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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 11.09.2026.
It displays 108 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.09.2026 ⇢ The Day El Niño Warnings Took Over
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Overnight fragmentation gave way to convergence on El Niño preparedness. Kenya Met issued 24-hour then five-day forecasts naming counties to receive rain, while Nairobi county mapped 246 flood hotspots putting 25,000 households at risk and reports flagged over 80,000 families at risk in Kilifi. Taifa Leo editorialized for vigilance.
By midday the focus shifted from mapping to financing, with Citizen reporting Ksh51.8B World Bank emergency funding for El Niño and Ebola response.
On politics, Sotik MP Sigei apologised to Ruto for a 'wantam' slip in Bomet as Ruto defended his economic and borrowing record.
The foreign-trader ultimatum from earlier in the week drew clarifications from Mudavadi on protection for regularized traders and reports a Burundian diplomat lost his job after criticising the order.
Anthropic said Claude was used in a pro-government praise campaign linked to CS Wandayi, which he rejected demanding evidence.
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London School of Economics professor Ricardo Reis was set to take on the role when the IMF changed its position at the last minute, the Financial Times reported earlier Thursday....
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Global temperatures over land and sea soared to all-time highs in August and capped an extreme summer of heatwaves and wildfires that ranked the hottest on record for western Europe and the contiguous...
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Tuko
Kenya Met forecasts rain in 14 counties and winds above 25 knots across 12 others, while Nairobi reaches 22°C and temperatures range from 9°C to 36°C nationwide.
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Daily Nation
Kenya is courting American companies seeking access to landlocked markets across East and Central Africa to use Lamu Port.
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Von der Leyen has been weighing up bringing in EU-wide social media limits for children under 13 -- which an expert panel has recommended -- or a blanket ban under 15, which France in particular is pu...
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SENETA wa Nairobi, Edwin Sifuna, anaendelea kuimarika kisiasa kitaifa huku akivutia viongozi wa...
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Eastleigh Voice
He cautioned against leaving accessibility matters solely to bodies such as the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
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KIONGOZI wa ODM, Oburu Oginga, amesafiri Uingereza kwa uchunguzi wa kawaida wa afya huku...
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During the arrest, the lawyer bit two DCI officers, injuring them, but they managed to handcuff him and escort him to…
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MZOZO wa kisheria umeibuka kuhusu kampuni zinazostahili kuchapisha karatasi za kura za uchaguzi wa...
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UAMUZI wa mfanyabiashara na mwanasiasa Suleiman Shahbal kukataa jaribio la Rais William Ruto...
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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said the closure will affect the Mombasa Road (A8) section at the Cabanas Eastern Bypass off-ramp, on the JKIA-bound side.
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KWA miongo mingi, ndoa na mahusiano ya kimapenzi yamekuwa yakitazamwa kama msingi wa furaha na...
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09:19⇢Sotik MP Walks Back Wantam Remark
⌨The newspapers show no shared lead, extending overnight fragmentation as the IEBC ballot-tender and Oburu London trip fade from front pages. New leads scatter across single-source items, including the Sotik MP's apology to Ruto over WANTAM remarks (People Daily) and the state pitch for US firms to use Lamu Port (Daily Nation), with no second overlap holding.
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Eastleigh Voice
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country having gained independence from Sudan in July 2011. Civil war erupted less than three years later, triggered by the power struggle between President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar. Fighting continues despite a 2018 peace agreement.
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A multi-agency operation targeting suspected members of criminal gangs and their associates within Kondele, Kisumu County, has resulted in the arrest of a suspected notorious gang member and the recovery…
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that Kenya has not imposed a blanket ban on foreigners doing small-scale businesses in the country....
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A city lawyer accused of presenting forged documents before the Nairobi Employment and Labour Relations court was on Thursday, September 11 arrested, following the ODPP’s directive to police in Parklands,…
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Wazed was convicted in absentia in November by a court in Dhaka for corruption and sentenced to five years imprisonment. She has denied her guilt.
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A city lawyer accused of presenting forged documents before the Nairobi Employment and Labour Relations court was on Thursday, September 11 arrested, following the ODPP’s directive to police in Parklands,…
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MKUU wa Mawaziri, Musalia Mudavadi, amewahakikishia wafanyabiashara wa kigeni kuwa wanaweza...
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Japan has some of the world's strictest drug laws and smuggling or possession of illegal narcotics can result in a jail term.
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Major roads including Uhuru Highway, Jogoo Road, Kangundo Road and Thika Road, as well as some areas in Westlands, have also been identified as vulnerable to flooding.
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Nairobi’s preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains have taken centre stage following the ranking of Kenya’s capital among the world’s most climate-resilient cities. Nairobi has been ranked 10th among…
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KUNYWA chai, kahawa au vinywaji vingine vikiwa moto sana kunaweza kuongeza hatari ya kupata...
