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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 16.12.2025.
It displays 176 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Jirongo's Final Moments Were Traced by DCI
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The mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo continued to dominate Kenyan media, with a strong focus on the ongoing DCI investigation. Early morning reports detailed new eyewitness accounts from a petrol station guard, challenging previous traffic accident claims. This deepened the scrutiny surrounding his fatal car crash.
As the day progressed, the DCI intensified its probe, releasing detailed updates based on CCTV footage, providing minute-by-minute accounts of Jirongo’s final movements, and identifying a 'mystery woman' seen with him. By midday and into the afternoon, authorities were set to question individuals who last interacted with Jirongo, including the bus driver involved, as CCTV footage reportedly confirmed his car was rammed.
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The man is now allegedly stranded with money he had borrowed ready his development plan.
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IEBC raises alarm over indifference, says few young people are registering and few voted in by-elections.
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UHASAMA mkali wa kisiasa unaendelea kutokota katika Kaunti ya Migori kati ya Gavana Ochilo Ayacko...
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Daily Nation
Eyewitness accounts, police reports and family concerns fuel scrutiny over circumstances surrounding his death.
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06:20⇢Jirongo's Final Moments Revealed
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus on the mysterious death of Cyrus Jirongo, with new details emerging about his final moments and ongoing scrutiny into the circumstances (Daily Nation, Tuko). Additionally, the Cabinet has approved new smart driving licenses that include instant fines, alongside a Ksh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund (Capital FM, The Kenya Times, Kenyans, YNews Digital).
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Capital FM
"The centrality of security in enabling this transformation cannot be overstated,” Murkomen said.
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The EU has launched an eight-flight airlift worth Sh530 million to deliver 100 tonnes of life-saving aid to Sudan’s Darfur region, as conflict and restricted access leave millions at risk.
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BAADHI ya wanasiasa sasa wanaendeleza shinikizo za kuhakikisha eneo la Mlima Kenya Mashariki...
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Reports show that the police officer shot the man in the chest and hip, killing him instantly
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Before the crash, Jirongo drove into a petrol station in a very unusual manner, as if he intended to refuel his vehicle…
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NAIROBI, Kenya Tue 16 – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is urging against speculation over circunstances that led to the death of a suspect...
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NAIBU Kiongozi wa ODM Simba Arati Jumatatu, Desemba 15, 2025 alisema Rais William Ruto...
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The body had visible head injuries when it was abandoned in the compound
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Tuko
Questions have arisen over Cyrus Jirongo's death after a petrol station guard challenged the bus driver's account of the fatal crash on the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.
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Trump accused the broadcaster of defamation and of violating a trade practices law, according to court documents filed in Florida.
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In a brief statement, the military said Father Deusdedit Ssekabira had been arrested, was in "lawful custody" and would be charged in court.
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has predicted rainfall across 7 regions this week....
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Africa’s biggest football spectacle is just days away, with the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 set to roar into life in five days’ time. The 35th…
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The Standard
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The ongoing drought has affected production, leading to high market prices.
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NAIBU Gavana wa Homa Bay, Oyugi Magwanga, sasa anataka wavulana walindwe kutokana na tabia...
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09:00⇢Jirongo Death Mystery Deepens
⌨Kenyan media continues its intense focus on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, with new eyewitness accounts from a petrol station guard challenging previous traffic claims and police reports (Kenyans, Tuko, Daily Nation). This deepens the ongoing scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding his fatal car crash. Separately, the EU is ramping up aid to Sudan's Darfur region with an emergency airlift (Eastleigh Voice).
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All applications must be submitted online and received by 5pm, on January 9, 2026.
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that a new human resource management information system will replace layoffs as the strategy for controlling the wage bill.
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TV47 Digital
For many Kenyans, the 40 bob coin represents something extraordinary, a tangible piece of history they could carry in their pockets and spend at the market. This unique commemorative coin…
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The businesswoman was also stabbed and injured in the incident, police said
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However, no alleged motive for the killings has been disclosed
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30-year-old Bonface Muteti is accused of inciting the public to seize anything linked to politicians
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Only two weeks ago, gunmen raided a church in the nearby town of Ejiba, kidnapping a pastor, his wife and several church members.
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Comedian David Oyando, popularly known as Mulamwah, and his ex-partner Carol Sonnie have reached a peaceful co-parenting agreement for their daughter, Keilah, ending nearly four years of public disagreements and…
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“I'm just trying to save Nairobi and if Nairobi thinks they have a better person so be it,” he said.
