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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 13.05.2026.
It displays 144 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Gachagua Impeachment Phone Call
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The day's editorial focus was on Deputy President Gachagua's impeachment trial, with The Kenya Times reporting President Ruto's frantic phone call to Dr. Gikonyo during the proceedings, while Citizen covered National Assembly lawyers rejecting Gachagua's fair hearing claims. Dr. Gikonyo testified, confirming he treated Gachagua but denying hiding him. Morning coverage was dominated by the Africa Forward Summit aftermath, with 153 arrests (Citizen) and Ruto's diplomatic wins: the Court of Appeal upheld the Kenya–US health deal (The Kenya Times), and UN chief Guterres responded to Ruto's reform demands (Kenyans). By afternoon, attention shifted to Justice Njoki Ndung'u's ICC candidature launch (Citizen) and the LSK moving to the Supreme Court over surveillance (TV47 Digital). Late reports included KRA's sweeping powers in the new Finance Bill (Daily Nation) and IEBC warnings on ballot photo fines (Capital FM).
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Tariffs imposed during the U.S.-China trade war have halted most Chinese imports of U.S. oil and LNG, which were worth $8.4 billion in 2024, the year before Trump began his second term....
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The Kenya Times
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At a meeting of his cabinet, Starmer, in the top job for less than two years, repeated that, while he took responsibility for one of his Labour Party's worst election defeats, there had been no offic...
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SENETI imetilia shaka ushahidi wa matibabu uliowasilishwa na aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua...
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Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye questions authenticity and timing of hospital records.
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Trump posted over 50 times, almost exclusively re-sharing videos and screenshots from supporters' accounts, plus AI-created memes.
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Ramaphosa, who has been head of state since 2018, has always denied wrongdoing and on Monday faced down calls to resign.
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Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf commended Kenya for its leadership in innovation and digital transformation, citing M-Pesa's success as an example of African innovation with global imp...
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Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Riria said the organisation had transformed the lives of more than three million women across all 47 counties.
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Conflict and violence drive record displacement in 2025 as global internal displacement rises to 82.2 million, with wars overtaking disasters and millions forced to flee repeatedly amid worsening crises.
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The airstrike, which hit the remote Tumfa market in Zurmi district on Sunday, was the second to kill scores of people at a crowded market in northern Nigeria in a month....
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CHAMA cha Orange Democratic Movement kimeanzisha mikakati ya ndani ya kujitathmini kisiasa kuelekea...
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07:03⇢The Secret Strike Coalition
⌨The newspapers report on a deadly Nigerian airstrike on a market in Zamfara, killing at least 100 (Citizen), while two unnamed states secretly joined the US and Israel to strike Iran (The Kenya Times). Regional displacement surges to 82.2 million driven by conflicts in Sudan, Syria, and Afghanistan (Eastleigh Voice). Domestically, ODM begins self-assessment without Raila (Taifaleo), and a court battle deepens over Gachagua's hospitalisation evidence (Daily Nation).
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Singer Bien-Aimé Baraza has responded to online criticism that followed his meeting and dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron....
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Sum recalled that the horrific incident that left her fighting for her life at a private hospital occurred on July 28 2025.
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The Kenya Times
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PS Muthoni reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the nursing profession as a key pillar in achieving Universal Health Coverage.
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Sections of the public have been growing increasingly anxious over the eligibility to withdraw their benefits after…
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Iran's chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran's latest peace plan or face failure, after US President Donald Trump warned a truce was on the brink of collapse....
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Lenacapavir, developed by the US pharmaceutical company Gilead, is an injectable HIV treatment that only needs to be administered twice a year.
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The committee, chaired by Benard Shinali, sought answers on the whereabouts of 27,839 metric tonnes of sugar that tests by the Kenya Bureau of...
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In November 2025, a US judge dropped criminal charges against Boeing over the MAX crashes as part of an agreement with US prosecutors.
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UJENZI wa mradi wa bwawa la Mwache wa Sh20 bilioni unakabiliwa na matatizo ya kifedha ambayo...
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Eurovision major financial backers Britain, France, Germany and Italy have guaranteed spots in the 25-country final, alongside hosts Austria.
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The probe was launched after the registered owners of the property reported that the land had been irregularly transferred to another individual through suspected...
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The discussions came shortly after the signing of a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and the Government of the French Republic, a deal expected to enhance collaboration in defence and security matters.
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Currently France visas last from a period of between 90 days and one year, depending on the visit type, a position that…
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Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday,, Gachagua said the overseas visits are intended to help the party mobilise resources and build support networks as it prepares for the polls....
