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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 16.07.2026.
It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.07.2026 ⇢ The Day the Ol Kalou By-Election Turned Violent
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The Ol Kalou by-election dominated editorial attention from early morning, with reports of high voter turnout and the arrest of 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba. By midday, the narrative shifted to chaos: masked gunmen clashed with crowds, lobbed teargas, and threatened journalists, including NMG reporters. Gachagua blamed five Mt Kenya MPs for the violence and called for IEBC's disbandment, while IEBC dismissed his rigging claims and reported 38% turnout. Murkomen ordered a probe. In the afternoon, vote counting began, with DCP and UDA projecting victory for Gachagua's candidate Waweru, and DP Kindiki conceding defeat. The day's coverage evolved from procedural voting to violent disruption and political blame, overshadowing other stories like Sifuna's removal as Deputy Minority Whip and the US-Iran conflict.
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Holders Argentina will face Spain in the Sunday final.
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Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam has called for closer collaboration between the government and marketing professionals, saying stronger integration of marketing into Kenya’s trade agenda is essential to drive…
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Citizen TV
Ukrainian men who fled mobilisation to go to the neighbouring country are caught between politics and war -- and now face legal limbo.
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Nearly a month after they signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East war, the two sides resumed fighting with strikes on targets across the region....
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UMAARUFU unaozidi kuongezeka wa Seneta wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna umeibua ushindani mkali wa kisiasa...
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The last-minute compromise came hours before a deadline that would have seen the price cap shoot up from its current level of $44.
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The outcome of the Ol Kalou by-election will be symbolic in many ways.
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Knight Frank says high-net-worth individuals are increasingly investing in data centres, farmland, rental housing and logistics as they seek stronger returns, greater liquidity and long-term growth.
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Eastleigh Voice
Violent disruptions of political and civic events are raising concerns about the use of hired gangs as Kenya heads toward elections in 2027.
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The exercise got off to a smooth start at Rurii Primary School, where officials reported no hitches, while steady queues formed early at Huruma Primary School and other centres across the constituency...
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The government has announced significant progress in the construction of Phase II of the Ol Kalou Township Affordable Housing Project....
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Eastleigh Voice
The electoral agency urged residents of Ol Kalou to turn out peacefully and exercise their democratic right, while advising the public to rely on its official platforms for accurate and verified election updates.
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The UN's International Organization for Migration and its refugee agency UNHCR voiced alarm in a joint statement at reports "that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off the coas...
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BUNDUKI iliyoibwa kutoka kwa Jaji wa Mahakama ya Rufaa Aggrey Muchelule mnamo 2025 imehusishwa na...
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Teachers and members of the security forces, including police, are among those expected to receive the pay rise…
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The judge held that there was no credible evidence showing that Muganda had been properly served.
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JIMBO la Katoliki ya Maralal limewasimamisha kazi mapadri saba na kutangaza sheria kali...
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Voters turned out in large numbers across several polling stations on Thursday July 16, 2026 in Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County to cast their votes in the by-election. The voting…
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Public universities are facing a funding deficit of nearly Sh29 billion, with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions also grappling with billions of shillings in unmet funding needs,…
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Speaking after casting his ballot on Thursday, Muchina claimed that one of his campaign vehicles was set ablaze overnight while transporting his party agents
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Security officers have been deployed to maintain order as polling clerks manage the flow of voters, with priority given to the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities.
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The National Economic Development Party (NEDP), led by Mike Sonko, has continued to bolster its political influence after an elected Member of County Assembly (MCA) from Meru County officially defected…
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MSHUKIWA anayekabiliwa na mashtaka ya kuua bila kukusudia pamoja na mhubiri Paul Mackenzie katika...
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Tourism stakeholders and conservationists in Kilifi County have called for immediate action against investors who construct illegally on the beaches within protected areas. This follows the recent tragedy where a…
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The JKIA modernisation project includes a new passenger terminal and supporting infrastructure, with construction…
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UCHAGUZI mdogo wa ubunge wa Ol Kalou leo ni zaidi ya mashindano ya kisiasa kati ya vyama na...
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Ademba did not immediately provide further details of the arrest, or specify where exactly he was being held at.
