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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 16.02.2026.
It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.02.2026 ⇢ The Day Vincent Ayomo was Shot in Kitengela
⌨Morning editorial coverage focused on the deepening schism within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), as the rival factions of Edwin Sifuna and Oburu Oginga held parallel rallies. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and government allies issued defiant statements, asserting that the deputy presidency remains occupied until 2032 and rejecting ODM’s perceived claims to the seat. Simultaneously, media outlets reported widespread flight delays at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as aviation workers commenced a week-long strike over labor grievances.
By midday, the focus shifted to a fatal escalation of political violence in Kitengela. Editors prioritized the identifies of Vincent Ayomo, a protester shot dead during a 'Linda Mwananchi' rally led by Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka. Reports highlighted the police use of live ammunition and tear gas to disperse the crowd. By evening, the narrative centered on the opposition’s demand for accountability from President Ruto and Inspector General Kanja, alongside the launch of an investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
By midday, the focus shifted to a fatal escalation of political violence in Kitengela. Editors prioritized the identifies of Vincent Ayomo, a protester shot dead during a 'Linda Mwananchi' rally led by Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka. Reports highlighted the police use of live ammunition and tear gas to disperse the crowd. By evening, the narrative centered on the opposition’s demand for accountability from President Ruto and Inspector General Kanja, alongside the launch of an investigation by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
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Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of near-daily violations of the ceasefire agreement since it took effect on 10 October.
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Kenya Power schedules maintenance on Feb 16, cutting electricity for up to 8 hours in Nairobi, Kajiado, and Kericho counties. Find areas affected and timings.
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UBABE na tofauti kali za kisiasa jana ziliendelea kuandama ODM huku mkutano ulioandaliwa Kitengela,...
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The contract targeted fixed-dose antiretroviral combinations used in the HIV programme.
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has outlined measures the government has put in place to detect and prevent fraud under the Social Health Authority (SHA) in real time....
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The Ministry of Education has delivered over 1.19 million Grade 10 textbooks to public senior schools across Kenya, with 71 per cent of planned distribution complete and full delivery targeted by end of February 2026.
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SENETA wa Nairobi Edwin Watenya Sifuna anaendelea kujijenga kama mmoja wa wanasiasa shupavu na...
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NAIBU Rais Profesa Kithure Kindiki amesema hatetereshwi na mjadala unaoendelea kuhusu wadhifa wake...
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Daily Nation
The contract targeted fixed-dose antiretroviral combinations used in the HIV programme.
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07:12 (04:12)⇢Kindiki's Fortress Against the Opposition
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the defiant response from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki toward ODM's perceived interest in his position, asserting his tenure until 2032 (Taifa Leo). This political friction coincides with the fallout from the police's tear-gassing of Edwin Sifuna's 'Linda Mwananchi' rally in Kitengela, which continues to dominate discourse on opposition suppression (Standard Media, TV47 Digital, TNX Africa, YNews Digital).
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The authority is among the most highly sought-after government parastatals, with many Kenyans seeking jobs in the port…
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A three-year-old boy who was reported missing in Malindi on February 13, 2026, has been rescued at Hororo along the Kenya-Tanzania border, as the suspect allegedly attempted to sneak him…
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WAZEE na wataalamu wa Idara ya Utabiri wa Hali ya Hewa wametabiri kuwa baadhi ya sehemu za Kaunti...
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Residents and traders in Eastleigh are stocking up on dates, rice, flour and oil ahead of Ramadan, as demand rises and shopkeepers project further food price increases in coming days.
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TOFAUTI kali zimezuka kati ya Waislamu kuhusu lini wanastahili kuanza kufunga kwa Mwezi Mtukufu wa...
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Today, educators, policymakers, technology partners, and school leaders gathered in Nairobi for the official launch of the Experience AI Programme in Kenya, a global initiative developed by the Raspberry Pi…
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The fee is expected to be added on all water bills in the capital as part of the raft of changes Sakaja is implementing…
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What a weekend of FA Cup football. The fourth round gave us everything: goals, drama, and enough tension to keep everyone on the edge of their seats as Premier League…
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Mwagodi was reportedly stopped on February 15 while attempting to travel to Dar es Salaam through the Lunga Lunga border crossing and denied clearance by immigration officials.
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KAUNTI za Mandera na Marsabit ndizo zinakabiliwa na hatari kuu zaidi ya kudhuriwa na ukame, hali...
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10:52 (07:52)⇢Fractured Orange Shadows the Republic
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the escalating internal power struggle within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Coverage highlights the 'Linda Mwananchi' factional clashes between supporters of Edwin Sifuna and Oburu Oginga, alongside demands from ruling party members for Sifuna’s resignation (Standard Media, People Daily, YNews Digital). Concurrently, Cabinet Secretary Ruku has warned ODM to cease claiming the Deputy Presidency, asserting Kithure Kindiki's undisputed hold on the office (Citizen).
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GAVANA Joseph Lenku na mtangulizi wake David Nkedianye wanatarajiwa kukwaruzana tena, wawili hao...
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KCAA said it remains fully committed to its statutory mandate of ensuring the safety, security and regulatory oversight of Kenya’s civil aviation sector.
