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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 25.03.2026.
It displays 172 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Tuju's Judicial Reprieve Unfolded
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Morning coverage continued the legal saga of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, with multiple outlets detailing his arrest and allegations of inhumane police treatment. By midday, editorial focus shifted to judicial developments as courts dismissed police investigations into Tuju's case and denied DCI access to his home CCTV footage. Evening reports tracked political reactions to the court rulings while also covering compensation awards to police brutality victims in Kisumu and ongoing tensions within the ruling coalition.
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00:04⇢Kericho's Unmarked Graves
⌨The newspapers report on the discovery of a mass grave in Kericho County, with multiple sources detailing the exhumation of 33 bodies, including many minors, and the ongoing investigation (StandardMedia, DailyNation, Kenyans, Citizen, YNewsDigital). Meanwhile, some outlets cover the High Court granting Raphael Tuju an anticipatory bond (PeopleDaily) and a new DHS chief's stance on voting (TheKenyaTimes).
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People Daily
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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KAULI ya Waziri wa Kawi na Petroli Opiyo Wandayi, kwamba Kenya ina akiba ya kutosha ya mafuta...
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Daily Nation
The exchange happened at a meeting in relation to Tuju's billion-shilling commercial dispute.
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IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana has urged MPs to fast-track a law to curb early campaigns, saying the commission is powerless to enforce court rulings and public mistrust in elections remains high.
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The day many Liverpool fans feared has finally arrived. Mohamed Salah shared a quiet but powerful video online, seated in front of a wall filled with trophies that tell the…
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Entries for the 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon have officially opened, with organisers Tusk and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy projecting another impactful year for wildlife conservation and community development. The globally recognised…
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USHIRIKIANO uliopo kati ya Jeshi la Kenya (KDF), vitengo mbalimbali vya polisi, walinda usalama wa...
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The new prices are set to take effect immediately and are set to be a significant boost to farmers across the country.
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At least 33 bodies were exhumed from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho County on Tuesday, March 24. A multi-agency team that conducted the exercise, led by Director…
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Human fascination with bottlenose dolphins goes back thousands of years, at least as early as Greek mythology. But it wasn’t until the 1960s that methodical research into dolphin communication began.…
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WIMBI la ujangili na wizi wa mifugo lililosababisha vifo vya watu wengi na kuibwa kwa maelfu ya...
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08:00⇢Tuju's Custody Outrage
⌨The newspapers report on the continuing legal saga of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, with multiple outlets detailing his arrest and allegations of inhumane police treatment (StandardMedia, DailyNation), while also covering a related bribery allegation involving his lawyer and a judge (DailyNation). Meanwhile, some sources discuss a Senate bill seeking to enforce gender quotas in county cabinets (PeopleDaily) and the IEBC's call for legislation to curb early campaigns (EastleighVoice).
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Stillbirths are frequently caused by complications such as prolonged labour, infections, maternal health conditions, or poor-quality care during pregnancy and delivery—most of which are preventable with timely medical interventions.
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When living with a partner, you might be sharing more than just the same home, lifestyle and interests. You might also share various microscopic organisms residing on and in you.…
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Capital FM
The report also found that shootings were the most common method used in police killings, accounting for 114 cases, raising concerns about adherence to...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana has revealed that only 250,391 Kenyans have registered as new voters so far....
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Senator Tabitha Mutinda called on the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget to clarify the reasons behind the decision and how it was implemented.
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The Kenya Times
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KWA muda wa miezi tisa, Emily (si jina lake halisi) aliendelea kwenda kazini akitumaini mwajiri...
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Political Analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has urged embattled former cabinet secretary Raphael Tuju to seek President William Ruto’s help instead of seeking support of opposition leaders. In a statement on March…
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Kenyans.co.ke
The authority has said that the upcoming maintenance is aimed at elevating system performance, stability, security, and…
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The Kenya Times
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Exporters have decried what they describe as a worrying state of affairs, noting that the government has yet to respond…
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FAMILIA mbili katika kaunti za Nyeri na Murang’a zimewataka wanasiasa kuacha kutumia majina ya...
