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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 21.08.2026.
It displays 105 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.08.2026 ⇢ The Day Kindiki Declared His Seat Unshakable
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The day's dominant story was Deputy President Kindiki's assertion that no one can remove him from his position, covered by multiple outlets. This came amid ongoing 2027 election maneuvering, with Gachagua declining NCIC summons and calling for foreign probes into Johana Ng'eno's death. The funeral of Khalwale's wife turned into a political showdown, with Sifuna attacking Ruto. Matiang'i promised a two-year transformation if elected. The Samburu helicopter crash investigation continued, with challenges recovering evidence. Other stories included IEBC's election timeline, a Mombasa road crash, and Dangote's Lamu refinery offer.
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The two men were arrested on August 9 in the western province of Herat, with no reason given by Afghan officials for their detention.
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The release came after a request last week from the government in the DRC, which has recorded more than 5,000 Ebola cases, including over 2,300 deaths, since the outbreak was declared three months ago...
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The directive is framed as a strategy to improve public information and engagement.
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US star West, who also goes by the stage name Ye, will perform at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg on October 10 and 11 in what will the biggest show by a Western artist since Moscow launched its...
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NAIBU Rais Rigathi Gachagua ameapa kutembelea Emurua Dikirr, Narok, leo Ijumaa licha ya vitisho...
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In a surprise move, Harry and Meghan "plan to leave the United States by the end of the month to settle in a private, non-royal residence, which is said to be located outside London", The Daily Telegr...
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According to the findings, students who adopted AI spent 30 per cent less time on homework, while their homework scores increased by 18 per cent.
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TAKRIBAN vijana 500 walilipwa kuziba barabara kuwazuia wafuasi wa Linda Mwananchi kuingia Homa Bay...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has published a timetable outlining key dates and deadlines ahead of the 2027 General Election....
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KONSTABO Jim Richardson Onkundi, aliyefariki baada ya kupigwa na jiwe wakati wa mkutano wa Linda...
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Eastleigh Voice
In a statement, IEBC said it expects the number of registered voters to rise to about 28.5 million ahead of the polls.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Police and other emergency teams responded to the incident to clear the road and rush the injured to hospital.
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MAHAKAMA ya Makadara imefunga faili ya uchunguzi dhidi ya mlinzi wa Katibu wa Masuala ya Vijana,...
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Twenty-six of the deaths reported in July were linked to a dam breach at Guangxi's Liulan Reservoir.
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According to the timeline, the process starts in October with several crucial steps before April deadlines.
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Citizen TV
It was Japan's first execution since Takahiro Shiraishi, the "Twitter killer" who murdered and dismembered nine people, was put to death in June 2025.
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Tuko
Tragedy strikes as a helicopter crash in Samburu claims seven lives, including Josh Outram, founder of Africa Heli Adventures, shocking the aviation community.
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TV47 Digital
Something fundamental is shifting in Kenya. It is difficult to capture in opinion polls or political rallies, but it is increasingly visible in everyday conversations. Listen in matatus, markets, universities,…
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SERIKALI ya Rais William Ruto imeanza kuimarisha kampeni ya mawasiliano kwa umma kuhusu sera,...
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The Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) Copyright and Related Limited suffered yet another blow yesterday after The Copyright Tribunal sitting in Nairobi upheld the decision of the Kenya Copyright…
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LOC, chaired by former CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, told the National Assembly’s Select Committee on Regional Integration that Kenya is well positioned to host both the ceremonies, which are scheduled to run from June to July 2027.
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has announced that the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) is nearing completion....
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The National Liberal Party (NLP) has thrown down the gauntlet in Ukambani politics after drawing thousands of supporters to Kitui Stadium, signaling a direct challenge to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s…
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LOC, chaired by former CECAFA Secretary General Nicholas Musonye, told the National Assembly’s Select Committee on Regional Integration that Kenya is well positioned to host both the ceremonies, which are scheduled to run from June to July 2027.