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The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) had threatened to down their tools on Monday, February 16, amid talks with the…
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A few months after Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru gave cash awards to winners of a county football tournament, held under the auspices of Minji Minji Football Cup, one local team…
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Eastleigh Voice
KCAA said it remains fully committed to its statutory mandate of ensuring the safety, security and regulatory oversight of Kenya’s civil aviation sector.
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The leaders have alleged that the directive to have their meetings disrupted and roadblocks erected on roads leading to their rallies is not coming from Kanja but Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and his Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo.
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Air travel in the country stares at major disruption following the strike.
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JKIA, Kisumu Airport are among the two airports where disruptionshave been reported, with Senator Khalwale among those…
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Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga has reassured the public after surviving a road accident on Sunday while travelling to attend a political meeting in Kitengela....
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13:08 (10:08)⇢Grounded Wings Over Nairobi
⌨Kenyan editors are shifting focus toward the nationwide disruption of air travel as aviation workers begin a week-long strike over labor grievances (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Citizen). Meanwhile, the internal fragmentation of the ODM persists, with reports detailing intensifying friction between the Gachagua-Kalonzo faction and the Interior Ministry, alongside localized gubernatorial rivalries in Kajiado (Eastleigh Voice, Taifaleo, People Daily).
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MAHAKAMA Kuu jijini Mombasa imewaachilia huru watu watatu waliokuwa wakikabiliwa na shtaka la...
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Nyayo National Stadium became the noisiest place in Kenya last weekend as Kenya hosted the opening round of rugby’s HSBC SVNS 2 tournament. What unfolded over February 14-15 was pure…
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The opposition vowed to make weekly visits to the Inspector General’s office until their demands are met, citing frequent interference and harassment by police during their rallies and public gatherings.
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The 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo started on February 16, 2026 at the KICC grounds in Nairobi, bringing together tourism leaders, policymakers, conservation champions and industry innovators…
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Sifuna and other ODM leaders were in Kitengela for a Linda Wananchi campaign when all hell broke loose; two people are…
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Family says Ayomo was shot dead while he ran errands in Kitengela.
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Waititu was convicted in February 2025 over a Sh588 million graft case arising from the irregular award of road construction tenders during his time at the helm of Kiambu County.
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A public gesture during a church service has placed Pastor Victor Kanyari and Marion Naipei back in the spotlight. During a recent service, Pastor Kanyari presented Naipei with a bouquet…
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The family of 28-year-old Vincent Ayomo says he was fatally shot through the eye in Kitengela during the Linda Mwananchi rally, as police used tear gas and live bullets to disperse crowds.
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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is now seeking a review of his bail terms, proposing that the amount be reduced from KSh53 million to Sh20 million or, in the alternative,…
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The new BRS would enable companies to file changes such as the appointments and resignations of directors, as well as…
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Tension gripped the Nairobi CBD on Monday after police lobbed teargas at a political rally led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka....
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15:38 (12:38)⇢Fatal Shot in Kitengela Dust
⌨Kenyan media have shifted their focus to the fatal escalation of political unrest in Kitengela, identifying Vincent Ayomo as the victim shot dead during the 'Linda Mwananchi' rally (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice). Reports detail police using tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds led by Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, signaling a deepening confrontation between the state and the opposition (Nairobi Leo, People Daily, Eastleigh Voice).
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SERIKALI imesema inamtafuta raia wa Urusi anayedaiwa kuvizia wanawake wa Kenya, kushiriki nao...
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Safaricom PLC has committed KSh10 million towards the 2026 edition of the Magical Kenya Open, reinforcing its support for Kenyan golf and youth development. Safaricom PLC Chief Consumer Business Officer,…
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Kenya is reaffirming a neutral, African-led approach to Nile water diplomacy, engaging both Egypt and Ethiopia while insisting no state be left worse off by shared river projects.
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The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has strongly condemned what it describes as a disturbing incident in which a Russian national allegedly secretly recorded and circulated intimate images…
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CS Cheptumo warned that Kenyans who share the videos face criminal liability....
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More than 15 legislators have blamed President Ruto and CS Kipchumba Murkomen for the fatal shooting of Vincent Ayomo at a rally in Kitengela, condemning police violence and demanding accountability and famine action.
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When the government last wanted to upgrade Nyayo Stadium in preparation for the HSBC 2 7s tournament, Gov. Wamatangi…
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19:16 (16:16)⇢The Kitengela Bloodbath Reckoning
⌨Kenyan media are intensifying their focus on the political fallout from the fatal shooting of Vincent Ayomo in Kitengela. Editors report that opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua are demanding accountability from President Ruto and the police, while threatening mass protests (People Daily, Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice, Daily Nation, Citizen). Concurrently, a government crackdown on a Russian national accused of exploiting Kenyan women on TikTok has emerged as a secondary priority (Taifa Leo, Nairobi Leo, TV47 Digital).
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IPOA has launched a high-priority probe into the death of 28-year-old Vincent Ayomo at a Kitengela political rally led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, examining police use of force and possible accountability.
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Kenya Met has released its weekly weather forecast warning of continued rainfall in several regions and rising temperatures in others across the country....
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has asked the Senate to reschedule his CPAC appearance, citing a key consultative meeting, amid wider tensions over how governors are summoned for oversight.
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Health and Education ministries have formed a joint taskforce to review health training programmes, propose urgent reforms and develop an implementation roadmap to strengthen the country’s health workforce.
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