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VURUGU zilizotokea Homa Bay Jumapili wakati wa mikutano ya kundi la Linda Mwananchi huenda...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 18.08.2026.
It displays 111 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
18.08.2026 ⇢ The day Maraga issued Ruto a seven-day ultimatum
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The day's dominant story was former Chief Justice David Maraga's seven-day ultimatum to President Ruto to release the police and prisons reforms report, covered by Eastleigh Voice and TV47 Digital. The story emerged in the early afternoon and remained prominent. Concurrently, the political fallout from the Homa Bay rally continued: NCIC summoned MP Peter Kaluma and later former Deputy President Gachagua over inflammatory remarks, while a suspect linked to the violence surrendered and was turned away. Ndindi Nyoro's defection to the opposition People's Party of Kenya was formalized, with coverage of his party's roots and his push for wealth declaration rules. Other stories included EACC arrests of nine Treasury officials over a Ksh1.57 billion fraud, President Ruto's opening of the Kenya Health Summit, and Zambia's Hichilema re-election.
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Daily Nation
Nicodemus Imus Lochok, who had been living on the streets in Nashville, Tennessee, has been checked into the Nashville Rescue Mission.
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06:08⇢Kaluma Summoned, Nyoro Crosses Floor
⌨The Kenyan media are focusing on the political fallout from the Homa Bay violence, with NCIC summoning MP Peter Kaluma over inciteful remarks (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily). Concurrently, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's defection to the opposition and new party dominates political coverage (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo).
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Eastleigh Voice
For governments facing persistent economic challenges, lithium reserves are attracting investment and creating jobs.
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MKUTANO wa kisiasa wa Linda Mwananchi uliofanyika Homa Bay Jumapili ulifichua upande wa kaunti hiyo...
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Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over remarks he allegedly made in Homa Bay....
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Mundubile, 55, secured nearly 38 percent of the vote, Electoral Commission of Zambia chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said.
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On Friday, August 21, the new season of the English Premier League kicks off at the Emirates as Arsenal takes on Frank…
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A majority of the project has been implemented under President Ruto's regime, and the probe is set to determine…
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VURUGU zilizoshuhudiwa katika mikutano ya Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay mwishoni mwa wiki zimeibua tena...
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NCIC warns that rising political intolerance and violence could plunge Kenya into a state of lawlessness.
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Eastleigh Voice
The multi-agency teams have identified 227 flood hotspots across Nairobi’s 17 sub-counties to guide preparedness, resource deployment and emergency interventions.
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ALIYEKUWA Waziri wa Utumishi wa Umma Aisha Jumwa wikendi alimjibu vikali Waziri wa Afya Aden Duale...
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Eastleigh Voice
The proposed agreement is part of a multi-agency plan aimed at ensuring political actors maintain peaceful conduct throughout the election period.
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MAHAKAMA Kuu jana ilimwaamuru Mkurugenzi wa Mamlaka ya Kuwalinda Mashahidi (WPA) kufika kortini...
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10:02⇢NCIC Summons Kaluma Over Homa Bay Remarks
⌨The Kenyan media are focusing on the NCIC's summons of MP Peter Kaluma over inciteful remarks in Homa Bay, with warnings of rising political intolerance and violence ahead of 2027 (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen, Nairobi Leo). Concurrently, the Kenya Space Agency's recruitment drive and a probe into a Ksh21 billion World Bank project are also covered (The Kenya Times, Kenyans).
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Eastleigh Voice
Ndindi Nyoro proposed that political leaders, particularly presidential candidates, should declare all their assets publicly before taking office and have their wealth reviewed when they leave.
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China has been making strategic investment in the region and particularly in Kenya where it is undertaking key…
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WAFANYAKAZI saba raia wa Amerika kutoka Shirika la misaada la Samaritan’s Purse wameachiliwa...
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The long-standing legal battle revolves around competing factions claiming authority to run the company.
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After months of political consultations and deliberations, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has unveiled his 2027 political vehicle by announcing his move to the People’s Party of Kenya and his alignment…
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Defenders of the Kenya Kwanza administration had earlier warned the Linda Mwananchi brigade against using the infrastructure President William Ruto has put up in Homa Bay.
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President William Ruto is presiding over the two-day Kenya Health Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, bringing together key health sector stakeholders to assess progress…
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The suspects have been taken to the EACC's Integrity Centre with investigations ongoing to establish how they…
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Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has launched a scathing attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of relying on ethnic numbers rather than national leadership credentials as political activity…
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second term after securing 60 percent of votes cast in last Thursday’s election, the Electoral Commission of Zambia announced on Tuesday,…
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Led by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, the party has moved into the opposition and is seeking to build a nationwide presence ahead of the polls.
