Aden Duale has attacked former CS Aisha Jumwa, claiming she struggled to read Cabinet papers as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections.
00:11
THE
HEAR
This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 16.08.2026.
It displays 60 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.08.2026 ⇢ The day goons disrupted the Homa Bay rally
⌨
The day's dominant story was the violent disruption of the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, where goons attacked the convoy and a hotel, leading to police teargas and arrests. The incident drew condemnation from leaders like Orengo and Maraga, and highlighted ongoing political tensions ahead of 2027. Earlier, a fire in Mogotio destroyed businesses, and political maneuvering continued with Mudavadi unveiling a new movement and Kalonzo forming a Coast team. The day also saw the death of Senator Khalwale's wife, which had dominated the previous day's news.
16.08.2026
00:11
00:11
00:26
00:26
A lawmaker representing Borgu Federal Constituency, Jafar Muhammad, confirmed the clashes, saying there were 20 dead and calling for the deployment of security forces.
00:26
00:26
00:26
00:28
00:28⇢Kindiki's Midnight Secrets Threat
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the escalating political feud between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former DP Rigathi Gachagua, with Kindiki threatening to expose secrets from their late-night meetings (People Daily, Kenyans, TV47 Digital). Concurrently, opposition leader Martha Karua has called on President Ruto to stop using goons and leave office if Kenyans no longer want him (Citizen).
03:34
03:34
Israel's military said the strikes in the early morning were in retaliation for an attack by the Iran-backed militant group on its troops in south Lebanon.
03:34
04:11
04:11
Kazem Tavassoli, director general of airports in Hormozgan province, said "scheduled flights at Bandar Abbas International Airport on high-traffic domestic routes resumed today," according to the IRNA...
04:11
06:06
06:06
A month later, at least three mothers are still mourning their sons.
06:06
06:06
06:06
Arday, 41, was found dead Friday, nine days after he quit as a Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow following both institutions announcing probes into various allegations, in an aff...
06:06
06:14
06:14
The UNFPA official noted that Golo hospital’s dedicated doctors, midwives and other staff often run short of supplies, including anaesthetic. “A few days after a C-section, women return to their villages on the mountain, again on foot,” Falcione noted, in a call to support mobile clinics closer to vulnerable communities.
06:14
07:01
07:01
DCI forensic expert Peter Omolo Awino graduates PhD in Leadership and Governance, overcoming rigorous police duties to advance Kenya’s National Police Service.
07:01
07:01
07:01
NAIBU Rais Kithure Kindiki anaendelea kutumia wazee kuunganisha eneo la Mlima Kenya ili kuwa na...
07:01
07:16
07:16
Researchers looked at whether the gum could reduce HPV, as well as two types of bacteria that have been linked to the disease.
07:16
07:24
07:24
07:32
07:32
The cause of the fire remains unknown, with the authorities reportedly intensifying their investigations.
07:32
08:02
08:02
KWA miaka mingi, bonasi ya chai imekuwa ikichukuliwa na wakulima wadogo kama kipimo cha mafanikio...
08:02
08:08
08:08
08:08
08:10
08:10
Chinese watchmakers are setting their sights on Kenya as a promising consumer market and a strategic gateway into the wider East African region, as manufacturers seek to expand beyond traditional…
08:10
08:10
08:10
A Nairobi court has blocked the county from recruiting casual and locum workers after KMPDU challenged the staffing policy and its proposed pay rates.
08:10
08:26
08:26
Eastleigh Voice
Treasury plans to raise more revenue and borrow Sh1.085 trillion locally as it seeks to bridge the 2027/28 financing gap amid tighter control of public spending.
08:26
08:26
08:26
As the country heads towards the 2027 General Election, several of those once closely associated with Ruto have changed political direction....
08:26
08:52
08:52
08:58
08:58
TV47 Digital
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has emphasized political stability and policy continuation, urging voters to back the current administration to protect development gains, while positioning Western Kenya to pursue the…
08:58
08:58
08:58
Taifa Leo
CHAMA cha Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) kimeunda kikosi cha viongozi watatu kuongoza kampeni zake...
08:58
08:59
08:59⇢Mogotio's Ashen Market
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the aftermath of a fire in Mogotio that destroyed businesses, with traders counting losses (People Daily, Kenyans). Concurrently, political tensions rise as leaders position for 2027, with Kalonzo forming a new campaign team in the Coast (Taifaleo) and Mudavadi urging the Mulembe Nation to back the current administration (TV47 Digital).