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According to Kanja, the IC4 framework will introduce digital Occurrence Books (OBs), body-worn cameras for officers, automated traffic fine systems and expanded CCTV surveillance.
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Hundreds of Slavia fans stormed the pitch seven minutes into stoppage time of Saturday's game against arch-rivals Sparta Prague, firing flares into the Sparta stands and attacking players....
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TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) imesema inakabiliwa na upungufu wa Sh33 bilioni katika...
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Perhaps the most symbolic blow was delivered in Wales, where the party had not lost an election for 100 years.
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09:06⇢Election Tech and Treasury Shake-Up
⌨Editors focus on election security and funding gaps. Police unveil tech-driven IC4 framework for 2027 polls (Capital FM), while IEBC reports a Sh33 billion shortfall (Taifaleo). Concurrently, Treasury declares vacant director positions in 39 state-owned enterprises (The Kenya Times), signaling administrative reshuffles.
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Tension briefly escalated after residents confronted several individuals linked to the incident, but local administrators and police officers from Mutitu Police Station intervened and restored calm....
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Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), alongside those from the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU), have arrested a trafficker recovering sachets of cannabis sativa from his house. The suspect, 29-year-old…
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The attackers also injured the church watchman, who was rushed to hospital and is currently receiving treatment.
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The 27,839 metric tonnes consignment, estimated to be worth roughly Sh1.5 billion, is now at the centre of scrutiny over allegations that it could have been repackaged and distributed locally.
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KILA siku katika eneo la Mavoko, Kaunti ya Machakos, kuna mtu anayekumbwa na hatari ya kupoteza...
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Yamal, 18, suffered a hamstring injury in late April, which has caused him to miss the rest of the season for Barcelona, though his club have said he should be fit in time for the start of this summer...
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There have been concerns over the sporadic fuel shortages that have affected many areas in the past as well as fears of…
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A section of critics also alleged that such engagements risked normalizing neo-colonial influence on the continent, with a vocal minority even calling for boycotts of Bien’s music. ...
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Former Public Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has called out DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua after he criticised the Africa Forward Summit....
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HARAKATI za ufugaji, zinamhitaji mfugaji wa ng'ombe kutumia utaratibu na kanuni bora ili...
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Daily Nation
Mbadi sparked outrage when he asked, 'Where is that Baba now?'
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11:16⇢The Sugar That Vanished
⌨The newspapers report on a mix of political and economic stories. The murder of Nakuru reverend Julius Ndumia by an armed gang is covered by Capital FM and Tuko, while the missing 27,000 tonnes of industrial sugar draws scrutiny from Eastleigh Voice. Political jabs between Moses Kuria and Rigathi Gachagua over the Africa Forward Summit appear in Nairobi Leo, and John Mbadi's push for Luo Nyanza kingpin status is highlighted by Daily Nation.
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Eastleigh Voice
The dispute centres on section 34(u) of Tanzania’s Finance Act, No. 11 of 2025, which amended the Excise (Management and Tariff) Act to impose an excise duty of TShs 400 per kilogram on imported safety matches classified under HS Code 3605.00.00.
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Under the roadmap, key milestones due by August 2026 include acceleration of stadium and infrastructure development, confirmation of host venues and operational plans, cross-border visa and immigratio...
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The Orange Democratic Movement, ODM, has announced the dates for upcoming branch and county delegates elections in three regions, as the party begins laying its groundwork ahead of the 2027…
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Traditionally, men have always been viewed as the providers and the dominant force in competitive sports, while women were mostly expected to remain in domestic roles.
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Ruto has consistently demanded reforms that would provide at least two permanent seats with full rights, including the…
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TV47 Digital
Cardiologist Daniel Kibuka Gikonyo has appeared before the court for cross-examination after filing an affidavit in support of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in an ongoing court battle where Gachagua…
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Dr Gikonyo further told the three-judge bench that Gachagua’s condition was medically sensitive and required close monitoring, especially given the stress linked to the...
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Fortune suffered a narrow 2-1 loss against 3K in their previous league outing, a result that denied them a chance to strengthen their push up the standings.
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TV47 Digital
A former student of the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) in Eldoret left the court stunned as she recounted in chilling detail how her ex-boyfriend doused the left side…
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Krueger, 40, joined the 1983 European Cup winners after two decades at Bayern Munich, where she last occupied an organisational management role.In a statement, Hamburg praised the incoming Krueger's w...
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The Pan-African Media Summit 2026, hosted by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), has kicked off at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi....
