Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists launched coordinated attacks in Mali last Saturday, claiming control of the northern town but failing to capture a military camp there....
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 11.07.2026.
It displays 87 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.07.2026 ⇢ The Day Major Mugure Was Convicted
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The conviction of former KDF Major Peter Mugure for the murder of his wife and two children dominated editorial attention, surfacing in morning bulletins and remaining prominent throughout the day across multiple outlets. Earlier, the extradition of an Afghan drug lord to the US drew focus, alongside Amnesty International's condemnation of US deportations to Eswatini. Political tensions persisted: the Linda Mwananchi movement canceled its Ol Kalou rally after Gachagua's rebuke, while clashes between DCP and UDA supporters ahead of the by-election left three injured. In security news, a shootout between KDF, GSU, and bandits in Samburu killed four, days after CS Murkomen's visit. Iran-US tensions featured, with Trump warning of missile strikes and Iranian media suggesting Kenya could be drawn into conflict.
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Communities in the Lake Chad region, where Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) controls swathes of the countryside, have been hit by a wave of cases that residents said was spiralling out of co...
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The group was flown into the tiny African nation on Wednesday, the fourth batch to arrive since July last year as part of a $5-million deal with Washington.
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04:32⇢Amnesty Deems US Deportation Unlawful
⌨Amnesty International condemns the latest US deportation to Eswatini as unlawful, marking the fourth batch under a $5-million deal. Meanwhile, the World Bank reports Kenya's growth fails to deliver quality jobs due to stagnating productivity. The Ruaraka land ruling continues to feature, with Matiang'i's rivals gaining ammunition.
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The suspects, ranging in age from 19 to 32, were accused of planning to use armed drones to attack the event on the White House South Lawn, with snipers firing on "high value targets" in the chaos, pr...
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The alliance is grappling with mistrust, alleged 'backstabbing' and political 'set-ups.
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KIONGOZI wa chama cha Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Bw Rigathi Gachagua, ameshambulia...
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The alliance is grappling with mistrust, alleged 'backstabbing' and political 'set-ups.
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The findings are based on responses from 855 organisations across 52 countries affected by conflict and humanitarian crises, where demand for support has surged as available funding continues to shrink.
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KAMPUNI ya stima Kenya (KPLC) imekanusha madai kuwa iliondoa transfoma 15 kutoka maeneo mbalimbali...
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Diplomats said the debate at a meeting in Brussels on Monday was not expected to yield any concrete decisions, but would help to sound out if there is enough support to move forward....
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AIC Lomut Secondary School bus carrying 56 learners crashed on the Kabarnet-Marigat Road, leaving several injured and hospitalised, Kenya Red Cross said.
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Following the concerns, the workers are now appealing to President Ruto to intervene and ensure the correct wage…
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WAFANYABIASHARA katika Soko la Keumbu, Kaunti ya Kisii, wanakabiliwa na wakati mgumu baada ya...
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The fintech CEO and former FKF president is out to restore pure indigenous chicken to supermarkets.
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Peter Mugure Mwaura murdered his 31-year-old wife, their 10-year-old daughter Shanice Maua and five-year-old son Prince Michael before disposing of their bodies in a shallow grave in Thigithu, Nanyuki.
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Kuria's remarks came after Gachagua said DCP did not want Governor Kang'ata to help campaign for its candidate in Ol Kalou....
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She called for an immediate investigation into both the alleged attack and the reported failure to implement the High Court's orders, saying those responsible should be held accountable.
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Iran’s broadcaster claimed Kenya holds military reserves amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Kenyans reject involvement, voicing their concerns on social media.
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RAIS William Ruto Ijumaa alizindua rasmi awamu ya pili ya mpango wa kuwawezesha wafanyabiashara...
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The comments mark a new low in relations between the foes, after an exchange of fire this week rocked a shaky agreement aimed at turning the months-long ceasefire into durable peace and threatened a r...