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A Nigerian Catholic priest serving in the United States has died by suicide after he was instructed to return to Nigeria for a new church assignment, despite reportedly expressing fears…
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has showered praise on mothers and young people after turning out in numbers to participate in the OL Kalou by-election....
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WAKENYA wanaoishi Amerika wanaomboleza mauti ya Titus Wanjala, aliyefariki baada ya gari alilokuwa...
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Lionel Messi once again proved why he is regarded as one of football’s greatest-ever players, orchestrating a stunning late comeback as Argentina defeated England 2-1 to book their place in…
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High-stakes Ol Kalou by-election sees a political showdown between President Ruto and former DP Gachagua amid payroll fraud revelations affecting key ministries.
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11:15⇢Ol Kalou Votes Amid Arrests
⌨The Ol Kalou by-election remains the dominant story, with reports of high voter turnout and the arrest of 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba. Gachagua praised mothers and youth for voting, while IEBC stated government giveaways during campaigns do not amount to bribery. Other outlets cover Messi's World Cup heroics and a Kenyan's death in the US.
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The two schoolboys were walking home from school when they were knocked down by a road grader. Eyewitnesses claim the machine suffered brake failure before it hit the children....
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Despite claims of voter intimidation and bribery, massive queues formed early,
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Voting has begun at all polling stations in the Ol Kalou constituency.
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Speaking to the media on Thursday, Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha said it was against the law to drive a car without plates.
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TEHRAN, Iran:
BAADA ya kuzima shughuli katika Mkondo wa Hormuz, Iran sasa inaashiria kuwa inaweza...
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Detectives from Kasarani Police Station, Nairobi County, have recovered 200 assorted mobile phones from an abandoned iron sheet store in Viken Thirty Village following an intelligence-led operation. After receiving a…
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A Kilifi court has sentenced a father and his son to one year in prison each after they admitted assaulting a woman over a false claim that she had caused…
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Five suspects have been arrested following a police operation targeting drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the Kipapuro area of Mtwapa, Kilifi County. According to the National Police Service…
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Ruto announced that the mass layoffs are part of the whole-of-government approach to streamlining operations within…
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The partnership seeks to develop water infrastructure to support year-round irrigation and commercial lucerne cultivation, while strengthening flood management and sustainable use of water resources i...
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered 200 suspected stolen mobile phones....
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Political leaders have been called upon to stop using women and youth empowerment programmes for political mileage as distribution of KSh21.8 million to grassroots women’s groups began this week. Tabitha…
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Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune later said "several children" were among the dead.
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Activist and mobilizer Allans Ademba has been arrested....
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Kerich has already paid Ksh.30 million to the law firm, with the balance to be settled in instalments under a payment schedule filed before the court.
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14:48⇢Ol Kalou Votes Amid Arrests and Layoffs
⌨The Ol Kalou by-election continues to dominate, with voting underway and activist Allans Ademba arrested. Meanwhile, President Ruto enforces a five-year ban on politicians, leading to 250 government officials losing jobs. Iran threatens to close the Red Sea, adding geopolitical tension.
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Security officers have been deployed to maintain order as polling clerks manage the flow of voters, with priority given to the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities.
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The commotion broke out when a police Land Cruiser carrying a contingent of officers forced its way into the school compound, where voters had gathered.
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A 30-year-old man, Waweru Gachoki, dies after a neighbourly assault in Muthigini village, mistaken for a thief. Police pursue murder charges against attackers.
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They grabbed a reporter's phone while holding a pistol to her stomach.
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The promoters of the prestigious Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award have officially launched the 2026 edition, with this year’s theme, “Advancing High-Quality Financial and Sustainability Reporting for Sustainable Growth.” It…
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Eastleigh Voice
Security officers have been deployed to maintain order as polling clerks manage the flow of voters, with priority given to the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities.
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The men were riding in high-end SUVs and were armed with guns, clubs, and teargas deployment artillery....
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The announcement by Speaker Kingi comes as a major blow for Sifuna, who has been critical of President Ruto's…
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Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts rainfall and cool, cloudy conditions from 16-20 July 2026 across 17 counties, including Nairobi and Mombasa.
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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the leadership change in a communication to the House during Thursday afternoon's plenary sitting.
