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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 16.09.2026.
It displays 108 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.09.2026 ⇢ The Day the Government Appealed the Safaricom Ruling
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Aftermath of the High Court nullification of the 15% Safaricom sale to Vodacom drove the day. Treasury CS Mbadi vowed to challenge the order to return the shares, the state lodged an appeal, while Kalonzo Musyoka hailed the decision as a victory for Kenyans.
Fallout from the bar on Uhuru Kenyatta leading Jubilee continued, with Uhuru indicating he would step down, Ruto in Nyanza calling Siaya Governor Orengo Uhuru’s proxy, and Gachagua accusing Ruto of disrespecting the retired president.
The Linda Mwananchi Jacaranda rally ended peacefully, earning rare police praise, even as allies traded blame over Babu Owino’s exit and Natembeya’s role.
Sentencing of ex-Migori Governor Obado for Sharon Otieno’s murder was deferred to November 27 after her parents pleaded for forgiveness, against the DPP’s demand for jail.
Former Chief Justice Maraga launched a coalition demanding IEBC reforms and calling Bomas tallying illegal, drawing fire from Duale.
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AFP spoke to people in different countries about their fears and hopes for the AI future, as leading US labs call for a coordinated slowdown of their cutting-edge work on the technology....
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Kenya Met forecasts rain in 29 counties from September 15-16, while strong winds above 25 knots are expected across northern and coastal regions of Kenya today.
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The protesters had gathered outside Istanbul's main Caglayan courthouse under heavy police surveillance, chanting "Long live the struggle for freedom!", "Free those detained immediately!" and "Despite...
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Taifa Leo
MAHAKAMA Kuu imebatilisha uuzaji wa asilimia 15 ya hisa za Serikali ya Kenya katika kampuni ya...
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Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya flags the gap between what the law says and what the new contract says.
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The Opposition’s growing focus on the diaspora underscores the increasingly important role Kenyans abroad could play in the political contest ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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KATIKA siku yake ya tatu ya ziara ya Nyanza, Rais William Ruto alipeleka mapambano yake ya kisiasa...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The development has raised concerns over the safety of maize flour in the market, following an anticipated maize…
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Citizen TV
There was no immediate confirmation of the identity of those aboard the helicopter, but police confirmed early on it was a media chopper and the local NBC4 affiliate reported live that it was unable t...
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Congo's constitution limits presidents to two five-year terms. Parliament adopted a bill in June allowing constitutional changes to be put to a referendum.
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HISTORIA pevu ya Kenya katika riadha, ongezeko kubwa la mashabiki wa mchezo huo, ukarabati kabambe...
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His legal team is seeking urgent clarification from the relevant authorities and has begun legal action, arguing that the incident raises concerns over compliance with a June 2026 court order.
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08:11⇢Private Hospitals Balk at SHA Clause
⌨The newspapers are fragmented with no shared lead, breaking from the evening's focus on the Uhuru-Jubilee ruling. Front pages scatter across single-source items, with lingering attention to Nairobi's 2029 World Athletics hosting bid (Taifa Leo) alongside a private-hospitals warning over the SHA contract clause (Daily Nation) and a DCI probe into suspected counterfeit maize flour (Kenyans).
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Nairobi Leo
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School has been put on the spot over a Ksh1 million investment in shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)....
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
WAASI wa Houthi wanaoungwa mkono na Iran wameanzisha wimbi jipya la...
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Christine Njoki Gitau walked into the station on Monday, September 15, requesting to see three of her friends who had been arrested over robbery with violence and gang rape allegations....
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Kenya Power announces planned outages in nine counties, including Nairobi, Nyeri and Kiambu, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with affected areas and timings.
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Rigathi Gachagua has launched a fresh attack on President William Ruto after he questioned how his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, expects to defeat him in 2027 after failing to do so...
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WAKAZI katika mipaka ya Kenya na Tanzania, maeneo ya Taveta na Lunga Lunga wamedumisha ushirikiano...
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Through his lawyers Cecil Miller and Danstan Omari, Masengeli is seeking conservatory orders to safeguard his participation in the ceremony, which is scheduled for September 26, 2026, just over a week...
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The proposed rules on rejected and conditionally released imports would establish clearer requirements for consignments that may be released while awaiting further compliance action.
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The project was presented during the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference in South Korea, where financial…
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Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has launched a fresh attack on President William Ruto, dismissing his continued references to retired President Uhuru…
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MUUNGANO unaoongozwa na aliyekuwa Jaji Mkuu David Maraga umetaka mageuzi makubwa kufanyiwa mchakato...
