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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 19.01.2026.
It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Safaricom Stake Sale Scrutiny
⌨Morning editorial priority centered on internal fractures within the ODM party, as Winnie Odinga publicly challenged the old guard's leadership, mirroring the historical Ford-Kenya split. Simultaneously, media attention pivoted to the Treasury, with CS John Mbadi facing intense scrutiny over a Sh6 billion rice import scandal and the controversial partial privatization of Safaricom and Kenya Pipeline via the NSE.
By early afternoon, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) dominated headlines after suspending four major transport operators following a series of fatal December crashes, a move editors framed as a decisive regulatory crackdown. Concurrently, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa appeared before Parliament to defend the company's valuation during recent share sale talks.
The evening cycle was marked by a tragic road accident at Kikopey that claimed seven lives, shifting focus back to highway safety. Meanwhile, regional reporting followed the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 finals in Morocco, where Senegal’s victory provided a brief diversion from Kenya's intensifying domestic fiscal and political debates.
By early afternoon, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) dominated headlines after suspending four major transport operators following a series of fatal December crashes, a move editors framed as a decisive regulatory crackdown. Concurrently, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa appeared before Parliament to defend the company's valuation during recent share sale talks.
The evening cycle was marked by a tragic road accident at Kikopey that claimed seven lives, shifting focus back to highway safety. Meanwhile, regional reporting followed the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 finals in Morocco, where Senegal’s victory provided a brief diversion from Kenya's intensifying domestic fiscal and political debates.
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State officials are accused of issuing a new gazette notice to circumvent another order frozen by the court
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The Standard
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BINTIYE marehemu Raila Odinga, Winnie, Jumapili, Januari 18, 2026 alionekana kutofautiana na amu...
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On January 19, KPLC will conduct system maintenance affecting areas in Nyeri and Embu. Expect power outages for up to nine hours during this essential upkeep.
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Protests erupted from the Senegal bench and players, who momentarily marched toward the dressing room in disagreement with the decision.
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The DCI has arrested two suspects accused of orchestrating an online scheme that falsely promised to alter KCSE 2025 results....
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SHIRIKA la Huduma kwa Wanyamapori nchini (KWS) limezidisha hamasa kwa jamii zinazoishi vijijini...
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Treasury CS John Mbadi has defended plans to partially sell the State’s Safaricom stake and list Kenya Pipeline on the NSE, saying the moves will raise funds and improve governance.
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The Ministry of Interior has indicated that the officers, in collaboration with the county governments, will also…
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Ibrahim Mbaye has written his name into African football history. At just 17 years old, the Senegal forward became one of the youngest players ever to lift the Africa Cup…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 – Two suspects linked to the production and circulation of fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips...
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Kenyan singer Stevo Simple Boy has firmly shut down any possibility of reuniting with his ex-girlfriend, Pritty Vishy, following a recent interview that quickly set social media abuzz. When asked…
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07:42 (04:42)⇢Odinga Siblings Stir the ODM Nest
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted toward escalating friction within the opposition ODM party, as the Odinga family enters the succession row to support a youthful faction against the old guard (Standard Media, Citizen, People Daily). Concurrently, the media is scrutinizing Treasury CS John Mbadi's fiscal moves, focusing on a Sh6bn rice import scandal and the controversial partial sale of Safaricom (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice).
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 — The government has rolled out a nationwide door-to-door campaign aimed at ensuring all eligible learners transition to Junior Secondary...
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RAIS William Ruto amewachukua baadhi ya wapangaji mikakati waliokuwa wakihudumu katika ODM chini ya...
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 19 – The United States Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King...
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According to the CS, had the government failed to act, public servants and the economy could have faced drastic pay cuts and layoffs under conditions set by lenders such as the IMF and World Bank.
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KIONGOZI mkuu Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mnamo Jumamosi alimlaumu Rais wa Amerika, Donald Trump kwa...
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 -The court is set to determine the way forward in a case in which atheist society founder Harrison Mumia is...
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Kenya Met warned five regions of expected rainfall amidst sunny conditions in most areas. Temperatures vary, with maximums reaching 38°C in the north-western region.
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Albert Kerry Nyadianga and David Opiyo, Aka G.O.A.T, for their involvement in the False Publication and making of fake Kenya…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 – Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting two suspects and seizing large...
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The AFCON 2025 final was never going to be just another football match. It was a night heavy with expectation, national pride, and the kind of pressure that breaks even…
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In the glittering arena of the AFCON 2025 Finals, as the roar of thousands echoed across the stadium, one man stood out -not just for his skills, but for the…
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President steps up bid to win over ODM strongholds ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Milimani Magistrate court has declined to withdraw a hate speech case against Mumias East MP Peter Salasya until he issues a public apology and participates in social media peace campaign.…
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When the crowd held its breath at the AFCON 2025 final in Morocco, few expected the moment that would electrify the entire stadium. The lights dimmed, the music swelled, and…
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BARAZA la Mitihani nchini (KNEC), limegundua kashfa katika baadhi ya shule za sekondari ambapo...