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KWA zaidi ya miongo mitatu, wakazi wa Lorogon, mpakani mwa Turkana na West Pokot, wameishi kwa hofu...
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She spoke for the first time since when she announced that she was taking a break from training and competitions.
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TV47 Digital
Youths from the Western region have engaged in a dialogue to discuss the key challenges affecting them and identify priority issues they want political leaders to address ahead of the…
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SBM Bank Kenya has launched its 34th branch in Nanyuki Town at Peak Place Building, marking a significant expansion into the Mt. Kenya region and bringing full-service banking closer to…
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10:41⇢IEBC's 2027 Clock Ticks
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the upcoming 2027 elections, with IEBC setting key dates starting in October, while political figures like Millie Odhiambo comment on ODM's elevation of Sifuna. Concurrently, the Bomas International Convention Complex nears completion, and the Samburu helicopter crash victim photos emerge.
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KWA Atieno, kumbukumbu ya siku aliyomkaribisha kifungua mimba wake duniani haikujumuisha tu furaha...
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Kindiki says "only small people" can be kicked out of DP role.
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The proposal is expected to benefit community schools, which mostly fall under Cluster 4, by directing more Grade 10 learners to the institutions and increasing the capitation they receive from the government.
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Citizen TV
The overnight operation follows a series of drugs busts involving Mexican nationals over the past months that have led authorities to suspect Latin American cartels are expanding into Africa....
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The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for greater involvement of local engineers, contractors, consultants and manufacturers in major infrastructure projects, warning that excessive reliance on foreign expertise…
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Several East African nations have also expressed their willingness to invest in the project, with the government eyeing…
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The former Deputy President and his entourage on Friday made a stopover at the home of the late Johana Ngeno, where they condoled with the late MP's mother.
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KNH, however, clarified that it remains open and continues to provide emergency and critical care services.
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Gloria died suddenly after a heart attack on August 15.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has offered to build a mausoleum for the late Johanna Ng’eno....
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Gloria died suddenly after a heart attack on August 15.
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Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has backed the Race for Mobility campaign, supporting efforts to raise Ksh 100 million to provide custom-fitted wheelchairs for children with disabilities across Kenya. The campaign…
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Gachagua’s lawyers, however, challenged the manner in which the allegations have been presented, arguing that the statements cited by NCIC were excerpts that did not provide their full context....
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The bodies of the three victims were moved to the Shalom Community Hospital mortuary, where they are awaiting autopsy.
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Lissu's party accuses Hassan, who won the last election with 98 percent, of a return to the repressive tactics of her predecessor, John Magufuli.
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14:13⇢Kindiki's Unshakable Seat
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political and economic developments. People Daily leads with Deputy President Kindiki asserting his position is secure, while Citizen reports on Tanzania's opposition leader facing treason charges. Kenyans covers Dangote's offer to invest in Lamu refinery, and Eastleigh Voice discusses education reforms. The Samburu crash remains in background with Tuko showing pilot photos.
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said he will defend his position and remain in office, drawing comparisons with the political challenges that President William Ruto faced befo...
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One of the technologies now being used at KNH is a machine capable of performing plasma exchange, a procedure that can remove antibodies from a patient's blood before transplantation.
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Gachagua said the family was also concerned about the speed with which Ngeno was buried and questioned why Ngeno’s mother had allegedly been left struggling despite promises of support....
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Graphic autopsy photos of Tupac Shakur were shown to jurors during the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Las Vegas. The photos were presented as prosecutors continued to explain…
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Three Kenyans fight extradition to the US over alleged cyber fraud.
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What causes a dog to slink away from a cranky person, when they will quietly approach and lean against someone who is weeping? We’ve all seen it – they can…
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Omari questioned why the prosecution had not brought a substantive charge against Mulwa if investigators had sufficient evidence linking her to the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso....