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Former KenGen official David Mogire Nyabuti has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after using forged KCSE documents to secure employment and KSh14.9m
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11:13⇢Gachagua Tells Ruto Fate Sealed
⌨The newspapers remain fragmented, with the closest convergence on Rigathi Gachagua's fresh attack on President Ruto over his remarks on Uhuru Kenyatta and 2027 (Nairobi Leo, TV47 Digital). Coverage notes Gachagua dismissing Ruto's references to the retired president and saying his fate is sealed. Other front pages scatter across single-source items, including the SHA clause warning (Daily Nation).
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According to the court decree, Infinity Industrial Park had initially sought several orders against the bank, including a permanent injunction to stop the lender from selling or otherwise dealing with...
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Former Migori governor Okoth Obado and his co-convicts will appear before the High Court in Nairobi today September 16, 2026 for sentencing over the murder of Sharon Otieno ,26, who…
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When George Kuria joined the Ruring’u Affordable Housing Project, he had little experience in construction. Today, the local youth says the project has given him practical skills, income and confidence…
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli, through his lawyers Cecil Miller and Danstan Omari, has asked the court to issue conservatory orders stopping the upcoming United States International University-Africa…
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Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has claimed that Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya will cause Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s downfall....
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Popular Kenyan artist Nikita Kering’ has won Best Female East Africa category at AFRIMMA, marking her fifth victory at the continental music awards event. Nikita Kering’ started singing when she…
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The exact reason why some people develop long COVID is still not fully understood. Researchers believe it may involve several processes in the body rather than one single cause.
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'It is not every infraction of the law that will lead to nullification of an election.'
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NPS has praised Kenyans for maintaining peace and observing established protocols during the Linda Mwananchi political rally held at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday....
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The court heard that the man repeatedly sexually abused the child over a prolonged period, while threatening and intimidating her to keep her from disclosing the abuse.
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has signalled his readiness to hand over the leadership of the Jubilee Party following a High Court ruling restricting retired presidents from holding political party leadership…
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Police in Mombasa have arrested four suspected members of an armed criminal gang in Likoni Sub-County. According to the National Police Service, the arrests were made on September 15, 2026,…
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Speaking through their lawyer during sentencing proceedings, the parents told the court they are seeking reconciliation and urged the judge to spare Obado a custodial sentence....
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Prof. Kindiki said Kenya is a democratic country with a long history of holding elections as scheduled in the Constitution noting that the tradition will continue with the next polls. ...
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14:04⇢Maraga Coalition Targets Bomas Tally
⌨The newspapers shift from Ruto-Gachagua exchanges to institutional questions around the 2027 vote (Citizen, Daily Nation, Taifa Leo). Coverage notes DP Kindiki's assurance of free and fair elections as scheduled, a judicial explainer on the high threshold to nullify a presidential poll, and a Maraga-led coalition demanding IEBC reforms and calling Bomas tallying illegal.
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The NPS said organisers, participants and security officers at Jacaranda showed restraint and respected one another. According to the NPS, the rally demonstrated that Kenyans can exercise their constitutional rights without breaking the law or disrupting public order.
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In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Kalonzo, who served as lead counsel in the case, said the judgment vindicated the concerns raised by the petitioners and called for the shares t...
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A man convicted of defiling a 14-year-old girl in Taita-Taveta County has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after the prosecution successfully proved the case against him. According to…
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The raid was conducted at a godown in the Canaan area, near Infinity Industrial Park in Kasarani Sub-County, following credible intelligence about a coordinated fake flour syndicate....
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A Taveta man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of dealing in elephant tusks weighing 3.5 kilogrammes and valued at KSh 350,000. The sentence was…
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The government had promised to include the tax relief proposals in the 2026 Finance Bill, but failed to appear, raising…
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The mother of slain university student Sharon Otieno has pleaded with the High Court in Nairobi to spare former Migori Governor Okoth Obado a prison or death sentence, saying his…
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The area has been experiencing repeated banditry incidents involving cattle raids, border clashes and deadly ambushes…
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Sharon Otieno’s parents asked the court to consider their wishes as it determines the appropriate sentence for Obado and his two co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Casper Obiero.
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Legislators attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Cape Town, South Africa, have accused their respective governments of failing to address the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities…
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GAVANA wa Homa Bay Gladys Wanga amejikuta tena katikati ya gumzo la kisiasa baada ya kuonekana...