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10:59 (07:59)⇢Ruto Reaches for the Opposition's Mind
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted toward President Ruto's intensified efforts to co-opt the opposition, specifically by engaging Raila Odinga’s economic advisors to secure ODM strongholds (Daily Nation, Standard Media). Meanwhile, the education sector is under scrutiny as officials address fraudulent KCSE result syndicates and irregularities in disability testing (Taifaleo, Nairobi Leo, People Daily). Fiscal discussions center on CS Mbadi’s defense of Eurobond refinancing to prevent economic collapse (Eastleigh Voice).
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed reports of a fallout between him and Democracy for the Citizens Party...
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Winnie authoritatively declared that no one would be removed from the party, noting that even Raila Odinga would not have wanted anyone to be thrown out of the party.
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EACC has issued a fresh warning to state and public officers over the operation of bank accounts outside the country....
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TV47 Digital
Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika has once again sparked conversation on social media, not with a luxury purchase or glamorous holiday, but with a thoughtful response to pressure around owning the…
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The police officer suspected of firing the fatal shot has been arrested and detained, and is expected to be arraigned in court pending further...
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Content creator and digital influencer Milly Chebby marked her birthday on the 18th January 2026 by declaring it “my birthday for the whole month” and she made it official by…
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The commission pointed out that the mandatory compliance of the State and Public Officers has not been adhered save for those serving in diplomatic...
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MWANAHABARI mkongwe wa michezo raia wa Ivory Coast Mamadou Gaye, ameshambuliwa vikali na wadau wa...
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The event also marked the launch of the NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital disbursement, with Sh258.4 million set aside specifically to support young entrepreneurs from...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The authority has urged individuals to visit the NTSA portal, upload several documents, and wait for seven days for…
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The Standard
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Capital FM
The move is designed to reduce the financial burden on young entrepreneurs and allow them to focus on growing their businesses.
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The governor argued that his decision to waive the fees followed repeated complaints from young entrepreneurs starting…
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Every morning along the Sagana–Karatina–Marua road, the steady hum of heavy machinery signals more than the construction of a dual carriageway. For 27-year-old Ruth Wambui Mwangi, it represents dignity, opportunity,…
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13:20 (10:20)⇢Sakaja Lifts the Youthful Burden
⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting Governor Sakaja's strategic waiver of business licenses for Nairobi's youth, framing it as an entrepreneurial stimulus (Capital FM, Kenyans). Concurrently, the media is tracking internal friction within the ODM party as it faces succession battles mirroring historical splits (Eastleigh Voice, Daily Nation). Public service integrity is also under scrutiny as the EACC targets officers with unauthorized foreign bank accounts (Nairobi Leo).
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Football runs on passion. Players argue, fans rage, and moments can boil over in seconds. But when a team walks off the pitch in protest, the emotion stops mattering almost…
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WAZIRI wa Fedha John Mbadi na Kamishina wa Mamlaka ya Ukusanyaji Ushuru Kenya (KRA) Humphrey...
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (KASIB) and the Fund Managers Association (FMA), selling the extra stake to the public would complement the planned 15 per cent strategic sale to Vodacom and generate an additional Sh68 billion.
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Taifa Leo
WAZIRI wa Fedha John Mbadi na Kamishina wa Mamlaka ya Ukusanyaji Ushuru Kenya (KRA) Humphrey...
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The government’s decision to extend the school reporting deadline to January 21, 2026 has been welcomed by administrators. Many parents are struggling to meet school costs. “The extension was necessary…
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Kenyans have been invited to participate in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering as the listing opens at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)....
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In a move that has stirred Kenya’s political and entertainment circles, well-known content creator and former forex trader Thee Pluto took to his Instagram page on Sunday, January 18, 2026,…
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Kenyans.co.ke
NTSA said that the four Saccos failed to adhere to road safety regulations that were set during the 2025 festive season.
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SHULE moja Kaunti ya Nakuru imegubikwa na wingu jeusi la ukiwa baada ya upepo kung’oa paa ya...
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LUGHA si chombo cha mawasiliano tu bali ni mhimili wa haki. Haki ya kusikilizwa na kueleweka...
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UTAFITI mpya umebaini kuwa ufugaji wa viwandani unapunguza muda wa binadamu kuishi, suala ambalo...