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Former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has abandoned his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, announcing he will instead contest the Makadara Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election under…
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The National Sevens Circuit heads to the Coast this weekend with the Driftwood Sevens set for August 22 – 23 at the Mombasa Sports Club, as teams continue their pursuit…
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12:56⇢Aid Workers Freed from Ebola Quarantine
⌨The Kenyan media are focusing on the release of seven American aid workers from quarantine in Laikipia after Ebola concerns, alongside ongoing political stories such as the Embakasi Ranching leadership dispute and Ndindi Nyoro's opposition party. The health summit and corruption arrests also feature prominently.
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Under Article 9 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), the recognized national symbols are limited to the National Flag, the National Anthem, the Coat of Arms, and the Public Seal. ...
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In a pre-sentence social inquiry report tabled before the court this morning, Obado cited his age, health condition and the lengthy period it took to conclude the case as reasons the court should exer...
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The Linda Mwananchi movement has announced that its next rally will be held in Meru County....
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KANUNI za kuimarisha nidhamu miongoni mwa walimu ni hatua inayofaa, hasa katika enzi hii ambapo...
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Speaking on Tuesday while meeting a delegation of Ukambani leaders at Wamunyoro, Gachagua claimed President William Ruto was angered by intelligence that opposition leaders Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino...
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Kenyans.co.ke
This comes after Obado and his former personal assistant and former Migori County clerk were found guilty of murder in…
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The funding allegation, whether or not it is ever substantiated, is doing real political work, for Kenya Kwanza.
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ALIYEKUWA Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua jana aliwasilisha rufaa katika Mahakama ya Rufaa kupinga...
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Suba South Member of Parliament and Linda Mwananchi movement spokesperson Caroli Omondi has announced Meru as the next stop for the opposition-linked political campaign, days after the movement’s rally in…
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The suspects include senior officials in the National Treasury, which is implementing the programme through funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)....
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A section of Kikuyu Elders from Kirinyaga County have rejected attempts to divide the wider Mt Kenya region into East and West political blocs, saying such efforts risk creating unnecessary…
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TV47 Digital
The United Kingdom has banned a chemical used in some gel nail products over concerns about its potential effects on reproductive health, a move that could also affect Kenya’s growing…
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Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts rain across counties from August 18-24, with coastal and western regions experiencing showers and thunderstorms.
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President Ruto said the Kenya Health Summit provides an opportunity for the national and county governments, Parliament, development partners, private sector, civil society, healthcare professionals and communities to assess the progress made and determine how to improve the system.
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President Ruto lauded Hichilema's victory, saying it will anchor his "visionary leadership" towards developing the nation.
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15:33⇢Ruto's Congratulation to Zambia's Hichilema
⌨The Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's congratulation of Zambia's Hichilema on re-election, with Citizen and People Daily both covering it. Concurrently, former Deputy President Gachagua's appeal against his impeachment is highlighted by Taifa Leo, while other outlets report on the Linda Mwananchi rally announcement, the SHA health summit, and a court date for Okoth Obado's sentencing.
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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has maintained his innocence in the murder of Sharon Otieno, saying he respects the court’s verdict but disagrees with the finding that he was involved…
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President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema after he secured a second term in office following Zambia’s August 13 presidential election. Ruto shared a congratulatory message on his…
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Maraga said the report was secured at public expense, and therefore in line with Article 35 of the Constitution, the public has a right to know what his team recommended in light of the ongoing organised political violence, goonism and partisan policing.
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Gachagua alluded to a plan to remove Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga as ODM Party Leader....
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LUSAKA, Zambia:
RAIS wa Zambia Hakainde Hichilema alishinda uchaguzi wa urais na kuwahi muhula wa...
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Eastleigh Voice
Maraga said the report was secured at public expense, and therefore in line with Article 35 of the Constitution, the public has a right to know what his team recommended in light of the ongoing organised political violence, goonism and partisan policing.
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested nine suspects over the alleged embezzlement and fraudulent disbursement of KSh1.57 billion under the Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT)…
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Kaluma said he had received the summons requiring him to appear before the commission on Wednesday, but argued that both the transcription and translation of his alleged utterances were erroneous.He f...
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A new treatment for jigger infestation is giving hope to victims who have suffered years of pain, stigma and social isolation especially in western region. Professor Maurice Vincent Omolo the…
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In a letter addressed to the President on Tuesday, Maraga questioned why the government had failed to act on the recommendations more than two years after the taskforce...
