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15.02.2026

The Day Police Tear-Gassed the Kitengela Rally

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 15.02.2026.

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

15.02.2026 ⇢ The Day Police Tear-Gassed the Kitengela Rally
⌨Morning coverage focused on the escalating succession crisis within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), following the disputed removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. While Catherine Omanyo was named as his acting replacement, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Oburu Odinga issued conflicting statements regarding Sifuna’s status, with the latter claiming Sifuna was merely asked to step aside. Simultaneously, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly rejected ODM’s reported interest in his office, asserting that the position was not vacant.
By afternoon, editorial priority shifted to the violent dispersal of a 'Linda Mwananchi' rally in Kitengela. Media outlets highlighted footage of police using tear gas against supporters led by Sifuna and Babu Owino. In the evening, the focus turned to regional diplomacy as President Ruto proposed a Sh128 billion African Union Peace Fund at the AU Summit, while domestic reports tracked a Kenya Airways flight forced to return to Nairobi after failing to land in Kigali.
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00:00 (21:00)⇢Ruto’s African Peace Ambition

⌨Kenyan editors are shifting focus toward regional diplomacy and internal political friction. President Ruto's push for a Sh128.8 billion African Union peace fund and the election of Burundi’s Ndayishimiye as AU Chair dominate the continental narrative (People Daily, YNews Digital). Domestically, tensions rise as Cabinet Secretary Kindiki dismisses ODM's ambitions for the Deputy President seat, while Murkomen accuses MPs of financing criminal gangs (Daily Nation, Citizen).
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08:07 (05:07)⇢The Battle for ODM's Soul

⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the escalating leadership crisis within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), following the disputed removal of Edwin Sifuna and the appointment of Catherine Omanyo as acting Secretary General (Nairobi Leo, Taifa Leo, Capital FM). Simultaneously, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly rejected ODM's perceived interest in the Deputy Presidency, asserting UDA's political dominance (Kenyans, Citizen).
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TV47 Digital

Ministry admits it hasn’t paid KCSE/KCPE invigilators, examiners

The Ministry of Education has confirmed delays in disbursing allowances to thousands of contracted professionals who administered and marked the 2025 national examinations and assessments. In a press statement Education…
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10:54 (07:54)⇢ODM Wanders a Leaderless Wilderness

⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting the deepening leadership vacuum and internal power struggles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the exit of its long-term leader (People Daily, Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, President Ruto is pivoting toward continental economic leadership, promoting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a primary driver for regional GDP growth (Capital FM, TNX Africa).
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TV47 Digital

Love on a budget or broke lovers on Valentine’s Day?

While couples exchanged gifts and shared romantic dinners, many flower vendors across town say this year’s Valentine’s Day failed to deliver the profits they had anticipated. Traders who had stocked…
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13:08 (10:08)⇢Mbadi Seizes the ODM Throne

⌨Kenyan media focus on the continuing power struggle within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), where Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is increasingly seen as asserting control in the absence of Raila Odinga (Taifa Leo, Daily Nation). Simultaneously, editors are highlighting the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s decision to reduce fuel prices for February, providing a temporary economic reprieve (Tuko, Standard Media).
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Kenyans.co.ke

Former KDF Commander Dies

The former commander passed away in Mombasa on Saturday, February 14.
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16:11 (13:11)⇢Tear Gas Clouds the ODM Succession

⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the physical and political escalation within the ODM party, reporting that police tear-gassed a rally led by Edwin Sifuna following his disputed ouster (YNews Digital, Kenyans, Capital FM). Concurrently, President Ruto's diplomatic profile rises as he presents a multi-billion shilling African Union reform and peace fund proposal, receiving praise from member states for his consultative leadership (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily).
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19:47 (16:47)⇢Tear Gas Over Kitengela

⌨Kenyan media are highlighting the violent dispersal of an ODM 'Linda Mwananchi' rally in Kitengela, where police used tear gas against supporters led by Edwin Sifuna (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital, YNews Digital, TNX Africa). Simultaneously, editors are tracking internal party friction as Junet Mohammed accuses Sifuna of secret ties to former DP Gachagua, while Oburu Odinga denies claims of Sifuna's expulsion (Capital FM, Standard Media).
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