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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 23.03.2026.
It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Raphael Tuju Resurfaced and Was Arrested
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Morning coverage focused on the investigation into former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's disappearance, with multiple outlets reporting DCI demands for home access and family resistance. By midday, editorial priority shifted dramatically as Tuju resurfaced, with outlets covering his account of hiding in Kiambu after being trailed by unmarked vehicles. Early afternoon coverage consolidated around Tuju's arrest at Karen Police Station hours after his reappearance, while the DCI concluded his disappearance was staged while he remained at his Karen home. Evening reports tracked political reactions to the arrest and calls for tough action against such 'self-abductions'.
23.03.2026
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WASHINGTON, AMERIKA
RAIS Donald Trump ametishia kutuma maajenti wa Idara ya Uhamiaji na Ushuru wa...
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VIONGOZI wa upinzani jana walidai kuwa kuna mpango wa kumkamata aliyekuwa Naibu wa Rais Rigathi...
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Eastleigh Voice
It’s best to drill the boreholes and build the other structures, like gabions and check dams, during a drought.
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GEN -Z sasa wamerejea na wito wa ‘Niko Kadi’, kauli-mbiu ambayo wanalenga kuitumia kuwahimiza...
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a statement on the mysterious disappearance of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju....
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Eastleigh Voice
Tension gripped the institution’s main campus on Sunday night after students lit bonfires and blocked major roads in protest over the prolonged water shortage
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The Niko Kadi trend has taken social media by storm, with the likes of President William Ruto and DCP Party leader…
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Kenya’s national women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, on Sunday unveiled a provisional squad of 24 players ahead of the 2026 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship set to be held in…
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Tuju's family reported him missing at the Karen Police Station on Sunday, after his vehicle was discovered…
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Nearly eight years after the killing of the university student, the High Court is set to deliver judgment on May 23.
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Ademba warned politicians not to interfere with the movement, emphasising that they had ample opportunity to encourage voter registration in the past but failed to do so.
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ODM leaders have expressed deep concern over the disappearance of former CS Raphael Tuju, who was reported missing on Saturday evening under unclear circumstances. Speaking in Bondo at Kang’o Kajaramogi…
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08:30⇢The DCI's Home Access Demand
⌨The newspapers report on the investigation into former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's disappearance, with multiple outlets covering DCI demands for access to his home and family resistance (StandardMedia, Tuko, NairobiLeo, Kenyans, TV47Digital, Citizen). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of youth political movements (Taifaleo, EastleighVoice) and a pending court judgment (DailyNation).
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Infighting exposes deep rivalries, threatening cohesion and complicating Ruto’s re-election.
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Y News Digital
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WAZIRI wa zamani na ambaye pia alihudumu kama Katibu Mkuu wa Chama cha Jubilee anayekabiliwa na...
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Content creator Pritty Vishy has sparked conversation online after urging artists, particularly those in the gengetone scene to pay closer attention to personal hygiene, especially when attending public events. Speaking…
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If amended, it will mean that even micro-enterprises will be obligated to charge VAT on taxable goods and services and…
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ZIARA ya siku tano ya Rais William Ruto na ile ya siku nne Luo Nyanza iliyojaa miradi huenda...
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Mount Kenya University (MKU) has signed a landmark five‑year partnership with two leading Chinese technology institutions to strengthen innovation, digital skills, and infrastructure development in line with its global role…
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The Kenya Times
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Kenya’s national men’s rugby sevens side, Shujaa, claimed a third-place finish at the second leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 series in Montevideo after overcoming hosts Uruguay 22–14 at…
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Daily Nation
"Ms Ngeno will not be contesting...We have decided to release her from the rigours of the campaign." — Family Spokesman David Ngetich
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10:56⇢The Minister's Silent Trail
⌨The newspapers report on the investigation into former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's disappearance, with multiple outlets covering the DCI probe and family resistance (StandardMedia, Tuko, NairobiLeo, Citizen, YNewsDigital). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of political developments including a widow withdrawing from a parliamentary race (DailyNation) and President Ruto's projects in Nyanza (Taifaleo).
