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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 26.06.2026.
It displays 94 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.06.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Gikomba Collapse and the Utumishi Murder Trial
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The Gikomba building collapse, which killed two and trapped several, dominated morning coverage, with rescue efforts ongoing. By mid-morning, the Utumishi Girls Academy murder trial saw the High Court bar media and order mental and age assessments for the eight suspects. Afternoon attention shifted to the TSC salary increase for teachers and the ODM's thanks for peaceful June 25 protests. Evening reports highlighted the Katiba Institute's contempt case against IG Kanja over Nairobi barricades during the protests, and Sonko's bail payment for nearly 200 arrested demonstrators. The day's editorial focus moved from the Gikomba tragedy to legal and political fallout from the protest anniversary.
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company has scheduled system maintenance in parts of Nyeri, Meru, Kisumu, Kwale, Kilifi, Laikipia, and Kisii on Friday, June 26.
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05:23⇢Protest Anniversary Rights Condemned
⌨Editors focus on the June 25 protest anniversary aftermath, with the Police Reforms Working Group condemning rights violations during Gen Z memorial protests (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, Kenya Power announces scheduled outages in seven counties (Tuko). Other headlines include Chris Evert's cancer recurrence (The Kenya Times) and Paris banning alcohol amid heatwave (Citizen).
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INSPEKTA Jenerali wa Polisi, Douglas Kanja, amesema kuwa idara za usalama zilikuwa zimepokea...
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Former DP says it was a calculated move aimed at preventing bloodshed and destruction of property.
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At least 101 million Europeans faced temperatures of over 35C, with scores of people thought to have been killed by the record-breaking heatwave.French and British health services reported a surge in...
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Eastleigh Voice
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir is pushing for an Open Skies policy and expanded international air links, saying greater connectivity is key to boosting tourism, attracting investment, creating jobs, and positioning the coastal city as a leading regional hub.
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MANUSURA wa ukatili wa polisi wamelaumu serikali kwa kuwatenga waliotekwa nyara katika mpango wa...
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Researchers say the findings could open the door to discovering other hidden antibiotic systems in nature and accelerate the search for new medicines at a time when resistance is threatening decades of medical progress.
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Kenya Red Cross personnel could be seen coordinating rescue efforts as a section of traders and residents gathered…
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CHAMA cha ODM kimetaka kushirikishwa kikamilifu katika mchakato wa kuwafidia waathiriwa wa ukatili...
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The New York Times and other US media reported that Iran struck a container ship in the strait, and the Iranian agency that claims to regulate traffic there issued a warning after the incident....
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Under the approved allocation formula, Sh387.43 billion will be distributed through the Baseline Allocation to support the day-to-day operations and development programmes of county governments.
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The accused, Mwakombe Katana Karisa, who worked as a barber, is reported to have accosted the student as she was heading to school on the morning of July 10, 2024 at Kasameni Village in Kilifi County....
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The disbursement comes just days before the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Portal is expected to open for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cohort. Through the portal, newly a...
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ALIYEKUWA Naibu Gavana wa Homa Bay, Oyugi Magwanga, amemtaka Waziri wa Fedha John Mbadi kuacha...
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According to immigration sources, Haji presented a valid Somali diplomatic passport and an entry visa upon arrival. However, immigration officers allegedly flagged him after suspecting that he was als...
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The students are accused of being involved in the fire that engulfed one of the school's dormitories.The case was transferred from Naivasha to Nairobi following concerns over the safety of the accused...
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Two people have been confirmed dead after a building collapsed at the Gikomba Market in Nairobi....
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Kenya is seen as the most likely choice because it is relatively wealthy and stable, 'RTL' said, adding that there are human rights concerns in Rwanda, and talks with Benin have not yet started.
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09:55⇢Gikomba's Collapse
⌨Editors focus on the Gikomba building collapse that killed two, with rescue efforts ongoing (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). Meanwhile, the Utumishi Girls fire suspects face murder charges in Nairobi (Citizen), and TSC revises rules to allow hiring teachers with one subject (The Kenya Times). The Dutch deportation hub story gains traction (Eastleigh Voice).
