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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 12.09.2026.
It displays 94 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.09.2026 ⇢ The Day Kindiki's Embu Meeting Turned Deadly
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Morning coverage remained scattered. Editors followed El Niño forecasts and flood warnings, Ruto's planned four-day Luo Nyanza tour after Raila's death, and Gachagua's US tour where he urged delay in naming the United Opposition flagbearer and taunted Ruto. UDA secretary-general Hassan Omar drew condemnation for suggesting dead voters' fingerprints could aid Ruto's 2027 re-election, while Ruto said Kenya remained open to compliant foreign workers and investors.
By afternoon attention converged on political violence. Deputy President Kindiki's UDA meeting in Embu was disrupted by youths clashing with police, leaving one dead and six vehicles torched, prompting a probe and statements from Kindiki and Governor Mbarire. A rival clash also disrupted the United Opposition rally in Garissa, which Muturi called an attempted assassination.
Other items included CMA warnings against 15 unlicensed platforms and fresh state appointments.
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In an unusual move, Trump paid his respects at the Pentagon, not the event in New York, where hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center and most of the 2,977 victims were killed, upending the g...
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Nazira Haji Zada, 47, a Texas resident, was removed from the United States on August 25 on the orders of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) in Washington, the department said in a statement....
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KENYA inakabiliwa na hatari aina tatu za mafuriko wakati wa msimu wa mvua miezi ya Oktoba,...
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Daily Nation
For Paulyne Kariru, what began as a shared love of music grew into a marriage now in its 24th year.
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According to the study, people who were exposed to more light at night were more likely to have thicker heart muscle, leaving less room for the heart to fill with blood. Their heart muscles were also less flexible, which researchers said could be an early sign that the heart was not working normally.
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MBUNGE wa Makadara George Aladwa Ijumaa alisema ODM haina nia ya kuvuruga wala kuingilia mkutano...
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In a separate case, detectives in Nyamira County secured a 10-day custodial order against a 30-year-old woman suspected…
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Ruto’s visit comes as the government rolls out more than Sh220 billion worth of projects across Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori, covering roads, housing, markets, health, water and other infrastructure.
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07:29⇢Sifuna Reveals Jacaranda Rally Plan
⌨The newspapers shift from El Niño coverage to opposition mobilization around the Linda Mwananchi Nairobi tour (People Daily, Taifa Leo). People Daily details Sifuna's itinerary, while Taifa Leo quotes Makadara MP Aladwa saying ODM has no plan to disrupt the Jacaranda meeting. Other front-page leads scatter across single-source items, with the earlier weather overlap no longer holding.
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As Kenya continues to develop its digital infrastructure, lessons from Chinese cities show how technology, digital platforms and field teams can work together as one connected syst...
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HOFU, sintofahamu na wasiwasi zimetanda miongoni mwa raia wa kigeni wanaofanya biashara ndogo ndogo...
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He said the government should invite Kenyans living in the US and elsewhere to share their expertise and help solve challenges at home rather than spending money on foreign trips to benchmark systems....
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He said the government should invite Kenyans living in the US and elsewhere to share their expertise and help solve challenges at home rather than spending money on foreign trips to benchmark systems....
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Kiharu MP emerges as a vocal challenger to Gachagua’s grip on Mt Kenya.
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He cited the 2002 General Election as an example, noting that Mwai Kibaki was selected as the opposition's presidential candidate about two months and 13 days before the election....
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According to the British Council Kenya, 7,525 Kenyan students enrolled in UK universities over a four-year period as of…
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KATIBU Mkuu wa chama cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Hassan Omar, ameungana na mfanyabiashara...
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Will the California-based multinational leave its remaining African markets? Will its pricing dynamics change in order to bring in more money from the continent? And how will competitors respond?
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In Tharaka-Nithi alone, 108 cases and 97 deaths were recorded between January 5 and 11, 2026.
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KAMPUNI ya teknolojia kutoka Amerika imefichua operesheni ya kisiasa Kenya iliyotumia Akili...
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The hospital project is among the activities lined up for the President during his visit to Bomet, where he is also expected to address residents.
