Nadezhdin -- one of the few politicians in Russia openly criticising President Vladimir Putin and Moscow's Ukraine offensive -- had tried to sign up for running in tightly controlled parliamentary ele...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 18.07.2026.
It displays 84 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.07.2026 ⇢ The Day the State House Website Was Held for Ransom
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The hacking of President Ruto's official website dominated editorial attention throughout July 18. Early reports confirmed the breach, with hackers demanding Ksh.41 million in Bitcoin and giving a 6 PM deadline. By mid-morning, CS Kabogo assured the public that cyber agencies were handling the incident, and the government issued an official statement. The story evolved from initial shock to official response, overshadowing other developments. The Ol Kalou by-election aftermath continued to generate coverage, with Gachagua's victory sparking debate over Mt. Kenya divisions, and Murkomen hitting back at police rape claims. Sifuna hinted at a 2027 presidential bid after his Senate ouster. Other items included Canada placing eight Kenyan counties on a travel red list, and a nationwide court boycott announced by LSK over EACC investigations.
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The trip comes as the pace of strikes in the Middle East shows no signs of slowing, and just days after US President Donald Trump launched a sweeping attack Thursday on China -- alleging Beijing carri...
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Ukraine has spent years battling corruption -- long seen as one of the country's major problems -- and has boosted its anti-graft laws and procedures as it seeks EU membership amid the Russian invasio...
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Tigania East MP Mpuri Aburi has mourned the tragic loss of his personal driver, Elijah Muthuri, who died in a road accident in Kiamikuu, Meru County.
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South Africa has been swept by weeks of protests and unrest targeting undocumented immigrants, causing tens of thousands to flee the country.
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Your young one could be abducted in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kakamega, Kiambu and Siaya more than in any other county.
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06:05⇢Lawyers' Court Boycott Over EACC
⌨New headlines shift focus from Ol Kalou to a mix of local tragedies and economic studies. Citizen reports South African police arresting 69 at anti-immigrant protests. Tuko covers a Kenyan MP's driver dying in a road accident. Daily Nation highlights child abduction risks in five counties. Eastleigh Voice details potential Sh3.1 trillion gains from care infrastructure. Nairobi Leo updates on Eldoret housing project at 56% completion. The Kenya Times and Kenyans both report lawyers' nationwide court boycott targeting judges blocking EACC investigations.
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06:05⇢Lawyers' Court Boycott Over EACC
⌨New headlines shift focus from Ol Kalou to a mix of local tragedies and economic studies. Citizen reports South African police arresting 69 at anti-immigrant protests. Tuko covers a Kenyan MP's driver dying in a road accident. Daily Nation highlights child abduction risks in five counties. Eastleigh Voice details potential Sh3.1 trillion gains from care infrastructure. Nairobi Leo updates on Eldoret housing project at 56% completion. The Kenya Times and Kenyans both report lawyers' nationwide court boycott targeting judges blocking EACC investigations.
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According to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF estimates, only 84 per cent of children globally received their first dose of the measles vaccine in 2025, while 77 per cent received both doses. As a result, nearly 29 million infants remained under-protected, leaving many communities vulnerable to outbreaks.
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Removal as Deputy Minority Whip the latest setback for the outspoken Nairobi Senator.
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A month after the two sides agreed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their conflict, Iran accused US forces of hitting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, a railway station and...
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NAIBU Rais Kithure Kindiki alipomuahidi mtangulizi wake Rigathi Gachagua kichapo kikali katika...
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Kenyans have been urged to brace for inconveniences as a nationwide aviation workers' strike threatens to disrupt…
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WAFANYAKAZI saba wa shirika la kutoa misaada kutoka Amerika waliokuwa wakisaidia kukabiliana na...
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Lawyers will stay away from courts nationwide on 22 July, with the LSK also targeting courts linked to judicial officers facing corruption or misconduct complaints....
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KUCCPS is now urging all eligible candidates to take advantage of the rare opportunity and complete their applications…
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WAZIRI wa Utumishi wa Umma, Geoffrey Ruku, amesema matokeo ya uchaguzi mdogo wa Ol Kalou hayana...
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The latest development comes days after over 400 Kenyans were repatriated from South Africa following anti-immigrant…
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Ukraine has been striking a range of targets in Russia, which Kyiv says is fair retribution for Moscow's more than four-year barrages against its territory.
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A baby who was allegedly stolen after the child’s mother was lured with a fake job offer has been rescued, with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arresting…
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Chronic illnesses, heart disease, obesity - we know eating too much of the wrong foods can be unhealthy. But what about "good" foods: Is modern farming diluting micronutrients in our fruit and vegetables?