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The vigil, led by youth activist Valentine Waithera at the Ngurubani matatu stage in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, was disrupted by police officers from Wang'uru Police Station. Officers reportedly extingui...
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Ecuador produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and book a historic place in the Round…
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a 15-year prison sentence against a 32-year-old barber after a court in Kilifi convicted him of raping a 21-year-old student. The case…
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KILICHOONEKANA kuwa kilele cha safari ya utumishi kwa Lea Kalondu Ngutu katika...
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EACC said it had noted an emerging trend where political leaders are increasingly associating government-funded projects with their personal identities.
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The former Deputy President was conspicuously missing as his political affiliates within the United Opposition marched on the streets of Nairobi CBD to commemorate the youth who lost their lives durin...
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MAHAKAMA imeamuru afisa wa zamani wa Jeshi la Ulinzi la Kenya (KDF), Kapteni mstaafu Edwin Muthomi...
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The sweeping sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are expected to significantly impact the mineral supply…
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According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at Block B of the market, a structure that had been weakened after a fire gutted part of the market on Sunday.
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Citizen TV
Senior Principal Magistrate S. Mwangi of the Kajiado Law Courts declined a police application seeking to hold Njagi for 14 days, instead authorising his detention until July 2, 2026....
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TSC said it had received concerns from employees over unexpected changes in their June payslips, which showed increased PAYE deductions compared to previous months.
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The Universities Fund has announced the disbursement of Ksh4.2 billion in scholarship funding to public universities....
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At least two people have been confirmed dead after a building collapsed in Nairobi’s gikombaa market, while several others remain trapped beneath the rubble. The building, located in Block B…
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Daily Nation
Court nullifies chief's appointment for not meeting minimum qualifications.
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TSC said it had received concerns from employees over unexpected changes in their June payslips, which showed increased PAYE deductions compared to previous months.
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The suspects are expected to take plea before the High Court on 16 counts of murder stemming from the fatal dormitory blaze at the Gilgil-based school that claimed the lives of 16 girls.
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Reacting to the incident, Senator Asige questioned the conduct of the officers and called for accountability from the National Police Service.
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12:30⇢Gikomba's Rubble Claims Two
⌨Editors focus on the Gikomba building collapse, with two dead and several trapped, as rescue efforts continue (TV47 Digital, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). Meanwhile, the Utumishi Girls fire murder trial sees media barred from proceedings (The Kenya Times, Eastleigh Voice).
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Tana River Governor Major (Rtd.) Godhana Dhadho Gaddae has emerged as one of Kenya’s most highly rated county chiefs, with a series of opinion polls reflecting growing public confidence in…
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Kenyans.co.ke
This will mark his sixth visit in less than two months, following his latest tour that culminated at the G7 Summit,…
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Speaking during the event, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo said the statistics represent a growing public health and security challenge that de...
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Citizen TV
More than 200 suspects arrested during the June 25 demonstrations have been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts and charged with obstructing motor vehicles and disrupting traffic flow on major roads...
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A combination of tax increment and the Middle East war has triggered the surge in local pump prices.
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Citizen TV
Under the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026, all privately owned and government vehicles older than four years from the date of manufacture will be required to undergo an inspection test...
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The court directed that the minors be escorted to Mathare Mental Hospital on Monday, June 29, 2026, for mental assessment by a child psychiatrist, with the reports to be filed before the next court ap...
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The man defiled the girl on diverse dates between July 1, 2023, and September 12, 2024, at the Café area in Likoni.
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Emotional scenes unfolded in the courtroom as some of the accused complained that they had remained without food while in police custody following their arrest.
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The eight suspects, who are being held at Kabete Juvenile Remand Home, followed the proceedings virtually from custody and were not presented in open court.
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Appearing before the Milimani Law Courts, the prosecution told the court that the United Kingdom is seeking Kiplagat's extradition to answer charges of murder, manslaughter, perverting the course of j...
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Njagi was arrested at Kitengela Matatu Stage, where he had been addressing a group of young people....
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Kenyans.co.ke
The increase will take effect from July this year, according to TSC, with all teachers set to get a significant pay…
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The exercise forms part of the Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, an ambitious initiative that seeks to plant more than 40 million tree seedlings over the next decade as par...
