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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 26.08.2026.
It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.08.2026 ⇢ The day Gachagua accused the government of seizing gas cylinders
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The day's dominant story was Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegation that the government seized gas cylinders from small-scale traders, covered by Citizen and People Daily. This followed his ongoing defiance of the Ruto administration and came amid his 2027 presidential campaign. In the morning, editors focused on the Malkia Strikers' volleyball win and the upcoming police uniform launch, but by midday Gachagua's claims took precedence. Later, IEBC admitted an error in the election system tender, denying favouritism towards a South Korean firm, while Hassan Joho attacked Gachagua over rigging claims. Other developments included Sakaja's hints at leaving UDA for ODM, Citibank's Mombasa branch closure, and a fire in a Nairobi slum.
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The Asian giants share a 3,500-kilometre (2,175-mile) border, and have in the past accused each other of trying to seize territory.
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Tuko
Kenya's 24-hour weather bulletin warns of rainfall in seven counties and strong winds affecting areas such as Turkana. Get insights on conditions, temperatures.
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Ottawa's retaliation will take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties came into place Saturday....
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As she shopped around Tajrish square in the capital Tehran, Taneen's experience attested to the helplessness of Iranians living under Western sanctions since the 1979 Islamic revolution who fear expan...
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SENETA wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna na viongozi wa vuguvugu la Linda Mwananchi wameanza kutekeleza...
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School heads want the rates that were set 12 years ago reviewed to reflect current realities.
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Eastleigh Voice
The Malkia Strikers made a fast start to their campaign, winning 25-14, 25-9 and 25-11 to take an early advantage in Pool A, where they are drawn alongside Mali and Zambia.
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Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called for patriotism, unity and commitment among officials overseeing Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).…
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Kenya’s Malkia Strikers launched their 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship title defence in emphatic fashion, sweeping Zambia 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Tuesday night. Playing in front of…
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KULIKUWA na kizaazaa katika Mahakama ya Milimani baada ya Rose Mbithe Mulwa na mwanawe Chris Mulwa...
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07:02⇢Malkia Strikers' Roaring Start
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the Malkia Strikers' dominant start to their African volleyball title defense, with two outlets (Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital) covering the 3-0 win over Zambia. This sports story takes precedence over other developments, including police uniform changes (People Daily), weather warnings (Tuko), and a murder case in Taifa Leo.
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07:02⇢Malkia Strikers' Roaring Start
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the Malkia Strikers' dominant start to their African volleyball title defense, with two outlets (Eastleigh Voice, TV47 Digital) covering the 3-0 win over Zambia. This sports story takes precedence over other developments, including police uniform changes (People Daily), weather warnings (Tuko), and a murder case in Taifa Leo.
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Former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion has been approved by the National Assembly Education Committee for appointment as a TSC member....
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Kenya’s sugar belt is showing renewed signs of recovery after years of decline that saw several state-owned mills collapse under the weight of debt, poor management, aging equipment and delayed…
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At 110 years old, Lesa Muluki has lived through some of the most defining moments in Kenya’s history, from the colonial era to independence and the country’s transformation into a…
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The dispute comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Sifuna seeking to establish…
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WAKUU wa shule za sekondari wameonya kuwa uhaba wa fedha unaathiri ubora wa elimu, huku wakitaka...
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Nairobi Leo
President William Ruto is set to unveil new uniforms for General Duty Police Officers on Friday, August 28....
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This followed claims by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula that some MPs receive as many as 10 TSC employment letters for their constituents.
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The new constitution would also shrink parliament to 65 seats from 102 and cut the number of electoral constituencies to 12 from 29.
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TV47 Digital
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has ordered intensified inspections of agrovet shops across the country as the Government steps up its crackdown on illegal, counterfeit and unauthorised pesticides. The directive…
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The fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at the public Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital, the district office said in a statement....
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The uniform change comes three years after the 2023 public participation exercise, in which police officers were…
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RAIS William Ruto amefichua kuwa ndovu wamekuwa wakivamia shamba lake lililoko Taita-Taveta na...
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The firms urged Parliament to retain market-based pricing, warning that higher fares could push passengers towards less reliable alternatives and reduce business for drivers.
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WAKENYA wasio na digrii ya chuo kikuu wataweza kuwania urais, ugavana na ubunge katika uchaguzi...
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10:29⇢Ruto's New Police Uniforms
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the upcoming launch of new police uniforms by President Ruto, with multiple outlets (Nairobi Leo, Kenyans) covering the event scheduled for Friday. This follows a 2023 public participation exercise. Other stories include IEBC's decision to allow non-degree holders to run for top positions (Taifaleo) and a tragic hospital fire in Pakistan (Citizen), but the police uniform story dominates.