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Meta's Oversight Board asked the company not to replace fact-checking with Community Notes
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TV47 Digital
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a significant breakthrough after a Shanzu court ruled that six Iranian nationals facing charges over the trafficking of more than one tonne…
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10:58⇢Kenya Braces for Triple Flood Threat
⌨The newspapers remain fragmented, with El Niño weather as the only shared lead (Tuko, The Kenya Times). Tuko carries the Met five-day rainfall forecast to September 16, while The Kenya Times outlines three flood types to prepare for. Other front-page leads scatter across single-source items, including the Gachagua-Nyoro contest for Mt Kenya (Daily Nation) and the Iranian meth case (TV47 Digital).
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Gachagua argued that naming the opposition candidate too early could expose the individual to sustained political attacks and allow President William Ruto's camp to weaken the opposition through what he described as “infiltration and division”.
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A 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guily of defiling a 10-year-old child in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County. Samuel Kimiti Ndoro was sentenced to life…
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Citizen TV
Allegations of a plot to manipulate the 2027 General Election have intensified, with opposition leaders pointing to election technology, the voter register and remarks by politicians allied to Preside...
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Allegations of a plot to manipulate the 2027 General Election have intensified, with opposition leaders pointing to election technology, the voter register and remarks by politicians allied to Preside...
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TV47 Digital
Every cow, sheep and goat in Kenya will be required to carry an Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tag as the Government turns to technology to fight cattle rustling, strengthen…
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The visit, undertaken through Australia’s Special Visits Program, was initially planned for February but was postponed following the outbreak of the Persian Gulf crisis. ...
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The governor urged rival political leaders to display empathy towards struggling citizens, insisting that harsh economic realities force many into unsavoury street activities rather than comfortable o...
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The new holiday was introduced through a new regulation, Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026, which declared 15 September an annual public holiday known as Munhumutapa Day....
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There is something wonderfully ironic happening in Kenyan politics. President William Ruto appears to have borrowed Rigathi Gachagua’s political textbook. And he seems to be reading it carefully. For about…
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Dr. Mukisa Kituyi made an important observation during his Citizen Television interview: opposition principals must be prepared to consume the intellectual input generated by their technical teams. That statement may…
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ISK President Eric Nyadimo said early maintenance and contingency planning could help reduce property damage, protect occupants and maintain essential building services during periods of heavy rainfal...
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President William Ruto’s allies from Ukambani Region have criticised plans by leaders of the United Opposition to rebrand their political outfit, questioning whether a change of name will offer Kenyans…
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The Headteacher was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a fellow teacher....
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Ruto's remarks came amid reports of foreigners facing harassment following the government’s directive, which…
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13:22⇢Gachagua Slows Opposition Flagbearer Race
⌨The newspapers shift from El Niño preparedness to opposition politics centred on Gachagua (Daily Nation, People Daily, Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital). The focus is delaying naming the United Opposition flagbearer (Eastleigh Voice), alongside dismissal of the opposition rebrand by Ruto allies (TV47 Digital). A Gachagua-Nyoro face-off for Mt Kenya is framed (Daily Nation), with DCP's return to Witima church noted (People Daily). El Niño lingers (Citizen, Tuko).
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President Ruto said Kenya remained open for business and had worked to create an environment that encourages investment and employment.
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CoB warns Mbadi over Sh281.5bn spending without parliamentary approval.
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TV47 Digital
NAIROBI, 11 September 2026 — The National Liberal Party (NLP), a founding constituent party of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, has disputed the validity of resolutions reportedly…
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The Kiambu County Government said the programme, which has benefited more than 70,000 men and youth, is implemented in partnership with KALRO and is supported by established animal health and breeding...
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The warning comes as digital investment platforms continue to attract Kenyans seeking alternative ways of growing their…
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ZIARA ya siku tano ya Rais William Ruto katika eneo la Nyanza kuanzia Jumapili, Septemba 13,...
