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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 12.05.2026.
It displays 132 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Gachagua Supreme Court Appeal
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The day's editorial focus was on Deputy President Gachagua's multi-front legal battle to halt his impeachment appeals, moving to the Supreme Court (Capital FM) and seeking UN intervention against President Ruto (Nairobi Leo), while the Senate rejected illness claims for his absence during trial (TV47 Digital). Morning coverage was dominated by the Africa Forward Summit's second day, with Presidents Ruto and Macron rallying African youth on digital economy (Eastleigh Voice) and Ruto approving Dangote's East African refinery in Mombasa (The Kenya Times). Protests near the summit led to 11 arrests (Capital FM). By afternoon, attention shifted to election preparations: Gen Zs innovated to independently tally the 2027 presidential poll (Daily Nation), while IEBC warned of a Sh33.4 billion funding gap (Eastleigh Voice). Late reports included doctors' strike notices in Meru and Isiolo (Citizen) and anti-France protests in Nairobi (Eastleigh Voice).
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Capital FM
County governments could be protected from national revenue underperformance under new amendments proposed to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.
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RAIS Mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta ni kati ya viongozi waliowasili Uganda jana kwa hafla ya kuapishwa kwa...
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Daily Nation
Prof Kindiki wants court to allow his advocates to cross-examine Dr Gikonyo over the President’s phonecall and Gachagua’s hospitalisation.
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Amid growing pressure at home over the war's impact on the US economy, Trump warned that Iran's rejection over the weekend of Washington's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now "unbelieva...
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Sheila Mutundi's Raila Airways aims to connect Asia and Africa, honouring Raila Odinga's legacy with a blend of Kenyan identity and global service excellence.
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Parents and former beneficiaries have moved to court accusing the Mombasa-based youth programme Talanta ni Kazi of exploiting vulnerable children, misleading families with promises of scholarships and mentorship, and failing to deliver meaningful support despite years of participation.
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PSG are also preparing for the Champions League final against Arsenal later this month after edging Bayern 6-5 on aggregate in their semi-final.
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06:55⇢Gachagua and Kindiki's Phone Call Clash
⌨The newspapers report on a clash between Deputy President Gachagua and Interior CS Kindiki over President Ruto's phone call during Gachagua's impeachment case (Daily Nation). Meanwhile, a new airline named after Raila Odinga is announced (Tuko), and the Senate proposes shielding counties from revenue shortfalls (Capital FM).
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Schools in Jalisco state will only suspend classes for the four days when Guadalajara, the state capital, hosts World Cup games.
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WAZIRI wa Utumishi wa Umma Geoffrey Ruku amemshambulia vikali aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi...
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Duale noted that the reforms are designed to protect the health, dignity and financial well-being of every Kenyan by…
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The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall in four regions until May 18. Stay safe as rains persist across various counties, including Nairobi.
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The campaign also extended to West African leaders, including Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, Joseph Boakai of Liberia and Julius Maada Bio of Sierra...
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Those who were rescued have been handed over to the police for further investigation.
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Citizen TV
And as the world warms due to human-driven climate change, mosquitoes are roaming to new areas during longer summers, raising fears they could propel future health crises....
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HII leo ni siku ya pili na ya mwisho ya Kongamano kati ya Ufaransa na Mataifa ya Afrika...
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced major changes to maternity, cancer and sickle cell treatment benefits under the national health scheme....
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Alice Rianga, was last seen on Wednesday last week when she reportedly left her hostel room in Bondo town to go to the university’s main campus, but never came back.
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Treasury CS Mbadi said leaders from Gikomba Market approached the Treasury seeking a simpler and more predictable tax structure for mitumba imports.
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No vaccines or specific treatments exist for the virus, but health officials have said the risk to the public is low and dismissed comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Samsung said in a statement that the pop star's image was provided by a third-party content partner for the brand's free streaming service Samsung TV Plus.
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Eastleigh Voice
In his address, President Macron pledged France’s commitment to supporting young Africans in developing and realising their talents and ambitions. He said France has been working closely with young people holding dual citizenship to support their skills development and innovation pathways.
