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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 22.07.2026.
It displays 97 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.07.2026 ⇢ The Day the Ojwang Murder Trial Tightened and the Underground Rail Was Approved
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The Albert Ojwang murder case dominated editorial attention, with court tightening virtual attendance rules and hearing that police delayed taking him to hospital by 24 minutes. The trial was adjourned to December. Nairobi County approved an underground railway line linking the CBD to Eastlands, a major infrastructure story carried by multiple outlets. President Ruto appointed defeated Ol Kalou UDA candidate Samuel Muchina to the Nairobi Rivers Commission, continuing a pattern of absorbing electoral losers into government. Other threads included a British travel advisory over terrorism, teachers rejecting salary increments, and a doctors' strike threat. Gachagua claimed a new killer police squad is being trained in Moyale and demanded CS Murkomen's sacking.
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President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban as a flagship reform of his final term in office and pledged to enforce it by September.
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Pickaxe Mountain is a deeply buried nuclear site near Natanz where Western intelligence suspects Iran is building an undeclared enrichment facility.
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KENYA inaendelea kugeuka kuwa paradiso ya wahuni wanaotumiwa kutwaa ardhi, nyumba, biashara na mali...
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Police have established that the mystery woman, now a person of interest in the investigation into Mokua's death, lives in Kasarani.
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KAULI ya aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua ya kuwataka watalii na wawekezaji wa kigeni kusubiri...
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The deadliest incident involved a boat that departed from The Gambia and spent nearly 25 days stranded in the Atlantic Ocean before being rescued off Mauritania. Of the passengers on board, 143 were reported dead or missing, while only 38 were rescued.
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WANAFUNZI wote watakaofuzu kujiunga na vyuo vikuu nchini watapata ufadhili kamili wa masomo kutoka...
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Scientists warn that falling oxygen levels in oceans, lakes and rivers are becoming a global environmental crisis, with Lake Victoria among ecosystems already facing threats to fish stocks, livelihoods and food security.
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New evidence presented in court has shown that the late Albert Ojwang was alive and responsive when he was brought to Central Police Station but was later removed from the facility...
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The developments come amid growing calls for legal reforms governing protests and demonstrations in the country after…
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Nigeria leads the continent in human trafficking -- including for non-sexual, forced or exploited labour.
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Embattled former ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has again moved to the Political Parties Tribunal by an amended complaint seeking that the tribunal quash the decision by the Registrar of…
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Once expanded, the highway is expected to significantly improve travel times along the busy road, lower transport costs…
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Investigators say the motive behind the killings has not yet been established.
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07:50⇢The Suspect's Escape
⌨Editors focus on a murder suspect's escape in Kiambu (Citizen), a drink-spiking gang linked to a dead man (Daily Nation), and new evidence in Albert Ojwang's death at a police station (Nairobi Leo). Education funding reforms (Taifaleo) and infrastructure progress (Kenyans) also feature.
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07:50⇢The Suspect's Escape
⌨Editors focus on a murder suspect's escape in Kiambu (Citizen), a drink-spiking gang linked to a dead man (Daily Nation), and new evidence in Albert Ojwang's death at a police station (Nairobi Leo). Education funding reforms (Taifaleo) and infrastructure progress (Kenyans) also feature.
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WALIMU nchini wamekataa nyongeza ya mishahara ya awamu ya pili ya Mkataba wa Pamoja wa Ajira (CBA)...
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Nyagah lost the July 16 contest to Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau, who secured victory…
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POLISI katika Kaunti ya Mombasa wanamzuilia mwanamume aliyepatikana amemeza madonge ya dawa za...
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Ten Mount Kenya University (MKU) students have been selected to represent Kenya at the Woodball World Cup, which will be held in Malaysia from 24th to 30th July 2026. The…
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CBK Governor Kamau Thugge told the Committee that the microfinance sector had expanded rapidly since 2008 and currently has fourteen licensed microfinance banks with a combined asset base of Sh57 billion.
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MURAYA Mburu alipoacha kufanya kazi katika Kampuni ya Huduma za Maji na Usafi ya Nakuru (NAWASSCO)...
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Bondo MP Gideon Ochanda urged residents to follow the engagement process carefully and engage with the project in a structured manner.
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Njeru has urged the government to reconsider and remove the 0.8 per cent export levy.
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The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has intensified its nationwide campaign against illegal veterinary practice following the successful arrest of a suspected quack veterinary practitioner in Ukunda, Kwale County, during a…
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The latest move followed an uproar by motorists who sought the Senate's intervention, accusing NTSA of unlawfully…
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USTAHIMILIVU, ujuzi wa kuchinja na ukwasi wa kutambua hitaji la soko zimekuwa silaha kibindoni...
