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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 24.01.2026.
It displays 89 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Southern Bypass Tanker Explosion
⌨Morning editorial coverage was dominated by the political fallout of President Ruto’s outreach to the Odinga and Kenyatta families, specifically the nomination of Ida Odinga as a UNEP envoy and Muhoho Kenyatta’s State House visit. This strategic shift coincided with a critical report from the Public Service Commission alleging ethnic bias in county hiring, favoring Kalenjin and Somali communities.
By midday, focus shifted abruptly to a fatal fuel tanker explosion on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, which paralyzed traffic and dominated breaking news cycles across all major outlets. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Education’s decision to scrap the ECDE Diploma drew sharp criticism for leaving thousands of students in a legal limbo.
The evening cycle returned to the widening rift within the Odinga family. Editors highlighted Oburu Oginga’s call for an emergency family meeting to address internal opposition to the UNEP appointment, as senior ODM members publicly urged Ida Odinga to reject the offer.
By midday, focus shifted abruptly to a fatal fuel tanker explosion on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, which paralyzed traffic and dominated breaking news cycles across all major outlets. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Education’s decision to scrap the ECDE Diploma drew sharp criticism for leaving thousands of students in a legal limbo.
The evening cycle returned to the widening rift within the Odinga family. Editors highlighted Oburu Oginga’s call for an emergency family meeting to address internal opposition to the UNEP appointment, as senior ODM members publicly urged Ida Odinga to reject the offer.
24.01.2026
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President Ruto's latest move reshapes the country’s political landscape.
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Tuko
President William Ruto hosted Uhuru Kenyatta's brother Muhoho Kenyatta at State House as 1,252 youth received Gold Awards and funding for the programme is doubled.
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Reinforcements from the South Sudanese army have now been deployed to Bor, which was the first place to be captured by opposition forces in...
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The bacteria produce a potent toxin that damages healthy tissue and can spread through the bloodstream to other organs. The disease is highly contagious, spreading easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or close contact.
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The agenda is expected to include cooperation against transnational organized crime, particularly along border regions, regional security issues and joint economic opportunities, said the...
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CHAMA cha United Democratic Alliance (UDA) kimekosoa vikali uamuzi wa Mahakama Kuu uliotangaza kuwa...
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07:04 (04:04)⇢Ruto Reaches for the Odinga Branch
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted to analyzing the strategic implications of President Ruto's outreach to the Odinga family. Most outlets focus on the nomination of Ida Odinga as a UNEP envoy, interpreting it as a calculated political chess move to reshape the landscape (Daily Nation, Kenyans, Citizen, YNews Digital). Simultaneously, the media highlights Ruto's direct engagement with the Kenyatta family through his hosting of Muhoho Kenyatta at State House (Tuko).
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The latest incident has triggered fresh concerns over rising cases of mysterious fire incidents within business…
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The victims were seven adults and two children, police said, adding that the bodies were recovered on Friday with the assistance of the local...
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Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has dismissed claims that he is planning to abandon former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the DCP Party....
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MHUBIRI tata Paul Mackenzie anatarajiwa kushtakiwa kwa kosa la mauaji kuhusiana na wimbi la pili la...
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In the footage posted by Bobi Wine on Friday night, Barbara repeatedly asked the intruders, “What do you want in our compound? What is that you want in our compound?” as they roamed the property.
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According to Kenya's National Drought Management Authority Wajir, Garissa, Kilifi, Marsabit, Kitui, Kwale, Kajiado, Isiolo, and Tana River, are in the “alert” phase, while...
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Capital FM
Once established, the Joint Centre of Excellence is expected to contribute to policy development, strengthen farmer resilience and support sustainable value chains amid increasing...
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The Ugandan general elections were characterised by an internet blackout and violence that resulted in the demise of at…
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Y News Digital
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MBUNGE wa Malindi, Bi Amina Mnyazi ameelezea sababu za viongozi wa Pwani kumuunga mkono Waziri wa...
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Nairobi Leo
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has fired Seth Panyako from the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) board....
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.If I could turn back the hands of time, I would.' - Wangui as her three children Njeri, Emmanuel, and Kairo are cremated.