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Two men have been sentenced to 12 years in prison after the Isiolo Law Court found them guilty of unlawfully conveying explosives without the required permits, bringing to an end…
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09:46⇢Iran's Shadow Lengthens Over Kenya
⌨Iran-US tensions escalate, with Iran hitting back at Trump after truce collapse (Citizen). Iran's state media suggests Kenya could be drawn into conflict, sparking public rejection (Tuko). Domestically, pressure mounts on government to gazette new salaries after Ruto's directive dispute (The Kenya Times, Kenyans).
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Confirming the change on Friday, July 10, 2026, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata announced that the Movement would only visit Nyahururu Town, dropping Ol Kalou from its itinerary.
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Speaking in Rongo Constituency, Migori County, during an empowerment programme for boda boda riders, Wanga said the party would ensure all aspirants are treated fairly during the nomination process....
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Spain secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in an intense quarter-final match. The victory sets up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against…
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The countdown to the main celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme (KICP) gathered momentum on Friday with a large-scale tree-growing exercise at Sabor Forest Station,…
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Taifa Leo
LICHA ya serikali kuanzisha vitengo vipya vya utawala nchini tangu mwaka 2023 kwa lengo la kupeleka...
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The Isiolo Law Court convicted Musa Mohammed and Joel Ntongai Ntonja of offences committed after they were intercepted at an Archers Post roadblock in Samburu County, along the Isiolo-Marsabit Highway...
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At least four people have been killed in a fresh cattle rustling attack in Nolkerra, Samburu West, barely a day after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen toured the area and…
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National Treasury Principal Secretary and Patron of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme (KICP), Dr Chris Kiptoo, announced that the final 22-hectare grassland at Chebior in Sabor Forest Sta...
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The altercation reportedly escalated when the fellow Grade 10 student threw the deceased from the first floor of a school building, causing him to hit the ground floor and sustain fatal injuries....
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HOSPITALI ya Kitaifa ya Kenyatta (KNH) imeandika historia baada ya kufanikisha kwa mara ya...
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The extradition followed months of legal proceedings initiated after the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a warrant for Qadeer's arrest on March 25, 2025. ...
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KMTC CEO Dr Kelly Oluoch confirmed that the student was found dead in the Nairobi Campus hostel....
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Preparations for the inaugural Global Trust Summit have intensified ahead of its scheduled opening in Nairobi on October 22–23, 2026, with Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Sing’oei on…
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DCI arrested the Afghan national who is considered to be leading an international drug trafficking organisation months…
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MATUMIZI ya dawa za kubadilisha rangi ya ngozi yaweza kusababisha madhara makubwa ya kiafya...
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Wanyonyi delivered a sensational performance on Friday night, clocking 2:11.83 to eclipse the previous world record set by fellow Kenyan Noah Ngeny in 1999, further cementing his place among the world's finest middle-distance runners.
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President William Ruto led congratulatory messages to Kenyan athlete Emmanuel Wanyonyi, after he broke the men’s 1000m world record at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday, July 10. The reigning…
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Speaking on Saturday morning at his Wamunyoro home during an engagement with leaders from Ol Jorok Constituency, Gachagua called on the National Police Service (NPS) to take decisive action to prevent...
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Mugure meticulously planned the murders to evade a monthly child maintenance order of Sh25,000.
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So far, more than 100 frontline health workers have been equipped with the skills needed to manage the epidemic, the majority being MSF staff from across the world.
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The outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the fastest growing ever, according to African health officials, and has claimed at least 600 lives since it was declared in mid-May....
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Police in Bungoma County are investigating an incident that saw an accountant allegedly abducted and robbed of KSh600,000 shortly after leaving a bank. According to police officers, the incident occured…
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Residents who witnessed the crash said the ill-fated vehicle was travelling at high speed before the accident occurred.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, saying he has already given instructions to the American military to respond if there is an attempt to assassinate him.…
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The new bond would be the first of its kind in 2026, with the government likely to channel its proceeds to key road…
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Kenya Railways has warned Kenyans against falling victims to fraudulent websites, social media pages and individuals orchestrating train booking fraud. In a statement, Kenya Railways says that the aforementioned websites,…
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through its Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), has successfully extradited Afghan national Abdul Zahir Qadeer, also known as Haji Abdul Zahir, to face charges in the…
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a stern warning to residents of the Coastal region over a growing wave of fraudulent “genital disappearance” claims, saying the hoax is…
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Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots administration and bringing public services closer to wananchi through the operationalization of administrative units across the…
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In remarks likely to attract political attention across the region, Dr Omollo emphasised that leadership should be measured by integrity, service and the ability to improve the lives of ordinary Kenya...