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Under the revised package, all registered beneficiaries will now access free delivery services at Level 2 and Level 3 health facilities on a walk-in,...
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak said it was alerted early Monday by a local fisherman who found the survivors floating at sea.
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WAGOMBEAJI wanaosaka kuungwa na wapigakura 44,447 katika uchaguzi mdogo wa eneobunge la Emurua...
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Cameroon forward Roger Milla is the only outfield player to have played at a World Cup after his 40th birthday, having appeared at and scored at the 1994 tournament.
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08:48⇢SHA Expands Maternity and Cancer Cover
⌨The newspapers report on the Social Health Authority's revised benefits package, expanding free maternity and cancer cover (Capital FM, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). Meanwhile, ODM opens applications for 2027 elective positions (The Kenya Times), and Presidents Ruto and Macron rally African youth on digital economy and AI (Eastleigh Voice).
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The State Dinner served as a pre-inauguration diplomatic gathering, offering leaders an opportunity to engage.
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The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has announced 120 job vacancies for eligible Kenyans....
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Some parents said the children would be safer learning under a tree than inside the damaged classroom.
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National Police Service faced tough questions from lawmakers over the new budget line and its impact on service delivery at police stations.
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The highway is one of Kenya’s flagship infrastructure projects aimed at improving regional trade and enhancing…
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According to the summit schedule, a plenary working lunch on reforming the international financial architecture and improving African countries’ access to sustainable financing will run from 12.30pm t...
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Ogolla also questioned the lack of unity among key football leaders in Kenya, expressing his frustration over the developments.
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Police officers in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, have arrested a suspect linked to theft and recovered assorted items believed to have been stolen during an intelligence-led operation conducted within Mtwapa Township.…
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KIFO cha aliyekuwa Waziri Mkuu Raila Odinga mwaka jana kimeitumbukiza familia yake katika mojawapo...
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A viral dashcam video has sparked outrage after suspected thieves brazenly stole a UN vehicle part in broad daylight on Nairobi’s busy Parklands Road.
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Eastleigh Voice
President William Ruto said the imbalance continues to expose Africa to health and supply risks that can only be solved through stronger local manufacturing capacity.
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Citizen TV
Macron, visibly captivated by the energy around him, waved repeatedly to cheering residents. Kipchoge remained characteristically composed, occasionally exchanging quiet words with the French leader a...
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Drama erupted on Monday, 11th May 2026, in Maina Village, on the outskirts of Nyahururu Town, after angry residents exhumed the body of a middle-aged man from Siberia Cemetery amid…
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High Court rules prosecutors failed to prove they had exclusive possession of heroin worth Sh5.6m allegedly recovered from Deep West Resort.
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Bolt says the 6% increase not only cushions drivers but also enables customers to continue enjoying affordable rides
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ODM stated that all applicants must be registered voters and fully active members of the party.
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10:34⇢ODM Opens 2027 Race Amid Family Rift
⌨The newspapers report on ODM opening 2027 election nominations (Capital FM, The Kenya Times), while internal family divisions over the party's direction emerge after Raila Odinga's death (Taifaleo). Meanwhile, Bolt announces a 6% fare increase due to fuel prices (Citizen), and the Water Resources Authority advertises 120 jobs (The Kenya Times, Nairobi Leo).
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Kenyans.co.ke
The shift from manual logbooks to e-logbooks by NTSA, launching June 10, has sparked fears that the authority could…
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A Tanzanian gold dealer is in police custody in connection with the suspected murder of a 20-year-old female student from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, whose body…
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Capital FM
President Ruto emphasized that recognition of Africa as a full and equal partner in global governance must not be delayed.
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Once inside, the gang tied up and tortured both the cleric and the guard for hours.
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Taifa Leo
GAVANA wa Tana River, Bw Dhadho Godhana na Kamishna wa Kaunti hiyo Joseph Mwangi wametoa tahadhari...
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Capital FM
Guterres said the impacts of climate change are already being felt across Africa through prolonged droughts, flooding, food insecurity, and displacement.