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Thousands of Burundians are still stuck at the nation's embassy in Nairobi, seeking to get visas and other travel…
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While Kenya and much of the world are marking September 11, 2026, Ethiopia is celebrating the beginning of 2019 under its traditional calendar. Known as Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year…
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Citizen TV
The campaign sought to weaken political rivals by pushing narratives that Kenya's United Opposition coalition was fracturing ahead of the 2027 general elections.Artific...
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Tanzanian Bongo Star Harmonize has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after Kenyan content creator Pritty Vishy shared screenshots purportedly showing him sliding into her DMs…
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He explained that the atmosphere during the rally had contributed to his choice of words, insisting that his intended message was to support Ruto’s re-election.
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12:07⇢El Nino Flood Warnings Swell
⌨The newspapers converge on El Niño flood preparedness (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice, Taifa Leo, Tuko), moving past overnight fragmentation. People Daily flags 80,000 families at risk in Kilifi, Eastleigh Voice reports Nairobi mapping 246 hotspots with 25,000 households at risk, while Taifa Leo urges vigilance in an editorial and Tuko carries the Met forecast. No second shared thread holds.
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The court directed the matter to be mentioned on September 29 for pre-trial directions, taking into consideration the peculiar circumstances of the case, and granted the accused a bond of Ksh. 200,000...
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The operation produced posts in batches of exactly 50, with the actor instructing Claude to make them appear like spontaneous grassroots reactions rather than coordinated political messaging.
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The development comes even as Ruto’s administration moves to advance infrastructure development across the country…
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Nairobi’s ambitious market modernisation programme is gathering pace, with major projects across the city nearing completion as the county moves to provide traders with modern, safe and dignified working spaces.…
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IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon said the commission was aware of a video circulating on social media concerning the exercise, but maintained that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) proce...
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Daily Nation
Culture of silence considered big hurdle in fight against cheating.
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The ongoing expansion of Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital in Othaya, Nyeri County, is set to strengthen specialised healthcare services for patients across the greater Mount Kenya region, with the facility…
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Daily Nation
Scientists and government officials warn that antimicrobial resistance, driven by misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and agriculture, is becoming a silent pandemic
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Speaking during the course closure at the National Police College–Magadi Field Campus in Kajiado County, Lagat said the harsh conditions at the training camp were deliberately designed to prepare offi...
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Speaking during the course closure at the National Police College–Magadi Field Campus in Kajiado County, Lagat said the harsh conditions at the training camp were deliberately designed to prepare offi...
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TV47 Digital
Sotik MP Francis Sigei has apologised to President William Ruto after appearing to tell him to serve only “one term” during a rally in Bomet County. Sigei later clarified that…
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After 15 years of transforming lives through healthcare, clean water, nutrition and economic empowerment, World Vision has officially exited the Arror area of Marakwet West, handing over its development projects…
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The deceased, 17-year-old class prefect Alex Owegi Ariango, died on September 1, 2026 due to severe internal medical complications arising directly from the stabbing incident.Chief Government Patholog...
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A World Bank spokesperson said the lender is supporting Kenya to finalise a framework that will allow it to access rapid financing when an eligible crisis or emergency...
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'We are not going to be distracted by the activities of other political formations.'
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The proposed rules will give CBK greater powers to intensify supervision of designated banks through more frequent examinations, closer monitoring of risk management and stronger engagement with boards and audit and risk committees.
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A World Bank spokesperson said the lender is supporting Kenya to finalise a framework that will allow it to access rapid financing when an eligible crisis or emergency...
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14:33⇢World Bank Backs Kenya's El Niño War Chest
⌨The newspapers keep El Niño at the top but shift from risk mapping to response financing (Citizen, Tuko, Taifa Leo). Citizen reports Kenya finalising World Bank Ksh51.8B emergency funding for El Niño and Ebola response, while Tuko carries the Met 24-hour forecast of rain in 14 counties and Taifa Leo urges vigilance in an editorial. Other new leads scatter with no second overlap.
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Emmanuel Mumia had sued Lorenzo Dry Cleaners Limited after discovering what he described as dark patches and loose threads on his navy three-piece suit.Mumia had sought £1,064.95, which he pleaded was...
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National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) in Bungoma County have taken a frontline role in the fight against rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV), with chiefs and their assistants set to…
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MBUNGE wa Makadara George Aladwa Ijumaa alisema ODM haina nia ya kuvuruga wala kuingilia mkutano...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified the circumstances surrounding a voter registration exercise at Kenyatta University following the circulation of a video on social media. In a…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Kenya currently has five cities, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret, which were conferred in 2024.
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Healthcare professional associations have welcomed the calling off of the nurses’ 43-day industrial action following the agreement reached between the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) and the…
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As Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat officiated the course closure for General Service Unit (GSU) recruits at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus,…
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Ruto blasted the United Opposition for referring to themselves as 'cousins'....
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a surveyor in Narok County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. The suspect, Joan Achieng Odumbe, is accused of demanding…
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Citizen TV
Prof. Kindiki said several roads that residents had pursued for years were now under construction or at various stages of implementation, including the Kionyo-Kanyakine-Muti O’Kiama-Ketha Kanaro-Mitun...
