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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 20.07.2026.
It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.07.2026 ⇢ The Day Gachagua's U-Turn Shook the DCP
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The day's editorial focus shifted from the Ol Kalou violence aftermath to political realignments. Morning coverage continued with DCI investigations into the by-election violence and CS Ruku's claim that UDA spent Ksh.100M on campaigns. By midday, Gachagua predicted Ruto's Mount Kenya vote share, while civil servants threatened a strike over salary reviews. The dominant evening story was Gachagua's reversal on welcoming UDA defectors, which Daily Nation reported as unsettling DCP allies. This U-turn drew sharp reactions from government officials, including Tourism PS Bitok and government spokesperson Mwaura, who dismissed Gachagua's earlier call for tourists to avoid Kenya. The day's narrative arc moved from electoral violence accountability to internal coalition fractures, with Gachagua's shifting stance becoming the central editorial priority.
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Promises by CS Murkomeno clamp down on perpetrators and their financiers have yielded little or no result, sparking tension ahead of the polls.
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Eastleigh Voice
ODM has appointed Vihiga Governor Wilbur Ottichilo as county patron, replacing Senator Godfrey Osotsi in a leadership shake-up amid growing divisions over the party’s future political direction.
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MGAWANYIKO wa kisiasa umeibuka ndani ya kambi ya Rais William Ruto baada ya Naibu Rais, Profesa...
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Kenya Meteorological Department forecast rain across several counties tonight. Kenyans should expect showers, thunderstorms, and windy conditions in 24 hours.
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened investigations into incidents of violence and disruption reported during the Ol Kalou by-election....
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Ogamba said every proposed levy must first be presented to parents for approval before being submitted to the ministry for formal authorisation.
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07:40⇢Violence and Division in Ruto's Camp
⌨Political violence and internal Ruto camp divisions dominate headlines. Daily Nation criticizes CS Murkomen's inaction on violence, while Taifaleo reports DP Kindiki rebuking CS Ruku for divisive remarks. DCI investigates Ol Kalou by-election violence, and Senator Methu warns Murkomen is a recipe for chaos in 2027.
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07:40⇢Violence and Division in Ruto's Camp
⌨Political violence and internal Ruto camp divisions dominate headlines. Daily Nation criticizes CS Murkomen's inaction on violence, while Taifaleo reports DP Kindiki rebuking CS Ruku for divisive remarks. DCI investigates Ol Kalou by-election violence, and Senator Methu warns Murkomen is a recipe for chaos in 2027.
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The move comes after the by-elections were marred with violence, with police and other state-sponsored armed men…
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More than 850 buildings were damaged and 190 collapsed completely, according to official figures.
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Kenyans.co.ke
KDF revealed that the bombs had been strategically placed on the roads within the operation areas, targeting…
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Leaders, including MP-elect Sammy Ngotho, condemned the brutal killings of two men during the Ol Kalou by-election, as accusations of political complicity surface.
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has launched an instant university admission platform that allows eligible candidates to select available degree programmes and immediately receive admission letters.
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WALIMU nchini wataanza kupokea nyongeza ya mishahara kuanzia malipo ya mwezi huu baada ya Tume...
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Daily Nation
The case carries immediate political significance for Gachagua, Kawira and Sonko.
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Eastleigh Voice
The committee said the agreement should only proceed after the national government and Nairobi County Government address the concerns raised in its review and submit a progress report to the Senate within 60 days.
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KICHINJIO cha kisasa mjini Isiolo cha thamani ya Sh1 bilioni kinatarajiwa kufunguliwa rasmi wiki...
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SENETI imependekeza kusimamishwa kwa muda kwa makubaliano ya ushirikiano yenye thamani ya Sh80...
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In a circular dated July 16, TSC directed all regional, county and sub-county directors to immediately implement the revised salary structure, which will remain in effect until June 30, 2027.
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Dozens of Ugandans and Tanzanians are thought to be hiding in neighbouring Kenya after recent elections in their countries triggered mass arrests, kidnappings, and murders....
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WAWEKEZAJI mbalimbali wamezidisha juhudi za kufaidi kutokana na madini mengi Pwani yanayotegemewa...
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11:02⇢Supreme Court's 2027 Verdict Looms
⌨The Supreme Court's 2027 decision on Gachagua, Kawira, and Sonko dominates, with political implications. Meanwhile, KDF foils terror attacks, and East Africans seek refuge in Kenya from repression. Teachers' salaries rise, and Ol Kalou violence continues to draw condemnation.