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The Kenya Times
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MAHAKAMA Kuu ya Kibera imeiagiza Mamlaka Huru ya Polisi (IPOA) iwape mawakili wanaomtetea aliyekuwa...
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Qualified persons to submit their applications directly to the institutions
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Kenyans can now visit major national parks with ease this festive season after KWS reintroduced its bus shuttle services under the Jiachilie campaign.
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“I'm just trying to save Nairobi and if Nairobi thinks they have a better person so be it,” he said.
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TV47 Digital
Elon Musk has just etched his name into the record books as the first human ever to cross the $600 billion net‑worth threshold roughly Sh 76.8 trillion in Kenyan shillings. The leap came after SpaceX,…
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Truphena was appointed by President Willaim Ruto on December 15, 2025.
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MM Shah Primary and Junior Secondary School Head, Mr. Michael Wycliffe Oriedi, has called on parents and education stakeholders to focus on the quality and consistency of learning outcomes rather…
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10:29⇢Jirongo's Phone Password Demanded
⌨Kenyan media continues its intense focus on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, with new demands for an explanation on how police obtained his phone password (People Daily). This development further deepens the scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding his fatal car crash, complementing previous eyewitness accounts and police reports (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Tuko, Taifaleo). Separately, the Treasury unveils a new payroll control system to avoid civil servant layoffs (Eastleigh Voice).
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Preliminary accounts from neighbours indicated that the toddler is believed to have wandered from the homestead to the nearby pool, where she accidentally fell...
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These conditions are likely to affect major agricultural zones as well as urban centres during the week under review.
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WASHUKIWA wawili wa wizi wanauguza majeraha ya risasi baada ya polisi kutibua njama zao eneo la...
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Ki-moon said the global environment has significantly deteriorated since he left office in 2016
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According to the government, the new bus shuttle services will offer an affordable and convenient means of transport…
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President rRuto said nearly all aspects of national development depends on the cement industry.
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Preliminary investigations indicate that PC Mwangi, who was on official duty and armed with a G3 rifle, left his post at approximately 2:20 pm...
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A National Crime Research Centre study finds most homicides in Kenya occur in urban informal settlements, linking hotspots to youth joblessness, gangs, drugs and risky survival strategies.
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President rRuto said nearly all aspects of national development depends on the cement industry.
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The Kenya Times
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Preliminary investigations indicate that PC Mwangi, who was on official duty and armed with a G3 rifle, left his post at approximately 2:20 pm...
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Ruto’s attendance is expected to give fresh national prominence to the festival
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The Kenya Times
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12:12⇢Jirongo Death Details Questioned
⌨Kenyan media continues its intense focus on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, with new eyewitness accounts from a petrol station guard challenging previous traffic claims and police reports (Tuko, Daily Nation). This deepens the ongoing scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding his fatal car crash. Separately, there's reporting on police-involved incidents, including a shooting during a robbery (Taifaleo) and a police officer killing a civilian before taking his own life (Capital FM).
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TV47 Digital
A Kenyatta University Bachelor of Commerce graduate has sparked national conversation after revealing that she earns up to Ksh 10,000 a day from selling vegetables, challenging common perceptions about success…
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Kalonzo Musyoka has hit back at President William Ruto after he attacked him over an unconstructed road leading to his home in Tseikuru, Kitui County....
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The pullout from Uvira was carried out at the request of the United States mediation
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Police in Mandera repelled an Al-Shabaab night raid on a Chinese workers’ residence near Elwak, securing all 10 occupants as vehicles and property were damaged amid wider border security concerns.
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Former Harambee Starlets coach Justine Okiring has died after sustaining serious injuries during an attack by unknown individuals near the Trans Nzoia West Pokot border. Okiring passed away while receiving…
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Kalonzo says he oversaw construction of a road from Kibwezi to Maua, connecting Ethiopia with Mombasa
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 16-Police in Migori are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who died by suicide at his family home following a...
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The Kenya Times
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 16-The M23 rebel movement has announced it will “unilaterally withdraw” its forces from the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Democratic...
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The Kenya Times
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Attempting a Guinness World Record does not automatically cost money.
