi livestream broke regional viewership records, briefly eclipsing political coverage. The evening headlines were defined by the resignation of Eliud Owalo from his role as Deputy Chief of Staff. His immediate declaration of a 2027 presidential bid signaled an early start to the next electoral cycle, consolidating the day's theme of shifting political loyalties and individual ambitions.
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Rigathi Gachagua criticises Northern Kenya leaders for misusing billions in devolution funds, calls for special audit and debate on affirmative action.
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Daily Nation
National, extra-county and high-end private schools were among the best performing.
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Asia emerged as the dominant source of imports, with its share climbing to 68.6 per cent of the total bill, supported by sharp increases from Saudi Arabia and South Korea, alongside gains from China and Malaysia.
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The county government has revealed that it approved the architectural plans on 14th November 2024.
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07:21⇢The Crimson Toll of Karen's Concrete
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted to the release of the 2025 KCSE results, shifting focus from initial performance metrics to the consistent success of top-tier national and private schools (Standard Media, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, the Karen building collapse remains a priority as investigations identify poor workmanship as the cause (Kenyans, TV47 Digital, Citizen). Political focus persists on DP Gachagua's confrontational rhetoric toward regional leaders and his strategic maneuvers in Western Kenya (Tuko, People Daily).
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ALIYEKUWA Naibu Rais, Rigathi Gachagua Ijumaa, Januari 9, 2026, alidai kuwa maisha yake yako...
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Eastleigh Voice
Initial findings show that inappropriate timber supports were used instead of steel props, compromising the structure.
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Two people were killed after a building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s Karen; Kenya Red Cross rescued six as police confirmed fatalities.
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Nairobi Leo
Two people were killed on Saturday, January 10, after a building under construction in Karen, Nairobi, collapsed....
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MBUNGE wa Githunguri, Bi Gathoni Wamuchomba, amemshambulia vikali aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi...
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President William Ruto has congratulated Kenyan athletes for an outstanding performance at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26. In a statement posted on his X account on January…
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National Assembly Majority leader and Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah has defended the low voter turnout witnessed in some parts of Kiambu County as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA)…
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JUMLA ya wanafunzi 232,281...
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Two National Assembly committees will oversee a series of public hearings running until January 21 to ensure comprehensive input before submitting their report to Parliament.
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Residents of Archers Post criticised the alleged KSh 15 million statue of MP Jackson Lekumontare at Uaso Girls Secondary School, sparking calls for investigations.
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The Standard
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ALIYEKUWA ajenti mkuu wa Azimio katika uchaguzi wa urais 2022, Saitabao Ole Kanchory, amesema kuwa...
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TNX Africa
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West Pokot residents are protesting and accusing brokers of mining gold without involvement of all stakeholders and proper public participation in the entire county. Residents who read mischief in the…
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11:19⇢Karen's Lethal Structural Failures
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the fallout from the UDA grassroots elections, specifically highlighting organizational failures like gadget delays and the persistent influence of Deputy President Gachagua (Standard Media, Citizen). Simultaneously, the fatal building collapse in Karen has transitioned into a scandal regarding 'poor workmanship' and oversight failures by Nairobi County (People Daily, Nairobi Leo, Kenyans).
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American YouTube sensation and live-streamer IShow Speed has officially arrived in Kenya, marking a major moment for the country’s growing appeal as a global pop culture and digital tourism destination.…
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Some MPs have described the sale as a 'monumental mistake' in terms of national sovereignty.
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President William Ruto launched the construction of the highly anticipated Ksh170 billion project on Friday, November…
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People Daily
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This week, the United Kingdom quietly took a radical step. Junk food advertising was banned on television before 9 pm and completely restricted online, cutting off a major pipeline through…
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When a group of Siaya County MCAs met President William Ruto, they broke into a spontaneous “tutam” song, a vibrant chorus pledging support and affirming Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027.…
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Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o has warned that poor planning by implementing agencies risks taxpayers facing higher costs through contract variations and penalties.
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Tuko
Nairobi's tragic building collapse in Karen led to two fatalities, revealing poor workmanship and substandard materials, as confirmed by city officials.
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The scandal has led to the immediate 'punitive' transfer of senior TSC county officials.
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Forget the usual KNH vibes of stressed relatives and that antiseptic smell that hits you from the gate. Last week, something wild went down at Kenyatta National Hospital. Patients in…
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TV47 Digital
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru says United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroot elections had recorded impressive voter turnout despite many of the polling stations opening late. Waiguru who casted her vote at…
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Kahiga accompanied the president to the church service, days after hosting Gachagua at a rally in the county, on Friday…
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People Daily
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HIVI ajali ya barabarani ikatokea saa hii ikimhusisha ng’ombe na binadamu, utampa yupi pole na...
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14:35⇢Structural Decay in Karen's Concrete
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting to the aftermath of the Karen and South C building collapses, focusing on official findings of poor workmanship and the resulting economic losses for traders (Tuko, Nairobi Leo, Standard Media). Simultaneously, the UDA grassroots elections remain a priority, with media highlighting logistical delays and the shifting loyalty of regional leaders like Mutahi Kahiga toward President Ruto (TV47 Digital, Kenyans, People Daily).