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One student has been confirmed dead, and at least six others injured following a confrontation between police and students during Monday’s demonstrations at Laikipia University. The unrest stemmed from students…
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10:28⇢Tuju's Arrest Outrage
⌨The newspapers report on the continuing legal saga of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, with multiple outlets detailing his dramatic arrest and allegations of inhumane police treatment (StandardMedia, DailyNation). Meanwhile, some sources cover the closure of Laikipia University following student unrest that left one dead (TV47Digital, Citizen) and a Senate probe into the takeover of insurance firms (EastleighVoice).
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WAKULIMA nchini wamelazimika kubadili mbinu zao za kilimo na kukumbatia teknolojia zinazostahimili...
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VIJANA barani Afrika wanaendelea kushinikiza ajenda ya mifumo jumuishi ya chakula ili kufungua...
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The officers formed part of a broader Kenyan deployment sent to assist the Haitian National Police in addressing rising gang activity, improving safety, and protecting essential facilities.
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TV47 Digital
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua has responded to claims made by President William Ruto that he sabotaged the fight against illicit alcohol. In a statement on…
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The officers helped safeguard vital facilities, including airports, seaports, road networks, and transport corridors, ensuring civilian safety and the delivery of humanitarian aid
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Eastleigh Voice
Some of the unconfirmed claims were that there was an attempted unlawful and hostile breach of the First Lady’s hotel room, but security officials intervened, and local security agencies are following up on the matter.
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He has been granted a personal bond of Sh2 million plus two sureties.
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12:08⇢The Haiti Contingent's Homecoming
⌨The newspapers report on the return of Kenyan police officers from the Haiti mission, with multiple mainstream national outlets covering the third contingent's arrival and their security contributions (PeopleDaily, CapitalFM). Meanwhile, some sources discuss domestic political tensions, including Deputy President Gachagua's response to President Ruto's allegations (TV47Digital) and a legal case involving Herman Manyora (DailyNation).
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The officers helped safeguard vital facilities, including airports, seaports, road networks, and transport corridors, ensuring civilian safety and the delivery of humanitarian aid
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Kenya has taken a decisive step in reshaping its mobile device market, with the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) rolling out new technical standards that will fundamentally change the types…
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Apple Inc. is expected to introduce its next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, on June 8, 2026 during its annual developer conference, the Worldwide Developers Conference 2026. The announcement…
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The 466.8 billion project is set to reduce the travel time from Nairobi to Mombasa by about 5 hours from the current 10.
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Tuko
Nairobi MP Esther Passaris updates on Raphael Tuju’s ICU condition, urging compassion and caution against politicising his health crisis amid legal troubles.
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Eastleigh Voice
The dispute stems from a meeting held on March 17, 2026, at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation, convened by Aladwa in his capacity as ODM Nairobi County Chairman, where Winnie was reportedly declared Nairobi’s “number one party delegate” and endorsed for the position of Deputy Party Leader.
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LONODN, UINGEREZA
Chama cha Mashabiki wa Soka barani Ulaya (FSE) kimewasilisha malalamishi rasmi...
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The flooding has also rendered numerous roads impassable and damaged several bridges, hampering relief efforts and limiting access to affected communities
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A diplomatic row has emerged between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following an incident involving their delegations at a hotel in Washington DC....
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Former Planning Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has advised President William Ruto’s administration to prioritise mordernising Kisumu as a port city. Speaking on Wednesday, March 25 morning, Nyakera said that a…
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13:32⇢Floods' Rising Toll
⌨The newspapers report on the rising death toll from devastating floods, with multiple mainstream national outlets covering the displacement of thousands and relief challenges as the toll reaches 88 (PeopleDaily, CapitalFM). Meanwhile, some sources discuss diplomatic tensions between Rwanda and DRC delegations clashing in Washington DC (TheKenyaTimes, NairobiLeo) and infrastructure debates about extending the SGR to Malaba (TV47Digital, Kenyans).
