The 20 percent cut to business rates -- a local tax paid by firms -- is the third major policy announcement since Burnham became prime minister on Monday, including a planned cap on most bus fares in...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 24.07.2026.
It displays 92 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.07.2026 ⇢ The Day Duale's Remarks Triggered an NCIC Probe
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The day was dominated by fallout from Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's alleged tribal remarks. Morning reports showed senators condemning the comments and calling for a formal motion. By afternoon, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) launched an official probe, with Duale claiming he was misquoted. This story overshadowed other political developments, including Governor Kang'ata joining Gachagua's DCP and TIFA polls showing Ruto leading at 24%. Earlier, editors highlighted the Sharon Otieno murder case mystery of two missing suspects, and ODM's internal purge targeting Senator Osotsi. Economic concerns surfaced with oil hitting $100 and maize prices rising. By evening, the Duale investigation remained the top editorial priority, reflecting heightened sensitivity to ethnic rhetoric ahead of 2027.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark deal the previous day to establish a civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom, which President Donald Trump said would be contingent on Riyadh...
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At least 5,398 people were killed in the June 24 earthquakes, with hundreds of buildings destroyed, particularly in the hardest-hit state of La Guaira in the country's coastal north....
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International benchmark oil contract Brent North Sea soared more than six percent to hit the symbolic $100 level, as the attacks potentially opened a new front in the Middle East war and Trump threate...
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CHAMA cha ODM sasa kinapanga kumng'oa Seneta wa Vihiga Godfrey Osotsi katika wadhifa wa mwenyekiti...
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Identity and whereabouts of two men who carried out the actual killing remain unknown.
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With Trump saying the deal is "totally subject" to Saudi Arabia normalising relations with Israel, here is a rundown of where things stand.
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The government has announced significant progress in resolving three long-running land disputes involving Angata Barakoi, Cheluget and Mau squatters....
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This translates to a 25 per cent decline from the record 11.6 million displaced at the height of the crisis in January 2025.
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06:42⇢The Missing Two in Sharon's Murder
⌨The Sharon Otieno murder case continues to dominate, with Daily Nation revealing two suspects remain unknown. Meanwhile, ODM targets Senator Osotsi for removal after Sifuna's ouster, and the US-Saudi nuclear deal's link to Israel normalization is analyzed by Citizen.
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06:42⇢The Missing Two in Sharon's Murder
⌨The Sharon Otieno murder case continues to dominate, with Daily Nation revealing two suspects remain unknown. Meanwhile, ODM targets Senator Osotsi for removal after Sifuna's ouster, and the US-Saudi nuclear deal's link to Israel normalization is analyzed by Citizen.
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SIKU chache baada ya kupata ushindi katika uchaguzi mdogo wa eneobunge la Ol Kalou, aliyekuwa Naibu...
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The development comes as President Ruto pushes for local processing of Africa's critical minerals, ensuring more…
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The private equity investment gives investors a slice of the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery launched two years ago and is currently the largest on the continent.
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WAZIRI wa Usalama wa Ndani, Kipchumba Murkomen, ametetea uongozi wa Huduma ya Kitaifa ya Polisi...
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CAJ said the engagement should produce practical interventions supported by an implementation framework with clear timelines and reporting obligations following the LSK's nationwide boycott of court proceedings.
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The two classmates had reportedly disagreed earlier that morning over learning materials after the suspect accused the deceased of interfering with his locker.
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BW Mohamed Salim Ahmed ni mpiga mbizi mashuhuri ambaye ametumia sehemu kubwa ya maisha yake...
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Three senators on Thursday, July 23 criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks in a viral video that they said risk inflaming ethnic tensions, with the Senate Speaker directing…
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Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina cautioned leaders against making statements that compare communities, saying such rhetoric risked reopening the wounds of the 2007/08 post-election violence....
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Three robbery suspects linked to a series of violent attacks in Westlands and other parts of Nairobi have been arrested by detectives from the DCI Headquarters Operation Action Team following…
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14 per cent believe that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should be allowed to contest and lead the opposition ticket.
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BEI ya mahindi imepanda kwa kasi katika maeneo mbalimbali ya Bonde la Ufa kutokana na mavuno duni...
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The EACC has dismissed as fake a viral letter claiming President William Ruto had nominated Winnie Odinga, Junet Mohammed and others to Cabinet posts.
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Kenya is using its upcoming Guinness World Records attempt not only to pursue global recognition but also to demonstrate leadership in climate action, forest landscape restoration and mangrove conservation, Chief…
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 221 job opportunities for Kenyans....
