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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 14.08.2026.
It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.08.2026 ⇢ The day Gachagua's convoy was stoned in Nakuru
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Political tensions dominated the day, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's convoy stoned in Nakuru, an attack he blamed on MP Samwel Arama and President Ruto. This followed his earlier rebuttal of Ruto's remarks on Uhuru Kenyatta and allegations of a plot to disrupt his Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay. Meanwhile, the High Court suspended a policy requiring banks to seek approval before raising loan rates, and EPRA reduced diesel prices by KSh5 per litre. In other news, a Kenyan linked to election interference in Zambia was arrested, and health authorities warned of falsified Postinor-2 pills. The day also saw the launch of a national talent search by Ruto and a directive on STEM education.
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The patient died in Bas-Uele's capital Buta after developing haemorrhagic symptoms consistent with Ebola and tested positive for the virus after he died, Muyembe said.
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Turkey's parliament passed new amendments to the Child Protection Law last week ordering child offenders to be held in closed juvenile institutions, with transfer to an education-based institution sub...
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HATUA ya Rais William Ruto kuanzisha mpango mpya wa maendeleo ya muda mrefu imeibua mjadala mkali...
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Some British patients refuse care from black and minority staff.
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06:38⇢Ruwaza 2060: A New Vision or a Mirage?
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's new long-term development plan, Ruwaza 2060, which has sparked debate over its implementation compared to Vision 2030. Concurrently, reports of Kenyan nurses facing racism in UK hospitals highlight ongoing diaspora challenges.
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At the centre of the squeeze are memory chips, which are used in smartphones, laptops, cars and other electronic devices.
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ARI ya Dkt Truphena Choti, Mkenya anayeishi Amerika, ya kulima mboga za kienyeji za Kiafrika...
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Kenya Power announces planned electricity interruptions on August 14 across five counties. Affected residents urged to check the advance notice portal for updates.
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Makau died in a Kilungu Police Station cell after being arrested on Tuesday over alleged possession of a machete.
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has listed 13 programmes available at Ronald Ngala Utalii College for the September 2026 intake....
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WANASIASA waliochaguliwa katika eneo la Mlima Kenya wanaoanza kujitenga na Chama cha United...
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Authorities have finally caught up with three Pakistani nationals suspected of kidnapping two Indian nationals shortly after their arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. Reports indicate…
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HUKU vita vya kisiasa kudhibiti kura za eneo la Mlima Kenya vikizidi kushika kasi kuelekea Uchaguzi...
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A man in Baringo County has been slapped with a seven-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of possession and dealing in endangered wildlife trophies. Appearing before Kabarnet Law…
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has announced that the Gikambura Modern Market in Kiambu County is nearing completion....
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The interception came against a backdrop of heightened concern in Europe over unauthorised drone activity, as the Russia-Ukraine war grinds on in its fifth year.
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Scientists say human-driven climate change is making extreme weather more frequent, prolonged and intense.
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BODI ya Famasia na Sumu (PPB) imeidhinisha dawa kadhaa kwa matibabu ya kisukari na kudhibiti uzani,...
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The project is backed by, among others, President Ruto, who has been keen to see the Nairobi River corridor improved…
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The residents said human-wildlife conflict has resulted in the destruction of crops and livestock, damage to homesteads, psychological trauma and loss of livelihoods.
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Construction of the KSh1.9 billion Dho Goye Bridge, which links Siaya and Busia counties, is expected to be completed early next year, with works currently at 75 per cent completion.…
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09:57⇢Japan's Rain Wrath
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the aftermath of heavy rains in Japan, with Citizen reporting at least four deaths and thousands stranded, linking it to climate change. Domestically, the Kenya Times covers a family rejecting autopsy results for a man who died in police custody, highlighting ongoing police accountability issues.
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Three Pakistani nationals arrested in an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Operation Support Unit.
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PUNDE tu baada ya mkewe kujifungua, David Omollo alijikuta kati ya furaha na wasiwasi.
Mkewe...
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The ICG, chaired by France and comprising the United States, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, called on Kinsh...
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His main rival, Count Binface, however, exceeded expectations by earning 9,455 votes, 27 percent of the total.
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Investigators later recovered the child's body in the basement of the abandoned property, and during the April 2024 trial, Russell County jurors wept as prosecutors presented the video evidence record...
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WAKULIMA wa miradi midogo ya ng’ombe wa maziwa watanufaika na mpango mpya wa kidijitali unaolenga...
