"The situation of our fellow citizens is being closely monitored by the relevant departments of the foreign ministry in Paris, which are in contact with their families," a diplomatic source told AFP....
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 12.08.2026.
It displays 97 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.08.2026 ⇢ The day Sakaja ordered drain cleanups for El Niño
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The day's dominant story was Nairobi Governor Sakaja's flood preparedness measures ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, with multiple outlets reporting on drainage cleanups and waterway clearances. This came as the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of heavy rains, and the governor ordered the clearing of all drainage systems and waterways in the city. The story was covered by Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, and People Daily, among others. In other developments, the DCI responded to former Deputy President Gachagua's allegations of cover-ups in high-profile murder cases, with the agency asserting that no one is above the law. The murder of Mt Elgon MP aspirant Nathan Wasama saw three suspects arrested, while the inquest into the Likoni ferry tragedy closed after six years. Political tensions continued, with Oburu Oginga dismissing claims that ODM lost relevance after Raila's death, and Babu Owino announcing his intention to run for Nairobi governor in 2027 and presidency in 2032. The day also saw the launch of President Ruto's Vision 2060 plan, with a national conversation at KICC attended by over 5,000 Kenyans.
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"Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don't like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to find out that the persona is AI-generated," Spotify said in a statement....
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The allegation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned -- without providing evidence -- that Moscow was receiving more ballistic projectiles and troops from its ally Pyongyang....
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ALIYEKUWA Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua jana alikosoa vikali utawala wa Rais William Ruto...
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The current outbreak, which has hit the DRC's conflict-plagued eastern and northeastern regions, was declared on May 15 but is thought to have already been spreading for several weeks....
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Buyers sucked into the family war, with competing claims for the Two Rivers Crescent Estate land turning violent and putting their lives at risk.
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Authorities in the DRC say the Ebola virus is killing faster than any outbreak on record. Scientists have also said the outbreak may have started earlier than previously thought.
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RAIS William Ruto leo, Jumatano Agosti 12, 2026, anaanzisha mchakato wa mazungumzo ya kitaifa...
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Detectives investigating the killing of 61-year-old businessman Nathan Masai Wasama in Cheptais, Bungoma County, have arrested three suspects as investigations into the fatal shooting intensify. Wasama was shot dead on…
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During the raid, several items believed to have been used in the operation were also recovered.
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected allegations made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua concerning the conduct of the investigative agency....
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Dr Oburu Oginga has criticised Nairobi Senator and former ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna over his experience in elective politics, while dismissing the Democracy for Citizens…
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07:20⇢Ebola's Deadly Surge in Congo
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, with Citizen and Eastleigh Voice reporting over 2,000 deaths and the virus spreading faster than any outbreak on record. Concurrently, political tensions rise as DCI responds to Gachagua's allegations, and arrests are made in the murder of Mt Elgon MP aspirant Nathan Wasama, covered by Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, and People Daily.
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Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga has expressed interest in becoming a running mate in the 2027 General Election, while ruling out any personal political confrontation with Deputy President…
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) lost its political relevance following the death of its former leader, Raila Odinga. Speaking during an interview…
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MVUTANO kuhusu nani atakuwa Naibu Rais iwapo Rais William Ruto atashinda muhula wa pili uliibuka...
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NTSA says limited funding is hampering its reach as MPs are urged to channel NG-CDF funds into helmets, road safety campaigns and wider public awareness.
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Dangote is preparing to build a massive refinery in Lamu, but he says the project will need more than billions of…
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According to Wachira, the storage would also help reduce thermal generation while allowing Kenya to integrate more solar and wind power.
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Samburu collected Sh389.8 million against its Sh282.4 million target, while Garissa raised Sh489.1 million against a target of Sh450 million and Kirinyaga collected Sh779.5 million against its Sh764 million target.
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WATU sita wa familia moja wamepatikana na hatia ya kumuua mmoja wao baada ya kumshuku kuwa...
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HUENDA hakuna chama cha kisiasa nchini kinachofahamu umuhimu wa kulinda chapa yake kuliko Orange...
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The commission has urged universities and students to prioritise the subjects to be considered by TSC for teaching…
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According to a police report seen by Citizen Digital, the grim discovery was made by Joseph Muriithi Kianyanjui yesterday while he was fetching water from the well.
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The exercise is part of the county’s preparations to ensure that stormwater has clear pathways during periods of heavy rainfall, particularly in areas that are prone to flooding.
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10:42⇢Sakaja's Drains Against El Niño
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on Nairobi Governor Sakaja's flood preparedness measures ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, with Citizen, Eastleigh Voice, and People Daily reporting on drainage cleanups and waterway clearances. Concurrently, political stories continue, including Oburu Oginga dismissing claims that ODM lost relevance after Raila's death, and the Linda Mwananchi party name dispute.
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An Eldoret court has allowed police to hold five suspects, including a couple, for 14 days in connection with the murder of a hotel manager whose body was discovered near…
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HUKU kiangazi na ukame ukiendelea kuathiri wakulima hasa maeneo kame na nusu-kame (ASAL),...
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Gatundu South Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe has confirmed his exit from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party....
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Huduma Kenya clarifies the amendment process for children's birth certificates where a grandfather's name was mistakenly recorded instead of the father's.
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Proposed law bars public schools from charging Kenyan learners tuition and introduces tough penalties for violations.
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A new Bill before Parliament seeks to overhaul how teachers are trained, licensed and professionally developed.