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According to the report, Kenya accounted for almost a third of all startup financing raised across Africa in 2025, cementing its lead over other markets including Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria.
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced the immediate establishment of a specialized anti-fraud police unit to eliminate unlicensed medical practitioners and illegal clinics across the country. Speaking during a…
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TV47 Digital
A dispute over a high-end residential property in Lavington on Monday January 19, 2026 took centre stage at a Nairobi court as hearings began in a criminal case in which…
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"We will accompany you so that we can know how to help you; if there are problems, we will help you fix them until...
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He'll be grilled about share sale to Vodacom.
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16:42 (13:42)⇢The NTSA Road Safety Crackdown
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted toward public safety and corporate transparency, with multiple outlets highlighting the National Transport and Safety Authority's suspension of four transport operators following fatal crashes (YNews Digital, Kenyans, People Daily). Concurrently, scrutiny of state-linked corporations intensifies as Safaricom's CEO faces parliamentary questioning regarding share sales, while the Kenya Pipeline Company launches its Initial Public Offering (Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo).
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HII ni makala maalum kwa watu ambao hawampendi Rais William Ruto. Ni vyema ukajua mapema...
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ALIPOPATA kifungua mimba wake, Elizabeth Mwenda hakutarajia kushuhudia upungufu wa maziwa – ya...
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TV47 Digital
In a landmark moment for fashion and retail in East Africa, iconic American lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger has officially opened its first standalone store in the region at Westgate Shopping…
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Family’s attempt to discipline defiant daughter ends in fatal violence.
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cancelled the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) endorsements and suspended the driving licenses of more than ninety drivers linked to fatal crashes and…
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"HII ndiyo wiki ambapo wazazi watauza ng’ombe ili wawapeleke ng’ombe wengine shuleni,” juzi...
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Mount Kenya University (MKU) Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Vincent Gaitho, has asked politicians to keep politics out of the education sector as it does not augur well for the future of the…
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Kenya Railways has completed repairs on the Uplands–Kijabe–Longonot line and is preparing to resume freight services, restoring a key cargo route linking Mombasa to western Kenya and regional markets.
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Kenya is revising sickle cell guidelines, expanding newborn screening and training health workers, while WHO issues its first pregnancy-specific SCD guideline to improve outcomes in high-burden settings.
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African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasized the urgency of African-led solutions to the long-running crisis, stressing that the continent must take primary...
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DARAJA ndogo la miti lililotengenezwa na James Odhiambo kusaidia watoto wake kuvuka mto katika wadi...
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Kenyan human rights activists have condemned President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election as illegal, urging East African and global leaders to reject the result and impose sanctions over alleged repression.
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At least seven people have lost their lives following a tragic road accident involving a trailer and a 14-seater matatu in the Kikopey, near Gilgil....
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The route, which is also a vital link to several East Afrocan Nations, was destroyed by Rain in April 2024.
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MAMLAKA ya Kitaifa ya Uchukuzi Barabarani (NTSA) imefutilia mbali leseni za kampuni nne za uchukuzi...
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FIDA-Kenya has warned Kenyans against sharing a viral video of an intoxicated woman, citing privacy and dignity protections in law and stressing that reposting such content may attract criminal liability.
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Taifa Leo
SIRI kwenye kilimo ipo kwenye uchakataji wa mazao, ndio kauli anayoamini Teresiah Wanjiku, mkulima...
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21:02 (18:02)⇢African Solutions for Eastern Congo
⌨Editors are prioritizing regional diplomacy as the Lomé Summit and Uhuru Kenyatta emphasize African-led peace processes for the Eastern DRC (Capital FM, Standard Media). Domestic coverage shifted toward infrastructure and road safety, highlighting the reopening of a key railway link and the aftermath of a fatal Kikopey accident (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo, YNews Digital). Tensions between public interest and legal liability also surface regarding viral social media content (Eastleigh Voice).
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He defended the sale that will give Vodacom a majority shareholding of 55 percent.
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Wetangula said the initiative was aimed at addressing the challenges many legislators face after leaving office, noting that some former MPs encounter difficult realities...
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Eastleigh Voice
Two men accused of running WhatsApp and Telegram scams to alter KCSE results were released on Sh70,000 bond each after DCI sought more time to analyse seized devices.
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KPLC has scheduled temporary power outages on January 20 across Kisumu, Kakamega, Nyeri, Uasin Gishu, and Nairobi counties for essential maintenance.
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A Danish study of 17,711 patients finds depression emerging later in life is more common before Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia diagnoses, suggesting it may signal early neurodegenerative changes.
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During the search, sniffer dogs detected suspicious packages concealed within the vehicle’s fuel chamber. Officers recovered four tightly wrapped bundles containing 84 packets of...
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