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MGALA muue, lakini haki yake umpe. Ni msemo unaoafiki zaidi kiongozi wa chama cha DCP, Rigathi...
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The event is expected to bring together music students, performers, teachers, cultural groups and other stakeholders involved in Kenya’s music festivals.
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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has alerted the public to a fake batch of Postinor-2 emergency contraceptives currently being distributed in Kenya.
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Eastleigh Voice
MPs also questioned why Sh1.4 million in receivables from exchange transactions had remained unpaid for more than three years, with Sh1.15 million still unrecovered.
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Citizen TV
Dr. Truphena Choti, founder and CEO of AfriThrive Inc., will use the funding to renovate and expand the organisation’s community food centre in Essex, Baltimore County.
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The Speaker of the Senate and the Senate of Kenya have appealed a High Court decision that found former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s right to a fair hearing was violated…
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The board said it detected the falsified Postinor-2 through these surveillance activities. A comparison between the suspected falsified product and genuine Postinor-2 supplied by Gedeon Richter reveal...
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The arrest forms part of a wider investigation into what Zambian authorities described as an alleged plot to destabilise the country and interfere with its electoral sy...
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A 54-year-old man has been arrested in Changamwe, Mombasa County, after a two-year investigation into the alleged forgery and use of a fake KCSE certificate. Awange Oscar Akoth was arrested…
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Kenyans.co.ke
President Ruto's side has insisted the former Head of State has been backing the opposition with the bid to…
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Police in Turbi, Marsabit County, have arrested one suspect and recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition. Officers from Turbi Police Station acted on a tip-off before…
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11:59⇢Zambia Election Plot Arrest
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the arrest of a Kenyan linked to an election interference plot in Zambia, with Citizen reporting the development. Concurrently, political tensions persist as Gachagua, a former Deputy President, is portrayed as a key opposition figure in Taifa Leo, and Kenyans reports his rebuttal of President Ruto's remarks on Uhuru. Other stories include a public health alert on fake Postinor-2 pills (Daily Nation), Millie Odhiambo's presidential ambition for 2032 (People Daily), and governance issues at an employment authority (Eastleigh Voice).
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KUPUNGUZA gharama ya chakula cha mifugo, kuongeza uzalishaji wa ndani kwa ndani wa malighafi na...
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Maahir Patel of Sigona Golf Club has been crowned the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Champion after defeating fellow Sigona junior Yuvraj Singh Rajput 2&1 in a closely contested 36-hole…
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Residents of Shamakhokho in Vihiga County are set to receive compensation for land compulsorily acquired for the construction of the Kipsigak-Serem-Shamakhokho Road....
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Gachagua said the Ruto administration should take responsibility for the challenges facing the country instead of pointing fingers at Uhuru.
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The Meteorological Department has warned that El Niño rains are expected to become significant from October 2026 and could continue into early 2027.
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A Kenyan man living in the United States (U.S) is appealing for help after a series of unfortunate events in his life left him homeless. John Njoroge has been living…
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TV47 Digital
What started as a lighthearted joke about marrying President William Ruto’s son, George Kimutai Ruto, as a ticket of “kutoka block” has turned into one of Kenya’s biggest social media…
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Ruto said the funding will enable the participating institutions to improve their infrastructure and create a stronger foundation for nurturing creative talent.
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The President has directed the Ministry of Education to implement a new measure targeting Kenya’s young innovators and…
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He directed the Government to roll out the programme without further delay, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki tasked with ensuring it receives full Government support and coordination.
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A primary school teacher in Kilifi County has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of abusing his position of authority to pursue a sexual relationship with…
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The residents carried a casket along the road to highlight the alarming loss of lives from frequent road crashes.
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15:29⇢Ruto's Talent Hunt and STEM Shift
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's directives on education and talent development, with Eastleigh Voice reporting the launch of a national talent search and Kenyans covering a new STEM education measure. Concurrently, health authorities warn about falsified Postinor-2 pills, as reported by People Daily and Daily Nation, while Citizen highlights a protest over road accidents in Kirinyaga.
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Diesel prices will fall by Ksh5 per litre from Saturday, August 15, while the prices of Super Petrol and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the next monthly pricing cycle....
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One of the alleged victims, Jane King’au from Giakibore village, said she sustained injuries to her left breast after Chomba allegedly bit her while she was in Karaini....
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Eastleigh Voice
In Nairobi, Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will retail at Sh214.03, Sh217.86 and Sh191.38 per litre, respectively, starting at midnight.
