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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 26.05.2026.
It displays 148 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Finance Bill's Mounting Opposition
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Editors led with the Finance Bill 2026's impact on family incomes and the private sector's warnings of job losses and closures. The morning saw Daily Nation and Eastleigh Voice detailing proposed tax hikes, while manufacturers pushed for excise overhauls. By midday, Standard Media and Capital FM reported manufacturers' threats of closures and MPs returning to tackle budget bills. The afternoon shifted to political reactions: CS Mbadi defended the bill against opposition criticism, and UDA launched a scathing attack on former President Uhuru Kenyatta over his renewed criticism of the government. The IEBC's warning against premature 2027 election rigging claims also featured prominently, alongside the swearing-in of Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter. The day's narrative was dominated by the economic strain of the Finance Bill and the escalating political rhetoric between the government and its critics.
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"You tax digital payment platforms, you drive consumers to the mattress and to the informal economy,” a KEPSA representative said, warning that such a...
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KILICHOANZA kama midahalo kuhusu ushuru, kimegeuka kuwa moja kati ya vuguvugu bayana zaidi la...
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Latest incident raises serious concerns over Ruto's security.
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Former President tells President William Ruto to stop using him as a scapegoat.
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ODM ramps up grassroots mobilisation in Nyanza as Oburu Oginga defends zoning talks with UDA, insisting nominations will remain open and fair ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Cofek accuses Ketraco’s board of introducing qualifications in the vacancy notice that allegedly exceed what is provided for under the Government Owned Enterprises Act.
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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has mourned the death of Ratang'a Girls' High School Chief Principal Mildred Ngesa....
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VIONGOZI kutoka Magharibi mwa Kenya sasa wanamtaka Rais William Ruto amchukue Kinara wa Mawaziri...
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Siocha had allegedly accused May Arati of interfering with the running of county affairs, remarks that sparked criticism from women groups across the county.
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07:20⇢Uhuru's Blame Game Warning
⌨Editors focus on former President Uhuru Kenyatta's renewed criticism of President Ruto, warning against blame games over the cost of living and tribal politics (Standard Media, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, ODM intensifies grassroots mobilization in Nyanza ahead of 2027 (Eastleigh Voice), and Western leaders demand the Deputy President slot for 2027 (Taifaleo).
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Cost of sugar expected to increase if National Assembly approves Finance Bill 2026.
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The High Court temporarily stopped the planned auction of Nairobi’s 14 Riverside Drive complex, allowing parties to contest alleged irregularities in the sale process.
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The latest incident once again highlights the growing concern over frequent fire outbreaks in informal settlements…
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President Ruto spoke after chairing the 4th Session of the Virtual Ad Hoc Oversight Committee of Heads of State on African Union Institutional Reforms.
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NAIBU wa Rais Kithure Kindiki amejitenga na madai ya njama ya kuiba kura katika Uchaguzi Mkuu wa...
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Residents of Malindi residing on a contested piece of land that had been turned into an illegal dumpsite by the Malindi Municipality have accused the Kilifi County government of trying…
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Political pressure is mounting on UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan following controversial remarks that have drawn criticism from leaders across the political divide, with some now calling for accountability…
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HUENDA ODM ikakosa mwaniaji wa urais na mgombeaji mwenza kwa mara ya kwanza tangu uchaguzi mkuu wa...
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Eastleigh Voice
Rains will continue over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the South Rift Valley, the Coast and parts of Northeastern Kenya. KMD also cautioned that heavy rainfall events may occur in some parts of the Coast during the forecast period.
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The massive gridlock that lasted for a few hours forced some motorists to seek alternative routes through neighbouring…
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Arati said leadership should be measured by service delivery and not political alignments.
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Between January 2025 and March 2026, the Child Protection Information Management System recorded 10,581 child protection cases. These include 1,636 missing children cases, 1,952 abductions, 6,820 abandonments and 173 trafficking incidents.
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The High Court has dismissed claims that the annual National Prayer Breakfast held at the Safari Park Hotel is unconstitutional and discriminatory, ruling that the venue is reasonably accessible and…
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Defenders Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal were among the Real Madrid names to miss out, leaving Barcelona to provide the spine of a team chasing Spain's second World Cup title after their 2010 triump...
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USALAMA jana uliimarishwa katika mikutano ya Rais William Ruto eneo la Pwani, siku moja baada ya...
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Between January 2025 and March 2026, the Child Protection Information Management System recorded 10,581 child protection cases. These include 1,636 missing children cases, 1,952 abductions, 6,820 abandonments and 173 trafficking incidents.