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In the petition filed against Boinett, Acting Managing Director Pius Mwendwa, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and several other respondents, the union argues that Boinett’s appointment and conti...
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Citizen TV
According to Gachagua, the lawmakers control three killer police squads used in causing chaos during events and the Ol Kalou mini-polls.
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Nairobi has taken a major leap in strengthening its sanitation infrastructure after the Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant officially doubled its treatment capacity from 160,000 cubic metres per day to 320,000…
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Hooded men lobbed tear gas at crowd barring vehicles from entering a polling station.
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The move is to redesign the highway, in a bid to reduce the perpetual accidents that have been experienced along the…
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Rigathi Gachagua has urged Mt Kenya residents to boycott Moline Luxury Shuttle over claims that it ferried goons to disrupt the Ol Kalou by-election.
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TV47 Digital
The Defenders Coalition has condemned the reported arrest and detention of human rights defender and Tuko Kadi campaign mobiliser Allans Ademba during the Ol Kalou Parliamentary By-election, describing the move…
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17:16⇢Gachagua Points Fingers at Five MPs
⌨The Ol Kalou by-election aftermath dominates, with Gachagua blaming five Mt Kenya MPs for violence and calling for IEBC disbandment (Citizen). He also urges a boycott of a matatu sacco for ferrying goons (Tuko). Defenders Coalition condemns arrest of activist Allans Ademba (TV47 Digital). Chaos reports include masked gunmen lobbing tear gas (Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo).
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip, with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch appointed to replace him. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the changes in…
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In a status update issued minutes before the close of voting, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said most polling stations opened at 6 a.m. as scheduled and commended voters who turned out early...
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Hooded men attacked a crowd barring vehicles from entering polling station.
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IEBC Commissioner Hassan Noor Hassan expressed confidence in the large security detail deployed at the polling stations and noted that the votes will be counted following the conclusion of the voting...
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TV47 Digital
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for investigations into allegations of voter bribery through mobile money transfers during the Ol Kalou Parliamentary By-election, urging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries…
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TV47 Digital
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued new guidelines to contracted healthcare providers aimed at streamlining the processing of healthcare claims for children living under alternative care arrangements. In a…
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Eastleigh Voice
Security officers have been deployed to maintain order as polling clerks manage the flow of voters, with priority given to the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities.
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Speaking on the security situation surrounding the by-election, Murkomen assured Kenyans that the Inspector General of Police had deployed sufficient officers to maintain law and order throughout the...
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Three suspects have been arrested after detectives recovered cannabis worth an estimated Ksh 8 million during an operation in Athi River, Machakos County. The operation was carried out by officers…
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Speaking during a funeral service at Kiang'ondu in Chuka Igambang'ombe Constituency, Tharaka Nithi County, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffr...
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NMG Board Chair Joe Muganda revealed that a reporter was threatened at gunpoint, her mobile phone was confiscated while a cameraman was tased, beaten and his camera seized during the melee. ...
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The results of the by-election are highly watched nationwide following intensified campaigns marred with violence,…
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IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon confirmed that the election results will be made available on the Commission's online portal....
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Earlier, the by-election turned violent as masked gunmen lobbed tear gas.
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The senators claimed Sifuna's ouster was planned during a meeting between President William Ruto and a section of ODM leaders before being formalised during a hastily convened opposition parliamentary...
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The three witnesses narrated the final hours of former MP Were and the events that followed his killing.
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DP Kindiki among those conceding defeat in poll.
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Family members and domestic staff at the judge's residence have also been questioned as investigators seek to establish how the pistol vanished from a locked safe before surfacing in the hands of an a...
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The rekindled fighting came a month after the signing of a preliminary deal that aimed to end the conflict, which broke out in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran....
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23:12⇢Ol Kalou Victory Claimed
⌨The Ol Kalou by-election results dominate, with DCP and UDA projecting victory for Gachagua's candidate Waweru, while DP Kindiki concedes defeat (Daily Nation). IEBC issues strict guidelines for results declaration (Kenyans). Meanwhile, US-Iran conflict reignites after a preliminary deal (Citizen).
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Media organisations demand investigations after reporters are attacked, equipment confiscated and press freedom threatened during Ol Kalou by-election coverage.
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