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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 26.09.2026.
It displays 91 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.09.2026 ⇢ The Day Dangote Machinery Docked in Lamu
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Morning editions opened with missing activist Collins Otieno found dumped along Thika Road and rushed to hospital, days after Muteti Mulinge was found in Mlolongo. Opposition leaders later accused the government of abductions and torture.
Attention then shifted to William Ruto's Dangote refinery push after his Nigeria visit. Ruto toured Dangote's plant, announced an eight-day Coast tour to break ground for the Ksh2 trillion Lamu project, as a ship carrying 2,930 tonnes of machinery docked in Lamu. MP Ndindi Nyoro demanded disclosure of the refinery shareholders.
The 2027 campaign ran alongside, with Ruto mocking Kalonzo Musyoka and accusing the opposition of serving Uhuru Kenyatta, Kalonzo firing back over taxes and the housing levy, ODM warning it would field its own candidate, and Edwin Sifuna facing fresh resistance to his UDP takeover.
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HUKU Kenya ikielekea kwenye Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Agosti 10, 2027, wasiwasi unazidi kuongezeka kuhusu...
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Daily Nation
Some medicines may enhance desire for sex, but many suppress it.
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Vietnamese investor Doanh Chau challenges Ruto’s UNGA speeches, questioning investment impact, bankable projects and African UN Security Council reform debate.
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The African Union's specialised continental public health agency said this mobilisation of cash and in-kind assistance must now be converted rapidly into disbursements, implementation, and measurable results in affected communities.
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Kadri watu wengi wanavyotumia mitandao na apu za kutafuta wachumba, ndivyo matapeli wa kimapenzi...
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Kenyans.co.ke
What appeared to be an ordinary departure at JKIA quickly turned into a major law-enforcement operation involving a…
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Wakazi wa maeneo yanayokumbwa na hatari ya mafuriko jijini Nairobi wanakabiliwa na changamoto kubwa...
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Righteous, who was popularly known as "Rai," passed away in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala.
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The designation, which gives local organisations authority to take action, came after the governor said almost 300 millimetres (11.8 inches) of rain had fallen since Thursday.
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In an update issued on Saturday, September 26, Vocal Africa Chief Executive Officer Hussein Khalid said Otieno was discovered along Thika Road at about 4:30am.
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Eastleigh Voice
The figures come as counties continue to face pressure to meet their financial obligations, with suppliers awaiting payment while county governments spend billions on official travel and other activities.
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The activist was involved in Monday’s Nairobi protests seeking the release of long-time Ugandan opposition leader Kizza…
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KIONGOZI wa chama cha Wiper, Kalonzo Musyoka, wikendi hii anatarajiwa kufanya ziara ya kisiasa...
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Ruto was in Nigeria to honour an invitation from billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote....
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In sentencing, the court identified the quantity of bhang involved as an aggravating circumstance, noting that the case involved 266.2 kilogrammes of the narcotic.
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KWA miongo mingi, nyumba za jadi za muundo wa Waswahili zimekuwa alama muhimu ya utambulisho wa...
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The power deal is expected to increase Kenya’s electricity supply, support businesses and help ease pressure on the…
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WAKAZI wa Samburu wameibua malalamishi baada ya mamia ya ng'ombe, mbuzi na punda kuripotiwa kuuawa...
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Peace stakeholders have been urged to strengthen grassroots peacebuilding and act early to prevent conflicts as Kenya prepares for the 2027 general election. Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) President and…
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Training and supply gaps are hampering efforts by Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Bungoma County to provide households with accurate family planning information and link clients to health facilities for…
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Tobacco farmers and other stakeholders in Western Kenya have called for amendments to the proposed Tobacco Control Bill, 2024, saying some of its provisions could increase the financial burden on…
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Eastleigh Voice
President William Ruto stressed that the Lamu project would improve fuel reliability and security, support industrialisation, and generate spin-off industries, including fertiliser, chemical and packaging production.
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Ruto, who is in Wundanyi this Saturday to lay the foundation stone for Wumingu Technical and Vocational College, reacted to the condition of the road, exclaiming, “Salala!”, and "balaa kubwa"....
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TV47 Digital
A wanted Kenyan woman who has been on the radar of detectives since last year has been arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), as she attempted to leave…
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UDP Acting Deputy Party Leader and Vice Chairman Mohammed Abikar rejected claims that Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya were taking over the party’s leadership, saying no such arrangement exists.
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UDP Acting Deputy Party Leader and Vice Chairman Mohammed Abikar rejected claims that Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya were taking over the party’s leadership, saying no such arrangement exists.