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Ruto said his administration has remained keen on upholding an all-inclusive development approach, one that fully wipes out inequality.
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Kanze Dena denied claims that Uhuru had declined to meet Gachagua because of his character and treatment of other Opposition leaders....
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Mr Mokua says Mr Kinoti owes him the money for nine months of account management, social media promotion, news publications, a tender application, Uber transport, and other expenses incurred while wor...
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HIVI ungali na akili zako au umeziangusha njiani? Adabu nazo umedumisha au umeziangika mahali ili...
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Proposed rules require employers to justify transfers, meet relocation costs.
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13:36⇢MPs Back Bill to End Punitive Transfers
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on legislative efforts to protect civil servants from punitive transfers and to bar public schools from charging tuition, with MPs backing a Bill to end transfers as punishment and a proposed law imposing fines for tuition fees. Concurrently, political stories continue, including Kanze Dena dismissing reports that Uhuru declined to meet Gachagua, and Babu Owino addressing claims of disrespecting Raila.
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The petitioners had sought orders suspending implementation of the e-Logbook system.
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Seven-year-old Adrian Gweth Ombuni captured attention after sharing his vision for Kenya at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026. Speaking during the National Conversation…
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For decades, the photography industry has lived with a quiet but consequential problem, cameras that were never built to see everyone equally. The original colour-calibration cards that shaped photographic film…
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ANDREW John Omanga alijijengea jina kama mmoja wa wanasiasa waliokuwa na ushawishi mkubwa katika...
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New Bill seeks to replace HELB with a single tertiary funding authority while allowing parents and guardians to save for their children’s higher education.
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Gachagua has publicly said he is courting the retired head of state to consolidate the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region'…
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Justice Christine Meoli considered the petition and motion dated August 10 but declined to certify the matter as urgent.
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CHAMA cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) kinakabiliwa na kazi ngumu kudumisha ubabe wake jijini...
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Teachers who dedicate their time to training students in music, drama and sports will now have a direct advantage in career progression, following a major policy shift by the Teachers…
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The latest incident involving suspected goons disrupted activities marking International Youth Day after a…
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s office has dismissed as fake a statement circulating online claiming he had declined requests to meet former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kenyatta’s spokesperson, Kanze Dena, shared…
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The association claims NTSA violated conservatory orders issued by the court on May 29, 2026, suspending the implementation of a public-private partnership between the authority and Pesa Print Limited...
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LICHA ya kuongezeka kwa wito wa kuwezesha wanawake kushikilia nyadhifa za juu za uongozi, idadi ya...
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Bumula MP Jack Wamboka and his Kabuchai counterpart Majimbo Kalasinga have raised concerns over the registration of a rival political outfit dubbed ‘Linda Party’ claiming the name had already been…
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16:58⇢NTSA's Contempt for Court
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the NTSA's contempt charge for defying a court order suspending its automated fines system, with Citizen leading the coverage. Concurrently, political and legal stories continue, including a Bill to replace HELB with a new funding body (Eastleigh Voice) and a police probe into a doctor accused of murdering his wife (Daily Nation).
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By repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details, Gachagua is positioning himself as a political a...
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Two former employees of public institutions have been arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of forging and presenting academic certificates to secure employment. The suspects, John Murira Mwicigi,…
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The umbrella entity will be called KTTC; all colleges will operate as campuses under it.
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Ichung’wah says Kenya must match population growth with economic expansion, while Oburu Oginga calls for tougher action against corruption.
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A diplomatic mission serving thousands of South Sudanese in Kenya has suddenly gone quiet, leaving visitors turned away…
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The umbrella entity will be called KTTC; all colleges will operate as campuses under it.
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The two, former NCWSC Security Supervisor John Murira Mwicigi and ex-KUTRRH technician Kevine Agweyo Okullo, were separately arraigned and denied the charges.They were...
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Investigators say Dr Nyambane stabbed his wife, Mary Mwende, to death last Friday.
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TUNAPOELEKEA Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027, vita muhimu havitakuwa tu kati ya wagombeaji na vyama vya...
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Kanja also noted with concern the conduct of police officers attached to VIPs....
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FC Barcelona have made their biggest move yet in the summer transfer window, lodging a formal, improved offer of €60 million [approx. KSh8.95 billion] guaranteed plus add-ons to Manchester City…
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Lionel Messi has cast severe uncertainty over his professional playing career following the tragic passing of his father, Jorge Messi. In an emotional tribute shared on Instagram, the 39-year-old Argentina…
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Focus now shifts to the court as it considers the evidence.
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Babu Owino said the situation risked turning the Homa Bay rally into a violent confrontation, urging Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and other security officials to ensure adequate security...
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Lionel Messi has cast severe uncertainty over his professional playing career following the tragic passing of his father, Jorge Messi. In an emotional tribute shared on Instagram, the 39-year-old Argentina…
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The directive aimed at ensuring accountability and strengthening oversight over incidents involving deaths at police stations comes in the wake of rising cases of deaths occurring in police custody.
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19:32⇢IG's Custody Death Crackdown
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on police accountability, with IG Kanja ordering interdiction of officers over deaths in custody, a move covered by Eastleigh Voice and Nairobi Leo. Concurrently, the Likoni ferry tragedy inquest closes after six years, as reported by Daily Nation, and political tensions rise over Babu Owino's allegations of a plot to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, covered by Citizen.
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The petitioner wants the court to issue conservatory orders restraining Mainga from making any new or further substantive decisions in his capacity as Kenya Railways CEO pending the hearing and determ...
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