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13.06.2026

The Day of Konchellah's Death and the Ebola Travel Bans

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 13.06.2026.

It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.06.2026The Day of Konchellah's Death and the Ebola Travel Bans

The death of former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dominated the morning, with multiple outlets reporting his cardiac arrest. By mid-morning, editors shifted to Israel's ban on Kenyan travelers amid an Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, a story that recurred throughout the day. The Gachagua impeachment saga resurfaced with his lawyers questioning 64 missing pages in the ruling. Afternoon coverage included the storming of All Saints Cathedral by goons, captured on CCTV. In the evening, Trump's Iran deal announcement and the US-Iran breakthrough competed with local Ebola preparedness updates. The day wove together a political obituary, a public health crisis, and ongoing legal drama.

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The two sides released starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz....
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11:11Showdown in the West

Editors focus on the looming political showdown between Gachagua and Ruto in Western Kenya (Standard Media), while the government pledges to comply with a court order halting a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility (Eastleigh Voice). Counterfeit goods thrive (Daily Nation) and employers warned over NSSF rates (Kenyans) also feature.
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"We have a team that can compete with every team in the world, we're convinced of that. It's a team with quality and experience, and with absolute confidence that it can compete with anyone," he added...
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12:29Konchellah's Final Journey

The death of former Kilgoris MP and Kibaki-era minister Gideon Konchellah dominates headlines, with multiple outlets reporting his passing from cardiac arrest. Meanwhile, Kenya is barred from Israel-bound flights due to Ebola spread in eastern DRC, and Kakamega bans funeral convoys in the CBD.
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Former Cabinet Minister and long-serving Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Sitelu Konchella has died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while receiving treatment in a Nairobi hospital following a prolonged…
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14:35The Nakuru Arrest

The newspapers report on the arrest of a Nakuru man for inflammatory 2027 election remarks (TV47 Digital), while KETRACO energizes the Isinya transmission line to support Konza Technopolis (Citizen). Safaricom responds to delayed M-PESA messages (The Kenya Times), and a breakthrough blood test for genetic conditions during pregnancy is highlighted (Eastleigh Voice). The late Gideon Konchellah's legacy is covered (Standard Media).
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National Police Service officers have arrested two suspected drug traffickers following a raid in the Marurui area of Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi, in an operation targeting illegal drugs and contraband. According…
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16:38Konchellah's Final Bow

The newspapers report on the death of former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah (Taifaleo, TNX Africa, Standard Media), with multiple outlets covering his legacy. Meanwhile, Rigathi Gachagua's legal team questions missing pages in his impeachment judgment (Eastleigh Voice), and President Ruto explains the government's position on NSSF deductions (Kenyans) while highlighting SACCOs' economic impact (Nairobi Leo).
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Konchellah, who had reportedly been battling illness since late 2025, died in the early hours of Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to family sources and government officials....
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Before their match today, the “oilers” remained to be the only team unbeaten heading to the final round of matches, putting them in a strong position despite having played fewer games....
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21:27Cathedral Stormed on Camera

Editors focus on the storming of All Saints Cathedral by goons, captured on CCTV, with one suspect arrested (Citizen). The Gachagua impeachment saga gains a new twist over 64 missing pages in the court ruling (Daily Nation). Other stories include Uganda slamming Ebola travel bans (Eastleigh Voice) and Germany pledging funds for Mpox and Ebola response (Capital FM).
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UFUMAJI vikapu ni mojawapo ya shughuli za tangu jadi ambazo zimekuwa zikitekelezwa na kina mama,... 3 mins ago
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