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Kenya Railways Corporation staff member Oscar Awange Akoth has been charged with allegedly forging and uttering a KCSE certificate. According to the charge sheet, Akoth is accused of committing the…
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Kenyans.co.ke
The new prices will take effect from Saturday, August 15, 2026, and remain in force until September 14, 2026.
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Matiang’i arrived in Bomet as part of his journey to Narok, but the political reception quickly turned tense after his campaign team addressed residents.
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Gachagua accused Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of plotting the disruption as a plan to use violence on anti-government rallies. ...
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Elvis Opiyo, prime suspect in the March 2026 acid attack on Mary Claire Ochieng, found dead in his apartment; post-mortem confirms poisoning amid NIS dismissal.
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Citizen TV
Photos from the scene showed several Land Cruisers in the motorcade with shattered windscreens and rear windows following the incident.
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Gachagua claimed that Arama, who's affiliated with the Jubilee regime, is working with President William Ruto's administration.
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Motorists will get some relief at the pump from August 15, 2026, after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) cut the price of diesel by KSh5 per litre, while…
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Mudavadi said some politicians appeal to crowds by telling them what they want to hear instead of addressing issues honestly.
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Fourty (40) Kenyans have died in police custody since 2025, this is according to data from the Independent Medico Legal Unit (IMLU). In numbers that paint a grim picture of…
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18:28⇢Diesel Drops as Acid Suspect's Death Probed
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the reduction of diesel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), with multiple outlets reporting the Sh5 per litre cut while petrol and kerosene prices remain unchanged. Concurrently, the death of acid attack suspect Elvis Opiyo in police custody is drawing attention, with an autopsy confirming poisoning amid NIS dismissal.
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The group noted that the deaths, including cases initially reported as suicides inside police cells, require closer scrutiny because there is often little independent evidence to show what happened before a detainee is reported dead.
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Led by President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and a section of leaders from the Western region, the politicians urged residents to back the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that the opposition...
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The National Liberal Party (NLP) has declared that it is willing to work with either the Opposition or the Government ahead of the 2027 General Election, but will not beg…
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Kenyan company accuses IEBC of discrimination and issuing a flawed tender.
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Speaking to the scholars at Alliance Girls High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, during the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Education and Leadership Congress on Friday, Citizen TV Business Editor and Ne...
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Kenyan company accuses IEBC of discrimination and issuing a flawed tender.
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Kalonzo asserted that Jumwa’s extensive political experience makes her deserving of a senior position in the party.This comes after Jumwa last month quit the ruling UDA party, citing humiliation and f...
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Kalonzo asserted that Jumwa’s extensive political experience makes her deserving of a senior position in the party.This comes after Jumwa last month quit the ruling UDA party, citing humiliation and f...
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Wanga dismissed the claims, instead accusing Gachagua of ferrying youths from Githurai and Nyeri to Homa Bay to disrupt the rally himself.The Governor urged Gachagua to allow residents to attend the r...
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New rules seek to make public participation meaningful.
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In vowing to defeat the united opposition, whom he claims are proxies of his former boss, President Ruto added that the Jubilee Party leader is a “failure” whom he help...
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Political observers opine that Ruto’s choice of his Rift Valley backyard to castigate Uhuru was politically significant in rallying his base against opponents who are seemingly regrouping to produce one formidable candidate against his re-election.
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IMLU documented 20 deaths in police custody in 2026, with victims aged between 25 and 64, including an infant who was in custody with the mother. The infant died at Mamba Police Post under Matuu Polic...
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The residents, who largely depend on farming to sustain their livelihoods, say the increasing presence of camels in the area has heightened tensions, with fears of a repeat of previous clashes that cl...
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The residents allege that Plot 817, which was surrendered for public use and designated for a secondary school and a three-stream primary school, has been subjected to...
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The residents said they are increasingly worried about the frequent accidents, which they claim have left several families mourning and caused significant loss of property and livelihoods....
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Gachagua challenged President William Ruto to intervene and direct officials linked to his administration to ensure the rally proceeds peacefully.
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23:22⇢Gachagua's Appeal and Rally Stir Political Passions
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political tensions ahead of 2027, with Gachagua's impeachment appeal and the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay drawing attention. The National Liberal Party's stance on cooperation also features, while the High Court's suspension of a banking policy adds to the mix.
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Seven people have been confirmed dead following a road accident at Inyoni Village in Ikangavya Sub-Location, Kalamba Sub-Ward, Makueni Constituency. The minibus, commonly known as a Nidhamu, reportedly lost control…
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