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For a very long time, Kenya has always been a participant in the athletic scene. The athletics governing body (Athletics Kenya) has always had to plan for trips overseas for…
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Nairobi Leo
He maintained that he and the former Deputy President mutually respect each other....
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National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has called on major environmental polluters to honour their commitments under multilateral climate agreements. He warned that developing nations continue to bear…
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Eastleigh Voice
In a dramatic turn of events, Sharon’s parents asked the court to spare Obado a custodial sentence, saying they had forgiven him and would prefer that he be released on a non-custodial sentence.
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16:10⇢High Threshold to Nullify Presidential Vote
⌨The newspapers remain fragmented with no single shared lead, continuing attention to institutional questions around the 2027 vote (Daily Nation, The Kenya Times). Coverage notes the high threshold to overturn a presidential poll and a demand that IEBC explain what KIEMS can and cannot do. Other front pages scatter across single-source items on insecurity, court sentencings and food prices.
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GAVANA wa Homa Bay Gladys Wanga amejikuta tena katikati ya gumzo la kisiasa baada ya kuonekana...
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The deceased, identified as Michael Kanyeria, was discovered on Tuesday evening by his brother, Robert Irungu Maina, who had gone to visit him at his residence and workplace....
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The three are expected to appear before the court for sentencing following their conviction and mitigation.
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Govt to tackle misinformation through coordinated communication as Isaboke Unveils New Measures to Rebuild Public TrustThe government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to integrate communication into their programmes…
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KRA officers, alongside police officers attached to Baringo Central Police Station, raided a concealment facility suspected of hiding illicit alcohol, ethanol and tobacco. ...
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Thaci, 58, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for crimes committed as top commander of the ethnic Albanian Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during the territory's violent break from Serbia in the 1990s....
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is proposing sweeping new regulations to tighten control of imported goods, crack down on substandard products and strengthen consumer protection. Under the proposed rules,…
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The university argued that Masengeli had not demonstrated that he had met all mandatory requirements for graduation or made the necessary application to graduate.
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Kalonzo, who was lead counsel for the petitioners, said the judgment vindicated concerns raised over the transaction and ordered the shares to be restored to the Government of Kenya.
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Jacobs is regarded as one of the father figures in Nigeria's vibrant film industry, Nollywood, with a career that spanned over five decades in theatre, television and film....
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President William Ruto is considering renaming Kisumu International Airport after Raila Odinga, honouring the late leader’s lasting impact on Kenya’s legacy.
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Jacobs is regarded as one of the father figures in Nigeria's vibrant film industry, Nollywood, with a career that spanned over five decades in theatre, television and film....
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Two survivors of the mine collapse in West Kordofan state described to AFP an all-night rescue effort starting on Tuesday, which by dawn had retrieved 60 bodies.
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The High Court has declined to stop the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) graduation ceremony scheduled for September 26, 2026, following a petition by Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert…
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NATION Media Group (NMG) imefanya mabadiliko katika uongozi wa uhariri yanayolenga kuimarisha...
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19:05⇢Nation Media Shakes Up Newsroom Leadership
⌨The newspapers remain fragmented with no single shared lead. Attention to institutional questions around the 2027 vote persists (Daily Nation), alongside reverberations from the nullified Safaricom stake sale hailed by Kalonzo (Eastleigh Voice). New convergence turns inward to a Nation Media editorial reshuffle (Taifa Leo, The Kenya Times), while a deadly banditry attack stays single-source (Kenyans).
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KFS said the disputed section forms part of Karura Forest, which was gazetted as a forest reserve in 1932 and later declared a Central Forest in 1964.
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Judge overturned a Small Claims Court decision that had dismissed Mr Gitonga’s claim and ordered him to pay Sh30,000 in costs.
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Giving the government's position on the court verdict, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government disagreed with the decision, maintaining that the partial divestiture of the g...
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This will be a major boost to the government, which has set its sights on completing the projects before 2030.
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Murkomen said 11,824 youths among those imprisoned were jailed for offences linked to gang activity, violent extremism and goonism.
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Justice Githua had found Obado and his co-accused guilty of Sharon Otieno's murder....
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Mudavadi, in Rabat declared Morocco’s autonomy plan “the only credible and realistic solution” to the Western Sahara conflict during the visit that saw him open the embassy.
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KRA says penalties and interest linked to verified iTax downtime in September 2026 will be waived under the Tax Procedures Act.
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The accident occurred near Chomachoma Zone after the lorry reportedly veered off the road and swept into pedestrians using the roadside walkways.
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