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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 22.08.2026.
It displays 89 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.08.2026 ⇢ The day Kindiki vowed to floor Gachagua in Mt Kenya
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Political confrontation dominated the day, with Deputy President Kindiki intensifying attacks on Gachagua, vowing to defeat him in Mt Kenya and calling him a fool for being impeached by 'small people'. Gachagua responded by accusing Ruto of using Kindiki to divide the region. The opposition also faced pressure, with Karua setting criteria for 2027 leadership and Kindiki warning them of a tough ride. Meanwhile, the World Bank banned eCitizen firm Webmasters and CEO James Ayugi for fraud, and the nurses' strike continued despite court orders. A multi-vehicle crash at Salgaa caused fatalities and traffic chaos.
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Ruben Rocha Moya, an ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum who was indicted by the United States in April, repeated that he had "committed no crime" and was returning to office "with a clear conscience...
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The World Central Kitchen employees -- three Britons, a dual US-Canadian national, a Pole, an Australian, and a Palestinian -- died in a drone strike on their vehicle convoy after overseeing the unloa...
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MAPANGA yanabadilishwa kutoka zana ya kawaida ya shambani kuwa silaha ya kutisha na kuwashambulia...
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Daily Nation
Body shaming can become particularly damaging in unhealthy relationships.
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Lebanon has been dealing with an unprecedented financial crisis since 2019 and was still reeling from the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war when the Iran-backed group drew it into the Middle East conflict by...
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Eastleigh Voice
Gachagua says he will be out of the country until October 20 and demands full recordings and transcripts of remarks cited by NCIC in its investigation.
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WATU watatu walijeruhiwa baada ya walinzi wanaodaiwa kuwa wa Gavana wa Mombasa, Abdulswamad...
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07:34⇢Karua's Bar for Opposition
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political maneuvering ahead of 2027, with People Daily reporting Martha Karua's assertion that defeating President Ruto is not enough and setting criteria for opposition leadership. Concurrently, Gachagua's refusal to honor an NCIC summons over his foreign trip continues to draw attention, with Eastleigh Voice and Nairobi Leo covering his demands for full recordings and transcripts.
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Mugaa has demonstrated a strong grasp of the technical aspects of projects under his docket, often questioning engineers and contractors....
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Police are under pressure to distance themselves from the marauding goons and tame the vice ahead of the highly charged…
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ALIYEKUWA Naibu Rais, Rigathi Gachagua ametaka maafisa kutoka Scotland Yard ya Uingereza na Shirika...
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CS Murkomen stressed that political leaders should not mobilise youths in ways that expose Kenyans to violence, insisting that disagreements must not be allowed to create insecurity.
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Paul Ng’eno died 174 days after his younger brother Johana succumbed in a fatal helicopter crash on February 28.
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According to the World Bank, the sanctions followed findings that Webmasters Kenya Ltd and Ayugi misrepresented the availability of two key experts for a contract under a World Bank Group-financed pro...
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TANGAZO la Katibu Mkuu wa UDA, Hassan Omar kuwania ugavana Mombasa mwaka 2027 limezua mgawanyiko...
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TV47 Digital
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has urged Kenya’s opposition to shift focus from the contest over who should be recognised as the opposition leader and instead prioritise identifying…
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A man accused of impersonating a Catholic priest has been remanded at Lodwar G.K. Prison after being arraigned on charges of personation. The accused, Jones Bogonko Onchonga, is alleged to…
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Paul Ngeno, the brother of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, has died shortly after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited his family in Mogondo, Narok County. Paul passed…
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TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) imewapa wanasiasa na wanaowania nyadhifa mbalimbali...
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The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Paul Rono, has directed the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) to intensify its crackdown on individuals involved in tea weighing machine…
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The latest crash comes days after a Nairobi-Nyahururu passenger train derailed at Ol Kalou after two coach wheels…
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10:42⇢Homa Bay Rally Chaos Echoes in Political Calls
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political violence and its aftermath, with People Daily reporting Wafula Buke urging Linda Mwananchi to return to Homa Bay after a chaotic rally, and Eastleigh Voice covering CS Murkomen's dismissal of goon crisis claims while stressing leaders should not mobilize youths into violence. Concurrently, Citizen reports World Bank sanctions against eCitizen director James Ayugi and his company for misrepresentation, highlighting governance issues.
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Former High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava has died, in a development that has left his family, friends and members of the legal fraternity mourning. According to family sources,…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he would match US tariffs "dollar for dollar," after refusing to accept Washington's conditions for a trade deal.
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MKE wa kiongozi wa upinzani nchini Uganda, Kizza Besigye, Winnie Byanyima, amelaani kuendelea...
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Kenya can unlock more jobs, incomes and exports by transforming livestock and fish into higher value products.
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has delivered a major blow to the illicit alcohol trade, seizing over 27,000 litres of illegal brews in…
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The temporary suspensions, which apply across World Bank Group operations, stem from fraudulent and obstructive practices flagged during a tender process for a project in Somalia.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The former judge died while being rushed to the hospital after developing complications while at home.