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10:25⇢Finance Bill Bites Family Incomes
⌨Editors focus on the Finance Bill 2026's impact on family incomes, with Daily Nation reporting proposed taxes on sugar. Meanwhile, Siaya riots over nuclear power are framed by The Kenya Times as a constitutional issue. Child kidnappings surge, with Eastleigh Voice citing 1,952 cases. Simba Arati defends working with Ruto, prioritizing development over politics.
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FIFA has rejected the FKF National Executive Committee’s move to suspend FKF President Hussein Mohammed, alongside Dennis Gicheru and Abdulahi Yusuf Ibrahim....
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But according to Wangari, an instructor at Zuberi Pilates and Nutrition, the practice goes far beyond that — combining breathing, control, posture and deep muscle engag...
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Kavuma Dauda, founder of the NGO and a former street kid himself, said he hoped the attention would help them raise funds for a rehabilitation and education centre.
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World football governing body FIFA has formally rejected the process used by certain members of the Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee in attempting to force President Hussein Mohammed and…
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The FKF NEC, led by estranged deputy president McDonald Mariga has since acknowledged receipt of the Fifa communication promising to abide.
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Hantavirus is a serious disease caused by viruses carried mainly by rodents such as rats and mice. People become infected through contact with infected rodents’ urine, droppings or saliva — often by b...
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BAADHI ya viongozi kutoka Kaunti ya Meru waliohusika katika kumbandua gavana wa zamani Kawira...
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To put it in context, the alliance warns that the government is pursuing a Sh3.38 trillion ordinary revenue target for the 2025/2026 financial year even as the formal economy remains under mounting pressure and continues to contract.
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Cost of sugar expected to increase if National Assembly approves Finance Bill 2026.
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Korir also challenged the young athletes to raise Kenya’s
profile on the global stage by surpassing last year’s performance, when the
country finished fifth overall at the championships.The squad also...
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Kevin Kinuthia, popularly known as Kinuthia, has once again stirred conversations online after opening up about his body transformation journey and future cosmetic surgery plans during an interview with Oga…
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CS Ogamba said teachers remain central to the country’s education reforms and human capital development.
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According to a police report, the arrest was made by officers led by No. 241121 I.P George Jaber, No. 78326 Sgt Albanas Kiambaa and No. 236990 P.C Daniel Kiara while on patrol at the Kenyatta Road are...
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Wakulima katika eneo la Nyanza wameendelea kuonywa kuhusu hatari ya kutumia pembejeo feki, hatua...
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The mineral-rich region has been scarred by violence from various armed groups for more than three decades. Since 2021, the M23 has seized swathes of territory and fighting has stepped up since the st...
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The project is expected to improve the movement of goods and people, and stimulate economic activities in rural towns…
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Aliyekuwa Mwakilishi wa Kike wa Kaunti ya Taita Taveta na mhubiri wa injili Joyce Lay amevunja...
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12:28⇢Finance Bill's Tax Bite
⌨Editors focus on the Finance Bill 2026's impact on family incomes and the economy, with Daily Nation and Eastleigh Voice reporting on tax hikes and private sector warnings. Meanwhile, Standard Media covers a security detail shake-up after a breach at a presidential event.
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Ogamba acknowledged the central role teachers play in shaping the country’s future and noted that the government is taking deliberate steps to improve their working conditions....
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A constitutional petition filed at the High Court in Kiambu is seeking far reaching reforms in Kenya’s banking sector, with petitioner Francis Awino accusing regulators and commercial banks of operating…
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He said the United States "in addition to no longer having any safe haven in the region for aggression and the establishment of military bases, is moving further and further away from its former posit...
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that the ongoing Middle East crisis will impact the country for a relatively extended time. Mudavdai has urged Kenyans to brace for a…
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A search of the vehicle uncovered an AK-47 assault rifle hidden right under the driver's seat.
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Maina said the increasing number of women killed and children going missing reflects “a national crisis” that requires unified action across government agencies and society, warning that the current r...
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Kenyan comedian David Oyando popularly known as Mulamwah has responded to a fan who questioned why many celebrities rarely help struggling Kenyans despite frequent appeals on social media. The fan,…
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ALIYEKUWA Mwakilishi wa Kike wa Kaunti ya Taita Taveta na mhubiri wa injili Joyce Lay amevunja...
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The Tuesday hanging is the latest in a string of executions by the Islamic republic for security-related cases following the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on February 28....
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Multi-agency security teams operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu successfully recovered 24 stolen livestock following a response to a banditry incident. A report of livestock stolen from the Ntangilia area in…
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed claims that the Finance Bill 2026 will introduce new taxes on mobile money transfers....