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A member of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has moved to the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal challenging the elevation and endorsement of Winnie Odinga ahead of a crucial delegates’ convention. The…
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Some petrol stations, especially those in rural areas, are said to have run out of fuel stocks, with others in urban…
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The Kenya Times
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The flooding has also rendered numerous roads impassable and damaged several bridges, hampering relief efforts and limiting access to affected communities
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TV47 Digital
A minister in Uganda has urged Ugandans, especially men, to normalise making wills. In brief chat with journalists, Balaam Barugahara, the State Minister for Gender, Labour, and Social Development, in charge…
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TV47 Digital
Parents of children living with disabilities have been urged to ensure that those children attend school and are not denied essential services in society. Speaking during a disability rights stakeholders’…
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Judge says application does not disclose an offence.
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CS Wandayi asked Kenyans to stop panic buying, and warned of tough sanctions against retailers hoarding fuel....
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The Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, March 24 imposed a KSh500,000 fine on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. The Committee further directed the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja…
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Daily Nation
Judge says State's application does not disclose an offence.
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The Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, March 24 imposed a KSh500,000 fine on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. The Committee further directed the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja…
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KISUMU, Kenya Mar 25 – Young people in Kisumu have intensified calls for mass voter registration under the ‘Niko Kadi’ movement as preparations for...
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14:48⇢Tuju's Judicial Reprieve
⌨The newspapers report on the continuing legal saga of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, with multiple mainstream national outlets covering a court's dismissal of a police probe into his case (StandardMedia, DailyNation). Meanwhile, some sources discuss a fuel supply controversy involving CS Wandayi's orders and accusations against oil marketers (Kenyans, NairobiLeo, Citizen).
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Over 100 people with eye complications have benefited from free cataract surgeries and pterygium excision in the ongoing free eye medical camp in Kirinyaga. So far, over 1000 people have…
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GEN Z wanastahili kujihadhari kaulimbiu yao ya ‘Niko Kadi’ isitekwe nyara na wanasiasa...
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A group of young people stand by the roadside, phones in hand, laughter in the air. One of them, mid-conversation, suddenly says it: “Tuko kadi.” The others nod, not as…
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Gen Z is done protesting. With Niko Kadi, Kenya’s youth are stepping into the system registering, organising, and preparing to decide 2027.
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The Kenya Times
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Gen Z is done protesting. With Niko Kadi, Kenya’s youth are stepping into the system registering, organising, and preparing to decide 2027.
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Committee members led by chair Moses Kajwang expressed anger over Sakaja’s repeated absence and imposed a series of measures to ensure compliance.
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MAPEMA Januari mwaka huu, Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa (UN) Antonio Guterres alitoa ujumbe wa...
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The High Court has awarded a total of KSh. 38,627,050 in compensation to victims and families affected by police brutality during protests, while issuing orders aimed at reforming how demonstrations…
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The committee is seeking Sakaja's response to a report by the Auditor General audit queries for the 2024/2025…
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They were buying tomatoes, sitting at home, riding home from work. Then police opened fire. Now the court says the govt must pay.
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The Standard
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16:50⇢The Court's Compensation Decree
⌨The newspapers report on court rulings awarding compensation to police brutality victims and ordering police reforms, with multiple mainstream national outlets covering the KSh38.6 million award to Kisumu protest victims (TV47Digital, Citizen, CapitalFM). Meanwhile, some sources continue covering the legal saga of Raphael Tuju, focusing on a court denying DCI access to CCTV footage (PeopleDaily) and related developments.
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Petitioner seeks to block Winnie Odinga's endorsement as deputy party leader.
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Petitioner seeks to block her endorsement as deputy party leader.