09:05
09:05
Rainfall is expected in 16 counties, mainly in western Kenya, with sunny intervals by Sunday. Turbulent winds and varied temperatures are also forecasted.
09:05
09:05
09:05
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is pushing for increased voter registration in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election. Mudavadi said he will be rallying the region to ensure…
09:05
09:29
09:29
Gachagua has been attacked on two consecutive rallies in Nakuru, with the former DP accusing some MPs in the area of…
09:29
10:00
10:00
Peter Omolo Awino, a forensic expert with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Leadership and Governance. Awino achieved this feat during the 46th…
10:00
10:00
10:00
SENETA wa Nyandarua John Methu amesema pesa nyingi hazitahakikishia Rais William Ruto ushindi...
10:00
10:11
10:11
10:11
10:47
10:47
Former Chief Justice Maraga urges leaders to respect human life and calls on security agencies to act firmly against armed groups amid rising political violence.
10:47
10:47
10:47
TV47 Digital
Police in Kisumu County have arrested 15 suspected members of a criminal gang that has been reigning terror on locals, and recovered a cache of crude weapons. The intelligence-led operation…
10:47
10:51
10:51
10:51
10:56
10:56
MVUTANO wa kisiasa, tamaa ya uongozi na mapambano ya kumrithi Rais William Ruto 2032 yanaanza...
10:56
11:08
11:08
Interior Principal Secretary has announced that the construction of the Kamwangi Modern Market in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, is nearing completion....
11:08
11:15
11:15
Kenyans.co.ke
Large stones have been placed across key roads as security concerns mount ahead of the political gathering, with…
11:15
11:24
11:24
NEDP party leader and former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is expected to join the highly anticipated Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay this Sunday, in what could mark a significant…
11:24
11:36
11:36
11:36
11:57
11:57
They shattered windows, destroyed furniture and other equipment, and carted away some items.
11:57
11:57
11:57
RAIS William Ruto alipozindua mjadala wa kitaifa kuhusu mustakabali wa Kenya baada ya Ruwaza ya...
11:57
12:12
12:12
12:28
12:28
The Siaya governor says police failed to protect the convoy from attacks, accusing officers of surrendering their authority to goons amid rising political tensions in Homa Bay.
12:28
12:28
12:28
The new movement seeks to form a clear path for the PCS's political future as the country heads to the 2027…
12:28
12:30
12:30⇢Goons' Homa Bay Raid
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the violent disruption of Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay, with goons attacking a hotel and the convoy, leading to police teargas and blame on police inaction (Citizen, People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). Concurrently, political maneuvering continues with Mudavadi unveiling a new movement and Sonko set to join the rally (Kenyans, TV47 Digital).
12:44
12:44
Several roads into and out of Homa Bay Town were reportedly blocked with large stones early Sunday ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally
12:44
12:53
12:53
The suspects were intercepted and arrested on Saturday.
12:53
13:00
13:00
AJALI za barabarani zimeendelea kuwa tishio kubwa Kenya, huku zaidi ya watu 40,000 wakifariki...
13:00
13:04
13:04
13:04
13:09
13:09
Two journalists have sustained injuries while businesses in Homa Bay Town remained closed as tension escalated ahead of the planned Linda Mwananchi rally in the county on Sunday, August 16.…
13:09
13:55
13:55
Two men suspected to be members of a criminal gang have been arrested and five pangas recovered after detectives moved swiftly to foil a suspected criminal plot along the Nthiwa…
13:55
14:26
14:26
The curriculum is expected to guide training and capacity-building for judges.
14:26
14:50
14:50
This after roads leading to Nyandiwa were barricaded by rival groups, rendering them inaccessible.
14:50
15:03
15:03
15:07
15:07
Several passengers have been left unable to travel by SGR amid rising demand and calls for more coaches.
15:07
15:24
15:24
The nine-member corporation will oversee gold licensing, processing and refining, with unlicensed operators facing fines of up to Sh10 million or 10 years in prison.
15:24
15:24
15:24
More than 250 firefighters and emergency workers were battling to contain the blaze in the High Fens park near the German border, an area of fragile peatlands and pine forests popular with hikers....
15:24
15:24
15:24
Business activities have been disrupted in Homa Bay Town after a group of youths blocked all major entrances to the central business district. The youths say they are defending what…
15:24