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Speaking during a farewell meeting with the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen, at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, the Speaker said the Church must safegu...
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Eastleigh Voice
During the report's launch in Nairobi, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba acknowledged the concerns raised and reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the teachers' welfare.
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Parliament could be forced to establish a mediation committee if the National Assembly and the Senate fail to agree on the Division of Revenue...
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In the petition, a Kakamega County resident, Stephen Otieno says he moved to court in the public interest under Articles 3, 22 and 258 of the Constitution, citing what he describes as growing concern...
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At the top of the manufacturers’ concerns is a call to remove the 25 per cent excise duty proposed on kraft liner used in packaging cartons for export goods such as fresh avocados and horticultural produce.
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Parliament could be forced to establish a mediation committee if the National Assembly and the Senate fail to agree on the Division of Revenue...
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14:25⇢Manufacturers' Finance Bill Warning
⌨Editors focus on the Finance Bill 2026, with manufacturers warning of job losses and closures (Standard Media), and pushing for excise overhaul on packaging and inputs (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, National Assembly resumes sittings to tackle budget and revenue-sharing bills (Capital FM).
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The orders were issued by the tribunal after the two artists, through lawyer Adrian Kamotho, separately moved to challenge what they describe as unlawful exploitation of their music catalogue and wron...
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has attributed his consistent early-season speed to a refined pre-season
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Women in Tseikuru, Kitui County, have welcomed the ongoing sinking of the Kwa Kasyathyu Earth Dam, saying it will ease the burden of trekking tens of kilometres daily in search…
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NAIROBI,Kenya,May 26-The Kenya Ports Authority has hailed the arrival of container vessel CMA CGM Adventure as a “historic” milestone after it became the first...
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Treasury, however, clarified that the matter has been marred by misinformation, stating that the proposal does not introduce a new tax on mobile phones but instead reli...
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Maranda High School has been closed indefinitely following a fresh wave of student unrest, just as the Bondo Law Courts granted police permission to detain 12 suspects linked to Sunday’s…
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NAIROBI,Kenya, May 26- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has withdrawn a 2024 case against a group of activists from Mombasa...
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According to the charge sheet presented in court, the accused persons face the main count of conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code, with prosecutors alleging that they jointl...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has strongly condemned recent remarks by political actors alleging plans to influence the outcome of the 2027 presidential election through unlawful means, warning…
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Traders in Eastleigh say demand for goats and sheep has slowed ahead of Eidul Adha, with many buyers citing tough economic conditions and rising fuel prices.
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In August 2017, Kenya banned the manufacture, sale, and use of single-use plastic carrier bags in a bid to stop pollution and environmental degradation. This is when Sa...
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16:34⇢The Missing Children's Numbers
⌨Editors focus on the mystery of missing children in Kenya, with officials disagreeing on numbers (Standard Media). The ODPP drops a case against Mombasa activists arrested over anti-abduction protests (Capital FM). Meanwhile, IEBC condemns politicians' claims of planned rigging in 2027 elections (TV47 Digital).
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DP Kindiki and CS Kagwe signaled a major policy shift that could redefine sugarcane from merely a food crop into a strategic energy resource.The government said it is now exploring the large-scale pro...
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi on Tuesday, May 26 took public participation on the Finance Bill 2026 to Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), interacting with retailers from different sectors.…
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KAMPENI za chama cha UDA ambacho ni chama kikubwa zaidi katika muungano wa Kenya Kwanza, ziliwapa...
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The system allows KRA to access live updates on the location, speed, and truck condition of the cargo and driver,…
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Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has accused the Catholic Church of showing bias against President William Ruto while remaining silent during the administration of former President Uhuru K...
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Deputy principal Caleb Wekesa of St. Cecilia Misikhu Girls died suddenly in a hotel after collapsing. His family painfully recounted learning the tragic incident.
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Speaking at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday as a reaction to world football governing body FIFA decision to quash his ouster, Mohammed rallied all stakeholders to forge a unified front in their que...
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Matiang’I said that he left his World Bank job to return to Kenya and contest in the election, noting that he is not in any hurry.He said he believes that it is the citizens who will make a decision a...
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With the few hotels and guesthouses fully booked, officials are looking for alternatives to host guests.
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The groundbreaking project has emerged as one of Africa’s earliest gains following the appointment of Barnaba Korir as the continent’s first-ever African Technical Delegate at a global World Athletics...
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With the few hotels and guesthouses fully booked, officials are looking for alternatives to host guests.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26-Kenya and China are seeking to deepen their longstanding bilateral ties, with fresh discussions focusing on infrastructure development, trade, technology and...
