HAKUNA siri kwamba uhusiano kati ya Rais William Ruto na mtangulizi wake Uhuru Kenyatta...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 23.08.2026.
It displays 84 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.08.2026 ⇢ The day Uhuru denied sponsoring opposition
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The day's dominant story was former President Uhuru Kenyatta's denial of President Ruto's claims that he is sponsoring opposition activities. Multiple outlets covered his response, in which he urged politicians to let Kenyans choose leaders and rejected the 'sponsor' tag. This came after Ruto had earlier claimed Uhuru refused his handshake offer. Concurrently, Deputy President Gachagua refused to honor NCIC summons over hate speech allegations, and there were reports of arrests over the deaths of 18 elephants in Amboseli. Economic news included Ruto's announcement of a 50% cut in maize seed prices and new fertilizer prices. Political maneuvering continued with ODM's loyalty test in Nyanza and Ukweli Party's reinstatement enabling Boniface Mwangi's presidential bid.
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05:56⇢Ruto's Handshake Rejected by Kenyatta
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's strained relationship with former President Uhuru Kenyatta, with Taifa Leo reporting Ruto's claim that Uhuru rejected his handshake offer. Concurrently, People Daily covers Uhuru's call for peace at the Ethiopia National Dialogue Conference, highlighting his continued diplomatic role. These contrasting portrayals of the two leaders dominate the current news cycle.
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Between 2020 and 2024 alone, Kenya recorded at least 20 crashes.
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From a stalled defilement case in Samburu to delayed projects in Nairobi and Nakuru, citizens are using Kenya’s Access to Information law to demand answers, challenge official inaction and push for government action.
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UCHAGUZI Mkuu wa 2027 unapokaribia, upinzani unaanza kuashiria mwelekeo wa kuungana na vuguvugu...
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Kenya Power has listed areas in six counties, including Nairobi, Nyeri, Laikipia, Karatina and Kilifi, set for planned power outages on Sunday, August 23.
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The incident adds to the growing number of fires in residential areas, raising fresh concerns about what might have…
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Kenyans.co.ke
As the investigations into the matter continue, the arrests form a great part of the probe, with the ministry saying…
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The 41-year-old royal misfit has long struggled with the monarchy's strictures, shaking off the angry young man and "playboy prince" tags only to find himself at loggerheads with his closest relatives...
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KIONGOZI wa chama cha Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua anakabiliwa na...
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Daily Nation
There is a growing number of young Kenyans who have no desire to go to church.
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Eastleigh Voice
He currently serves as a Senior Manager and Technical Lead at the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) in The Hague, Netherlands, where he has worked on cybersecurity and cyber-capacity-building programmes across Africa.
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Kumiko Kosaka, a Japanese national, had been acquitted in 2023 of abusing students at the Provolo Institute of Mendoza, a free boarding school for underprivileged children with hearing and speech diff...
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The attacker struck at a school in the central Swedish town of Fagersta, also severely injuring two teenage boys before being arrested by police. The parents of a 17-year-old girl told local newspape...
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According to a circular dated July 28, 2026, the Ministry of Education released Sh3,367.60 per learner for the third term, an amount below the Sh4,449 that schools are expected to receive.
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NAIBU Rais Kithure Kindiki amesema yuko tayari kumkabili mtangulizi wake Rigathi Gachagua katika...
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Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the deaths of 18 elephants within the Amboseli ecosystem....
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TV47 Digital
The Kilifi County Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Coordinating Committee has said that the party will field candidates in all elective positions in the county during the 2027 General Election, including…
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Cleveland Police said the incident occurred at 3:39 a.m. (0239 GMT) near the South Bank area east of Middlesbrough and that all occupants of the two vehicles died at the scene....
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09:30⇢Kindiki's Star-Extinguishing Vow
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on Deputy President Kindiki's vow to 'extinguish' Gachagua's star in Mt Kenya, signaling intensified 2027 political rivalry. Concurrently, the deaths of 18 elephants in Amboseli dominate coverage, with arrests made and investigations ongoing, reflecting environmental governance concerns.
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RAIS William Ruto amewataka viongozi wa upinzani kutafuta hoja bora za kupinga ajenda yake ya...
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Property of unknown value has been destroyed in Marurui area in Nairobi County after fire gutted several structures early Sunday, August 23 morning. In videos circulating on social media platforms,…
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Sharing a snippet from one of the local dailies, Sifuna laughed off President Ruto's response when asked for evidence that Uhuru is supporting the opposition
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The party was deregistered earlier this year in January over failure to meet full regulatory compliance or statutory requirements under the Political Parties Act.
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The aircraft has been out of service since August 2025, when it was flown to the Netherlands for extensive maintenance…
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TV47 Digital
Calm and relative peace have returned to volatile parts of West Pokot County, with residents in areas previously affected by insecurity beginning to enjoy improved stability. The development has provided…
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MWANAUME anayeshtakiwa kwa kujifanya padri wa Kanisa Katoliki aliingia katika shughuli za Jimbo...
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Miss Universe Kenya has terminated National Pageant Director Kevin Bellwood’s tenure after placing him on administrative leave over allegations before the national final....
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Speaking in Githiga, Kangema, on Sunday, Maina urged women in the county to stand firm and exercise their democratic right to choose their preferred political leaders ahead of the 2027 General Electio...
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Speaking in Nyamira on Saturday, Arama said he is not scared of Gachagua and his political manoeuvres within Nakuru county and the larger Mt. Kenya region, saying he (Arama) enjoys support from his co...