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'If I could turn back the hands of time, I would.' - Wangui mourns Njeri, Emmanuel, and Kairo.
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Taifa Leo
UCHAGUZI wa wabunge nchini Uganda unakaribia kukamilika huku makundi maalum, yakiwemo watu wenye...
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Kenyan gospel singer Guardian Angel has broken his silence over continued online attacks directed at his wife, Esther Musila, reminding critics that their words carry consequences. In a strongly worded…
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IEBC guidelines state that the official campaign period runs until February 23, 2026. Candidates have advised to keep their activities between 7:00 a.m. and...
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The National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008, limits any public institution to having no more than one-third of staff from a single ethnic group. Despite this, some counties employ almost entirely from one community.
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The National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008, limits any public institution to having no more than one-third of staff from a single ethnic group. Despite this, some counties employ almost entirely from one community.
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10:36 (07:36)⇢The Ethnic Shadow in Public Hiring
⌨Editors are increasingly focusing on the breach of the National Cohesion and Integration Act, highlighting ethnic imbalances in county and public service hiring, specifically favoring Kalenjin and Somali communities (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice). This systemic critique is joined by a focus on regional instability, as outlets report on the European Union's censure of President Museveni regarding the harassment of Bobi Wine in Uganda (Kenyans, Taifaleo).
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NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 24 – ODM Party Chairperson Gladys Wanga has dismissed Speaker Moses Wetangula’s remarks, urging urged the orange party to urgently end...
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BAADA ya miaka 78 kama mwanachama mwanzilishi wa Shirika la Afya Duniani (WHO), Amerika imejiondoa...
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"The Trump administration's withdrawal from WHO is a reckless decision that will hurt all Californians and Americans," said Newsom. "California will not bear witness...
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has formally terminated the appointment of Seth Panyako as a member of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPF) Board. The decision was published through a…
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The incident, which occurred near the Carnivore area, has been cordoned off to allow rescue and emergency operations to proceed.
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Kenyans.co.ke
Panyako was appointed to the Fund in 2023 and has served there for only two years, with reasons for his latest…
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Taifa Leo
KATIKA kipindi cha takribani mwaka...
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Young environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has been honored as one of the Top 20 Most Impactful Women in Kenya for 2026, according to a comprehensive survey released by Timely Kenya. …
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President Museveni's regime has been accused of harrasing journalists and opposition politicians during the recent elections....
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Kenyans.co.ke
President Ruto has set a target of Ksh1 trillion in assets for NSSF by 2027, leading a push to transform the fund.
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KENYA inaendelea kupiga hatua katika mikakati kufufua mojawapo ya mazao yake ya kibiashara...
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A total of 43 primary schools, 10 junior secondary schools, and one senior secondary school in the North East District, as well as Pandamatenga...
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Police officers from Ekalakala Police Station on friday 24th January recovered a large quantity of suspected narcotics, while conducting routine patrols in Ekalakala Market, Machakos County. The incident occurred when…
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Daily Nation
Experts warn of a legal 'spanner in the works' because counties manage pre-primary schools.
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The tanker came to rest on the left-hand side of the dual carriageway, with part of its trailer spilling onto Swaminarayan Street, just below...
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13:31 (10:31)⇢Inferno on the Southern Bypass
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted to a fatal fuel tanker explosion on Nairobi's Southern Bypass, with multiple outlets prioritizing the resulting traffic disruption and public safety (Standard Media, Capital FM, YNews Digital, Citizen). Simultaneously, a bureaucratic crisis emerges in education as the government scraps the ECDE Diploma, creating legal friction between the state and county-managed pre-primary institutions (Daily Nation).
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Authorities continue to manage the scene, and motorists are advised to use alternative routes until the Southern Bypass is cleared and safe for travel. Kenha has promised to provide further updates as the situation evolves.
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Maandalizi ya Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027, pamoja na...
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According to the DCI, criminals disable key features on stolen phones at local shops before transporting them across…
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 24 – The Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority and other port stakeholders, have unveiled a series of joint reforms aimed...