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10:29⇢Ruto's New Police Uniforms
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the upcoming launch of new police uniforms by President Ruto, with multiple outlets (Nairobi Leo, Kenyans) covering the event scheduled for Friday. This follows a 2023 public participation exercise. Other stories include IEBC's decision to allow non-degree holders to run for top positions (Taifaleo) and a tragic hospital fire in Pakistan (Citizen), but the police uniform story dominates.
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He said there are ongoing talks about joining the Orange Party, and he is currently consulting with relevant parties to make a well-informed decision.
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi’s public health system has undergone a major transformation over the past four years, with 224 newborn care units added and 23 new neonatal ICUs established across county health facilities,…
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The High Court has ordered Platinum Credit Limited to preserve its customer and marketing records as it considers a case challenging how personal data is collected, used and handled by…
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A Nairobi woman failed to convince the court to wind up a company jointly owned with her estranged husband.
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Sakaja blamed successive governments for failing to provide adequate trading spaces for informal traders, saying the county was now working to address the problem.
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Eastleigh Voice
Ruto said the funds would be used to build the institution after residents asked the government to establish a university in the area.
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TV47 Digital
Police recruits undertaking training at the National Police Service college in Kiganjo, Nyeri County have been urged to uphold professionalism, integrity and political neutrality as they prepare to graduate and…
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ALIPOMTEMBELEA rafiki yake katika shamba la Matuiku, kilomita chache kutoka mji wa Elburgon mnamo...
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Sakaja said he is consulting with relevant parties before making a decision, adding that there is no official date for his possible departure from UDA.
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Citizen TV reporter John Wanyama has resigned from the Royal Media Services (RMS) to seek the Malava Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election....
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KLABU ya Home Boys FC kutoka mtaa wa Gadeni ndiyo iliyotawazwa bingwa wa michuano ya ligi ya...
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In a press briefing at his residence in Karen on Wednesday, Gachagua claimed that more than 200,000 gas cylinders were taken from small-scale gas retailers in Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos bet...
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13:14⇢Gachagua's Gas Cylinder Seizure Claim
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegations that the government seized gas cylinders from small-scale traders, with Citizen and People Daily leading coverage. This story dominates over other developments, including Sakaja's hinted party switch and Citibank's branch closure.
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13:14⇢Gachagua's Gas Cylinder Seizure Claim
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's allegations that the government seized gas cylinders from small-scale traders, with Citizen and People Daily leading coverage. This story dominates over other developments, including Sakaja's hinted party switch and Citibank's branch closure.
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The court granted the prosecution a final extension of 7 days to finalize their investigations and prefer a charge against Mulwa and Masiga.
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BENKI ya KCB imepiga ripoti kwa DCI ikitaka ichunguze kampuni ya Foxcapital inayodai ilituma Sh146...
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In May 2025, the county announced plans to completely ban the hawkers in the city centre as a way of keeping it tidy.
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NAFASI ya Mwakilishi wa Wanawake katika Bunge la Kitaifa iliundwa kuongeza sauti za wanawake katika...
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The new rules are aimed at improving oversight of courier services and helping curb the movement of prohibited goods such as drugs and firearms.
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The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has temporarily barred the Registrar of Political Parties from considering, processing, reserving or registering the name ‘Linda Mwananchi’ or any similar variation for another person or entity,…
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A section of Mwingi residents has opposed remarks by Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi threatening to have a local NGO leave the area over its ongoing borehole drilling projects. The…
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The court granted the prosecution a final extension of 7 days to finalize their investigations and prefer a charge against Mulwa and Masiga.
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16:19⇢Ruto's Post-Protest Pivot
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's post-2024 Gen Z protests changes, with The Kenya Times detailing four modifications. Concurrently, Citizen reports a traffic police officer's death in a hit-and-run in Makadara, while People Daily covers a CBK survey on economic growth's limited job creation. These stories dominate over other developments like digital courier regulations and local disputes.
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16:19⇢Ruto's Post-Protest Pivot
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's post-2024 Gen Z protests changes, with The Kenya Times detailing four modifications. Concurrently, Citizen reports a traffic police officer's death in a hit-and-run in Makadara, while People Daily covers a CBK survey on economic growth's limited job creation. These stories dominate over other developments like digital courier regulations and local disputes.
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Babu said reports suggesting that he no longer supports Sifuna’s presidential bid were part of attempts to divide the opposition and weaken its efforts to challenge President Ruto’s administration.He...
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Images obtained by Kenyans.co.ke showed residents carrying jerricans and pouring water on the fire, as some helplessly…
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The stolen phones undergo minor repairs and are reset along Jogoo Road, ARA says.
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Ruto confirmed that the money would be disbursed to the 13,000 Kenyans immediately....
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OPERESHENI kali ya siku tatu iliyohusisha taasisi mbalimbali katika hifadhi ya wanyamapori ya...
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EACC investigations established that county officials and their business associates allegedly traded with the county government through companies in which they had interests.The anti-graft agency said...
