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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 20.02.2026.
It displays 136 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.02.2026 ⇢ The Day Ida Odinga Disclosed Her Net Worth
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Morning headlines focused on the aftermath of the Law Society of Kenya elections, confirming Charles Kanjama’s victory, alongside reports of a foiled Al-Shabaab terror plot targeting Nairobi during Ramadan. By midday, editorial priority shifted heavily to the parliamentary vetting of Ida Odinga for a UNEP role. Media outlets highlighted her disclosure of a Sh500 million net worth and the remarkably non-adversarial, celebratory nature of the session. Simultaneously, political reporting tracked a deepening schism within the ODM party. While Oburu Odinga signaled a potential 2027 power-sharing pact with the UDA for the Deputy Presidency, the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction led by Edwin Sifuna faced stone-throwing during mobilization drives in Western Kenya. The afternoon also saw legal developments as a university student sued Safaricom for Sh200 million over a data breach related to a post about President Ruto, and a key suspect in the Shakahola massacre entered a guilty plea for manslaughter.
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The Standard
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MAAFISA wa usalama nchini wamefanikiwa kutibua hatari wanayoitaja kama shambulio kubwa la kigaidi...
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Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has emerged as the new President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after winning 3,728 votes in a hotly contested election that captured the attention…
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A cache of weapons and supplies was discovered during raid, and suspects arrested.
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The legislators had earlier during the day criticised the PS over his repeated absence, saying it had caused delays in reviewing the ministry’s budget proposals.
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A JAMA Internal Medicine study of 602 adults finds 99 per cent have rotator cuff MRI “abnormalities” after 40, most without pain, urging doctors to rely more on function than scans.
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06:43⇢Kanjama Ascends the Legal Throne
⌨Editors are prioritizing the election of Charles Kanjama as Law Society of Kenya President (TV47 Digital, People Daily, The Kenya Times, Capital FM). Simultaneously, security reporting highlights a foiled Al-Shabaab terror plot targeting Nairobi during Ramadan (Taifaleo, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, the opposition's shift toward private prosecution of police officers reflects a complete breakdown in relations with the Inspector General (Citizen, Kenyans).
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ALIYEKUWA msaidizi wa Aisha Jumwa, Geoffrey Okuto, amerejea mahakamani akiomba arudishiwe bastola...
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The family of the late advocate Dorothy Muoma clarified her career journey amid social media rumours following her death after battling severe mental illness.
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MOMBASA, Kenya, Feb 20 – The Port of Mombasa on Wednesday received a fifth cruise vessel since the beginning of the year. World Odyssey,...
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Kenyans.co.ke
He was elected in an election held on Thursday and is expected to lead the LSK over the next two years, which includes…
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A Nyeri court has granted detectives 30 days to detain 23-year-old Joseph Njoroge Weru as investigations into the brutal killings of two young women gather momentum. In a statement posted…
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The Kenya Times
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The GW70 rig, leased long-term from Great Wall Drilling Company (GWDC), will be shipped from Abu Dhabi to Mombasa by the end of next...
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Daily Nation
A cache of weapons and supplies was discovered during raid, and suspects arrested.
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Taifa Leo
ANDREW Mountbatten-Windsor, kakake Mfalme Charles wa Uingereza, alikamatwa Alhamisi kwa utovu wa...
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The government clarifies the cost of the new HIV/AIDS injectable drugs, with the initial cost stated by the Ministry of…
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Nairobi Leo
Charles Kanjama has been elected as the new President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)....
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Police confirmed that the body bore stab wounds to the chest and ribs
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MAMA mmoja na wanawe watatu kutoka eneo la Bahati, kaunti ya Nakuru, wamekamatwa kwa kushukiwa...
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Babu Owino's brother-in-law is said to have been taken by six DCI officers on Tuesday, and was beinbg transported…
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Githurai traders face severe losses after KeNHA's demolitions for road safety improvements, sparking protests and a debate on safety versus local business support.
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09:14⇢Shadows over the Ramadan Moon
⌨Editors are highlighting a surge in violent crime and security threats, specifically the foiling of an Al-Shabaab terror plot targeting Nairobi during Ramadan (Daily Nation, YNews Digital). Investigations into brutal double murders in Nyeri and the killing of a teacher in Isiolo (TV47 Digital, Capital FM) also command attention. Meanwhile, the election of Charles Kanjama as LSK President remains a focal point of professional and legal reporting (Nairobi Leo).
