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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 16.03.2026.
It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.03.2026 ⇢ The Day the Shauri Moyo Building Collapsed
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Morning coverage focused on Nairobi's flood response, with multiple outlets reporting Governor Sakaja's 48-hour plan and UN intervention as the death toll reached 66. By midday, editorial priority shifted decisively to the building collapse in Shauri Moyo, with rescue efforts, trapped victims, and fatalities dominating headlines across mainstream and digital outlets. Evening coverage maintained focus on the collapse while also tracking the escalating Nairobi Hospital governance crisis, as board officials faced charges and the government intervened.
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RAIS Donald Trump ameyaagiza mataifa rafiki yanayopokea mafuta kupitia Mkondo wa...
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Electoral agency warns that failure to settle the bills on time could affect its operations ahead of 2027 General Election.
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Eastleigh Voice
The attack, which took place early Monday morning, hit a fuel tank in the vicinity of the airport.
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The leaders made the remarks during an interdenominational church service held at Kitharani Grounds.
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TUME ya Maadili na Kukabili Ufisadi (EACC) imepokea ripoti 853 kuhusu vyeti ghushi vya elimu tangu...
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Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts sunny intervals and rain across various regions. Strong southeasterly winds expected in Turkana and Marsabit counties.
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Jubilee Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has declared that he is ready to work with several opposition leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua....
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The President arrived in the county on Sunday evening where he toured the ongoing rehabilitation and expansion works at Kakamega Airstrip.
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07:27⇢The IEBC's Legal Shadow
⌨The newspapers report on governance and institutional challenges, with multiple outlets covering the IEBC's legal bills threatening 2027 election operations (Daily Nation), questions over judicial transfers (Standard Media), and fake certificate scandals in government hiring (Taifaleo). Meanwhile, President Ruto's infrastructure tour in Western Kenya receives coverage (Capital FM), while property rights concerns emerge (People Daily).
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The late MP's family and clan selected Nayianoi as their preferred flag bearer.
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Families that lost relatives in the grisly Malaha road accident along the Webuye–Kitale road in Bungoma County have received KSh13.5 million to help offset funeral and medical expenses. The funds…
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The union is protesting against the arrest of Dr Job Obwaka, an 83-year-old doctor and a board member of the Nairobi…
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RAIS William Ruto ameingilia kati mvutano wa kisiasa unaotokota kati ya Waziri wa Madini, Uchumi wa...
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AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani has appealed to supporters to remain behind the team following Saturday’s 4–1 defeat to Mathare United at Nyayo Stadium, apologising for the result and acknowledging…
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Gor Mahia strengthened their grip at the top of the 2025/26 Sportpesa League standings after defeating Ulinzi Stars 3–1 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday, 15 March 2026. The…
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PSK described the arrest and denial of cash bail, despite the offence being legally bailable, as alarming and potential misuse of state power.
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Obwaka was reportedly taken into custody over allegations linked to falsifying membership records, a function PSK says is normally handled by a company secretary rather than individual directors.
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The mission contributes to regional maritime security operations conducted under the European Union’s Operation Atalanta.
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UPINZANI sasa unadai serikali imeteka sekta muhimu za kiuchumi, viongozi wakuu wakinyakua mali...
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According to the commission, the total pending bills currently stand at nearly Sh5 billion, with legal fees accounting for the bulk of the debt.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Cancer patients have, in recent months, sounded alarm over the inability of the SHA package to adequately cater to…
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The Hampton Scientific Community Network (HSCN) has launched a three-year Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Initiative aimed at improving livelihood for 5,000 farmers in Western and Kitui counties. Project manager…
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09:14⇢Judiciary's Contested Orders
⌨The newspapers report on institutional pressures, with multiple outlets covering the judiciary facing criticism over controversial rulings and ignored court orders (Standard Media, Taifa Leo), while the IEBC's legal fee debts continue to threaten election operations (Eastleigh Voice, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, political positioning emerges with Matiang'i's budget pledge (Citizen) and Ruto's school pride (People Daily).
