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25.12.2025

The Day of the Kericho-Nakuru Road Deaths

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 25.12.2025.

It displays 78 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.12.2025The Day of the Kericho-Nakuru Road Deaths
Morning editorial focus was split between the grim reality of a 'muted' Christmas due to economic hardship and the immediate reporting of festive season fatalities. Editors prioritized a head-on collision on the Kericho-Nakuru highway that killed three and injured four, alongside the murder of a legal officer in Vihiga, continuing a trend of holiday violence reported the previous day.
By midday, media attention pivoted to a DCI progress report regarding the death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo. Outlets highlighted the identification of a vehicle captured on CCTV near the scene and the dismissal of a security guard who spoke to the press, deepening the intrigue around the case. Simultaneously, political coverage intensified as ODM internal rifts surfaced; Junet Mohamed alleged a Sh1bn plot by Uhuru Kenyatta to pull the party out of the government, while Oburu Odinga challenged party leadership.
In the evening, headlines transitioned to the death of a senior Standard Group videographer and the celebratory crowds at Uhuru Park, contrasting with the morning’s focus on financial distress.
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06:04 (03:04)Silent Bells in Lean Times

Kenyan media coverage focuses on the festive season's grim realities, emphasizing the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) intensified enforcement as road fatalities mount (Taifaleo, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, editors highlight deep economic distress, reporting a widespread inability to celebrate Christmas due to financial hardship (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice). Political tension also persists as loyalists in Mt Kenya begin questioning their long-term commitment to President Ruto (Daily Nation).
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The TCAA said an investigation has been launched to establish the exact circumstances and probable cause of the accident, following both national and international aviation safety standards.
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11:00 (08:00)Crimson Festive Toll

Kenyan editors are foregrounding a grim Christmas Day, prioritizing the intersection of festive travel and fatal violence. Coverage emphasizes a deadly road crash on the Kericho-Nakuru highway (TV47 Digital, Nairobi Leo) and the tragic murder of legal officer Raychelle Adhiambo (Daily Nation, Tuko). This morbidity is compounded by reports of a suspicious CEO death in Kilimani and a fatal shooting in Machakos (Capital FM, Citizen, YNews Digital).
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13:03 (10:03)Christmas Roadway Bloodshed

Kenyan editors are foregrounding a grim Christmas Day, prioritizing the intersection of festive travel and fatal violence. Coverage emphasizes a deadly road crash on the Kericho-Nakuru highway (Standard Media, Citizen) and the ongoing investigation into the Jirongo death (Eastleigh Voice). While some outlets highlight the social strain of holiday financial requests (TV47 Digital), the editorial consensus remains fixed on public safety and mortality during the festivities.
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16:14 (13:14)ODM Political Sabotage Allegations Emerge

Editors have shifted focus from Christmas road safety to escalating internal strife within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Reports highlight allegations of external interference by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and internal sabotage involving Edwin Sifuna (Capital FM, People Daily). Additionally, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has released a progress report on the death of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, sparking further scrutiny of his final moments (TV47 Digital, Tuko).
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