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TV47 Digital
Kenya’s nomination of Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu, CBS, Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as Kenya’s candidate for election as Judge of the International Criminal Court, is one of…
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Court documents filed before the Supreme Court show the petitioners are challenging Sections 48 to 53 of the Act, which allow authorities to intercept digital communications, compel disclosure of subs...
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Dr Gikonyo rejects allegations he helped shield Gachagua from Senate proceedings, insisting his actions were purely medical.
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The story of France's collapse in West and Central Africa is one of hubris meeting history. For six decades after independence, Paris maintained what its architects called “la Françafrique,” an inform...
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The affidavit further accuses the President’s side of "forum shopping"—the practice of filing multiple cases in different courts to find a favorable ruling.
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IKIWA kuna mwanasiasa aliyetumia mbinu bunifu kupenya katika siasa za magharibi katika uchaguzi...
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TV47 Digital
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is making significant strides in positioning itself at the forefront of educational innovation, with Vice Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi leading a high-level delegation to China this…
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12:35⇢Ruto's Double Win: Health Deal and UN Reply
⌨Editors focus on President Ruto's legal and diplomatic wins: the Court of Appeal upholds the Kenya–US health agreement (The Kenya Times), while UN chief Guterres responds to Ruto's demand for UN reforms (Kenyans). The CHAN scandal deepens with Mariga's affidavit alleging forum shopping (Citizen).
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Dr. Gikonyo defended his medical assessment of Gachagua, telling the court that, based on his professional expertise, the symptoms presented by the former Deputy President were consistent with a possi...
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The Kenya Times
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Two individuals, Samson Njoroge and Julius Wainaina, who were arrested while ferrying donkey hides between the Kanyonyoo and Nguutani areas, were arraigned before Principal Magistrate Njoki Kahara at the Mwingi…
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Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is set to launch his 2026 Diamond League campaign this Saturday, May 16, as the season officially begins in Shanghai/Keqiao, China. Currently ranked 13th in…
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President Ruto personally introduced Justice Ndung’u to several Heads of State and international leaders as Kenya seeks to secure support from the 125 member...
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Doctor Gikonyo's testimony is expected to intensify scrutiny surrounding the medical reports that were presented…
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Africa seeks to establish autonomy in its dealings with partners, which the continent believes would enable resilience and collective security capacities amid changing global power dynamics....
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LEO naomba tuangazie masuala ya kimsingi kuhusu ushairi.
Ushairi ni utungo wa kisanaa unaotumia...
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Eastleigh Voice
CS Kabogo disclosed that X is among the platforms operating under new conditions, including a requirement to set up a physical office in Kenya within three months.
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Key updates in the package include oncology consultations, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, specialized treatment options and supportive care services.
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CS Kagwe asserted that the levy was designed to create sustainable funding for marketing and modernizing Kenya’s tea industry, dismissing fears that it would hurt farmers....
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Justice Ndung’u said her years on the bench had exposed her to complex constitutional and criminal matters that demanded impartiality, courage and fidelity to...
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TV47 Digital
Equity Group has signed a series of strategic partnerships with French organizations aimed at boosting trade, agriculture, climate resilience and financing for small businesses across Africa during the Africa Forward…
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The David Vijago coached side secured the title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Trinity Starlets over the weekend.
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Rising cases of student unrest across the country have prompted the Ministry of Education to intervene.
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Muchemi told the court that the charges facing the former Deputy President should not be subjected to strict judicial standards, maintaining that impeachment proceedings are political in nature and gu...
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A shocking new study has revealed that Junior School is now the epicentre of teenage pregnancy among school-going girls in Kenya, with 60% of all pregnant learners found at this…
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14:37⇢The Impeachment Phone Call
⌨Editors focus on the impeachment of Deputy President Gachagua, with The Kenya Times reporting President Ruto's frantic phone call during the process, while Citizen covers National Assembly lawyers rejecting Gachagua's fair hearing claims. Other outlets highlight government regulation of social media (Eastleigh Voice), student unrest (Kenyans), and teenage pregnancy in junior schools (TV47 Digital).
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During proceedings before a three-judge bench, advocate Michael Muchemi, appearing for Mwengi Mutuse, argued that the impeachment was both constitutionally grounded and politically justified.
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Doctor Daniel Gikonyo admitted ignorance about his court appearance in the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment case, sparking laughter at Milimani Law Courts.
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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe, the man who last month became the first person in history to run a marathon in under two hours in an official race, is heading back to…
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Sauti Sol singer Bien-Aimé Baraza has defended himself after a wave of online criticism followed his attendance at a high-profile dinner and meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron during the…
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Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case hearing at the High Court
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged an artisan employed by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company for earning a salary of KSh 5 million using a Form…
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The 31-year-old Kenyan smashed the previous world record when he ran the London Marathon in 1hr 59min 30sec in April wearing a new model of super shoes.