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Two separate police operations in Dandora and Ruiru have ended with two firearms recovered and suspected criminals brought under the long arm of the law. In Dandora, an armed gang…
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He noted that the government had gone out of its way to eliminate barriers and remove bottlenecks that had impeded investment, adding that foreign direct investment had grown from $1.6 billion (Sh210....
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Gachagua now says Ruto will lose by 7 million votes.
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MWANAWE aliyekuwa Waziri mwenye nguvu Simeon Nyachae amefikishwa mahakamani kwa tuhuma za kuiba...
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Nairobi’s oldest library has closed temporarily as restoration works get underway, with Nairobi City County and Book Bunk Trust working to preserve the historic landmark and transform it into a…
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The six were arrested in Cape Town in October 2021 during a joint operation involving South African and US law-enforcement agencies.
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Kakamega and Mombasa are among the counties expected to experience rainfall....
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16:19⇢CMA Blacklists 15 Investment Platforms
⌨The newspapers remain fragmented with no dominant lead. The only shared threads are the CMA warning against 15 unlicensed investment platforms (Kenyans, The Kenya Times) naming QVSE among them, and the Met rainfall forecast for 14 counties (Nairobi Leo, Tuko). Other front-page leads scatter across single-source items, including Gachagua taunting Ruto from the US (Daily Nation) and disruption of Kindiki's Embu event (People Daily).
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Chaos erupted as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki led a mobilisation exercise for UDA polling centre officials in Embu…
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Two vehicles were torched and scores of people injured Saturday afternoon after chaos erupted during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s empowerment meeting in Nembure, Embu Count...
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He called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to immediately launch investigations, identify those behind the attack and ensure that anyone found culpable is arrested and prosecuted....
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The supply losses have pushed oil prices sharply higher, with North Sea Dated crude, a major benchmark price for physical crude oil, averaging $91 (Sh11,779) per barrel in August, up $7.61 (Sh985) from July, before surging to $113.48 (Sh14690) on September 9.
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Two people are feared dead and several vehicles were reportedly set on fire after hundreds of youths attempted to gain access to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting which had been restricted...
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The directive covers lawmakers, parliamentary committees, officials and staff of the National Assembly and will remain in force until further notice.
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned violence that occurred during a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party meeting in Nembure, Embu County....
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One person is feared dead and several others injured on Saturday, September 12 when police officers tried to engage youth who attempted to disrupt the meeting of Deputy President Kithure…
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Tuko
Saturday newspapers spotlight Kenya’s El Niño flood threat, naming high-risk areas as authorities warn of urban, river and flash flooding nationwide in Kenya.
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The latest appointment brings renewed attention to the family of former CDF General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in…
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Today, the difference can be seen when moving through Eastleigh, where First Avenue provides a four-lane connection between Juja Road and Jogoo Road, Muratina Road links the neighbourhood with Thika Superhighway, and General Waruingi Road provides a route towards the city centre.
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President William Ruto has appointed seven people to the IGRTC for six years and given honorary ambassadorial titles to two senior IGAD officials.
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Two armed and masked men raided the business at Favour Business Centre at around 7:30 am on Friday and escaped with more than Ksh.600,000 after holding two attendants at gunpoint....
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21:33⇢Embu UDA Meeting Turns Deadly
⌨The newspapers converge on violence disrupting Deputy President Kindiki's UDA meeting in Embu (People Daily, TV47 Digital, Nairobi Leo). Police confirm one death and six vehicles torched as a probe commences, with Kindiki condemning the chaos. A second thread on Ruto's fresh committee appointments (Kenyans, Tuko) trails behind the Embu lead.
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Describing Ruto’s alleged business tentacles as ‘state capture’, Gachagua says President Ruto is involved in corrupt dealings and using his office to grow his business...
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The leaders were making their way into Garissa town when their entourage came under attack, triggering a confrontation between the two sides before the situation was brought under control....
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Sifuna says the Luhya community would be making a political miscalculation by bargaining for the Deputy President’s seat in Ruto’s government, insisting it deserves a bigger stake in the country’s lea...
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The blaze began on Friday night at the nursing home in the Araucania region, south of the capital Santiago, and was extinguished in the early hours of Saturday.
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