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Odhiambo congratulated Kanjama on what she described as a resounding victory and expressed confidence in his ability to steer the lawyers’ body through a...
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Eastleigh Voice
CS Duale said this trend has been especially evident around major referral and county hospitals, sparking fears that patient welfare could be compromised and raising questions about conflicts of interest.
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Omanga signaled a clear political shift, declaring: “Its about the people .”
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MAJIBIZANO makali ya kisiasa yamezuka kati ya Naibu Rais Kithure Kindiki na aliyekuwa Waziri wa...
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The U.S. action on RSF follows similar decisions made by the United Kingdom and the European Union late last year and…
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LIBREVILLE, GABON
GABON jana ilisitisha matumizi ya baadhi ya mitandao ya kijamii ikisema...
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TV47 Digital
Former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado has denied killing university student Sharon Beryl Otieno, urging the High Court to acquit him for lack of evidence. In final submissions filed through…
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Kenyans.co.ke
KRA has encouraged taxpayers to review their income records carefully before filing and to seek clarification through…
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11:17⇢The Governor's Final Plea
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward high-stakes legal outcomes and regulatory shifts. The defense of former Governor Okoth Obado in the Sharon Otieno murder trial (TV47 Digital, Citizen) and the National Intelligence Service's disruption of a Ramadan terror plot (Daily Nation, YNews Digital) serve as the primary focal points. Simultaneously, attention is directed at the Health Ministry's crackdown on private chemists (Eastleigh Voice) and the Kenya Revenue Authority's updated tax filing deadlines (Kenyans).
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Nairobi Leo
Mama Ida Odinga has revealed that she is worth Ksh500 million....
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The ongoing recruitment is aimed at strengthening the leadership of the commission as it continues to promote national unity, peaceful coexistence and address cases of discrimination and hate speech across the country.
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If cleared, Ida Odinga will be tasked with advancing the country’s position in global environmental discussions and strengthening Kenya’s voice within UNEP.
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The United Opposition has declared its intention to initiate private prosecutions against those implicated in the violent attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya and the alleged attempted assassination of…
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TV47 Digital
There was unrest at the Nyahururu County Referral Hospital’s Emergency Department on Thursday night after a family raised concerns over the absence and negligence of the attending doctor. The issue…
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Mama Ida disclosed the details before the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations.
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Taifa Leo
Wakulima katika eneo la Nyanza wamepokea hamasisho kuhusu namna ya kukabiliana na pembejeo...
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The Kenya Times
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A family from Timboroa, Baringo County, is in distress after receiving information that their son, who travelled to Russia for studies last year, may have died in the war between…
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Plenty of questions have been leveraged over the plans to raise what is almost equivalent to the country's budget…
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13:02⇢Ida Odinga’s Half Billion Disclosure
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing heavily on Ida Odinga’s vetting for a UNEP role, where her disclosure of a Sh500 million net worth has become the primary talking point (Eastleigh Voice, Capital FM, Nairobi Leo, Citizen, TNX Africa). Simultaneously, the presidency's financial maneuvers are under scrutiny as William Ruto unveils a Sh2.5 trillion National Investment Fund plan (Kenyans) and continues high-profile donations to religious institutions (The Kenya Times).
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Ida Odinga has disclosed that her personal net worth stands at approximately Ksh500 million as she appeared before the National Assembly for vetting following her nomination as Kenya’s Permanent Representative…
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Kanjama’s leadership will be tested as the country prepares for the August 2027 General Election.
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Six individuals are now in custody following a sweeping security operation targeting violent criminal gangs across Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties. Acting on credible intelligence, detectives moved in on profiled…
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The strategy to clear the 2028 and 2032 Eurobonds has been considered a key step in stabilising Kenya’s debt and…
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Algoney is listed as holding multiple travel documents, including a Kenyan passport, AK1586127, alongside Sudanese passports and residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Algoney is listed as holding multiple travel documents, including a Kenyan passport, AK1586127, alongside Sudanese passports and residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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With Kenyans expected to file for their December 2025 taxes, the key sweeping filing changes outlined by KRA will have…
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Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has broken her silence on the cooperation agreement between President William Ruto and Governor Sakaja Johnson, firmly dismissing claims that the deal amounts to a…
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15:26⇢Ida Odinga's Purple Valuations
⌨The media's attention is fixed on Ida Odinga’s vetting for a UNEP role, with reports highlighting the contrast between her Sh500 million net worth disclosure and the light-hearted, 'praise-filled' nature of the parliamentary session (Standard Media, People Daily, Capital FM, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, editors are tracking the formalization of political realignments, specifically the cooperation agreement between President Ruto and Governor Sakaja regarding Nairobi's governance (TV47 Digital).