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has arrived in Entebbe, Uganda, to represent Kenya during the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.…
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Counties in the Central Highlands and eastern region, including Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi will also receive rainfall over the coming days.
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Kenya has recorded a major milestone in its trade relationship with China after the first cargo exported under China’s zero-tariff treatment programme for 53 African countries ar...
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TV47 Digital
The cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is on its way to Rotterdam after the last of its passengers were evacuated in Spain’s Canary Islands, bringing…
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The Kenya Times
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Fresh footprints were recovered, indicating recent movement within the locality.
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The new directives are expected to affect a significant number of civil servants, with the Commission expressing hope…
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The first group of protesters was intercepted near Serena Hotel as they attempted to march toward the city centre.
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13:23⇢Protests and Refinery Deal
⌨The newspapers report on protests near the Africa Forward Summit venues, with at least 11 arrested as police dispersed demonstrators (Capital FM). Meanwhile, President Ruto approved Dangote's proposal for an East African refinery in Mombasa (The Kenya Times). Flooding threats persist in Tana River (Taifaleo), and heavy rains are forecast across Kenya until May 18 (Eastleigh Voice, Tuko).
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have intensified the crackdown on narcotics trafficking following two separate operations that led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the recovery…
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Authorities have intercepted 16 tonnes of donkey hides at the Kanyonyoo area along the Thika–Garissa Highway during an operation conducted by a multi-agency team. The seizure comes just three days…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Those arrested were bundled into police cars amid the tight security that has since been deployed near the venue where…
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Gachagua argues that the appeal has already been overtaken by events and no longer raises a live constitutional dispute, rendering it moot and non-justiciable.
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France’s exit has created a power vacuum that other players, most notably Russia, are rapidly filling. In Mali and the CAR, Russian influence has grown significantly, facilitated by the deployment of Wagner Group mercenaries.
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Residents of Kathûngû Village in Ukasi area, Nguni Ward, Mwingi Central Constituency, are calling on security agencies to remove all camels from the area, saying it is the only lasting…
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Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) secured 18 convictions in defilement cases in Nairobi in the first three months of 2026, even as the organisation handled more than 3,000 gender-based violence…
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NAKALA za korti na majibizano hadharani imeanika mkondo wa usaliti, vita vya ndani kwa ndani na...
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Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has sharply criticised Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, accusing him of attacking the Odinga family and showing disrespect toward Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga.…
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To promote equity and mutual recognition of academic qualifications across Africa, the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) today convened a three-day workshop in Nairobi aimed at strengthening the integration and…
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Mr António Guterres, be informed that Rut is the greatest threat to Kenyan democracy - Gachagua....
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Days after Reverend Ngari was murdered, DCI arrested two suspects found with stolen items linking them to the fatal…
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The Senate has opposed attempts to reopen questions surrounding the illness claims raised during the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that no sufficient medical evidence was…
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15:31⇢Gachagua Appeals to the Highest Court
⌨The newspapers report on Rigathi Gachagua’s multi-front legal battle to halt impeachment appeals in the Supreme Court (Capital FM) while seeking United Nations intervention against President Ruto’s government (Nairobi Leo). The Senate has concurrently rejected justifications for Gachagua’s absence during his trial (TV47 Digital). Additionally, investigations continue into the Nakuru cleric's murder, which the DCI now links to a high-value heist (Kenyans, Daily Nation).
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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has assured residents of Syokimau and surrounding areas that response operations are underway following reports of a hyena sighting on Sunday, May 10, 2026, along…
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KWA muda mrefu, shule nyingi nchini Kenya zimekuwa zikitegemea kuni kuandaa chakula cha wanafunzi...
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Daniel Miringa, a mechatronics engineering graduate, seeks to fix Kenya's electoral nightmares once and for all.