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The Iten Environment and Land Court has lifted the orders it had issued earlier restraining the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), their agents or proxies from fencing or undertaking related activities…
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The CS announced that the changes will be made gradually, with more Gen Zs, particularly those in their 20s, set to be…
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Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has lashed out at President William Ruto over what he says is repeatedly making unfulfilled promises to kenyans. Speaking in Kangundo, the Deputy Governor said…
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The poll revealed that the opposition remains fragmented, handing President Ruto an advantage against his opponents…
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CHAMA cha Walimu wa Shule za Sekondari na Vyuo (KUPPET) kimepatia Mamlaka ya Afya ya Jamii (SHA)...
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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has strongly condemned the growing culture of tokenism, ethnic politics and the use of goons to intimidate political opponents, warning that such…
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Daily Nation
'2027 General Election will be a titanic battle to retain the presidency' - Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service
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Eastleigh Voice
The agencies said nearly 300,000 affordable housing units are currently under construction nationwide, reaffirming their commitment to transparency in reporting contributors’ funds.
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Behind the polished facade of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, a turbulent picture is emerging. It is a picture marked by allegations of mismanagement, harassment of employees, misuse of corporate finan...
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Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have gotten a major boost after receiving equipment for the construction of a green tea processing factory to tap on the growing global demand for premium…
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After 19 days of patience, persistence, and freezing nights, KWS Veterinary and Capture team has successfully captured 12 hippos at Mukindu Public Dam. It has been intense days of work…
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The EACC has dismissed as fake a viral letter claiming President William Ruto had nominated Winnie Odinga, Junet Mohammed and others to Cabinet posts.
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Teachers have renewed calls for better pay and improved welfare, accusing the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of failing to protect their interests after the latest public sector salary review widened…
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Civil society organizations (CSOs) under the TuPigane na Ufisadi banner have launched a nationwide drive calling for issue-based politics, strong civic participation, and strict integrity checks for political leaders as…
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SIKU chache zilizopita, baadhi ya shule jijini Nairobi zilionya wazazi kuhusu visa vinavyoshukiwa...
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TIFA said President William Ruto's lead has been reinforced by a fragmented opposition, with no single challenger commanding enough support to overtake him.
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Kenyan marksmen delivered an impressive performance at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Level Three Handgun and Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Championship held at the Hado Shooting Range in Naivasha,…
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The DP said every possible intervention is being explored to cushion farmers from losses as well as to ensure there is no shortage of food supply to any part of the country....
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13:09⇢Ruto Leads Polls as El Niño Looms
⌨Political polls dominate: TIFA shows Ruto leading with 24% support, while ODM's preferred flag bearer remains unclear. DP Kindiki announces government measures to cushion farmers from reduced rainfall and expected El Niño. Mumps cases reported among children in Nairobi schools.
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13:09⇢Ruto Leads Polls as El Niño Looms
⌨Political polls dominate: TIFA shows Ruto leading with 24% support, while ODM's preferred flag bearer remains unclear. DP Kindiki announces government measures to cushion farmers from reduced rainfall and expected El Niño. Mumps cases reported among children in Nairobi schools.
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over the remarks he made in a viral video in response to the recent Ol Kalou by-election....
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Aliyekuwa Gavana wa Nairobi Mike Sonko ameanzisha tena mashambulizi dhidi ya Mahakama ya Juu,...
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Citizen TV
The Kenya Dental Association blamed Isokha's incident on weak enforcement of regulations and the limited availability of affordable, licensed dental services, concerns that closely mirror th...
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Daily Nation
Residents and activists claim they were completely bypassed and left uninformed.
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In his speech, Ruto called on graduates joining the programme to focus on building skills rather than the financial…
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has suffered a political setback in Nyandarua County after a section of its branch officials announced their resignation from the party and declared support…
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The Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme will provide structured private sector internships complemented by training in entrepreneurship and financial literacy....
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The DCI operation followed tips from the public which led to a raid in a house in the Rimpa area of Ongata Rongai that was suspected to be a base for the commercial production of explicit content....
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Police in Kajiado County on Friday, July 24 rescued 48 women, believed to be victims of sexual exploitation ring, after conducting raids in Ongata Rongai and Kiserian areas. In the…
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Shahabuddin, 76, has held the largely ceremonial post of president since April 2023, a period that included volatile months after Hasina's flight to India following a student-led uprising against he...
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Parents have been urged to take greater responsibility for their children and protect them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into goonism, violence and other unlawful…
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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has received official recognition from World Athletics after his remarkable performance at the 2026 London Marathon was confirmed as the new men’s marathon world record. The governing…
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PS Omollo said parents must closely monitor their children's behaviour, academic performance and social circles rather than leaving discipline solely to teachers and school administrators.He warned th...
