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25.02.2026

The Day Sifuna Revealed Ruto's Cabinet Selection

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 25.02.2026.

It displays 150 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.02.2026The Day Sifuna Revealed Ruto's Cabinet Selection
Morning headlines focused on the escalating confrontation over State House land encroachment, with multiple outlets reporting officials warning of presidential security threats.
By midday, editorial priority shifted decisively to opposition internal conflict, as Edwin Sifuna revealed President Ruto personally selected ODM cabinet secretaries against Raila Odinga's wishes, with multiple outlets tracking the deepening rift and political fallout.
In the afternoon, coverage expanded to include the Supreme Court judge selection process, with six candidates applying including Ruto's former lawyer, while ODM continued facing internal dissent and parliamentary committee changes.
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03:13 (00:13)The Committee Purge

Kenyan editors are tracking the parliamentary committee reshuffle that removed ODM MPs from key positions, with multiple outlets reporting on the political fallout and claims of a purge (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital). This focus on opposition marginalization is juxtaposed with coverage of electoral preparations as IEBC seeks funding for the 2027 general election (Citizen).
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08:46 (05:46)The President's Land Under Siege

Kenyan editors are tracking the escalating confrontation over State House land, with multiple outlets reporting on encroachment that officials say threatens presidential security (Taifa Leo, Kenyans). This focus on institutional vulnerability is juxtaposed with coverage of opposition marginalization as ODM MPs are removed from parliamentary committees (Nairobi Leo, YNews Digital).
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Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned that uncontrolled land subdivision is threatening the future of agriculture in Kenya, urging a national conversation on strategic land…
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The Nairobi rains do not arrive gently. They return with attitude. One week, the city is dusty and sunburnt; the next, it is drowning in traffic and heavy downpour. Highways…
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As the effects of the war continue to bite on the innocent majority, the report has revealed that Hemedti owns three apartments in Dubai’s eastern suburbs, close to the UAE’s Al Minhad military airbase, estimated to be worth just under $1 million (Sh129 million).
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10:54 (07:54)Sifuna's Cabinet Revelation

Kenyan editors are tracking the deepening ODM rift, with multiple outlets reporting on Edwin Sifuna revealing President Ruto personally selected ODM cabinet secretaries against Raila Odinga's wishes (People Daily, Nairobi Leo). This focus on opposition internal conflict is juxtaposed with coverage of the Duchess of Edinburgh's visit to champion women's role in peace and security (Capital FM, Citizen).
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Locals in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, have expressed hope that the planned reconstruction of Nithi Bridge will provide a long-lasting solution to the persistent road crashes at the notorious blackspot.…
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12:37 (09:37)Sifuna's Cabinet Revelation

Kenyan editors are tracking the deepening ODM rift, with multiple outlets reporting on Edwin Sifuna revealing President Ruto personally selected ODM cabinet secretaries against Raila Odinga's wishes (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). This focus on opposition internal conflict is juxtaposed with coverage of Kenya's international alignment as the country votes with the UN majority supporting Ukraine (The Kenya Times, Daily Nation).
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In the wild, the Darwinian theory of evolution— Survival for the fittest is best put into practise, with most predators depending on strength and speed to survive. However, sometimes, survival…
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14:59 (11:59)The Lender's New Cage

Multiple outlets report on financial regulation and economic access, with mainstream national sources covering new rules for digital lenders (Capital FM) and the Central Bank's plans for easier loans (Kenyans), while regional sources highlight property demand from Kenyans abroad (The Kenya Times). This focus on economic management is juxtaposed with coverage of political procedure as ODM challenges a tribunal complaint (Eastleigh Voice).
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16:57 (13:57)The Judge's Sudden Ascent

Kenyan editors are tracking the Supreme Court judge selection process, with multiple outlets reporting on six candidates applying for the vacant position, including a recent Court of Appeal appointee (Daily Nation, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans). This focus on judicial appointments is juxtaposed with coverage of political infighting as ODM faces internal dissent and parliamentary committee changes (People Daily, Standard Media, TV47 Digital).
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Waist beads are often seen as beautiful accessories, but in Swahili culture, they carry meaning far beyond decoration. During a recent show appearance, media personality Fridah Mwaka broke down the…
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18:57 (15:57)The Judge's Former Counsel

Kenyan editors are tracking the Supreme Court judge selection process, with multiple mainstream national outlets reporting on six candidates applying for the vacant position, including Ruto's former lawyer (Daily Nation, Standard Media, The Kenya Times). This focus on judicial appointments is juxtaposed with coverage of political positioning as Farouk Kibet hints at a parliamentary run and Ida Odinga's UNEP appointment is approved (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice, Citizen).
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The Association proposed that the Investment Policy require at least 40 per cent of construction materials for fund-supported projects be sourced from local manufacturers.
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Nairobi is cutting taxes and opening capital markets to small investors while Pretoria is lifting wages above inflation rates in a new shift toward...
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“These women are not only breaking barriers; they are redefining power, leadership, and influence across Africa and the world,” said Avance Media Managing Director...
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22:45 (19:45)The Advisers' Unconstitutional Verdict

Multiple mainstream national outlets report on governance and legal challenges facing the Ruto administration, including the Appellate Court declining to suspend a decision declaring presidential advisers unconstitutional (Daily Nation) and experts warning of governance gaps in a major infrastructure fund bill (Eastleigh Voice). This focus on institutional scrutiny is juxtaposed with coverage of political maneuvering, as a People Daily report claims the removal of the ODM secretary-general was decided at the president's home.
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