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A total of 330 youths in Elgeyo Marakwet County have graduated from a digital skills training programme aimed at equipping them with essential knowledge and practical skills to participate in…
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The suspect, Joan Achieng Odumbe, is alleged to have demanded Ksh.100,000 from a complainant to facilitate the identification of beacons between two parcels of land at Nairagie Enkare Sub-County, Naro...
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The lawyer, Benard Odero Okello, however, did not take a plea to the charges after the court was informed that the High Court had issued orders stopping his prosecution. He was released unconditionall...
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Nairobi lawyer Benard Odero Okello appeared before the Kibera Law Courts facing 10 criminal counts, including forgery, uttering false documents, resisting arrest and assaulting police officers. However, Okello did not…
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KWA muda wa miezi kadhaa, wataalamu wa hali ya anga wamekuwa wakiutahadharisha ulimwengu kuhusu...
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In a ruling delivered by a panel led by Innocent Muganda, the tribunal said Kenta was not a registered member of Jubilee Party at the time of his nomination and appointment, contrary to the party’s co...
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17:34⇢El Niño Rains Edge Closer
⌨The newspapers fragment after converging on El Niño preparedness. Only the weather thread holds as a shared lead (Tuko, Taifa Leo), with Tuko carrying the Met 24-hour rain forecast for 14 counties and Taifa Leo urging vigilance in an editorial. Other new front-page leads scatter across single-source items with no second overlap.
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A city lawyer has been awarded Sh114,616 after the Milimani Small Claims Court found that his three-piece suit was damaged while in the hands of a dry-cleaning company. Emmanuel Mumia…
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According to Mbadi, ODM should be grateful that the late Raila left them in government....
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Samuel Kimiti Ndoro was sentenced on Thursday, September 10, 2026, by Mukurwe-ini Principal Magistrate Agde Savai Eddah after the court found that the prosecution had p...
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The benchmark had earlier climbed above $108 (Sh13,981) per barrel on Thursday, its highest level since May 19, before retreating in what analysts describe as a likely technical correction.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has called for urgent action to address persistent disparities in educational outcomes, infrastructure, resources, inclusion and institutional capacity in Kisii and Nyamira counties, following the…
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The decision comes months after Jubilee made leadership changes aimed at rebuilding grassroots structures and…
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The 2026 Annual Conference for the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) has called on the marketers to take a bigger role in designing the next chapter of Kenya’s economic growth.…
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Omar says the choice of who should govern Mombasa must be left to voters.
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Kenya Met's five-day weather forecast reveals rainfall, temperatures and sunny intervals across Nairobi and 47 counties from September 12 to 16, 2026 outlook
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that Kenya is not implementing a blanket ban on foreign nationals engaging in small-scale businesses. Mudavadi said the government’s position is to ensure…
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the system will give each animal a traceable identity, making it harder to move stolen livestock through markets and sell it without detection....
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According to the report, some groups have created violent games or changed existing games to include extremist messages, using entertainment platforms to reach younger audiences.
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The disciplinary action against Celestial Dental Centre follows a complaint by the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) over promotional material in which Dennis Onyango Ombeo, a registered Community Oral H...
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The disciplinary action against Celestial Dental Centre follows a complaint by the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) over promotional material in which Dennis Onyango Ombeo, a registered Community Oral H...
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The shortage, which has now lasted about three months, has left supermarket shelves across the country with limited supplies, while the price of some available brands has risen by as much as 30 per ce...
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21:13⇢Met Maps Five-Day Rains
⌨The newspapers remain fragmented, with El Niño weather as the only shared lead (Tuko, Taifa Leo). Tuko updates to the Met's five-day rainfall forecast to September 16, while Taifa Leo keeps an editorial urging vigilance. New front-page leads otherwise scatter across single-source items, from the extended milk shortage to Jubilee tribunal ruling, with no second overlap holding.
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Ruto said he inherited a country weighed down by debt when he took office in 2022, but had since taken steps to stabilise the economy and reduce borrowing.
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A source within the United Opposition Movement intimated that Kalonzo and Matiang’i are jittery that the odds could favour Sifuna after former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua intimated that he is open to being the running mate of the flamboyant Nairobi senator.
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Matiang’i said the push for political change was being driven by Kenyans and not by any individual or political sponsor.
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Kirinyaga County has called for an end to the silence and stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, urging residents to start conversations, seek help early and support people experiencing emotional…
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Mudavadi praised Kindiki as an able deputy to President William Ruto, saying retaining the current leadership would help sustain ongoing development projects.
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One-year-and-two-month-old Dylan Muinde was allegedly taken on Monday afternoon from his home in Kangondo Village by two unknown women.
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The attacks have been reported at civic and political events in Nairobi, Nyandarua, Kisumu and Homa Bay since June. On June 12, about 100 men reportedly stormed a civil society meeting at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi, beating participants and stealing their phones and bags.
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