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Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts sunny intervals and rain across various regions. Strong southeasterly winds expected in Turkana and Marsabit counties.
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
Kenyan Comedian and activist Erick Omondi has hinted at the possibility of running for president, unveiling a list of major reforms he would implement if elected to lead the country. In a…
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KAMPUNI kadhaa za uwakili ambazo ziliwakilisha Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Nchini (IEBC)...
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Manchester United vs Aston Villa game on Sunday was delivered as the headline fixture. In the 53rd minute, Casemiro scored the first goal for United with a signature header and…
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Residents, youth groups and environmental partners joined hands for a large-scale clean-up exercise in Dandora, aimed at improving sanitation and promoting community responsibility across Nairobi. The initiative, held under the…
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MBUNGE wa Kitui Magharibi Nimrod Mbai amefichua jinsi serikali ilivyompa silaha kuhakikisha anampa...
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Kenyans.co.ke
Interested youths have been encouraged to visit the designated recruitment centres in their respective sub-counties for…
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Nairobi Leo
Traders are counting losses after a massive fire broke out at Toi Market in Kibra, Nairobi, destroying property of unknown value....
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Capital FM
NYS is calling on eligible youth between the ages of 18 and 24 to take advantage of this opportunity to serve the nation while...
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Eastleigh Voice
The National Police Service (NPS) on Sunday said the death toll has climbed to 66 as intense rainfall continues to affect several parts of the country.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the preparation of a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, drainage failures, and infrastructure damage across the city following an urgent meeting with national…
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11:40⇢Sakaja's Flood Response Clock
⌨The newspapers report on emergency responses to flooding in Nairobi, with multiple outlets covering Governor Sakaja's 48-hour flood response plan (TV47 Digital) and activists planning a memorial walk for flood victims (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, two outlets report on a fire at Toi market (People Daily, Nairobi Leo), while others cover NYS recruitment (Capital FM, Kenyans) and political controversies (Standard Media, Taifaleo).
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The embassy's clarification came amid concerns about the military presence in the country, especially following…
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Gor Mahia defender Sylvester Owino will miss playing for up to six weeks after suffering a muscle injury during his side’s 3–1 Sportpesa League victory over Ulinzi Stars at the…
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The Kenya Times
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The blaze reportedly destroyed clothing, household items, and perishables, causing significant financial losses.
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Eastleigh Voice
Sakaja directed officials to prepare a comprehensive report mapping drainage hotspots, identifying damaged roads and infrastructure, outlining the work required, the responsible agencies and cost estimates to enable immediate repairs.
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"We are hoping that the public will not just look at this as a compensation as paying people for dying. It is not paying...
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Co-operatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotisi’s claims that the NYOTA project is a World Bank program....
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Dr. Job Obwaka, 80, Chair of the Nairobi Hospital Board, was forced to seek emergency treatment in an ambulance after falling ill while awaiting arraignment at Milimani Law Courts on…
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The utility confirmed that water supply has now resumed according to the normal distribution schedule in several areas that had experienced disruptions.
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A total of 66 people have been confirmed dead due to the floods across the country as of Sunday, with half of the…
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13:40⇢Sakaja's Flood Response Clock Ticks
⌨The newspapers report on emergency flood responses in Nairobi, with multiple outlets covering Governor Sakaja's 48-hour response plan (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen) and the UN intervening amid severe flooding that has killed 66 people (Kenyans). Meanwhile, infrastructure announcements continue with President Ruto launching projects in Busia (People Daily), while tax enforcement and intelligence appointments receive coverage (The Kenya Times, Daily Nation).
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Ogangah noted that those who might be unable to provide formal documentation can still report their cases if supported by witnesses or corroborating evidence.
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The planned railway section, covering about 369 kilometres, is expected to improve the movement of goods and passengers while reducing the heavy dependence on...
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TUNAPOTUNGA sentensi sharti tuzingatie uandishi sahihi wa maneno.
Iwapo mwandishi atafanya kosa la...