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According to Dr Polycarp Oyoo, the Programme Officer at the Institute for Clinical Research (ICRHK), healthcare providers quickly embraced heat‑stable carbetocin after witnessing its effectiveness in preventing severe bleeding after childbirth.
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The aviation workers union had earlier confirmed that the strike would proceed as scheduled unless employers reached an…
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Police officers have arrested four suspects and recovered 26 stolen mobile phones in two separate operations targeting organised phone theft rings in Nairobi. In the first operation, officers from Central…
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16:59⇢The Goonism Warning
⌨New headlines show a shift from political polls to governance and public safety. Citizen urges parents to protect children from political goonism, while Taifaleo reports Sonko reviving attacks on the High Court. Daily Nation covers the Dangote Lamu refinery controversy, and Nairobi Leo features Waiguru criticizing CS Duale. Eastleigh Voice highlights a maternal health innovation, Kenyans reports court orders ahead of aviation strike, The Kenya Times details IEBC campaign spending limits, and TV47 Digital covers phone theft arrests. The previous denial of Cabinet nominations for Winnie Odinga et al. remains ongoing.
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16:59⇢The Goonism Warning
⌨New headlines show a shift from political polls to governance and public safety. Citizen urges parents to protect children from political goonism, while Taifaleo reports Sonko reviving attacks on the High Court. Daily Nation covers the Dangote Lamu refinery controversy, and Nairobi Leo features Waiguru criticizing CS Duale. Eastleigh Voice highlights a maternal health innovation, Kenyans reports court orders ahead of aviation strike, The Kenya Times details IEBC campaign spending limits, and TV47 Digital covers phone theft arrests. The previous denial of Cabinet nominations for Winnie Odinga et al. remains ongoing.
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Speaking on Friday during a security assessment tour of Kerio Valley in Tiaty, Baringo County a visibly agitated Murkomen alleged that Gachagua was mobilising members of the outlawed group against gov...
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Up to Sh6 billion is realised every month from Kenyans in housing levy deductions.
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Kang'ata is one of Mount Kenya's outspoken governors who have been essential to the ruling UDA party's…
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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched investigations into alleged ethnic incitement remarks linked to Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that have been circulating on social media. In a…
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Up to Sh6 billion is realised every month from Kenyans in Housing Levy deductions.
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The survey shows that the Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo and Babu Owino, enjoys overwhelming support among ODM supporters, dwarfing the Dr. Oburu Oginga-led Linda Ground fa...
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Kagwe said the government was prioritising value addition across key cash crops, including tea, coffee, avocado, macadamia, pyrethrum and cotton.
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A 34-year-old man is recovering at Bondo Sub-County Hospital after being shot in the leg when a public sensitization forum on a proposed KSh500 billion nuclear power plant collapsed into…
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Leaders accuse him of sowing seeds of division.
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Leaders accuse him of sowing seeds of division.
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In the last few months, the pressure on shipping lines has resulted in fuel shortages in some areas, including Nairobi…
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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Welcoming Kang’ata at his…
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The leaders also dismissed calls for a one-term presidency, condemning the opposition rhetoric as divisive, and reaffirmed their support for President Ruto's re-election bid....
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Duale explained that the phrase "Waraabe la-tagis bartay, ka-ridis waa ku dhib," - translated as a reference to a hyena - was a well-known Somali proverb and not an attack on any community....
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The researchers found that while chatbots can provide comfort, guidance and easy access to information, they may also reinforce behaviours and thinking patterns that contribute to mental health problems if used without appropriate safeguards.
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United in their quest for justice, victims of enforced disappearance on Friday returned to press their demands, accusing the panel of sidelining them during the ongoing compensation process....
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20:43⇢Duale’s Rhetoric Faces Investigation
⌨Editors highlight the investigation into Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s divisive remarks by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo). Political shifts also feature prominently as Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata joins former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (TV47 Digital). Additionally, victims of state violence are seeking court intervention after being excluded from a government compensation program (Citizen).
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20:43⇢Duale’s Rhetoric Faces Investigation
⌨Editors highlight the investigation into Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s divisive remarks by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo). Political shifts also feature prominently as Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata joins former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (TV47 Digital). Additionally, victims of state violence are seeking court intervention after being excluded from a government compensation program (Citizen).
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A Nakuru court dismissed all the charges for lack of evidence. However, for families that sold land and invested millions of shillings in the hope of pursuing education abroad, the ruling has brought...
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One critical question that has popped up in Sifuna's presidential dream is whether he has the financial muscle necessary to bankroll such a massive political campaign.
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Tinubu approved four new army divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said.
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