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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 22.03.2026.
It displays 100 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Raphael Tuju Disappeared
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Morning coverage focused on scattered domestic issues including the investigation into a suspected mass grave in Kericho, water supply disruptions in Nairobi, and political tensions between President Ruto and Deputy President Gachagua. By early afternoon, editorial priority shifted to the disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, with multiple outlets reporting his car found abandoned in Karen and family raising alarm. Evening coverage consolidated around the DCI investigation into Tuju's disappearance while also tracking ongoing mass grave inquiries in Kericho and infrastructure announcements.
22.03.2026
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00:03⇢Nairobi's Flooded Estates
⌨The newspapers report on flooding emergencies in Nairobi, with multiple outlets covering evacuation orders in six estates due to a dam threat (Kenyans), thousands displaced and roads cut off (DailyNation), and water supply disruptions from a burst pipeline (Tuko, CapitalFM). Meanwhile, political tensions continue as President Ruto and allies respond to clergy criticism (Citizen, NairobiLeo, PeopleDaily).
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The Kenya Times
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Kenyatta University mourns the tragic loss of Shazz in a road accident on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, leaving friends devastated and memories cherished.
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The Kenya Times
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Behind MTRH lies a darker, largely untold story: the takeover of the privately-owned facility.
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Eastleigh Voice
Over the past three years, large numbers of youth have chosen exile, leaving the region in search of safety and opportunity. Others have relocated to cities such as Addis Ababa.
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Thousands of affected Kenyans are set to benefit from a major railway expansion plan that could reshape livelihoods,…
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Reports of the potential mass grave came to light after two street boys, aged 23 and 26, who work as grave diggers at the public cemetery, reported the matter to Kericho Police Station on Saturday.
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Nairobi faces a second day of water supply disruption after a burst on the Kabete-Kilimani pipeline. Repairs are ongoing, with resumption expected on March 22.
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Nairobi Leo
Police officers have discovered a suspected mass grave within the Makaburini area in Kericho County....
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The announcement comes at a time when IEBC is preparing for a by-election in the constituency scheduled for May,…
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Bungoma county has intensified efforts to improve the survival and quality care for preterm babies, rolling out targeted interventions aimed at strengthening neonatal units, training health workers and equipping facilities…
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09:06⇢Kericho's Grave Discovery
⌨The newspapers report on a suspected mass grave discovered in Kericho, with multiple outlets covering the police investigation and details of the discovery (PeopleDaily, EastleighVoice, NairobiLeo, YNewsDigital). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of Nairobi's water supply disruption (Tuko, CapitalFM) and political tensions involving President Ruto (StandardMedia, Citizen).
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TV47 Digital
The Bukusu Council of Elders led by chairman Richard Walukano has strongly condemned what they termed as disrespectful and demeaning remarks by President William Ruto against the Democratic Action Party…
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A family in Wetaya Village, Khalaba Ward, Kanduyi Constituency in Bungoma County is demanding justice after a 40-year-old woman was allegedly attacked and seriously injured by a man known to…
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Joho suggested that while the party is inclined to support the re-election of William Ruto, it is keen on securing the deputy president position as part of a broader political arrangement.
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Experts say more is expected of ICPAK after the bans.
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Kenya’s national men’s rugby sevens team, Shujaa, concluded the opening day of the second leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 series in Montevideo with an emphatic 20–0 victory against…
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12:30⇢Kericho's Grave Inquiry
⌨The newspapers report on the investigation into a suspected mass grave in Kericho, with multiple outlets covering police securing the scene and beginning a probe (Citizen, NairobiLeo, PeopleDaily). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of Nairobi's water supply disruption (Tuko, CapitalFM) and political developments involving President Ruto (StandardMedia, EastleighVoice).
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Turkana Woman Representative Cecilia Asinyen Ishuu has defended President William Ruto amid rising scrutiny over political rhetoric, as calls for restraint and accountability continue to shape national debate. Speaking during…
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Fifteen Kenyans who had been stranded in Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East have safely returned home, marking the latest evacuation effort by the government to protect its…
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Uniformed officers are now guarding the site to prevent public interference.
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Police in Kericho have launched investigations into a suspected mass grave at Makaburini Public Cemetery following alarming reports from two witnesses. The two men, aged 23 and 26, who work…
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Under Kenyan law, the enlistment of citizens into foreign armed forces without presidential approval is prohibited.
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The Kenya Times
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The orders come hours after the national police service called on locals to provide intelligence they might have to…
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Online conversations in Kenya have taken a humorous turn, this is after netizens proposed a fundraiser to send the popular commentator DJ Afro Amigos to the funeral of action star…
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The Standard
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Residents of Kisii and Nyamira counties are set to benefit from the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Malaba through Kisumu following its launch by President William Ruto.…
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The president made 24 regional and international trips between late 2024 and September 2025.