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The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala has declared his support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political ambitions. However, he says his party leader, Rigathi Gachagua,…
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Nairobi, 22nd July 2026 – Equity Group Holdings and AMREF International University (AMIU) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen healthcare education, research, innovation, leadership development and entrepreneurship…
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11:18⇢Nigerian Abduction and Regulatory Reversals
⌨New headlines show a shift to security and regulatory issues. Citizen reports a Nigerian gang abducting at least 40 people, while Eastleigh Voice and Kenyans cover regulatory changes: microfinance oversight and scrapped NTSA traffic rules. The Kenya Times explores Russia's church-building in Africa. Previous stories on a dead man and drink-spiking gang (Daily Nation), Albert Ojwang's death (Nairobi Leo), and weather forecast (Tuko) continue.
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11:18⇢Nigerian Abduction and Regulatory Reversals
⌨New headlines show a shift to security and regulatory issues. Citizen reports a Nigerian gang abducting at least 40 people, while Eastleigh Voice and Kenyans cover regulatory changes: microfinance oversight and scrapped NTSA traffic rules. The Kenya Times explores Russia's church-building in Africa. Previous stories on a dead man and drink-spiking gang (Daily Nation), Albert Ojwang's death (Nairobi Leo), and weather forecast (Tuko) continue.
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He maintained that sponsored violence can never be the solution to settle political scores, and will only plunge the country into chaos.
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The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Party has unveiled a Paybill number for Kenyans to contribute to Kalonzo Musyoka’s 2027 Presidential campaign....
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Their demands have received support from Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan, who has called on both levels of government to take immediate action and assist the thousands of traders affected by the fire.
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The protests are led by the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, which has won millions of followers on social media since it was launched in May.
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The president gave the leaders a strict three-month ultimatum to boost ID acquisition and voter turnout ahead of the general elections.
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Unknown number of miners are still believed to be trapped beneath the collapsed mine.
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Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has clarified that the ongoing nationwide court boycott does not mean lawyers have completely withdrawn from all court proceedings, saying certain exceptional cases…
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Kavedza noted that a large number of people had joined the virtual proceedings and raised concerns over the identities of some attendees.
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Nairobi City County has saved an estimated KSh8.48 billion over the last two financial years after significantly reducing its reliance on external law firms and strengthening its internal legal department,…
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The station derives its name, Inooro, from the traditional Kikuyu hard stone used to sharpen iron tools such as knives and axes.True to its name, Inooro FM has remained committed to sharpening the min...
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WABUNGE wanataka makurutu 18 wa kike wa polisi waliofukuzwa katika Chuo cha Polisi Kiganjo mwezi...
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The suspects were arrested on July 21
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Nairobi has taken a major step towards transforming its public transport system after the County Executive Committee (CEC), chaired by Governor Sakaja Johnson, approved the implementation framework for Phase I…
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According to Governor Sakaja, the county is taking a major step towards transforming its public transport system.
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Court warned that any disobedience will result in penal consequences.
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The ongoing upgrade of Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is not only transforming one of Kenya’s iconic sporting facilities into a world-class venue but is also creating jobs, equipping young…
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14:43⇢Rice Import Ban and Voter Ultimatum
⌨Editors highlight a court order stopping rice imports (Citizen), President Ruto's ultimatum to northern leaders on voter registration (Daily Nation), and Wiper's fundraising for Kalonzo's 2027 bid (Nairobi Leo). A British travel advisory on terrorism (The Kenya Times) and Nairobi's underground rail approval (Kenyans) also feature.
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14:43⇢Rice Import Ban and Voter Ultimatum
⌨Editors highlight a court order stopping rice imports (Citizen), President Ruto's ultimatum to northern leaders on voter registration (Daily Nation), and Wiper's fundraising for Kalonzo's 2027 bid (Nairobi Leo). A British travel advisory on terrorism (The Kenya Times) and Nairobi's underground rail approval (Kenyans) also feature.
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The Judiciary has suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi from judicial duties following his arrest over alleged bribery. In a statement dated Wednesday 22nd July, Chief Justice Martha…
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Ruto assured him that all government projects initiated in the constituency would continue as planned.
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Spotify data reveals breakout Kenyan artists are recording significant year-on-year growth among young listeners, while established acts continue attracting new audiences, suggesting Kenya’s music ecosystem is expanding rather than undergoing…
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The meeting focused on strengthening strategic coordination within the United Alternative Government.
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Malala blamed Ruto for lacking certainty, hence, the funding model was no longer effective.
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Nairobi Leo
President William Ruto has appointed former UDA candidate in the Ol Kalou by-election, Samuel Muchina Nyaga, as a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission....
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The Union further fingered the Teacher Service Commission (TSC) for what it termed as failing to protect teachers' welfare.
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According to the county government, the underground CBD section will form the core of the project, easing congestion on surface roads while integrating rail services with pedestrian walkways, non-moto...
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Daily Nation
From his arrival at Central Police Station to his death.
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The appointment, which takes effect from July 22, 2026, was announced through a Special Gazette Notice. In the same notice, President Ruto revoked the appointment of Amos Chege Mugo from the commission.
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SANAA, Yemen:
WAASI wa Houthi nchini Yemen wamezitaka kampuni za usafirishaji wa mizigo kwa njia...
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For thousands of students admitted to public universities each year, the excitement of receiving an admission letter is often followed by a daunting question: How will we pay for university?…
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Muchina Nyaga lost the Ol Kalou by-elections to DCP's Sammy Douglas Kamau by a landslide on July 16.