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TV47 Digital
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary, Dr Raymond Omollo, has called on the Church to partner with Government in consolidating peace gains and strengthening community values, noting that security…
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Michelle Obama has said she is tired of being reduced to “just Barack’s wife.” Speaking on a recent podcast, the former First Lady expressed frustration that despite her Princeton degree,…
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NAIROB, Kenya Jan 24 – It is now emerging that more than half of the women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year...
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The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has intensified its nationwide push for legal reforms aimed at bolstering the country’s national quality infrastructure and industrial competitiveness. In a public participation forum held…
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"My friend, you are the last person who can lecture anybody on education. You were part of the government that destroyed education in this...
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Citizen TV
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The tensions intensified on Friday after Ruto appointed Mama Ida to the UNEP role, with Junior appearing to be angered…
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Another Saturday with everything on the line. Survival, European dreams, and title hopes all collide across five matches that could reshape the season’s narrative. Wolves face a near-impossible task escaping…
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The home of Uganda’s opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has become a war zone after masked soldiers stormed his home yesternight, beating his family members and isolating…
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17:15 (14:15)⇢Museveni Under the Global Gaze
⌨Kenyan editors are increasingly focused on the political and humanitarian fallout of the Ugandan elections. Coverage highlights US-led pressure for sanctions against the Museveni administration and reports of military raids on Bobi Wine's residence (People Daily, TV47 Digital, Nairobi Leo). Domestically, the media tracks the internal frictions within the Odinga family following recent state appointments and a intensifying political spat over historical failures in the education sector (Kenyans, Standard Media, Capital FM).
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TV47 Digital
UFC star Themba Gorimbo has sparked a stir after claiming that neither his country nor his family supported his journey to the top. “Nobody in Zimbabwe supported me,” said the…
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Kenya Airways added that its operations teams are closely monitoring weather conditions and airport readiness to determine when services on the Nairobi–New York route...
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Citizen TV
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TV47 Digital
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said that United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has regained ground in Mt. Kenya region as some of the leaders who had decamped retreat back. Waiguru said…
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The announcement comes days after rumours appeared that Zhang and Liu could be facing an investigation as they were not present at a high-level...
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The student leaders on their part pledged to mobilise their fellow students across the country to register as voters and to offer themselves for...
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TV47 Digital
In a harrowing account delivered from her hospital bed, Barbara “Barbie” Kyagulanyi, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Robert “Bobi Wine” Kyagulanyi, has spoken out about a violent nighttime raid on…
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Despite reports of deep discord, Oburu said the family meeting scheduled for February 1 would provide an opportunity to hear the views of dissenting voices, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s elder son, Raila Junior, and his sister Winnie.
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TV47 Digital
For decades, the border region between West Pokot and Turkana counties has been synonymous with cattle rustling, revenge attacks and chronic food shortages. Now, leaders and residents want to rewrite…
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Eastleigh Voice
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan recounted with deep nostalgia the pain, gains, and hopes Africa has experienced through periods of struggle and emancipation - hailing Mahmood as a true Pan-Africanist.
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There have been sustained calls for the Odingas to solve their differences.
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Special youth industrial zones have been designated in regions including Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Songwe, Kigoma and Ruvuma. Over the next six years,...
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This is due to the back of rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from major exporting countries, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) says is set to grow at its fastest pace since 2019.
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Siraji SACCO has received approval for KSh 170 million in World Bank–supported funding to support small and medium enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a key milestone in efforts…
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has urged football fans to turn up in large numbers at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday to back Nairobi United FC as they face Tanzania’s Azam FC…
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An unnamed US official later confirmed that the next round talks would begin on 1 February, AFP and Reuters news agencies reported.
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23:58 (20:58)⇢The Odinga Family Rift Deepens
⌨Kenyan editors are increasingly focused on the escalating internal rift within the Odinga family. Outlets report on a 'family crisis meeting' called by Oburu Oginga to address tensions following President Ruto's diplomatic appointment of Ida Odinga, which has reportedly caused friction among the patriarch's children (Daily Nation, Citizen, Kenyans). Simultaneously, the media tracks President Ruto's continued outreach to political rivals, including hosting Muhoho Kenyatta (Tuko).