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UHABA wa mafuta umeanza kushuhudiwa katika maeneo mbalimbali nchini huku madereva wakiripoti...
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The National Liberal Party (NLP) has escalated its resistance to the sweeping leadership shake-up announced by the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, branding the move unconstitutional, irregular, and politically…
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Ulimwengu unavyoadhimisha Siku ya Maji Dunian, makumi ya wanawake katika maeneo ya ukame ya Kaunti...
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The Kenya Times
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14:21⇢The Grave and the Garrison
⌨The newspapers report on escalating domestic security and political tensions, with multiple outlets covering the deployment of KDF in Meru (Kenyans) and the investigation into a suspected mass grave in Kericho (Citizen, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, political developments continue as Azimio faces constitutional challenges (TV47Digital) and President Ruto's international trips draw scrutiny (DailyNation).
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The reported disappearance comes at a time when Tuju is facing mounting legal and financial challenges.
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Laikipia University has announced the tragic death of a first-year student who lost his life during a hiking excursion in Nyandarua County....
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Kenyans.co.ke
According to Tuju's lawyer, Grado Victor Mabachi, and his son Mano Tuju, a missing person's report has…
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NAIBU Rais Kithure Kindiki amedhihirisha uaminifu wake wa dhati kwa Rais William Ruto akimuunga kwa...
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Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has announced what he describes as Kenya’s biggest-ever entertainment gathering, a free concert set to bring together musicians and comedians from across generations, with a…
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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been reported missing following a series of events that unfolded over the weekend....
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For the first time in the entire history of the Carabao Cup, the top two teams in the Premier League are meeting in the final. Not once in 66 years…
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The Sh13.5 billion emergency docket was moved from the Ministry of Public Service to Interior.
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Former CS Raphael Tuju has been reported missing. His car was found abandoned in Karen. The family raised alarm following alarming reports from the police.
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The Kenya Times
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Daily Nation
Lawyer Paul Nyamodi says they vanished on Saturday evening, car found abandoned in Karen.
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The construction of the Standard Guage Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba and beyond will thrust Kisumu County in to the heart of Kenya’s economic transformation. The March 21, 2026…
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President William Ruto has announced an ambitious government plan aimed at unlocking the vast blue economy potential of Lake Victoria, with major investments targeting fisheries, infrastructure and livelihoods in the…
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reaffirmed his commitment to the Nairobi River regeneration programme, saying the county will continue clearing rivers and reclaiming riparian land despite resistance. “Even if it…
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The road, which has been in discussion for years, was first proposed to be funded by support from the World Bank, with…
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17:37⇢The Former Minister's Vanishing
⌨The newspapers report on the disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, with multiple outlets covering his car found abandoned in Karen and family raising alarm (Tuko, DailyNation, EastleighVoice, NairobiLeo, Citizen, StandardMedia). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of political developments including a teargassed rally in Narok (PeopleDaily) and infrastructure announcements (Kenyans).
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SERIKALI inakabiliwa na kitendawili kigumu kusawazisha kati ya kuongeza uzalishaji wa mimea na...
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The family of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju now says they strongly suspect he may have been abducted after he went missing under unclear circumstances on Saturday March 21, 2026.…
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Eastleigh Voice
Kenya’s floods have killed 81 people and displaced 2,690 families, with Nairobi worst hit. Authorities warn rains will continue and urge residents to follow safety advisories and evacuation alerts.
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WALIPA Ushuru wanatarajiwa kutoa Sh3.1 bilioni kufadhili ziara za Rais William Ruto nje ya nchi,...
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Eastleigh Voice
The reported disappearance comes against the backdrop of ongoing legal and financial challenges facing Tuju, particularly a high-stakes court dispute involving a Karen property linked to Dari Limited.
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DCI detectives are investigating former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju’s disappearance after his car was found abandoned in Karen, Nairobi, as family reports him missing and access disputes slow inquiries.
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Eastleigh Voice
DCI detectives are investigating former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju’s disappearance after his car was found abandoned in Karen, Nairobi, as family reports him missing and access disputes slow inquiries.
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in four counties on Monday as part of its maintenance works....
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The main suspect in the brutal acid attack on Mary Claire has been arrested following a coordinated sting operation involving police and a team linked to former Nairobi Governor Mike…
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MATUMAINI ya miamba wa soka Arsenal kushinda mataji manne msimu huu yaliyeyushwa kwa njia aina yake...
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23:02⇢The Minister's Vanishing Trail
⌨The newspapers report on the investigation into former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's disappearance, with multiple outlets covering the DCI probe after his car was found abandoned in Karen and family cooperation being urged (PeopleDaily, EastleighVoice, StandardMedia, Tuko, DailyNation). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of environmental initiatives (TheKenyaTimes) and infrastructure announcements (Kenyans).