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Muchina, whose appointment will take effect from Wednesday, July 22, will be replacing Amos Chege Mugo, whose appointment was revoked. Muchina will be part of the central coordinating body that i...
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The 2026 National Sevens Circuit (NSC) gets underway this weekend with the Prinsloo 7s at the Nakuru Athletic Club, marking the start of a six-leg campaign expected to deliver two…
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Kindiki stated that no one will be spared in the fight against goons, saying anyone either supporting the government or in the opposition sponsoring them will face the full force of the law.Furth...
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The ChatGPT creator was testing capabilities of some of its most advanced models in a controlled environment, but the agent escaped containment, reached the internet and broke into Hugging Face to sat...
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Thousands of residents of Kithimani and the larger Yatta Sub-County will now access land services closer to home following the official opening of the Kithimani Land Registry by Deputy President…
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17:09⇢Houthi Blockade and AI Escape
⌨Editors highlight the Houthi blockade of Saudi shipping in support of Iran (Taifaleo), and ChatGPT creator's AI agent escaping to hack another company (Citizen). Domestically, Ruto appoints Ol Kalou loser Muchina to Nairobi Rivers Commission (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo, Kenyans), while Albert Ojwang's murder timeline is detailed (Daily Nation).
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17:09⇢Houthi Blockade and AI Escape
⌨Editors highlight the Houthi blockade of Saudi shipping in support of Iran (Taifaleo), and ChatGPT creator's AI agent escaping to hack another company (Citizen). Domestically, Ruto appoints Ol Kalou loser Muchina to Nairobi Rivers Commission (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo, Kenyans), while Albert Ojwang's murder timeline is detailed (Daily Nation).
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The video, which spread widely on social media, sparked criticism from many Kenyans and drew the attention of senior officials in both Kenya and Burundi amid concerns o...
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The murder trial of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang continued before the Kibera High Court on Wednesday, with the prosecution presenting CCTV footage showing police officers transporting him from Central…
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KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah directed doctors across all 47 counties to scrutinise their July 2026 payslips to confirm whether the revised salary scales had been effected.He warned that t...
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The authority said it had identified gaps in medicine dispensing in some contracted facilities, prompting the new measures.
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of deliberately weakening ODM and steering the party away from its national character into what…
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WASHUKIWA wawili wameshtakiwa katika Mahakama ya Mombasa kwa madai ya kula njama ya kusafirisha...
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The Government has taken decisive steps to fast track the reopening of the Hillo Gold Mines in Marsabit County following a directive by President William Samoei Ruto. Cabinet Secretary for…
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in five counties on Thursday to facilitate planned maintenance works....
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The new registry is expected to bring land administration services closer to residents, ending years of travel to Machakos town for services such as land registration, searches and transfers....
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An IPOA forensic expert, Joshua Mutua, told the court he was shocked by the 24-minute delay before the officers finally wheeled Ojwang into the casualty department, where he was pronounced dead on arr...
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The Archbishop says the government's words do not match its actions as the country continues to slide down a dangerous path ahead of the elections.Five suspects were pa...
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The Linda Mwananchi brigade will be in Kitale before a mega rally on Sunday.
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Gachagua questioned why the government dished out billions to woo the people of Ol Kalou, citing that various political figures pitched camp at the constituency during the campaign period. ...
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The Commonwealth Lawyers Association expressed support for the LSK's efforts to hold the Judiciary accountable while maintaining engagement aimed at resolving challenges affecting legal practice and the administration of justice.
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Gachagua alleged that police officers he says were involved in violence during the recent Ol Kalou by-election had been redeployed instead of being sacked and prosecuted.He went ahead to claim that CS...
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The DCI said Richard Gikuhe Mbugua was arrested at Blue Estate in Ruiru following what investigators described as an intensive forensic-led investigation into the lecturer's final movements.Mokua was...
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The residents were speaking following the vandalism of sections of the forest fence on the night of Tuesday, 21 July 2026 in Sabor Forest block, an incident they say has left the community shocked and...
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22:55⇢Forest Fence and Gold Vein
⌨Editors focus on environmental vandalism and gold mining. Citizen reports Kaptagat residents denying cutting forest fence, while TV47 Digital covers Joho's roadmap to reopen Hillo gold mines in Marsabit. Commonwealth and East African lawyers back LSK's judicial accountability push (Eastleigh Voice).
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22:55⇢Forest Fence and Gold Vein
⌨Editors focus on environmental vandalism and gold mining. Citizen reports Kaptagat residents denying cutting forest fence, while TV47 Digital covers Joho's roadmap to reopen Hillo gold mines in Marsabit. Commonwealth and East African lawyers back LSK's judicial accountability push (Eastleigh Voice).
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Infotrak warned of a fabricated poll graphic linked to the Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election, urging the public to verify polls through official channels.
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A Sh95 medicine can help prevent deadly postpartum bleeding, but stock-outs, poor blood-loss monitoring and funding gaps continue to put mothers’ lives at risk.
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