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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 13.12.2025.
It displays 56 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo Died in a Road Crash
⌨Kenyan media on December 13 was overwhelmingly dominated by the death of former Lugari MP and Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo in an early morning road accident. Initial reports from various outlets, including The Star, Daily Nation, and Taifaleo, confirmed his passing.
Throughout the morning and early afternoon, reporting focused on his life, political career, and reactions from leaders like President Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta, who mourned him as a fearless and principled politician. Eyewitness accounts and statements from the bus driver involved in the crash provided further details on Jirongo's final moments.
This event overshadowed earlier discussions about President Ruto's promises for Kenya's economic transformation and other domestic news.
Throughout the morning and early afternoon, reporting focused on his life, political career, and reactions from leaders like President Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta, who mourned him as a fearless and principled politician. Eyewitness accounts and statements from the bus driver involved in the crash provided further details on Jirongo's final moments.
This event overshadowed earlier discussions about President Ruto's promises for Kenya's economic transformation and other domestic news.
13.12.2025
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Taifa Leo
RAIS William Ruto jana aliendelea kutoa ahadi kuhusu hatua muhimu za kugeuza Kenya kuwa...
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Daily Nation
Treasury CS says the party’s next steps will be guided not by Oburu Oginga’s counsel.
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The Constitution of Kenya 2010 states that one of the fundamental human rights is the availability of safe drinking water.
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Knec data deals a blow to 100 per cent transition policy.
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Officials say NPAP Kenya will also strengthen Kenya’s diplomatic influence.
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President outlined a vision for the country’s economic transformation, anchoring it on infrastructure development
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Taifa Leo
KIONGOZI wa Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua, Desemba 10, 2025 aliwajibu...
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While Guinness ratifies her February 48-hour tree hug, her recent 72-hour attempt remains under review.
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The Guinness World Records highlighted the need to raise awareness of mental and emotional wellbeing as the motivation…
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The man was reportedly inside the tunnel with two other miners when the structure caved in
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WAZEE wa jamii ya Luhya Desemba 11,...
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Jirongo died Saturday morning following a road accident that occurred in Karai area, Naivasha
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Daily Nation
Jirongo died in 3am road accident at Karai area on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway.
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Jirongo served in President Moi's cabinet and was Lugari MP for two terms between 1997 and 2002 and 2007 and 2013.
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Aliyekuwa Waziri na Mbunge wa Lugari, Cyrus Jirongo, ameaga dunia kufuatia ajali mbaya ya...
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08:37 (05:37)⇢Cyrus Jirongo Dies in Road Crash
⌨Kenyan media is heavily focused on the death of former Lugari MP and Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo, who died in a road accident early Saturday morning (The Star, Taifaleo, Daily Nation, Kenyans). This new development overshadows previous discussions about President Ruto's economic transformation promises (Standard Media, Citizen) and the ongoing warnings of heavy rainfall across seven regions (Tuko).
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Y News Digital
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CHAMA cha Makanisa na Wahubiri Nchini (CCAK) kimepinga vikali kile kinachotaja kuwa mpango wenye...
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Jirongo died in a road accident on Saturday morning, along the Nairobi- Nakuru Highway
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The 64-year-old died when his car collided with a passenger bus along the Nairobi- Nakuru Highway
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KWA kundi la kwanza la wanafunzi waliofanya Mtihani wa Gredi 9 (KJSEA) mafanikio hayakuja kwa...
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“Aliingia kwa barabara na akaona pande yake gari zimeweka jam akaamua kukuja penye niko tukakutana kichwa na kichwa na yeye,” he said.
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The remorseful driver of the bus said he strove to escape the former MP's car, but all was in vain, as he risked crashing the passenger vehicle....
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He described Jirongo as “a relentless go-getter, who refused to be defined, by life’s challenges.”
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Daily Nation
When elections were financed not by voters, but by systems.
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According to the governor, he is a "walking prisoner" as he is being persecuted for his actions of…
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The former Lugari MP died in a road accident in the early hours of Saturday at Karai area
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"Jirongo’s leadership left a lasting impression on those who followed his political journey."
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KUZINDULIWA kwa chama kipya cha kisiasa cha aliyekuwa gavana wa Nairobi Mike Sonko, National...
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Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum after the former Lugari MP died in a Saturday road crash.
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Githinji said crash happened as he was driving from Nairobi to Busia with 65 passengers on board
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15:51 (12:51)⇢Jirongo's Tragic End
⌨Kenyan media continues to heavily report on the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident, with new details emerging from the bus driver involved in the crash (The Star, Nairobi Leo). Western leaders and Kenyans are joining in mourning the political veteran (Standard Media). Meanwhile, a new political party by Mike Sonko is shaking Kalonzo's stronghold (Taifaleo), and Governor Natembeya decries state oppression (Kenyans).
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Even if you conducted a land search, paid all the fees, and built a home, you can still lose everything.
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The metric uses an eight-point scale to guage how learners faired in every learning area.
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Authorities said the man sustained stab wounds to the abdomen and back
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The Standard
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The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for his 'GOAT tour', taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
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The medals celebrate courage, sacrifice, and Kenya’s commitment to global peacekeeping.
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The latest overnight attacks come as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to hold more talks with Ukraine's president.
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The mother is heard telling her daughter to reverse the transaction.
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The new officers have been deployed across a wide range of functional areas critical to health insurance services.
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The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.
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Jirongo's Mercedes-Benz collided head-on with a bus on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.
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Nyakio's body was found at a friend’s house in Biafra Estate, Thika, on October 14, 2024.
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“At this moment of grief, we stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and all those mourning his loss."
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“At this moment of grief, we stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and all those mourning his loss."
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Four people were killed and multiple passers-by injured in the strike.
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20:48 (17:48)⇢Jirongo's Final Moments Revealed
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on the tragic death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident, with new details emerging from eyewitnesses and the bus driver involved (Daily Nation, Citizen, YNews Digital, Nairobi Leo). The political implications of Raila Odinga's 'second killing' by Ruto's Kenya Kwanza also receive attention (Standard Media). Meanwhile, Israel's strike in Gaza continues to be reported (The Star).
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Hamisi was laid to rest as tributes highlighted his dependability, principles, and commitment to public service.
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The mother is heard telling her daughter to reverse the transaction.
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