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13:42⇢Jirongo Death Inquiry Widens
⌨Kenyan media remains heavily focused on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo. New developments include the DCI summoning the bus driver involved in the accident (The Kenya Times) and People Daily reporting on Luhya rituals likely to precede his burial. This builds on previous reports questioning the circumstances of his death and new eyewitness accounts.
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The trade unionist said the leaders are standing in the way of the country’s future.
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Sleuths examine CCTV footage from night of accident.
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Detectives recovered CCTV footage, which provided further information for the investigation....
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"I want everybody to know that the expansion of and the development of a new airport is also going to happen next year. We...
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TNX Africa
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Initial investigations show that Jirongo’s car, a Mercedes-Benz with registration KCZ 305U, collided with a PSV bus, registration KCU 576A, operated by Climax Company Ltd.
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Detectives have interviewed the petrol station's night guard and fuel attendant, both of whom have provided their…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Images widely shared on the internet showed train wagons slightly tilted and tightly squeezed against each other, with…
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Fresh questions have emerged surrounding the tragic death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo following a fatal road accident in Naivasha, after a security guard who witnessed the crash offered…
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The African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) has stated that women caught on camera causing disruptions during Sunday’s church service in Gatundu are not church members. The incident occurred…
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According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), CCTV cameras at Eagol Petrol Station show Jirongo driving into the station at 2:18:40 a.m., briefly...
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Earlier, Daily Nation reported that on the evening of Friday, December 12, Jirongo was with a lady friend in Nairobi before driving her to...
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14:57⇢Jirongo's Final Hours Tracked
⌨Kenyan media continues its intense focus on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, with new developments emerging from the DCI's probe. Authorities have released a detailed update based on CCTV footage, providing a minute-by-minute account of Jirongo’s final movements and interviewing those last seen with him, including a 'mystery woman' (The Star, Daily Nation, Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice, Citizen, Nairobi Leo, Tuko).
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a probe into the fatal road accident that claimed the life of former Lugari MP, Cyrus Jirongo, on the night of December 13,…
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Brian Otieno recycles plastic and glass waste into stylish home decor
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Content creator Wilson Muchemi has criticized Kenyan skit comedians, saying much of their content lacks creativity and relies on overused jokes. He shared his views in a post where he…
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People Daily
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The Sakaja Cabinet on Tuesday, December 16 approved the introduction of two monthly Menstrual Health Days for women employees, formally adopting the policy as part of Nairobi City County’s human…
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The new plant will be built by Bamburi Cement PLC, now a subsidiary of Tanzanian conglomerate Amsons Group, and SINOMA-CBMI Construction Company Limited at...
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TV47 Digital
The Sakaja Cabinet on Tuesday, December 16 approved the introduction of two monthly Menstrual Health Days for women employees, formally adopting the policy as part of Nairobi City County’s human…
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They pleaded not guilty and were released on a cash bail of Sh700,000.
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The results could reveal answers about the city’s hidden health risks.
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One of the most persistent challenges facing Namibia's mining sector has been the shortage of high-level technical expertise.
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In addition to analyzing the crash site, DCI detectives will record statements from people who interacted with Jirongo in the hours leading up to...
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Eastleigh Voice
The project is expected to boost air transport capacity, support industrial growth and anchor complementary investments in rail and energy infrastructure.
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TV47 Digital
A tragic incident unfolded at a police post in Ndurumo, near Rumuruti in Laikipia County. During a heated dispute over a woman, a police officer drew his service weapon and…
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They pleaded not guilty and were released on a cash bail of Sh700,000.
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Donned in traditional attire, Ruto joined festivities of the Tobong’u Lore in Turkana.
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16:34⇢Jirongo Death Inquiry Deepens
⌨Kenyan media continues to focus intensely on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo. The DCI is expanding its investigation, with detectives set to question individuals who last interacted with Jirongo before his death, in addition to analyzing the crash site (Capital FM, Daily Nation, Citizen, Nairobi Leo, Tuko). This builds on previous reports of CCTV footage analysis and eyewitness accounts. Separately, the Cabinet has endorsed a National Petroleum Policy to unlock Turkana's oil potential (People Daily).
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The Kenya Times
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Residents of Webuye in Bungoma County have expressed concerns over bats infestation at Lugulu Hospital. Those interviewed said the bats are not only associated with bad omen but are polluting…
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Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 Police Recruits Course at the National Police College, Main Campus–Kiganjo, IG Kanja said the revised curriculum...