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NAIBU Kiongozi wa Chama cha Jubilee, Dkt Fred Matiang’i, ameonya kuwa Kenya iko katika hatari...
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The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other on June 24, decimating the coastal state of La Guaira, located north of Caracas.The disasters killed 5,069 people, National...
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Nairobi faces chilly mornings at 9°C, while Nyandarua drops to 5°C. Over 30 counties brace for rain, with Mandera hitting 37°C in a week of weather extremes.
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Kamukunji is one of Nairobi’s clearest representations of the city’s role as Kenya’s commercial and financial centre but operating within a complex urban security environment. This is why Kamukunji Police…
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10:20⇢Venezuela's Quake Toll Tops 5,000
⌨New headlines shift focus to Venezuela's devastating earthquake, with IMF releasing funds as death toll exceeds 5,000 (Citizen). Domestically, Kenya Met issues a 5-day weather forecast predicting cold spells and showers in over 30 counties (Tuko). Other stories include Sifuna's Senate ouster (Daily Nation), mineral decline in diets (Eastleigh Voice), and Matiang'i warning leaders against funding thugs (Taifaleo).
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10:20⇢Venezuela's Quake Toll Tops 5,000
⌨New headlines shift focus to Venezuela's devastating earthquake, with IMF releasing funds as death toll exceeds 5,000 (Citizen). Domestically, Kenya Met issues a 5-day weather forecast predicting cold spells and showers in over 30 counties (Tuko). Other stories include Sifuna's Senate ouster (Daily Nation), mineral decline in diets (Eastleigh Voice), and Matiang'i warning leaders against funding thugs (Taifaleo).
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The four suspects, Callen Moraa, Frida Moraa, John Oyweri and Geoffrey Murayi, were nabbed on Thursday, July 16, in the Kware Mabatini area.
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The four suspects, Callen Moraa, Frida Moraa, John Oyweri and Geoffrey Murayi, were nabbed on Thursday, July 16, in the Kware Mabatini area.
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Kibingei Girls High School in Belgut, Kericho County, is grappling with severe challenges due to inadequate resources, with a prolonged water shortage and unpaid staff arrears affecting the institution’s operations.…
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When President Ruto writes his memoirs, there are several things that would be of great interest.
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Katiba Institute said that, should reports of the transfer under a bilateral arrangement be confirmed, the move would raise serious constitutional and public safety concerns, arguing that court orders must be respected.
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In a brief statement to this publication, State House confirmed it was aware of the incident and said its ICT team was…
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VIONGOZI wa eneo la Pwani wakiongozwa na Mawaziri Hassan Joho (Madini), Salim Mvurya (Michezo na...
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The celebrations brought traffic to a near standstill along the busy Embu–Meru Highway as motorcycle riders hooted, waved party colours and sang in solidarity with the people of Ol Kalou following the...
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The president noted that Gachagua's impeachment paved the way for unity and inclusivity in the country....
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Nairobi, Kenya, 18 July 2026 — More than 1,000 registered participants gathered at Karura Forest for the second edition of Run 4 Seniors, demonstrating growing national support for the welfare and…
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Eastleigh Voice
Katiba Institute said that, should reports of the transfer under a bilateral arrangement be confirmed, the move would raise serious constitutional and public safety concerns, arguing that court orders must be respected.
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The State had come carrying gifts. Nyandarua answered with defiance.
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SENETA wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna amesema chama cha ODM kimepoteza mwelekeo wake wa kisiasa na...
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Vipingo Industries Limited has strongly refuted reports that it owns one of the vehicles that was used by hooded men armed with guns during the Thursday, July 16 Ol Kalou…
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National Economic Development Party (NEDP) leader Mike Sonko has announced a KSh200,000 reward for credible information leading to the whereabouts of three men who disappeared in June, as he renewed…
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The hackers are demanding a ransom in Bitcoin equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million.
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Eastleigh Voice
Before the website was taken offline, the attackers had replaced the homepage with a message demanding payment of five Bitcoins and threatening to release unspecified information if the ransom was not paid before a stated deadline.
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The Kikuyu Council of Elders and the Luo Council of Elders have launched a joint initiative aimed at fostering national unity by bringing together elders from all communities to promote…
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13:21⇢State House Website Held for Ransom
⌨The hacking of President Ruto's official State House website dominates, with multiple outlets reporting the ransom demand of Ksh.41 million in Bitcoin and the government's response. Other stories include the JM Kariuki spirit in Ol Kalou, ODM's political death claim by Sifuna, and a peace drive by Kikuyu and Luo elders ahead of 2027 elections.