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Nairobi Leo
The governor was put to task over his stance and asked to choose either Ruto or Gachagua's side....
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While the price tag read Sh3,000 and he was encouraged to bargain, Speed surprised the shopkeeper by handing over Sh20,000 instead, leaving both the...
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Two of Kenya’s most talked about celebrity children, Sky Victor and Dani Victor returned to the country after spending several weeks in the United Kingdom with family friends, marking a…
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MATOKEO ya Mtihani wa Kitaifa wa Kidato cha Nne (KCSE) 2025 yamefichua shule ndogo ambazo...
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Thang’wa said Gachagua’s team had received alarming and threatening messages claiming that Gachagua, popularly known as “Riggy G,” would not leave Gatundu alive.
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KOCHA wa Morocco, Walid Regragui, alikana vikali madai kwamba refa aliwasaidia katika ushindi wa...
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He acknowledged that the next major political test will come in 2027, saying leaders will be judged purely on performance.
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iShowSpeed’s arrival places Kenya firmly on the global spotlight as part of his widely followed “Speed Does Africa” tour, which has attracted millions of...
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TV47 Digital
Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, Mr. Eliud Owalo, has declared his intention to vie for the presidency in 2027. Owalo made the announcement during the…
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The Standard
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PETER Mbiyu Koinange, aliyezaliwa mwaka wa 1907, alikuwa miongoni mwa kundi la kwanza la wanafunzi...
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 11 – President William Ruto has begun a three-day working tour of Nyeri County, the political backyard of his former deputy,...
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PETER Mbiyu Koinange, aliyezaliwa mwaka wa 1907, alikuwa miongoni mwa kundi la kwanza la wanafunzi...
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A fire incident was reported at a commercial building in Mombasa, prompting an emergency response to prevent further damage and loss of life....
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BERLIN, UJERUMANI
KANUNI za sheria ya kimataifa zinatumika kwa wote, ikiwemo Amerika, Waziri wa...
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17:33⇢Ruto Secures the Mountain's Loyalty
⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting President William Ruto's strategic three-day tour of Nyeri County, where he is successfully securing loyalty from local leaders like Governor Mutahi Kahiga (Standard Media, Capital FM, Kenyans). Simultaneously, the arrival of viral American YouTuber iShowSpeed in Nairobi has captured significant media attention, blending digital celebrity culture with national visibility (Citizen, YNews Digital).
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The YouTube star toured the Mukuru Affordable Housing Project, one of the government’s flagship urban renewal initiatives, where he interacted with residents and joined...
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Kenyans.co.ke
NCA's statement comes hours after the Nairobi City County Government also released a statement, revealing what…
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NCA revealed that the project was not registered with the Authority, a mandatory requirement for all construction works in Kenya.
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Sudan’s government has officially returned to Khartoum after RSF forces were ousted, with the prime minister pledging restored services, tighter security and a budget aimed at easing economic pressure.
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The scenes unfolded during Speed’s ongoing “Speed Does Africa” tour, with his Kenya stop smashing records.
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HUKU siasa za Magharibi mwa Kenya zikionyesha dalili za kubadilika kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027,...
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'Many learners were in school for four years and got the same grade as my father, who left the classroom three decades ago.'
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Daily Nation
President Ruto ventures into Gachagua's backyard as he seek to reclaim support from the region.
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GAVANA wa Nyeri Mutahi Kahiga ambaye amekuwa mwandani wa aliyekuwa Naibu wa Rais Rigathi Gachagua...
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A Saturday night fire in Kitui Village, Pumwani, destroyed about 150 households. Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan visited victims on Sunday, offering cash aid as families begin rebuilding with no deaths reported.
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Kenyans.co.ke
He said his decision reflects a move away from backing individual political figures to focusing on delivering…
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Y News Digital
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20:43⇢The Early 2027 Electoral Fever
⌨Kenyan media focus is shifting toward the 2027 electoral cycle as President Ruto consolidates his regional base in Nyeri while political allies, including Eliud Owalo and unnamed associates, declare presidential ambitions (Kenyans, TV47 Digital, Daily Nation, Standard Media). Concurrently, the record-breaking visit of American streamer iShowSpeed dominates digital culture coverage, surpassing political developments in public engagement metrics (Capital FM, TNX Africa, YNews Digital, Citizen).
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Within just two hours, the stream pulled over 180,000 concurrent viewers, pushing his channel from 47.72 million to 47.91 million subscribers—a gain of nearly...
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 11 – Eliud Owalo has resigned from his position as President William Ruto’s Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery...
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NAIBU Mkuu wa Utumishi wa Umma na Mkuu wa Utekelezaji Miradi ya Serikali katika Afisi ya Rais Eliud...
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The former ICT Cabinet secretary says he will run for president on the ticket of a party he plans to unveil later.
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Eliud Owalo has resigned as Deputy Chief of Staff in President Ruto’s office after declaring a 2027 presidential bid, outlining an infrastructure and economic agenda focused on Nyanza region development.
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