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ODM Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga now says that the “benevolent dictator” remarks he said uring the presidential assent to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill 2026 at State House, Nairobi,…
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ODM Party’s commitment to the democratic fabric of Kenya remains ironclad, this is according to Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga. It is for this reason, Oburu says, that he will officially…
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15:48⇢The Major's Murder Conviction
⌨The media focuses on the conviction of KDF Major Peter Mugure for murdering his wife and two children (Daily Nation, Tuko), and a shootout between KDF, GSU, and bandits that left four dead (Kenyans). PS Omollo's political warning in Siaya (Citizen) and Saba Saba Day holiday petition (TV47 Digital) also feature.
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It's believed that armed Pokot bandits numbering about 60 from the neighbouring Baringo County raided the Samburu herders who were grazing their animals in Nolkera area of Samburu West sub-county and...
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Owalo’s bid, according to observers, is seen as a third force in a race expected to be a photo‑finish contest featuring big names in the Opposition, such as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front Party’s Kalonzo Musyoka, who are already dominating the quest.
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Uhuru Kenyatta will advise me on the way forward, DCP leader says.
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Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet have expressed disappointment and concern following reports that this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be held in Uasin Gishu County instead of the historic Kamariny Stadium…
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Prof. Kindiki said healthy forests are fundamental to Kenya's food and water security as well as economic development, commending the programme for integrating conservation with community empowerment....
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The petitioners want the court to direct the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to suspend the advocates from operating pending the hearing and determination of the case. They also seek orders against an unre...
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Prof. Kindiki said focus should be on the President’s reelection in next year’s polls saying anything else including campaigns for 2032 elections should wait
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Linda Mwananchi's decision came a day after DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua declared that they were not welcome in the DCP campaign team....
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The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme (KICP) has launched its ambitious “10 to 20” vision, a commitment to double its impact over the next decade by expanding community-led forest restoration, clean…
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The final moments of three people whose vehicle burst into flames in horrific crash.
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A vehicle crashed onto a footbridge in Nairobi, catching fire and leaving three occupants reportedly trapped inside. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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Transport along the Gilgil–Ol Kalou road was brought to a standstill on Saturday afternoon after police fired in the air to disperse groups that had barricaded the highway....
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Beyond the women's empowerment programme, the gathering quickly took a political turn, with ODM leaders outlining the party's roadmap ahead of the next General Election....
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The driver of the vehicle that was repeatedly rammed at an entertainment spot in Lavington says he has been out of work for three days due to the damage caused to the car he was driving....
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Former KDF Major Peter Mugure Mwaura is convicted of murdering his wife Joyce Syombua and their two children, revealing a harrowing tale of premeditated violence.
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22:08⇢The Major's Murder Conviction
⌨The media focuses on the conviction of KDF Major Peter Mugure for murdering his wife and two children (Tuko, Daily Nation), a road rage incident in Lavington (Citizen), and a fatal crash on Mbagathi Road (Daily Nation). Trump warns of 1,000 missiles ready to strike Iran (The Kenya Times).
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Detectives led by Head of Homicide Martin Nguguto intercepted Muriithi during a dramatic night operation at Timau along the Nanyuki-Isiolo road.
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Organisers said between 40 and 50 tourists and participants travelled to Mombasa specifically for the two-day event, which was held in partnership with the Mombasa County Government and other business organisations.
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Opponents have also questioned a recent public participation forum held to discuss the project, saying it proceeded despite a court order suspending it.
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The shootout came less than 48 hours after Interior CS visited the region and assured residents that the government…
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The body has since been moved to the morgue for postmortem examination, even as parents continue to demand justice for…
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