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TV47 Digital
Investigations into the mysterious deaths of 18 elephants within the Amboseli ecosystem between 24th June and 24th July 2026 has recorded significant progress, this is according to Tourism and Wildlife…
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Police in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of murdering an 84-year-old woman in the area. Florence Khosa was admitted to Cheranganyi Nursing Home after sustaining…
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Georges Dib, known on TikTok as "Doctor Food" and followed by more than eight million accounts, was apprehended at his home in the far north governorate of Akkar, the source said, speaking on conditio...
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Politician Newton Ogada requested Governor Gladys Wanga to skip his son's burial over past grievances and fears of chaos following recent attacks in Homa Bay.
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13:05⇢Ukweli Party's Return Paves Mwangi's Path
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections, with the reinstatement of Ukweli Party enabling Boniface Mwangi's presidential bid (Eastleigh Voice) and Kibwana endorsing Sifuna's ambitions while dismissing age concerns (People Daily). Concurrently, the presidential jet's year-long overhaul details emerge (Kenyans), and a fake priest scandal in Turkana is reported (Taifa Leo).
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Speaking on Sunday during an event in Kericho, Murkomen said security agencies had contained incidents of banditry and robbery, while dismissing concerns over the rising cases of political goonism in...
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TV47 Digital
Madam Jane Akinyi Sije is a 65-year-old widow in Kanyadoto Ward, Ndhiwa Constituency, Homa Bay County. Akinyi is a mother of two after one of her children passed away in…
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Eastleigh Voice
Kingi said the party would not nominate a separate candidate for the governor’s position but would instead support the candidate presented by ODM.
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In a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Sunday, The victim, identified as Florence Khosa, 84, was admitted to Cheranganyi Nursing Home following the attack. ...
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According to Kenya Power, a customer’s average electricity consumption over three months, tariff category, levies, taxes, fuel cost adjustments and other variable charges can all affect the final number of units.
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Addressing a church service in Nyeri on Sunday, Gachagua said he has read in the press that Uhuru has rejected any efforts to re-unite with Ruto, saying it's the right thing to do....
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are set to receive the largest share of the Political Parties Fund (PPF) in the 2026/2027 financial ye...
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His response followed Ruto's claims that he is sponsoring the opposition to frustrate his government.
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Speaking during a tour of the region, Ruto highlighted education reforms, road construction, stadium development, and a push to resolve long-standing coastal land disputes as evidence of his governmen...
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has rejected claims that he is sponsoring a political candidate, urging politicians to campaign peacefully and allow Kenyans to choose their leaders in 2027....
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Daily Nation
Ex-DP demands full evidence on alleged hate speech.
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Uhuru Kenyatta rejects claims he is backing opposition politicians against Ruto, saying Kenyans will decide their next president and he has no interest in seeking political office.
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16:14⇢Uhuru's Denial Echoes Through Political Aisle
⌨Kenyan media are dominated by former President Uhuru Kenyatta's denial of President Ruto's claims that he is sponsoring opposition activities, with multiple outlets covering his response. Concurrently, Deputy President Gachagua's refusal to honor NCIC summons over hate speech allegations remains a key story, alongside economic news on maize seed price reduction and political party funding.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The announcement comes as a major boost for farmers countrywide, serving as a major opportunity for a decrease in farm…
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He further warned that the parties are aiming to split the Mt Kenya vote.
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TV47 Digital
Three suspects who managed to escape after a daring highway robbery attempt in which one of their accomplices was fatally shot have finally been arrested, following a sustained investigation by…
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Ruto cuts maize seed prices by half and fertiliser by Sh500, urges farmers to boost food production while defending his education funding reforms and development agenda.
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He warned that if Dr. Oburu fails to apologize and stop the trend of party leaders endorsing candidates from rival parties, he will lead the community to join the Linda Mwananchi faction....
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Nyanza leaders aligned to the broad-based government, led by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, have warned leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement against visiting the region with intentions of causing…
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Why this could complicate re-election bid for several Nyanza lawmakers.
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Citizen TV
Uhuru said the democratic rights enjoyed by Kenyans today were secured through the sacrifices of leaders who fought for a society in which citizens could freely choose their representatives.
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in five counties on Monday, August 24, as part of its planned maintenance activities....
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Amateur footage paints a grim picture of the situation along the Kisii-Transmara border, where scenes of chaos and confrontation have become the order of the day.
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Eastleigh Voice
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta launches My Country First at Michael Kijana Wamalwa’s memorial in Kitale, revealing he once wanted the late vice president as his 2002 running mate.
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Farmers are now beginning to realise the positive impact of the dykes constructed along the River Nzoia, which have helped rehabilitate previously flood-prone farmlands....
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21:16⇢ODM's Loyalty Test in Nyanza
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political tensions in Nyanza, with ODM's insistence on loyalty complicating re-election bids for some lawmakers (Daily Nation) and Treasury CS John Mbadi warning Linda Mwananchi leaders against causing chaos in the region (TV47 Digital). Concurrently, former President Uhuru Kenyatta revealed a personal link to the late VP Wamalwa at a memorial, adding a nostalgic political angle (Eastleigh Voice).
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Gachagua says politicians and voters will make promises they may not keep as he pushes for free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The President challenged his opponents to offer Kenyans concrete policy alternatives instead of relying on name-calling, slogans, and insults.
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