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The approval follows a cabinet session chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, which proposed anchoring menstrual health support within the county’s HR policies to improve...
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The Kenya Times
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions that will affect parts of seven counties, including Nairobi and Machakos, on Wednesday....
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Police managed to secure all 10 Chinese present, as vehicles were damaged in the Mandera attack
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The Kenya Times
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Nairobi City County has intensified its enforcement campaign against illegal outdoor advertising, shifting focus to Lang’ata Road in Lang’ata Sub-County, where rogue advertisers are accused of using criminal gangs to…
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Police managed to secure all 10 Chinese present, as vehicles were damaged in the Mandera attack
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TV47 Digital
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka who doubles up as the council of governors Agriculture Chairperson has issued a stern warning to county governments participating in the National Agricultural Value Chain Development…
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According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), he allegedly murdered his 17-year-old niece, on the night of November 16, 2025, at Borehole 5...
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The new policy is evidence-based and aligns with the county's commitments to gender equality, decent work and…
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Boris Gurman, 69, and his wife Sofia, 61, courageously stepped in to try and protect others before being shot.
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Eastleigh Voice
The shortage has raised concerns among residents and traders who say the situation is affecting sanitation practices in public spaces that record large daily visits.
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18:25⇢Jirongo's Fatal Ramming Confirmed
⌨Kenyan media maintains its focus on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, with new CCTV footage confirming his car was rammed by a bus (Standard Media). The DCI continues its probe, questioning the last individuals who saw him alive (Daily Nation, Tuko). Separately, authorities uncovered explosive devices ahead of President Ruto's visit to Migori (Citizen).
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The forum will explore how emerging technologies — including drones, satellite sensors, artificial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), and data-driven tools — can be...
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Eastleigh Voice
The shortage has raised concerns among residents and traders who say the situation is affecting sanitation practices in public spaces that record large daily visits.
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Eastleigh Voice
The shortage has raised concerns among residents and traders who say the situation is affecting sanitation practices in public spaces that record large daily visits.
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Roger Lumbala headed a rebel movement backed by neighbouring Uganda accused of committing atrocities.
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OO George Kamal to take over in acting capacity.
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The United Nations (UN) has described the conflict as the world's worst humanitarian disaster.
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COO George Kamal to take over in acting capacity.
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Jirongo died on December 13 following a head-on collision with a bus
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When the deal was announced the government was keen to highlight the benefits it said it would bring.
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CCTV footage obtained from Eagol Petrol Station provides an account of his final movements
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Taifa Leo
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Duale announced that from January, the government will introduce strict measures to punish doctors found working in private facilities during official hours while attached...
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20:27⇢Jirongo's Final Movements Traced
⌨Kenyan media continues its intense focus on the mysterious death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, with new DCI updates based on CCTV footage providing an account of his final movements (The Star, People Daily, Tuko). Questions remain over the circumstances, as a petrol station guard's account challenges previous traffic claims. Separately, Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka has retired, with George Kamal taking over (Standard Media, Daily Nation).
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TV47 Digital
Kenya Airways has confirmed a leadership transition at the national carrier, with Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka entering terminal leave as his contract nears its conclusion.…
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Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was last seen alive in a petrol station in Naivasha, moments before a road crash that killed him on the spot on Saturday.
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TV47 Digital
Kenya Airways has confirmed a leadership transition at the national carrier, with Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka entering terminal leave as his contract nears its conclusion.…
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Civic movement Bunge La Wananchi has challenged President Ruto’s Singapore-style economic vision and new National Infrastructure Fund, saying mega projects ignore poverty, food shortages and basic services in Kenya.
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The revised agreement aligns with Cabinet approval to fund the Naivasha–Kisumu segment through alternative mechanisms, notably the securitisation of a portion of the Railway Development Fund.
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Kenya Airways has announced the exit of Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka after six years in charge of the national carrier....
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Wiles described Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" and Vice President JD Vance as having been a "conspiracy theorist"
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The service will run from December 20 through the holiday period
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Captain George Kamal, the airline’s COO, has been appointed to take over on an interim basis
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Eastleigh Voice
Ten counties, including Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kilifi, Kitui, Marsabit, Kwale, Kajiado, Isiolo, and Tana River, are already in critical need of urgent food, water and medical assistance.
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The Inspector General said additional police officers will be deployed across Kenyan roads during the holiday period to enhance safety and curb road carnage.
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