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11:02⇢Supreme Court's 2027 Verdict Looms
⌨The Supreme Court's 2027 decision on Gachagua, Kawira, and Sonko dominates, with political implications. Meanwhile, KDF foils terror attacks, and East Africans seek refuge in Kenya from repression. Teachers' salaries rise, and Ol Kalou violence continues to draw condemnation.
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Thousands of school going children in Laikipia County are set to benefit from improved access to quality eye care following the launch of the Laikipia School Eye Health Project at…
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Kenyans.co.ke
The move comes days after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) approved a new salary structure for civil…
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A Malindi Court has ordered Directors of Direct Line Insurance Company to physically appear in court for oral examination after the company failed to liquidate outstanding decretal balance of KSh.…
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Eastleigh Voice
Mohamed was a Kenyan civil engineer and senior public administrator whose career in government spanned several decades.
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The Siyad Foundation has sponsored school teams participating in the Kenya Senior Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term II Regional Championships set to be held in Takaba, Mandera County. The sponsorship…
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The remarks come amid growing political debate over President Ruto's 2027 strategy, with some calling on Ruto to…
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The historic Kamariny Stadium has become the Centre of public debate following the decision to move this year’s Mashujaa Day national celebrations from the venue, despite earlier expectations that Elgeyo…
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WALIMU kadha katika eneo la Pwani wamepokea mafunzo kuhusu jinsi ya kukabili itikadi...
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Mcharo has been appointed as the Co-Executive Director of the Presidential Campaign Secretariat.
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KTF said such sentiments can potentially puncture destination confidence and destroy a sector that sustains a significant economic ecosystem.
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Daily Nation
Prosecution says it will demonstrate how police officers orchestrated the fatal assault.
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has said that an estimated Ksh100 million spent during the Ol Kalou campaign was not sourced from government funds....
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Kenyans.co.ke
The former commissioner also served as a Permanent Secretary in previous governments and built a distinguished career…
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In a ruling delivered on July 17, a five-judge bench comprising Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and Justices Smokin Wanjala, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko and Mohamed Warsame held that the Attorney-General should advise on the issue within 21 days before the court proceeds with the reference.
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Kenya mourns the passing of Mohamed Abdullahi Sharawe, a distinguished statesman and former IEBC commissioner, celebrated for his dedication to public service.
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TV47 Digital
National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee Chairperson Kuria Kimani has challenged banks to move away from collateral-based lending, warning that the practice is denying millions of young people and…
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KATIKA kipindi ambapo jamii nyingi zinakabiliwa na changamoto za malezi, nidhamu na maadili, bado...
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13:13⇢Two Deaths, One Planned
⌨The death of former IEBC commissioner Mohamed Abdullahi Sharawe is reported by Tuko and Kenyans, while Daily Nation leads with DPP stating Albert Ojwang's death was planned. Eastleigh Voice covers the Attorney-General being directed to advise on impeached officials' eligibility in elections. Tourism reassurance and banking reforms also feature.
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13:13⇢Two Deaths, One Planned
⌨The death of former IEBC commissioner Mohamed Abdullahi Sharawe is reported by Tuko and Kenyans, while Daily Nation leads with DPP stating Albert Ojwang's death was planned. Eastleigh Voice covers the Attorney-General being directed to advise on impeached officials' eligibility in elections. Tourism reassurance and banking reforms also feature.
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Burnham, 56, is due to make his first speech Monday outside 10 Downing Street shortly after Starmer has said his farewells.
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TV47 Digital
The County Government of Kirinyaga has trained more than 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties as part of efforts to increase maize production, strengthen dairy farming and prepare farmers for…
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SILABI ‘ni’ hutumiwa kwa kuwasilisha dhana mbalimbali katika maneno kama vile kutoa amri au rai...
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Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei has dismissed speculation linking him to an elective bid in the 2027 General Election....
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The Judiciary has dismissed the Law Society of Kenya’s planned nationwide court boycott, insisting that all courts will remain open on Wednesday despite advocates’ decision to stay away from court…
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Jaji Mkuu Martha Koome ameonya kuhusu ongezeko la magenge ya uhalifu yanayodaiwa kufadhiliwa na...
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The move comes days after SRC effected salary increment for all civil servants following President William Ruto's…
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LSK has urged all advocates to support the boycott in solidarity as it pushes its pursuit of a transparent justice system.
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Justice Alexander Muteti excused Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohamed Amin after confirming their attendance, as the court heard emotional testimony from the mother of one of the three allegedly missing men.
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Aliyekuwa Rais wa Chama cha Wanasheria Kenya (LSK), Faith Odhiambo, amesema vuguvugu la Linda...