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved corruption-related charges against four Turkana County officials and a private company over the alleged unlawful acquisition of KSh.62 million in public funds.…
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Six individuals have been charged over alleged procurement irregularities involving KSh.50 million set aside for the purchase of land for a proposed health centre in Umoja Lanet Ward, Bahati Sub-County,…
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Every stroke counted as players pushed to finish strongly across the different categories.
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Josephat Kamenchu was arraigned before the Embu Law Courts and charged with killing Lawrence Muriuki Njiru contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.Kamenchu denied the charge...
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions across 10 counties, including Nairobi and Kisumu, on Thursday....
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IEBC says it has since identified the mistake and is preparing an addendum to correct the requirement, noting that the law caps performance security at 10 per cent of the contract price.The admission...
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TUNAPOTUNGA sentensi za Kiswahili, usahihi wa maneno ni muhimu sana.
Iwapo neno lililotumiwa...
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WAZIRI wa Madini na Uchumi wa Baharini, Hassan Joho, amemshambulia aliyekuwa Naibu Rais, Rigathi...
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18:21⇢IEBC's Tender Error Admission
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on IEBC's admission of an error in the new election system tender, denying favouritism towards a South Korean firm (Citizen). Concurrently, Hassan Joho's attack on Gachagua over 2027 election rigging claims is prominent (Taifaleo). These political stories overshadow other developments like CA's new rules on parcel surveillance and economic growth forecasts.
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18:21⇢IEBC's Tender Error Admission
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on IEBC's admission of an error in the new election system tender, denying favouritism towards a South Korean firm (Citizen). Concurrently, Hassan Joho's attack on Gachagua over 2027 election rigging claims is prominent (Taifaleo). These political stories overshadow other developments like CA's new rules on parcel surveillance and economic growth forecasts.
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The outlook indicates that the rains will be fairly to well distributed across several parts of the country, although Turkana and Samburu are expected to record poor to fair rainfall distribution.
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Eastleigh Voice
The apex bank further notes that the Kenyan outlook could also benefit from an easing of geopolitical tensions, particularly if the Middle East conflict moderates and global energy markets stabilise.
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MSANII maarufu wa ‘country music’, mtunzi wa nyimbo na mwigizaji wa raia wa Amerika Dolly...
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President Ruto said each beneficiary received Ksh.200,000 through M-Pesa to start their lives afresh away from the water tower.He explained that in 2023, the government provided Ksh.300,000 each for 2...
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In a major crackdown on the illicit alcohol trade, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)-led multi-agency team has dealt a heavy blow to counterfeit…
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Kenya Met and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) both predict severe displacements, with nations being urged…
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Paul Mwangi was arrested during an intelligence-led crackdown on suspected uncustomed goods at Bukembe Shopping Centre in Bungoma South Sub-County.He was charged with four offences relating to the pos...
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CS Wandayi said EPRA, working alongside security agencies, was enforcing regulations aimed at curbing illegal refilling and trading of LPG cylinders.He also defended EP...
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Kenya Power has announced planned power outages on August 27 affecting nine counties, citing maintenance and network upgrades. Expect cuts from 8 am to 5 pm.
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The two rival groups engaged in a violent confrontation at Mboleo area in the early morning hours, using crude weapons including clubs and arrows, ahead of President William Ruto’s second day of his t...
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NCIC Chairman Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae told religious leaders that they have the authority to stop politicians from using churches to promote narratives that could fu...
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Garissa Governor Jama is the latest to declare his move after his Tana River, Marsabit, Kajiado and Bomet counterparts.
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The man, identified as Jones Bogonko Onchonga, is said to have arrived in Lodwar claiming to be a Catholic priest from Tanzania who was on leave and visiting the town.He reportedly convinced the local...
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The President said the beneficiaries should not wait for the payment, indicating that the funds would be made available immediately.
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The government has defended its crackdown on illegal activities in the LPG sector following claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleging the targeting of small-scale...
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Eastleigh Voice
The Maulid (Mawlid) festival was not celebrated in early Islam, and its celebratory nature was, and sometimes still is, disputed by some Muslim scholars from different schools of thought. Some view it as a bid'a (an innovation), while others see it as bid'a hasana (a good innovation).
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22:28⇢Governors Eye Senate Seats
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political maneuvering ahead of 2027, with governors positioning for Senate seats (Daily Nation) and Jubilee dismissing Nairobi defections (People Daily). Concurrently, a man posing as a Catholic priest was arrested (Citizen), and Kenya Power announced outages in nine counties (Tuko).
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22:28⇢Governors Eye Senate Seats
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political maneuvering ahead of 2027, with governors positioning for Senate seats (Daily Nation) and Jubilee dismissing Nairobi defections (People Daily). Concurrently, a man posing as a Catholic priest was arrested (Citizen), and Kenya Power announced outages in nine counties (Tuko).
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The couple, who quit Britain for California six years ago amid a royal feud, landed aboard a private jet at Birmingham Airport in central England, The Telegraph newspaper and other media said....
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