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The announcement comes days after the fund's CEO Edwin Wanyoyi announced that the fund will disburse Ksh 4.2…
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The move comes after Kenyan authorities sought to stem the flow of citizens into Russia’s war through recruitment networks that, according to the National Intelligence Service, have already ensnared more than 1,000 people.
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The Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County has ordered an immediate, coordinated response to flooding in the capital, directing key agencies to…
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More than ten bodies believed to be fighting in the Russian-Ukrainian war are yet to be found. Reports indicate that…
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The Kenya Times
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Her death comes nine months after Gilbert Deya died in a road accident.
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The Kenya Red Cross has confirmed that it had deployed a rescue team on site....
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Kenyans.co.ke
Scores are believed to be trapped under the rubble as the partially demolished building collapsed as they were…
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A court has halted The Nairobi Hospital AGM after a petition alleging Sh9.1bn in missing funds and governance failures, as the arrest of board member Dr Job Obwaka intensifies the crisis.
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The Kenya Times
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GAVANA wa Mombasa, Bw Abdulswamad Nassir, ametoa wito wa utulivu na amani wakati wanasiasa wa...
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Kisumu County has unveiled a KSh 35 million Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory at City Hall, marking a major step toward digital governance and smart urban planning. The facility was…
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15:49⇢The Shauri Moyo Rubble
⌨The newspapers report on a building collapse in Shauri Moyo, with multiple outlets covering rescue efforts and trapped victims (People Daily, Nairobi Leo, Kenyans, YNews Digital). Meanwhile, other stories include a Nairobi Hospital governance crisis (Eastleigh Voice), a governor's call for peace in Mombasa (Taifaleo), and infrastructure development in Kisumu (TV47 Digital).
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Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a building collapse in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, with several people feared trapped.
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Mudavadi held talks with Russian FM Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.
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Veteran obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Job Lukuru Obwaga, who also serves as the Chairman at The Nairobi Hospital, has been charged alongside three other directors over alleged conflict of interest…
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Kenya is facing a silent but deadly epidemic; gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. The recently released report by the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence, including Femicide, exposes this…
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Mr M'maka brings more than 21 years of experience.
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in seven counties, including Nairobi and Nakuru, on Tuesday....
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A building has collapsed at Blue Estate, Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub-County, in Nairobi, following an attempted demolition on Monday, March 16. The structure is among those situated along the riparian…
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Nairobi Hospital has been in the spotlight, allegedly over takeover allegations. The government has stepped in to clear…
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Nairobi Hospital says operations remain normal and services uninterrupted, assuring patients and staff despite ongoing governance disputes.
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Two people died and three were rescued after a building collapsed during demolition in Blue Estate, Shauri Moyo, Nairobi, prompting ongoing rescue efforts and calls to halt similar demolitions.
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Russia will no longer recruit Kenyans into the Russian military after an agreement between Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during a meeting in…
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WAKURUGENZI wanne wa Bodi ya Hospitali ya Nairobi wanaokabiliwa na changamoto kali za kutimuliwa...
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The Nairobi Hospital governance crisis escalated after board officials were charged in court over alleged conflict of interest and financial reporting violations.
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18:14⇢The Shauri Moyo Rubble
⌨The newspapers report on a building collapse in Shauri Moyo, with multiple outlets covering rescue efforts, fatalities, and trapped victims (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital). Meanwhile, a Nairobi Hospital governance crisis escalates as board officials face charges and the government intervenes (People Daily, Taifaleo, Capital FM, Kenyans).
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Locals say the victims were scavenging for scrap metal.
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The Kenya Times
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Rescuers are searching for six people still missing after a Shauri Moyo building collapse, with two survivors already evacuated to KNH for treatment.
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Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) Chairperson Dhado Godhana has taken the fight for job opportunities for coastal region residents right to the doorstep of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). This…
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Locals say the victims were scavenging for scrap metal.
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TEDDY Fidelis Lyimo anainua glasi polepole, anamimina divai ya rangi ya waridi iliyochanganyika na...
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