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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 18.03.2026.
It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Ruto Defied Opposition Criticism
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Morning coverage focused on multiple domestic issues with no single dominant story, including President Ruto's political rhetoric, the conclusion of Kenya's Haiti police mission, and planned power outages across eight counties. By midday, editorial priority shifted to Ruto's defiant political stance as he responded to criticism over his outbursts, pledging equal development during his Nyanza tour while also addressing the World Bank's 21-month ban on PwC Kenya over fraud. Evening coverage consolidated around Ruto's unapologetic rhetoric, with multiple outlets reporting his refusal to apologize to opposition critics while airport workers announced another strike and a political party clarified its 2027 election stance.
18.03.2026
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Kenyans.co.ke
Babu revealed that he was summoned by junior officers to appear before the DCI officers to explain his role in the…
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IDARA ya Utabiri wa Hali ya Hewa nchini Kenya imeonya kuwa mvua itaongezeka kuanzia Alhamisi, Machi...
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Tuko
Kenya Power announces planned electricity outages on March 18 across eight counties, including Nairobi, for maintenance and upgrades. Find affected areas here.
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10:39⇢Ruto's Rhetoric and Kenya's Returning Police
⌨The newspapers report on multiple domestic issues with no single dominant story. Coverage includes President Ruto's political rhetoric (Standard Media), the conclusion of Kenya's Haiti police mission (Citizen), a politician's summons by investigators (Kenyans), severe weather warnings (Taifaleo), and planned power outages across eight counties (Tuko).
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KIJIJI cha Bobaracho, eneobunge la Nyaribari Chache, Kaunti ya Kisii kina mradi mzuri wa ufugaji...
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Kenyans.co.ke
Many constituents have since taken to social media to console the family of the MP following the loss of the 13-year-…
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With no local refining capacity and limited petroleum reserves, Kenya remains highly exposed to external supply shocks…
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President William Ruto conveyed his condolences to the family of Tiaty MP William Kamket following the death of his 13-year-old son, Bill Junior Ballot.
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The DCP leader says officers linked to the church attack have been reassigned across the country, including Regional…
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KUCHAGULIWA tena kwa Francis Atwoli kama Katibu Mkuu wa COTU-K kumepingwa mahakamani kwa madai...
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The government's ambitious plan to expand the PPP model instant fine system was handed a setback following…
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The Standard
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RAIS William Ruto wiki hii yumo ziarani katika eneo la Magharibi mwa nchi ambapo amekuwa akizindua...
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MWENDESHA piki piki almaarufu boda boda anayedai alitandikwa teke sehemu nyeti na Gavana wa Busia...
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The workers, for the second time in less than two months have threatened to down their tools.
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CHAMA cha Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) hakijavunjwa, Spika wa Seneti Amason Kingi...
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19:44⇢Ruto's Unapologetic Fire
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto's defiant political rhetoric, with multiple outlets covering his unapologetic response to opposition criticism (Standard Media, Citizen). Meanwhile, an aviation crisis looms as airport workers announce another strike (Kenyans), and a political party leader clarifies his coalition's 2027 election stance (Taifaleo).
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The World Bank classified the entire conduct as collusive and fraudulent under its Consultant Guidelines.
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ANTHONY Kinoti Mugambi aliponunua ekari mbili mwaka 2003 katika kijiji cha Kathuura, Kiagu, Central...
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PITAYA, maarufu kama dragon fruit kwa Kiingereza, si tu tunda lenye rangi ya kuvutia, bali pia...
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Kenya Met forecasts rainfall in 6 regions for the next five days, warning of heavy downpours in various counties across the Highlands, Rift Valley, and Coast.
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