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Gachagua said he did not intend to share any votes with his former boss in the August 10, 2027 polls....
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The officer, who was based in Mwea East Sub-County, lived with the woman at his station house. She was well known in the area, where she ran a shop in the trading centre....
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BAADA ya kuibuka mabingwa wa bara Ulaya miaka miwili iliyopita jijini Berlin huko Ujerumani,...
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17:29⇢A Policeman's Fatal Embrace
⌨The media focus shifts to a domestic violence tragedy and political tensions. Citizen reports a police officer killing his partner and himself in Kirinyaga. Meanwhile, Nairobi Leo covers Gachagua predicting Ruto's vote share from Mount Kenya, and Kenyans reports civil servants rejecting salary review and threatening a strike. The earlier death of former IEBC commissioner Sharawe and DPP's planned murder claim on Ojwang remain in the background.
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17:29⇢A Policeman's Fatal Embrace
⌨The media focus shifts to a domestic violence tragedy and political tensions. Citizen reports a police officer killing his partner and himself in Kirinyaga. Meanwhile, Nairobi Leo covers Gachagua predicting Ruto's vote share from Mount Kenya, and Kenyans reports civil servants rejecting salary review and threatening a strike. The earlier death of former IEBC commissioner Sharawe and DPP's planned murder claim on Ojwang remain in the background.
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Chanting and carrying placards, the residents marched to the constituency offices to present their grievances, in a show of anger that reflected growing frustration with how their representative has c...
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Tourism PS Julius Bitok says remarks urging visitors and investors to avoid Kenya could damage the country's global image, threaten jobs and undermine years of efforts to grow the tourism sector.
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The government has come out to defend Kenya's reputation as a safe, stable and attractive destination for tourism and investment, warning that Gachagua's remarks amount to economic sabotage....
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Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has revealed that the Raila Odinga Mausoleum is expected to be completed within the next two months....
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Leaders from that particular region of the country have constantly faced criticism for neglecting their constituents…
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Coast leaders have criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call for tourists and investors to stay away from Kenya, warning that the remarks could hurt jobs, tourism and economic growth in the region.
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The State Department for Tourism has dismissed remarks urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, saying the statements are irresponsible and risk undermining the country’s tourism sector and economy.…
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The 76-year-old "El Mayo" is the former top associate of the organization's founder, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison in Colorado....
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The Sh30 million project will be undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces and is expected to be complete by the end of September, ahead of the first anniversary of Odinga's death....
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Harun Ngarariga walks into church with a spring in his step, clutching a well-worn Bible. Beside him is his wife, sharing in a moment they once feared might never come. For years, this simple act of w...
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WAZIRI wa Ulinzi Soipan Tuya amesema kuwa Kangó Ka Jaramogi alikozikwa marehemu Raila Odinga...
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The UN aid agency OCHA said that confirmed Ebola cases had been reported in "at least 16 displacement sites" across Ituri, the northeastern province at the epicentre of outbreak....
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Health unions accuse county governments of ignoring a presidential directive and delaying the permanent employment of more than 7,400 Universal Health Coverage workers, despite Sh8.9 billion being allocated for their absorption.
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Taifa Leo
WABUNIFU wa teknolojia za kilimo na mabadiliko ya tabianchi wamehimizwa kuibuka na bunifu faafu,...
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The Houthis did not say how they planned to impose the embargo, whose announcement came as Iran said it was back to a "full-scale war" with the United States, and as Washington and Tehran battled to c...
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AFRIKA inapaswa kuendelea kuwekeza katika ubunifu wa kilimo na kuharakisha matumizi ya teknolojia...
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Daily Nation
Party loyalists uneasy with former Deputy President's decision to welcome UDA defectors.
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23:03⇢Gachagua's U-Turn Shakes Allies
⌨Political realignment dominates: Gachagua's U-turn on welcoming UDA defectors unsettles DCP allies (Daily Nation), while Tourism PS Bitok reassures tourists Kenya is safe despite Gachagua's remarks (TV47 Digital). Health workers threaten strike over delayed absorption of UHC staff (Eastleigh Voice).
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23:03⇢Gachagua's U-Turn Shakes Allies
⌨Political realignment dominates: Gachagua's U-turn on welcoming UDA defectors unsettles DCP allies (Daily Nation), while Tourism PS Bitok reassures tourists Kenya is safe despite Gachagua's remarks (TV47 Digital). Health workers threaten strike over delayed absorption of UHC staff (Eastleigh Voice).
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Burnham was asked to form a government by King Charles III after Keir Starmer resigned, lasting only two years in office despite handing the Labour Party a landslide victory in general elections in 20...
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