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Kenyans have expressed concern that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could trigger a fuel shortage in the…
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UTUNGAJI wa sentensi sahihi za Kiswahili huzingatia ngeli. Ngeli ni kundi la nomino zenye sifa sawa...
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
As Kenya revisits plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kisumu and onward to Malaba, the conversation is once again dominated by numbers: billions in projected costs,…
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Daily Nation
"Ms Ng'eno will not be contesting...We have decided to release her from the rigours of the campaign." — Family Spokesman David Ngetich
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TV47 Digital
Madagascar’s military President, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has launched an unusual and controversial anti-corruption measure: he’s ordered that all candidates seeking ministerial positions in the transitional government must first pass a…
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The State Department for Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban confirmed that the government had enough petrol reserves to sufficiently serve the country for several days despite ongoing concerns.
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'This is a classic case of abuse of office where the former governor and his team took loans and simply refused to pay.' — Senator Hamida Kibwana
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led the call on Monday, urging the government to swiftly locate Tuju, warning that his disappearance reflects a troubling trend of using intimidation and coercion to resolve commercial disputes.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Hon. Daniel Karaba led a remarkable political career spanning decades, being a role model not only to the people of…
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After months of speculation and online whispers, actress Dorea Chege and her partner DJ Dibul are now at the center of attention, this time for all the right reasons. Over…
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The Kenya Times
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13:37⇢The Minister's Vanishing Shadow
⌨The newspapers report on the investigation into former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's disappearance, with multiple outlets covering political leaders raising alarm over his whereabouts and warning of investor flight (EastleighVoice, YNewsDigital, StandardMedia, Tuko, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of political developments including a loans scandal (DailyNation) and government announcements (TheKenyaTimes, PeopleDaily).
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'I would like to ask the government to investigate quickly and inform us of what has happened to our son.' — Senator Oburu Oginga
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Tuju says he was sheltered by a family in Kiambu.
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Eastleigh Voice
Addressing the press on Monday, March 23, Tuju said he abandoned his car after noticing unmarked vehicles trailing him.
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Citizen TV
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UTATA umezuka kuhusu miili 14 ambayo ilizikwa kisiri katika Kaunti ya Kericho huku wamiliki wa...
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Tuju's family reported him missing at the Karen Police Station on Sunday, after his vehicle was discovered…
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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced after a reported disappearance that sparked concern among his family and the public....
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Senegalese fans have turned frustration into creativity after CAF stripped them of the 2025 AFCON title. A group of supporters commissioned a welder to craft a homemade AFCON trophy, not…
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Two robbery suspects were on Sunday, March 23 afternoon arrested in a dramatic fashion after attempting to rob a local in broad daylight in Konza, Machakos County. It all started…
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TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON,
RAIS Donald Trump amesitisha ghafla vita Iran, saa chache kabla ya...
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IKIWA imeorodheshwa kama nchi ya nne bora duniani katika uuzaji nje wa maua yaliyokatwa na ya...
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The Kenya Times
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The court also barred any related activities, including stakeholder consultations and validation forums, after certifying the matter as urgent.
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TV47 Digital
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has resurfaced after days of concern over his whereabouts, explaining that he went into hiding after suspecting he was being followed by the police. Speaking…
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15:49⇢Tuju's Hidden Trail
⌨The newspapers report on former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's reappearance after his disappearance, with multiple outlets covering his account of hiding in Kiambu after being trailed by unmarked vehicles and his subsequent arrest at Karen Police Station (DailyNation, EastleighVoice, StandardMedia, PeopleDaily, Citizen, TV47Digital, YNewsDigital, TNXAfrica, NairobiLeo, Kenyans). Meanwhile, some sources continue coverage of banking achievements (TheKenyaTimes) and legal petitions (CapitalFM).
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Daily Nation
Tuju earlier said he went into hiding because he feared for his life.
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Tuju had presented himself at a police station to record a statement regarding the incident when events took a chaotic turn.