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Ethekon said the utterances risk distorting public perception of Kenya’s democratic processes and eroding confidence in the country’s electoral system.He warned that such utterances also paint the com...
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Okidi praised his players for their discipline and determination during the vital
away win over Mwatate United.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26-National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of newly elected Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament David Kipsang...
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With the few hotels and guesthouses fully booked, officials seek alternatives.
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The statement comes after recent controversial remarks suggesting that Ruto’s administration will have influence on the…
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A postmortem report conducted on Tuesday at the JOOTRH revealed that the 39-year-old Hannington Were died of excessive bleeding. The report stated that he suffered three stab wounds in his back,...
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WAKAZI wa Lamu pamoja na wanaharakati wa haki za binadamu wameitaka serikali kutekeleza amri ya...
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18:45⇢IEBC's Preemptive Warning
⌨Editors focus on IEBC's warning against premature 2027 election rigging claims, with multiple outlets covering the electoral body's statement. Meanwhile, the swearing-in of Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter and the hotel shortage in Wajir ahead of Madaraka Day are also highlighted.
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Kindiki moved to quell the rising claims from some leaders allied to UDA and the opposition that the presidential vote will be rigged.He said that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission I...
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"We didn't have big chances today, but we still created enough to score. We missed the killer mentality that PSG had to score the goals," Neuer said to DAZN.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed a request by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to reconvene Parliament during recess for a special sitting to discuss the rising cost of fuel.…
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"This is your last substantive budget in this House, because the next budget that we will do in March-April 2027, will be implemented from...
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Each of the udges awarded Sh15m in general damages and Sh5m in exemplary damages.
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Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura accused critics of spreading false information about the proposed tax measures.To reassure the public, he urged citizens to read the Finance Bill themselves instea...
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He mounted a spirited defence for Kenyatta, who has come under a barrage of attacks from Kenya Kwanza troops, a day after he called out the government for engaging in blame games instead of working.Th...
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Kenya has called for an AI-driven, African-centered approach to the future of media, warning that the continent must not rely on imported technological models to tell its own stories. Speaking…
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Wandayi says the government remains committed to ensuring an uninterrupted fuel supply and has called on Kenyans to remain calm.He noted that Kenyans could soon benefit...
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World Athletics currently classifies Continental Tour meetings into four categories: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Challenger depending on the quality of competition and prize money offered....
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26-Kenya has launched a landmark national training curriculum aimed at helping businesses better understand and use weather and climate information in...
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For many residents, the celebrations carry emotional and political significance beyond the ceremony.
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Should the county update its building approval records with land rates databases, landlords within Nairobi could be…
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The Marua Interchange is rapidly emerging as one of the most significant transport infrastructure projects in Central Kenya, symbolising the transformation taking place along the wider Kenol–Sagana–Marua Road corridor. Located…
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Fresh from clinching their first English title since 2004, Mikel Arteta's side are preparing to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday.Bringing home the club's...
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Omondi said lawmakers had already presented recommendations to the government but are still waiting for a meaningful response.The legislator questioned why fuel prices remain elevated in Kenya compare...
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20:30⇢Climate Curriculum and Madaraka in the North
⌨Editors focus on the launch of Kenya's first private sector climate training curriculum (Capital FM) and the historic Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir, Northern Kenya (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, the fuel price crisis continues to frustrate MPs (Citizen), and Sacco officials face fraud charges (Standard Media).
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Citizen TV
Mbadi sought to clarify key tax proposals contained in the bill, reassuring traders and members of the public that the measures are well-intended.He spent much of Tuesday moving from one electronics s...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says President William Ruto will seek re-election in 2027 on the strength of his administration’s development record, arguing the next...
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UDA claimed Uhuru had failed to come to terms with Ruto's victory in the 2022 General Election and was actively working against the current administration.The party fur...
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The MP said Linda Mwananchi has its sights set on producing a presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election, adding that its broader mission was clear.Omondi also moved to set the record s...
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is bitter, jealous and envious of President William Ruto, this is according to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party. In a lengthy statement signed by…
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The bankers edged past USIU Flames 54-51 at Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi, a victory that moved them to the top of the standings with 19 points after ten matches, having registered nine wins and one defeat...
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The rebrand, which has received all regulatory approvals, will see the Group and its subsidiaries operate under the HFCB identity.
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The delegation, led by Antti Pihlakoski, who chairs the Bid Evaluation Panel, held talks with senior Kenyan sports officials as part of an assessment of the country’s readiness to host one of the most...
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