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City lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui has filed a criminal complaint with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) against businessman and political commentator Michael Mutembei Makarina Kibutha over a social media post…
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has issued a seven-day ultimatum to President William Ruto, demanding the immediate publication of the complete, unedited Taskforce Report on Police Reforms. The UGM Presidential…
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The businesses presented signed petitions to the National Assembly on behalf of Kenyans from various constituencies, calling for physical public participation forums across the country to give affecte...
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MWAKA mmoja kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Agosti 10, 2027, Gavana wa Kericho Erick Mutai, ametangaza...
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The businesses presented signed petitions to the National Assembly on behalf of Kenyans from various constituencies, calling for physical public participation forums across the country to give affecte...
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18:05⇢Maraga's Ultimatum on Police Reforms
⌨The Kenyan media are focusing on former Chief Justice David Maraga's seven-day ultimatum to President Ruto to release the police and prisons reforms report, with Eastleigh Voice and TV47 Digital covering it. Concurrently, the political fallout from the Homa Bay rally continues, with reports of police injuries and a suspect surrendering (People Daily, Daily Nation).
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Caleb Omondi appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Erick Wambo, where he faced one count of cruelty to a child, contrary to Section 152(1)(a) of the Children Act, 2022. He pleaded not guilty to...
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According to Amnesty, these incidents represent a serious threat to the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution of Kenya, including freedom of expression, media freedom, access to information and freedom of movement.
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The suspect, identified as King Nwachukwu, is currently in police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Kibera Law Courts on August 31 for his bail application.Following the broadcast, a new survi...
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Each term in the glossary will be assigned an appropriate sign, which will be recorded to support consistent and…
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Gachagua launched a fresh political attack on President Ruto and his allies before urging residents to take a hard line against UDA agents during the election.He appear...
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The President said statistics of the changes and growth in the sector confirm that more Kenyans now enjoy access to free healthcare under SHA, which came into effect in October 2024.He noted that 32.3...
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Mutai told Kirui to seek another political partner ahead of the 2027 General Election, declaring that their political relationship had come to an end.He went on to name...
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NPS Muchiri Nyaga said Sebu had been linked to the mayhem that erupted in the county during the Linda Mwananchi tour on August 16, 2026.Sebu is required to report to the County DCI headquarters as pol...
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The ministry has initiated a major review of university education in the country, seeking to overhaul courses, teaching…
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Ruto compared the arrangement to the use of specialised medical equipment such as MRI and CT scan machines, where private companies invest in the equipment and maintain it while the government pays for the services delivered.
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Business leaders and policy experts meeting in Nairobi ahead of the inaugural Trust Summit said that declining confidence in public institutions, businesses, and governance systems carries tangible fi...
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Ruto compared the arrangement to the use of specialised medical equipment such as MRI and CT scan machines, where private companies invest in the equipment and maintain it while the government pays for the services delivered.
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The armed men were captured on camera demolishing three houses sitting on a disputed 1.8-acre piece of land, leaving the family seeking protection from police amid fear...
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After he was turned away, he headed to Muthaiga Police Station to attempt another surrender.
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NCIC directed Gachagua to appear before the commission at Britam Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 27, at 2pm to assist with ongoing investigations.The commission said the investigation...
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KIWANGO cha njaa duniani kimepungua kwa mwaka wa tatu mfululizo, lakini dunia bado i mbali kuwahi...
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21:13⇢The Surrender That Wasn't
⌨The Kenyan media are focusing on the political fallout from the Homa Bay rally violence, with reports of a suspect surrendering and being turned away (Daily Nation), and Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya recounting his narrow escape after his car tyre was deflated (People Daily). Concurrently, the NCIC has summoned former Deputy President Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks in Kisii, Meru, and Vihiga (Citizen), extending the pattern of political tensions.
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Methu had earlier taken aim at Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's new People's Party of Kenya, accusing President William Ruto of using emerging political parties to divide the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 202...
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UNAPOZURU shamba lake, utakaribishwa na mseto wa mimea na mazao japo kinachojitokeza zaidi ni...
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The commission called on the DCI to independently investigate reported cases of violence, destruction of property and incitement and ensure that those found culpable are held accountable.The KNCHR als...
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Gachagua is wanted by the commission over remarks made on February 23 in Kisii County, on June 12 in Vihiga County, and on July 25 and 26 in Meru, all of which were spoken in Kiswahili.
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Trump has been pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the crucial energy waterway as the nearly six-month-old Iran war grinds on with little sign of resolution.
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Russia was one of the few countries that backed Myanmar after the 2021 military coup that ousted the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering a civil war estimated to have kil...
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Omtatah wants the burden of loans that did not benefit Kenyans to be carried by those who made the borrowing and not the citizens.
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