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Detectives handling investigations into the murder of prominent city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu have made yet another breakthrough in a bid to uncover the masterminds behind the September 9, 2025…
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Eastleigh Voice
UDP Acting Deputy Party Leader and Vice Chairman Mohammed Abikar rejected claims that Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya were taking over the party’s leadership, saying no such arrangement exists.
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The pair say the case cost them clients, contracts and income.
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A 24-year-old man has been arrested after he was busted trying to sneak bhang to a remandee at Kitui Police Station. In a daring scheme, Dickens Tito tried to sneak…
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Ruto agreed with Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who claimed that his determination to launch development projects in Kenya is God-sent....
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Detectives from DCI Mutuati in Meru County have apprehended 51-year-old Henry Kinyua Mbiti, who is believed to be the mastermind behind a scheme involving the forgery of court documents. Mbiti…
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Gachagua, who hosted a diaspora caucus in Dallas, Texas, put 53 companies he accuses of manufacturing and distributing illicit alcohol on notice.The former Deputy President alleged that the firms are...
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Matundura said some of the bottles are allegedly being sold to illegal distillers, who use them to repackage suspected illicit second-generation alcoholic drinks.
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The occupants of the car are believed to have been trapped even as rescue operations continue.
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The association maintains that the land originally belonged to the community and says SUPKEM was only appointed as a trustee.Speaking at the mosque, residents called for greater accountability from SU...
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TV47 Digital
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim last week that Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election has reopened an old and deeply contested political wound. He was joined by Wiper leader…
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Citizen TV
The tour, covering Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Tana River and Lamu counties, will provide the President with an opportunity to assess the progress of government projects in the region while...
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CS Murkomen also assured Kenyans living in Uganda of the government’s commitment to ensuring they have easy access to identification cards, passports, and other essential government services.
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Harm reduction experts have poked holes in sections of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024, calling for their amendment before the Bill is passed by members of parliament in…
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In Malindi’s Kijiwe Tanga, walls have become storytellers. At Sal Achievers Academy, vibrant murals burst with images of indigenous meals, reminding students that food is more than nourishment, it is…
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TV47 Digital
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has placed education and grassroots development at the centre of his political message in Karachuonyo, linking President William Ruto’s…
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The two countries were discussing ways to accommodate new US entrants into South Africa's mining sector, among other matters, Lamola said, and were making progress when Secretary of State Marco Rubio...
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Varsities argue that they are already struggling with a funding shortfall.
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Beatrice Wanjiru Gakindu Karani was knocked down at around 11:35 a.m. near the PAG Church in Rukanga village on the Sagana-Makutano road.According to police, Wanjiru was crossing the road from left to...
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has overseen the removal of illegal structures obstructing waterways along Naivasha Road in Kawangware, as the County intensifies flood-mitigation interventions ahead of the expected El Niño…
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The Embassy has said that it is still investigating the incident and has also informed the Kenyan government.
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Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said the individuals were arrested on Wednesday this week as part of ongoing efforts to remove illegal aliens from our communities.
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More than 30 athletic legends participated in a symbolic run in Eldoret to mark this year’s Kenya Tourism Week. The cast that brought together some of the biggest stars that…
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This comes as the government continues to roll out key high-priority infrastructure projects across the country.
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TV47 Digital
Kenya and Mauritius on Saturday, September 26 embarked on a commercial journey that will make it easier for capital, technology, expertise and businesses to move across African markets. Senior representatives…
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MWANABIASHARA wa sekta ya ubunifu na burudani kutoka Uganda, Julius Kyazze, ametambuliwa miongoni...
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Eastleigh Voice
He further directed security agencies to exercise maximum caution during these operations. “I ask our security agencies to exercise maximum caution during operations to minimise collateral damage.”
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They spoke at separate events in Busia and Nakuru counties, with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro challenging the President to reveal who will own shares in the planned Lamu oil refinery....
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Speaking during a political rally in Busia County on Saturday, Kalonzo questioned recent reports of political mobilisation in the Ugandan border and linked them to recent remarks and actions by senior...
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The CS was responding to calls for accountability following an operation that left several people injured and hundreds of livestock killed.
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The matter, which is under investigation by the university administration, has caused a stir online, with Kenyans calling for disciplinary action against the lecturer.In the undated clip recorded by a...
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Eastleigh Voice
The proposed facility will have the capacity to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day, making it the largest refinery planned in East Africa.
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Zipporah Kinuthia reveals how a dream with her late husband grew from a Nakuru kiosk into Quickmart, Kenya’s leading retailer with 72 outlets in 16 counties.
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President Ruto accused his predecessor, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, of pulling the strings in the opposition camp, saying he will not be deterred in his quest to deliver on his manifesto....
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According to a statement by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), the MV Da Yang, carrying 2,930 metric tonnes of construction equipment, docked at the port as preparations gather pace for the groundbreaking c...
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