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TV47 Digital
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has provided an update on the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari, who was killed on the night of Sunday, May 3, 2026, at…
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Chaos broke out on May 12, 2026 after the body of a 37-year-old man, who was buried under mysterious circumstances the previous night in Kamunono village, Kisasi sub-location, Vihiga County,…
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When Kenya gained independence in 1963, founding father Jomo Kenyatta set out a mission to eradicate three key issues;- poverty, ignorance, and disease. Unfortunately, more than six decades down the…
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WASHINGTON, Amerika:
MATUMAINI ya kupatikana kwa muafaka kati ya Amerika na Iran yalididimia...
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The Kenya Times
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In a strategic move to reclaim its historical roots, the Forum for the Restoration of Democracy-Kenya (FORD Kenya) has launched a major restructuring of its leadership and grassroots network in…
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The Kenya Times
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The Party reaffirmed their commitment to protect and advance the legacy of service, development, and people centered leadership.
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The Authority called on all vehicle owners, including commercial, PSV operators and dealers, to register for the…
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World Bank is funding the project set to upgrade trains as part of Kenya Railways' modernisation efforts to…
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President William Ruto has called on Africa to rethink how it finances its development through the mobilisation of domestic resources and a reformed financial structure, moving away from aid dependency…
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The Kenya Times
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The move would be a major shift from traditional paper-based examinations and comes amid reforms aimed at improving…
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19:13⇢Gen Zs Tally 2027
⌨The newspapers report on a mix of election preparations and international diplomacy. Gen Zs innovate to independently tally the 2027 presidential poll (Daily Nation), while IEBC warns of a Sh33.4 billion funding gap threatening election preparations (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, Trump says talks with Iran are nearing collapse (Taifaleo), and President Ruto calls for Africa's financial independence at the Africa Forward Summit (TV47 Digital).
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming economies, workplaces and public services across the world, prompting institutions of higher learning to expand programmes aimed at preparing professionals for a rapidly evolving…
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28 employees are under scrutiny over claims that forged papers were used to land jobs, promotions.
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The committee discovered that the sector’s budget had been reduced from Sh78 billion to Sh31.5 billion, effectively wiping out development funding for key institutions.
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First Ladies across Africa have called for a collective societal approach to safeguard children in digital spaces and in an increasingly AI-driven world. Speaking during the High-Level Side Event on…
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The Kenya Times
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WAKAZI wa kijiji cha Chesongo, Baringo Kati, wamebaki wakishangaa baada ya daraja jipya la watembea...
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions that will affect parts of five counties on Wednesday....
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DCI has revealed that the pastor killed within his church compound in Nakuru on May 3 was killed by a notorious gang that was profiled in July 2022.
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi, 12 May 2026 — Motorsports Kenya Federation was today formally registered as Kenya’s National Sports Organisation for Motorports by the Sports Registrar. The issuance of the Certificate of Registration marks…
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The Committee has proposed an allocation framework that would grant counties Ksh454.74 billion as equitable share revenue, representing 22.2 percent of audited revenues from...
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TV47 Digital
Police officers from Mtwapa Police Station in Kilifi County have arrested a suspected repeat offender and recovered a large consignment of property believed to be stolen in an intelligence-led operation…
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Five activists were charged after anti-France protests near KICC during the Africa Forward Summit, as demonstrators called for a review of Kenya-France agreements.
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The new figure, revealed by the Defense Department during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill, is about $4 billion higher than the estimate offered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth two weeks ago....
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The wife of PCEA Pastor Julius Ndumia eulogised him, recalling their love that united the family. She revealed his last dream, which left them heartbroken.
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Citizen TV
Drone strikes by both Sudan's army and the paramilitary RSF have intensified across Sudan in recent months, killing at least 880 civilians between January and April, according to the United Nations....
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KMPDU accused both county administrations of neglecting doctors’ welfare and failing to implement key provisions of the 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), despite previous negotiations a...
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23:56⇢Doctors' Strike Notice and Anti-France Protests
⌨The newspapers report on a doctors' strike notice in Meru and Isiolo (Citizen), anti-France protests in Nairobi (Eastleigh Voice), and a fake academic certificates scandal at MTRH (Daily Nation). Also covered: a slain pastor's eulogy (Tuko), a police officer's line-of-duty death in the US (The Kenya Times), and Senate mediation on county funding (Capital FM).
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