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13:21⇢State House Website Held for Ransom
⌨The hacking of President Ruto's official State House website dominates, with multiple outlets reporting the ransom demand of Ksh.41 million in Bitcoin and the government's response. Other stories include the JM Kariuki spirit in Ol Kalou, ODM's political death claim by Sifuna, and a peace drive by Kikuyu and Luo elders ahead of 2027 elections.
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Before the website was taken offline, the attackers had replaced the homepage with a message demanding payment of five Bitcoins and threatening to release unspecified information if the ransom was not paid before a stated deadline.
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National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo attributed the UDA loss in the by-election to what she termed arrogance displayed by leaders spearheading the broad-based government's campaign....
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Kenya’s motorsport fraternity turned a historic page today as the inaugural office bearers of the Motorsport Kenya Federation (MKF), the country’s newly constituted national governing body for the sport, were…
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CHAMA kipya cha kitaaluma kimezinduliwa nchini ili kuimarisha ulinzi wa haki za kibinadamu za...
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The clarification came after Kenyans raised concerns about the security of critical government digital infrastructure…
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, who is championing the proposal, said the eastern region has been sidelined since independence through unequal distribution of development, leadership o...
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SERIKALI jana ililazimika kuzima tovuti rasmi ya Rais William Ruto baada ya wadukuzi kuivamia na...
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All the board members in 65 State agencies have been retired.
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LSK President Charles Kanjama said the one-day boycott will require advocates to refrain from participating in all court hearings and applications.
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There was an attempt to hack the official website of the President of the Republic of Kenya. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy on Saturday, July 18…
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There was an attempt to hack the official website of the President of the Republic of Kenya. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy on Saturday, July 18…
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AFISA Mkuu Mtendaji wa Shirikisho la Wakulima Kenya (KENAFF), Dkt Daniel Mwenda M’Mailutha,...
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped, blocking blood flow and leading to severe pain, anemia, frequent infections, and organ damage.
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In a public notice issued by the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, the government announced that from July 20, 2026, all land transactions relating to the newly onboarded registration...
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16:46⇢State House Website Held for Ransom
⌨The hacking of President Ruto's official website dominates, with multiple outlets reporting the ransom demand and government updates. Other stories include land digitization in Mombasa, ouster of politicians from parastatal boards, and struggles of sickle cell families.
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16:46⇢State House Website Held for Ransom
⌨The hacking of President Ruto's official website dominates, with multiple outlets reporting the ransom demand and government updates. Other stories include land digitization in Mombasa, ouster of politicians from parastatal boards, and struggles of sickle cell families.
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The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), Nandi Chapter, said members will down their tools from July 20, 2027, over the delayed implementation of the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)....
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TSC has cautioned teachers and members of the public against a fake notice circulating online claiming to announce the implementation of the July 2026 salary increment....
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The communication comes after Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku announced that increased salaries for civil servants…
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has downplayed his recent removal as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, saying political positions do not define him and vowing to continue speaking out on issues affecting…
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He made the declaration in Taita Taveta.
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A year after the death of Toto Touch Founder and CEO Susan Kamengere Njoki shocked the country, her family says the pain has not eased. Instead, it has been prolonged…
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Speaking during the prize-giving day at Tenwek Senior School in Bomet County, Murkomen defended the conduct of security officers deployed during the by-election, saying they acted professionally and w...
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Hackers have breached President William Ruto's official website, demanding a ransom of five Bitcoins. This major security incident raises concerns.
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Taifa Leo
AKILI Mnemba (AI) inazidi kujitokeza kama teknolojia itakayobadilisha sekta ya kilimo barani Afrika...
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The digital platform aims to measure progress in reforming laws that disproportionately criminalise poverty and survival-related activities such as begging, loitering, street hawking and sleeping in public spaces.
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General Moses Ali died at Nakasero Hospital at 4:00 pm. He, however, did not provide the details of his condition.
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While leading the party's youth league celebrations in Mashuuru, Kajiado County, ODM leaders expressed confidence that the combined support of the two parties would be enough to secure a first-round v...
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Canada warns against travel to Kenya, citing terrorism and kidnapping risks. High-risk areas include six counties and specific Nairobi neighbourhoods.
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Observers say the incidents are increasingly resembling the deployment of informal instruments of power, with each occurrence gradually eroding public confidence in formally established institutions....
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The bishops stated that the recent trend poses a serious threat to peace, democracy and national stability.
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