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Y News Digital
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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has declared his intention to return to his home country. He dismissed any notion that his rights and freedom…
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KRA advised travellers entering Kenya to declare restricted items, carry the right permits, and avoid prohibited goods…
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Former Shabana head coach Peter Okidi has been named the SportPesa League Coach of the Month for February after guiding the Gusii-based side to a flawless run of results. Okidi…
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Amuga, an ODM member, has named Winnie Odinga, Makadara MP George Aladwa, and the Registrar of Political Parties as respondents in the case.
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VIJANA katika eneo la Riruta Satellite jijini Nairobi wameeleza hitaji la dharura la kubadilishwa...
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Eastleigh Voice
An invitation to the upcoming G7 summit in Évian, France, the visit of Chinese Han Zheng, and a well-timed call from Marco Rubio to William Ruto within the same week all point to a simple shift: Nairobi is no longer peripheral to global competition.
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There are meals you eat, and then there are meals that eat into you, settling somewhere between memory and longing. Tumbukiza did that to me. And it did it through…
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The petitioners had sought temporary court orders to halt or review the registration of COTU officials.
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BAADA ya kifo cha mumewe mwaka wa 2008, maisha ya Josephine Wainaina yalibadilika ghafla.
Akiwa...
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18:54⇢Political Intrigues in Nyeri and ODM
⌨The newspapers report on domestic political maneuvering, with multiple mainstream national outlets covering Matiang'i's visit to Gachagua's Nyeri stronghold to promote Jubilee Party (PeopleDaily) and a petition to block Winnie's ODM leadership bid (DailyNation). Meanwhile, some sources discuss Kenya's geopolitical positioning amid international engagements (EastleighVoice) and ongoing legal disputes like the COTU registration case (CapitalFM).
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A student of Laikipia University who died during Monday, March 23 demonstrations was shot. An autopsy conducted on Wednesday, March 25 has revealed that the 19-year-old first year student pursuing…
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Gachagua urged authorities, including the Communications Authority of Kenya, to ensure that signals remain active so the Luo community can access the discussion freely.
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According to the motorists, a shift from road to rail transport would weaken the economy, particularly for businesses…
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The bench comprises Eric Ogolla, Roselyne Aburili, and Tabitha Ouya, who will preside over the matter due to its public interest and constitutional implications.
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Team Kenya boys and girls maintained their second spot position on the leader board after the second round of the All Africa Junior Teams Golf Championships at the par 72…
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According to the report, only three in 10 households have money left after covering monthly expenses, while four in 10 have had to take out loans just to meet daily needs.
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TV47 Digital
Holders the University of Eldoret (UOE) will be seeking to defend their netball titles in both the men’s and women’s categories at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) ball games…
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The President revealed that 3,000 MW of the target will come from nuclear power.
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Nairobi Leo
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has imposed a Ksh500,000 fine on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and directed that he be arrested for contempt of Parliament....
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Maiyo’s legal team confirmed that the case has been quashed, clearing him of all allegations.
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According to Dr Richard Njoroge, the government pathologist, the facilities at Kericho County Hospital mortuary were not adequate for the procedure.
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21:09⇢Gachagua's Clarification on Ruto's Allegiances
⌨The newspapers report on political tensions within Kenya's ruling coalition, with multiple mainstream national outlets covering Deputy President Gachagua's remarks about President Ruto's treatment of opposition leader Raila Odinga and his subsequent clarification about regional favoritism (PeopleDaily, Citizen). Meanwhile, some sources discuss legal and governance issues, including a stalled mass grave investigation in Kericho (EastleighVoice) and a Senate committee ordering the arrest of Nairobi Governor Sakaja (NairobiLeo).
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MP Millie Odhiambo condemned Kenyans spreading falsehoods about Mary Clare's acid attack. She emphasised the dangers of victim-blaming and the need for justice.
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Gachagua stands firm and unapologetic, revealing he deliberately pushed Ruto to react as their public clash intensifies.
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The Kenya Times
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Wanga highlighted that Sifuna and Babu are official delegates to the conference by virtue of their positions, and their attendance is expected.
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