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CHAMA cha waamuzi wa soka Uingereza (PGMOL) jana kilitetea uamuzi wa kufuta bao la kusawazisha la...
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Daily Nation
CS fails to appear before MPs, leaving PS Ololtuaa to face a hostile panel.
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Kenya’s decision to host Madagascar’s military leader at the Africa Forward Summit raises questions over President Ruto’s anti-coup stance and Africa’s shifting diplomatic lines.
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President William Ruto, who launched Justice Njoki’s candidature at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, referred to the launch as a national endorsement and called on Kenyans to set aside their differen...
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The announcement is part of the Commission's efforts to improve career progression and address long-standing…
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), alongside the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), Article 19 East Africa and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), has moved to the Supreme Court…
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17:44⇢Justice Njoki's ICC Bid Launched
⌨Editors focus on President Ruto's official submission of Justice Njoki Ndung'u for election to the ICC, with Citizen and Capital FM covering the launch. The Law Society of Kenya moves to the Supreme Court over state surveillance (TV47 Digital). A rare moment between Uhuru Kenyatta and Kithure Kindiki at Museveni's inauguration is highlighted by TNX Africa.
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Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Embu Branch Chairperson Macharia Kanderi said the county government failed to engage workers or address their grievances despite receiving the strike notice.Kande...
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President William Ruto has launched the candidature of Justice Njoki Ndung’u for election as a judge of the International Criminal Court for the 2027–2036 term....
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Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has sharply criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his remarks regarding the recently concluded Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by the Kenyan and French governments.…
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"Do not take photos or record videos in the polling booth. The secrecy and sanctity of the vote must be preserved at all times....
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The initiative is bringing the anti-doping watchdog officials face to face with some of Kenya’s top athletes.
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At least five shots rang out, AFP journalists inside the Senate said, minutes after soldiers with rifles and protective gear went up the stairs of the building.
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The Kenya Times
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“Polling stations will open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. In cases where opening is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, the lost...
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Preliminary reports indicate the suspect allegedly went to his uncle’s house, hid under the bed, and attacked him with a panga. Angry residents descended on the suspect and beat him before police...
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Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions in eight counties, including Nairobi and Kiambu, on Thursday, May 14....
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Daily Nation
The Finance Act 2026 seeks to amend the Tax Procedures Act.
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Investigations by the EACC established that the suspect, Florah Lipesa Koloba, allegedly forged a Diploma certificate in Community Health Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), a Nursing...
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MPs argue the current site along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway is too constrained for expansion as Nakuru’s rapid urban growth fuels calls to relocate the State House to a larger parcel of land.
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Five candidates are in the race to succeed the late MP Johanna Ngeno, who died in a plane crash in February this year.
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Malboum reportedly passed away earlier on Wednesday after decades of service to athletics and the wider Olympic movement across Africa.
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Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud said the arrests were made as security agencies moved to secure the international event attended by diplomats and foreign delegations.Meanwhile, 99 Congolese na...
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HATUA ya chama cha Jubilee kusimamisha mgombea wake katika uchaguzi mdogo wa ubunge wa Ol Kalou...
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A three-judge bench issued an interim order staying the conservatory orders that had blocked the framework pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
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TV47 Digital
Cape Media Limited CEO Mwenda Njoka is set to address land and built environment professionals in Mombasa tomorrow (Thursday, May 14) amid what Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) President…
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21:26⇢Summit Security Sweep
⌨Editors focus on the Africa Forward Summit security clampdown, with 153 arrests in Nairobi (Citizen). Meanwhile, the Court of Appeal lifts the freeze on the Kenya-US Sh206 billion health deal (Eastleigh Voice), and IEBC confirms readiness for by-elections (Capital FM). KRA's sweeping powers in the new Finance Bill also draw attention (Daily Nation).
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Citizen TV
His work at APS Bomet resembles his tenure at Shabana FC in 2024. Brought in during a mid-season crisis, Pamzo managed to stabilise the ‘Gusii Boys’ and steer them away from the relegation zone, earni...
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South Africa is a key drug transit hub, driven by its geography and global trade links, and an expanding market for synthetic drugs, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime....
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Police arrest a suspect in the murder of Bungoma public health officer Pascal Wakafura, as his wife Elizabeth Wanjala faces charges amid ongoing investigations.
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Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28.
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Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has raised concern over a major staffing shortfall at the National Police Service Commission, warning that delays in recruitment funding from the National Treasury could undermine its constitutional mandate and weaken police oversight functions.
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