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24.04.2026

The Day the Fuel Scandal Re-emerged

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 24.04.2026.

It displays 160 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.04.2026The Day the Fuel Scandal Re-emerged

The day's dominant story was the re-emergence of a fuel scandal, with Standard Media and others reporting how flagged substandard fuel worth Sh8 billion entered the pipeline. This was covered repeatedly throughout the day, with multiple outlets detailing the scheme. By early afternoon, political corruption allegations continued with Ichung'wah claiming Ksh.5M from Gachagua, and Tuju alleging a plot against his life. Later, the focus shifted to political realignment: ODM-UDA tensions persisted, with Orengo declaring himself 'people's party leader' and Oburu telling him off. In the evening, Matiang'i vowed no 'goon nonsense' if elected, and Gachagua urged teachers to reject SHA cover. The fuel scandal, however, remained the most consistently covered story across sources.

24.04.2026
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03:15The Fuel That Slipped Through

The newspapers report on a fuel scandal where flagged substandard fuel entered the pipeline (Standard Media), while MPs consider a bill to regulate traditional medicine practitioners (People Daily). Other outlets cover UAE safety assurances for Kenyans (Capital FM), a US soldier arrested over a betting win on a Maduro raid (The Kenya Times), and a weather warning for coastal areas (Tuko).
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The coalition said fans, players, journalists and other travelers to World Cup games in the United States risked being affected by what it described as the Trump administration's "draconian immigratio...
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08:06The Fuel That Slipped Through

The newspapers report on a fuel scandal where flagged substandard fuel entered the pipeline (Standard Media), while MPs consider scrapping school uniforms by July (Daily Nation). Other outlets cover Trump's remarks on Iran and gas prices (The Kenya Times), and relief for Kenyans in proposed changes to good conduct certificate processing (Kenyans).
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a couple accused of defrauding a land buyer of Sh2.4 million in a fraudulent property deal in Mwihoko, Ruiru Sub-County.…
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10:30The Fuel That Slipped Through

The newspapers report on a fuel scandal where flagged substandard fuel entered the pipeline (Standard Media), while MPs consider scrapping school uniforms (Daily Nation). Other outlets cover a Kenyan prisoner of war in Ukraine (Citizen), UAE investment in Gulf African Bank (The Kenya Times), and political rallies in Kirinyaga and Nyeri (People Daily).
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11:52Plane Veers Off Runway in Mandera

The newspapers report on a plane veering off the runway in Mandera (Nairobi Leo, Kenyans), while political corruption allegations continue with Ichung'wah claiming Ksh.5M from Gachagua (Citizen). Other outlets cover Kenya-Uganda oil refinery plans in Tanzania (Standard Media) and a government order suspending coastal activities (The Kenya Times).
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The aircraft, registration number 5Y-EBB, had departed from Nairobi en route to Mandera when it overshot the runway and came to a stop in nearby bushes adjacent to the airstrip....
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Several European countries, such as France, Spain, and Denmark have already said they will introduce a digital age of majority for social networks and others like Australia and Türkey have already don...
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13:42Prophecies and Plots

Political intrigue dominates, with Tuju alleging a plot against his life (Standard Media) and a Nigerian prophet warning Ruto of secret opposition plots (Kenyans). Meanwhile, ODM internal strife continues as Salasya criticizes the party's direction amid talks of a UDA alliance (TV47 Digital), and Kawira Mwangaza's husband releases a song urging Kenyans not to vote for Ruto (TNX Africa).
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15:35Haiti's Security Vacuum

The newspapers report on a security vacuum in Haiti after Kenyan troop withdrawal (Capital FM), while a woman in Kisumu blames her best friend for an acid attack (Standard Media). Other outlets cover Brian Karoney's 300km ride for blood disorder awareness (Citizen), UK support for Morocco's autonomy plan (The Kenya Times), and Ruth Odinga's warning against blocking a Kisumu rally (People Daily).
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18:13ICU Bill and State House Spending Under Scrutiny

The newspapers report on a court ordering an independent report on an ICU patient's Sh52m bill (Standard Media), while MP Njeri Maina questions State House spending amid education funding crisis (Citizen). Tourism Authority warns after tourists held hostage in Maasai Mara (The Kenya Times). Religious leaders call for peace ahead of Linda Mwananchi's Kisumu rally (People Daily).
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Speaking during the burial of Morris Mugo in Ishiara, CS Ruku conveyed the government’s commitment to ensuring accountability.He emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the shooting of the two y...
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20:15Voter Registration Surge

The newspapers report on a surge in voter registration ahead of the deadline, with IEBC adding over 1.8 million new voters (Citizen, People Daily). Meanwhile, Gachagua urges teachers to reject SHA cover and demands better insurance, intensifying opposition coastal tours (Capital FM).
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