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For the second consecutive time this year, Chyulu Hills National Park is once again battling a raging fire, raising fresh concerns over the safety of the park’s fragile ecosystem. According…
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NCBA Bank is seeking to increase consumer uptake of insurance by integrating protection solutions into its banking and investment services, as it positions insurance as a key component of long-term…
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Africa has made plans to improve air travel across the continent. However, travellers still face high ticket prices, few direct flights and strict visa rules. A recent discussion on open…
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has revealed that he personally discouraged President William Ruto from attending the burial of his late wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, saying he wanted the occasion to…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says no one can force him out of office as political speculation over President William Ruto’s 2027 running mate intensifies.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The announcement comes after Sifuna and his team raised concerns over the rejection of their application to reserve the…
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Sifuna accused Ruto of misleading Kenyans with campaign promises that he claimed had not been honoured.He said Ruto’s political messaging during the 2022 presidential campaign was built around slogans...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained why he will not appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) after being summoned over alleged infla...
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Moses Karima Chandugu, was arrested following a complaint lodged at the commission’s Lower Coast Regional Office in Mombasa. Upon conducting preliminary investigations, EACC established that the...
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Discover the Kenya Met's five-day weather forecast from August 21-25, 2026, detailing conditions across counties including Nairobi, Nakuru, and Turkana.
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The suspect is said to have been part of a group that had allegedly robbed an M-Pesa shop before escaping in a Probox vehicle.According to Ngandori South Location Senior Chief Lincoln Muthee, the susp...
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Farouk Kibet called on leaders to reject divisive politics and instead focus on unity, development and inclusive leadership.Speaker Wetangula called for peaceful coexistence, warning against political...
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Cricket Kenya has secured a three-season partnership that will bring the fast-paced Super 90 League to Nairobi, beginning with the fourth season in November 2026. The opening edition in Kenya…
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Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to construct a mausoleum over the grave of the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana…
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale’s son has shared an emotional account of the final moments before his father’s third wife, Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, who died on August 15. Mourners gathered at…
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that the redevelopment of Kihumbuini Stadium is now more than 70 per cent complete, with the facility expected to be ready in the coming…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Teachers are preparing for school reopening for the highly charged third term next week from Monday, August 24.
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Kenya’s push to become East Africa’s digital hub got a boost this week as Chinese tech giant FiberHome International showcased how its decade-long bet on the country is paying off…
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According to Mwea East Sub-County Police Commander Stephen Okal, the suspect is being held briefly at Wang'uru Police Station before being transferred to Kianyaga Polic...
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AAID says the fire-damaged and rugged crash site has complicated evidence recovery, with debris being moved to Nairobi as French and US aviation experts join the investigation.
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Leaders trade barbs over 2027 politics.
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Prof. Kindiki said UDA continues to consolidate its support and welcome more members keen to throw their weight behind the agenda to uplift the people's lives from the bottom going up.He said the ruli...
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20:09⇢Khalwale's Funeral Turns Political Arena
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the 2027 political landscape, with Khalwale's wife's funeral turning into a political showdown between Sifuna and 2027 aspirants, Matiang'i outlining a two-year transformation plan if elected, and DP Kindiki asserting UDA's strength. The Samburu helicopter crash investigation continues, with challenges recovering fire-damaged evidence.
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Ng'eno's mother also demands answers, says she has been abandoned by the government.
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Citizen TV
Matiang’i, who was accompanied by PNU party leader Peter Munya, also rallied Mt. Kenya residents to vote President Ruto out in the 2027 General Election.Munya also criticised the government over the h...
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The Universities Fund says it has disbursed and allocated scholarships worth Ksh.78 billion over the past three financial years as demand for higher education continues...
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Antony Njuguna’s family stated that Bellacha Wambui, who was pregnant, had sent a text message to Njuguna indicating that she intended to take her own life and had also...
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Murkomen spoke as the National Police Service (NPS) absolved its officers of any involvement in the disruption of opposition meetings and denied protecting goons and cr...
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The Jubilee presidential hopeful pledges to overhaul education and healthcare, restore Linda Mama and tackle crime and political violence within his first two years in office.
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Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year's elec...
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