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He described the loss as painful and prayed for God’s grace and strength for the family.
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Kenya's presidential aircraft, Harambee One, returns after a year with tech upgrades including high-speed satellite internet, yet sustainability concerns linger.
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Citizen TV
"You were chased by children, very small people." - Kindiki.
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"You were chased by children, very small people." - Kindiki.
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Deep in Muchuro Village in Isiolo County, community members spotted a female elephant trapped in a drying mud pit, her body pressed against the hardening earth and her strength fading.…
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Deep in Muchuro Village in Isiolo County, community members spotted a female elephant trapped in a drying mud pit, her body pressed against the hardening earth and her strength fading.…
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Panyako insisted that the union would not call off the strike, despite the court orders.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has mourned the death of Paul Ng’eno, brother to the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno, who died after being hospitalized for some time. In…
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13:05⇢Nurses' Strike Defies Court, World Bank Bans eCitizen Firm
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the ongoing nurses' strike, with Citizen reporting the union's defiance of court orders, and on the World Bank's five-year ban of eCitizen firm Webmasters and CEO James Ayugi over fraud, as covered by Eastleigh Voice. These two stories dominate the current news cycle.
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Africa's most populous country is battling a 17-year insurgency by jihadist groups, which have made mass abductions a key tactic
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TV47 Digital
Kirinyaga’s innovative approach to expanding access to safe and affordable water in underserved rural communities has attracted international attention, with a World Bank and Mozambique water sector delegation visiting the…
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Nairobi Leo
Kibwezi East Member of Parliament (MP) Jessica Mbalu is mourning the death of her husband....
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Josh Outram was flying the chartered flight from Suiyan Conservancy when it crashed at approximately 9:13 am at Mt Ololokwe, killing him and six passengers.
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TV47 Digital
First 110 NYS graduates to join GreenWheels’ electric motorcycle fleet through Uber, with approximately 100 more expected every three months [Nairobi, Kenya], 18 August 2026 – The National Youth Service…
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Gachagua said despite efforts to divide the region, it would vote as a bloc to remove the Kenya Kwanza government during the 2027 elections.
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This comes at a time when Kenya is seeking to attract more foreign firms to boost foreign direct investment for an…
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He said the writing is on the wall for them pledging to expose all the untruths in the coming months.
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A multi-agency security operation in Kawangware, Nairobi Region, has destroyed 27,330 litres of suspected illicit brews as authorities intensify efforts to crack down on illegal alcohol trade. The National Police…
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Prof. Kindiki said the opponents do not have anything to present to Kenyans apart from loads of lies and a stack of sheer arrogance meant to mislead voters into supporting a clueless lot...
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A Kenya Cash Working Group study finds affordability is the biggest challenge, with high prices and financial barriers leaving consumers unable to buy available goods.
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Starting with a single Arshey cow bought for Sh38,000, she built a herd of roughly 30 Friesians and Arsheys, growing her daily milk yields to over 100 litres.
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Salgaa has been a notorious black spot that has claimed the lives of many passengers on the busy Nakuru-Eldoret highway…
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Stakeholders in Thika have intensified efforts to prepare the town for the anticipated conferment of city status, with leaders, investors, businesspeople and institutions joining a sensitisation walk aimed at showcasing…
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16:38⇢Kindiki's Gauntlet to Opposition
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political tensions, with Citizen reporting Interior CS Kindiki's warning to the opposition to prepare for a tough ride, while People Daily covers the government's commitment to fast-track the Samburu helicopter crash investigation. Economic concerns are also prominent, with Eastleigh Voice highlighting a study on high prices affecting commodity markets.
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Grief and sorrow engulfed Nthongoni Village in Kibwezi East, Makueni County, on Saturday, August 22 as four victims of the tragic Kalembwani road accident were laid to rest in an…
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In a condolence message, President qqRuto expressed solidarity with Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, following the death of her husband, and conveyed his sympathies to the entire Mbalu family...
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The Government has expressed concern over the deaths, which were recorded in different locations within the ecosystem between June 24 and July 24, 2026
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Several people are feared dead after a multi-vehicle crash near Simba Cement area in Salgaa, with a truck driver confirmed dead and others injured.
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Eastleigh Voice
Police in Uganda and Kenya are uncovering a regional network allegedly moving stolen phones across borders for resale, with dozens recovered in recent raids.
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According to CS Murkomen, the true crisis in Kenya stems from a intellectual deficiency among political leaders who lack substantive campaign ideas.
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Daily Nation
A career that soared quickly before a misconduct case ended his judicial tenure.
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Kenyans.co.ke
NIS's Intelligence Service Complaints Board is also among the state agencies that have been affected by the new…
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The President said the contribution of the clergy is paramount in shaping Beyond 2030 conversations, and the application of the National Infrastructure Fund projects across the country...
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Survivors recount years of abuse, failed attempts to seek justice and life-changing attacks as safe houses struggle with rising demand and shrinking funding.
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Four people have been arrested as investigations into the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem intensify, with preliminary tests pointing to possible cyanide poisoning.
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