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MAIMAMU na wahubiri wa Kiislamu Lamu na Pwani wamewahimiza waumini kujiepusha na hasira na ugomvi...
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Eastleigh Voice
Through his lawyer Danstan Omari, Mokaya has given Safaricom Plc 48 hours to respond to the demand, failing which he intends to pursue further legal action.
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The Githurai demolitions had attracted a lot of resistance and criticism from the local traders, who argued that they…
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Kanjama is best known for his steady presence in high-stakes constitutional litigation.
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Eastleigh Voice
Through his lawyer Danstan Omari, Mokaya has given Safaricom Plc 48 hours to respond to the demand, failing which he intends to pursue further legal action.
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TV47 Digital
The party associated with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, the National Empowerment and Development Party (NEDP), has distanced itself from the withdrawal of its Isiolo South parliamentary candidate, Isack Abduba…
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TV47 Digital
The Taliban’s new penal code permits husbands to beat wives and children as long as no bones are broken Taliban has legalised domestic violence against women and children under a…
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Ukraine denies recruiting Africans, contrasting Moscow’s exploitative practices. Researchers warn African fighters face fraud, coercion, and frontline risks in Russia.
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17:40⇢ODM Eyes the Deputy Presidency
⌨Editors are highlighting the shifting political landscape as the ODM party, led by Oburu Odinga, signals its intent to negotiate a 2027 power-sharing pact with the UDA, specifically eyeing the Deputy President position (People Daily, YNews Digital, Citizen). Simultaneously, the judiciary and infrastructure agencies are under scrutiny following the Githurai market demolitions and subsequent trader protests along Thika Road (Kenyans, Tuko).
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Fasting is a spiritual act. But what you eat before and after matters more than most people realize. Whether you are observing Ramadhan or Lent, nutrition experts consistently return to…
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The Nigerian prophet who has gained fame for his prophecies on Gen Z protests and elections in Kenya also issued a…
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RAIS wa Amerika, Donald Trump amezindua mkutano wa kwanza wa "Bodi yake ya Amani" mbele ya...
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Kakamega Homeboyz marked their first match at Bukhungu Stadium since the passing of defender Silas Abungana with a 2-0 victory over Sofapaka in a SportPesa League Round 21 fixture played…
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Ghana has notified Togo of its decision to pursue international arbitration under UNCLOS to settle a long-running maritime boundary dispute in the Gulf of...
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MAHAKAMA kuu imemwagiza Michael Oyamo anayeshtakiwa pamoja na Gavana wa zamani Migori Okoth Obado...
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The Kenya Times
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The two warring ODM factions to hold rallies in Siaya and Kakamega.
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With construction back on track, stakeholders now hope the completion of the stadium will cement Eldoret’s status as a global athletics hub and provide a modern venue befitting the region’s rich sporting legacy.
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A petition has been filed in court seeking to halt the recently announced recruitment drive by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). The petition…
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The two warring ODM factions to hold rallies in Siaya and Kakamega.
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19:46⇢The Fractured Orange House
⌨The focus of Kenyan editors has shifted to the deepening rift within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Pro-government and rebel factions are mobilizing for competing rallies in Siaya and Kakamega, with the 'Linda Mwananchi' movement facing violent state-linked resistance (Daily Nation, People Daily, Citizen, YNews Digital). Meanwhile, the Shakahola massacre trial remains a priority as key suspects begin entering guilty pleas (Standard Media).
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With the ad hoc committee now in place and working under an 11-day deadline, the Assembly is expected to receive its report after public views are collected and the agreement is fully examined.
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Eastleigh Voice
Political tensions within the ODM party, led by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, have escalated amid persistent wrangling. On Tuesday, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi called on Sifuna and his “renegade” allies to embrace dialogue, stressing that party unity is of utmost importance.
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued a four-day heavy rainfall advisory affecting 22 counties across the country....
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Farmers in the Western region have been cautioned against purchasing counterfeit seeds as the long rainy planting season begins amid concerns that unscrupulous traders are flooding the market with fake…
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Bungoma governor hopeful and Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has urged the national government to fast-track the processing and issuance of national identity cards (IDs) warning that delays could disenfranchise thousands…
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