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ODM lauded Kenyans, particularly its members and supporters, for exercising restraint during the commemorations, saying the peaceful conduct demonstrated a commitment to the rule of law....
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15:25⇢Teachers' Pay Rise and Peace Thanks
⌨Editors focus on the TSC salary increase for teachers, covered by The Kenya Times and Kenyans, and the ODM's thanks for peaceful June 25 protests (Citizen). Fuel price hikes over two years are highlighted by Daily Nation. The Utumishi Girls murder case and activist Bob Njagi's detention also feature.
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MAHAKAMA ya Kajiado imeruhusu maafisa wa Idara ya Upelelezi wa Jinai (DCI) kumzuilia mwanaharakati...
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Eastleigh Voice
Katiba Institute said the IG’s continued defiance of the Court’s orders undermines the authority and dignity of the Court, erodes the rule of law, and threatens the constitutional principle that court orders are binding on all persons and State organs unless and until they are varied or set aside.
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The woman, who was among the first batch of 58 suspects presented before the court, was the only female accused and appeared in court carrying her toddler.Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko was...
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Sifuna’s removal has been catalysed by his declaration that he cannot work closely with Oburu, explaining that he could not serve as party secretary-general under what he described as “mediocrity”.
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Health CS Aden Duale said preparations for the deployment of the 2026/2027 internship cohort had been finalised, paving the way for the interns to begin their mandatory 12-month placement in various h...
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KOCHA wa Harambee Starlets, Beldine Odemba Alhamisi, alitaja kikosi cha muda cha wachezaji 29...
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The prosecution concluded its case before the Shanzu Chief Magistrate's Court after calling 12 witnesses, with the final testimony delivered by the investigating officer, Inspector Shadrack Kemei of t...
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TV47 Digital
At a gathering to mark International Widows Day in Nairobi, one pattern became impossible to ignore: many of the women had lost their husbands not to illness or crime, but…
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Under the current plans, all vehicles above four years of service will have to be subjected to mandatory inspections…
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The High Court has temporarily suspended the appointment of Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) after a…
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TV47 Digital
Siaya National Polytechnic has officially launched its annual Cultural and Peer Week, shifting the traditional celebration toward an urgent focus on mental health, financial literacy, and student security. The event,…
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Awendo sub-county Police Commander Julius Kemboi said the officer was part of a team that had been dispatched to arrest the suspect after receiving intelligence that he had returned home from hiding....
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TV47 Digital
Katiba Institute has filed a contempt of court application against Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing him of defying a High Court order by erecting roadblocks across Nairobi during…
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KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the smooth transition of interns into service marks a significant departure from previous years when young doctors were forced to protest over delayed in...
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Activists who gathered at the Milimani courthouse to witness the release of other protesters said all their efforts to find the activists had been fruitless as they called on the government to release...
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who led a team in Vihiga County, called on Kenyans to shun divisive politics and embrace peace and development.Speaker Wetangula led a rally in Emuhaya Const...
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20:03⇢Government Blames Opposition for Gen Z Protests
⌨Editors focus on the government's accusation that opposition incited Gen Z protests (Citizen), while Katiba Institute sues police chief for contempt over barricades during June 25 protests (TV47 Digital). NTSA's mandatory vehicle inspections starting July are covered by two sources (The Kenya Times, Kenyans).
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Kenya's five-day weather forecast (June 26-30): Mostly dry nationwide, North-western Kenya tops at 36°C, scattered showers across the Kenyan Coast.
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Candidates will be required to first undergo validation of their primary school qualifications.
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AKIWA shuleni alijulikana kuwa miongoni mwa wanafunzi waliotia fora masomoni na kuwa kati ya...
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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Friday, June 26 facilitated the release of close to 200 young protesters by paying a total of KSh200,000 in cash bail at the Milimani…
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The building, known as CITIC Tower or China Zun, is a 108-storey skyscraper in Beijing's central business district. It is the headquarters of the state-owned conglomerate CITIC Group....
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TV47 Digital
The National Economic Development Party (NEDP) has suspended its Executive Director, Dan Mokua Onsumu, with immediate effect over allegations of gross misconduct, as the party moves to enforce internal discipline…
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