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On Monday, Tuju resurfaced at his Karen residence, where he gave a blow-by-blow account of his ordeal over the past 36…
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Eastleigh Voice
DCI chief Mohamed Amin alleges former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju faked his disappearance, saying investigations show he stayed at his Nairobi home as his family reported him missing.
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NAIROBI, Kenya mar 23 – The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohammed Amin has accused former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju of deception saying he...
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Deputy President, Prof Kithure Kindiki has sharply responded to remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over the rising banditry in Meru North, escalating a public war of words on…
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President Ruto emphasized that rural residents should embrace affordable housing to protect farmland for farming activities.
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People Daily
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UAMUZI wa Mahakama Kuu mjini Malindi umemulika sheria kuhusu uzito wa ushahidi wa watoto katika...
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The Kenya Times
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They urged him to consider transitioning from his current government role into elective politics.
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'Intelligence shows Tuju switched off his phone and hid at home.'
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Kenya Met predicted showers and thunderstorms across multiple counties from March 22 to 23. KMD said strong winds are expected over parts of Turkana.
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President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to national unity and inclusive development as he concluded a two-day development tour of Homa Bay County. Speaking in Ndhiwa Constituency, where he…
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18:12⇢The Minister's Staged Disappearance
⌨The newspapers report on the DCI's conclusion that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju staged his disappearance while hiding at his Karen home, with his subsequent detention (DailyNation, EastleighVoice, PeopleDaily, Citizen, YNewsDigital, Kenyans, StandardMedia, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, some outlets cover President Ruto's development tour in Homa Bay (TV47Digital) and weather alerts from Kenya Met (Tuko).
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A major rehabilitation of Nairobi Dam is set to begin immediately after a high-level assessment led by Governor Sakaja Johnson alongside key agencies, including the Water Resources Authority, Nairobi Rivers…
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Mount Kenya University (MKU) has flagged off its 5th cohort of nursing apprentices to begin their apprenticeship training under the university’s international placement programme. The 5th cohort, comprising 27 apprentices,…
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The community, once represented in parliament by Tuju, has called on the government to accord him the respect due to a senior citizen and...
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Eastleigh Voice
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju was taken by police to Karen Police Station after going missing since Sunday, with his lawyer alleging he was manhandled and injured and seeking treatment at Karen Hospital.
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Citizens are invited to shape final allocations as county share of revenue is disputed, with public submissions due…
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People Daily
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Kenyans.co.ke
Occurring every two to seven years, El Niño typically causes extreme weather events like droughts and flooding, while…
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According to officers, despite the medical attention, Tuju cannot be released due to directives from senior officials.
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Amin accused Tuju of staging his disappearance and vowed that he would face the full force of the law....
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A NACADA operation conducted in the Upper Kandiang’a area of Sondu Miriu, Nyakach, Kisumu County has resulted in the seizure of a haul of cannabis and the arrest of a…
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The Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Han Zheng, on Monday, March 23 visited Nairobi National Park as part of his ongoing official visit to Kenya, highlighting the…
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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng’s visit to Nairobi highlights how Kenya–China ties evolved from Cold War suspicion to a pivotal, infrastructure-led partnership now shaping rail, roads, trade and foreign policy.
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The project, stalled for nearly six years due to financing constraints, is expected to revive plans for a modern regional railway system linking East...
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The Kenya Times
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Murkomen said the alleged trend of “self-abductions” paints the government in a negative light and could encourage a dangerous culture if not firmly addressed.
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Eastleigh Voice
Only two Kenyan counties have met neonatal SDG targets, with most lagging due to equipment shortages, staff gaps and weak referrals, putting newborns—especially in remote areas—at higher risk of death.
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The Kenya Times
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23:49⇢Tuju's Fabricated Vanishing
⌨The newspapers report on the DCI's conclusion that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju staged his disappearance while hiding at his Karen home, with his subsequent arrest and calls for tough action against such 'self-abductions' (DailyNation, StandardMedia, Citizen, YNewsDigital, NairobiLeo, CapitalFM). Meanwhile, some outlets cover flooding emergencies from River Nyando (PeopleDaily) and Kenya Met's weather alerts (Tuko, Kenyans).