The Justice Department and FBI said the seized domains were used by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as "QTFY" and by hacking platforms known as "QScan" and "QTRouter."...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 27.08.2026.
It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.08.2026 ⇢ The day Ruto defended Gen-Z protests
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President Ruto's remarks defending the 2024 Gen-Z protests as a demand to be heard, not an assault on democracy, dominated the day's coverage, with Eastleigh Voice and Citizen leading. This came as political maneuvering intensified in the Maa region, where Ruto and Gachagua compete to fill Raila Odinga's void. Earlier, the IEBC admitted a procurement error in the election system tender, promising correction, while the High Court suspended a murder case against security officials linked to the 2022 Ruto campaign. Gachagua's US departure shifted DCP leadership to Methu, and Katiba Day events featured Ruto's call for national accounting. Other stories included the Nepal-Tibet floods, a police officer's death, and the Dr Mutiso murder case.
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As the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, governments from South Korea and Thailand to the European Union h...
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The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restricting potentially dangerous AI model releases if the U.S. took initiati...
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The Trump administration ratcheted up its campaign against the Hague-based court last week by sanctioning its president, Tomoko Akane, and a senior trial lawyer.
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MAAFISA wa polisi nchini wataanza kuvalia sare mpya kuanzia Ijumaa na kutelekeza ile ya rangi ya...
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Corporal Joyce Muthoni died after being struck by an Isuzu lorry while directing traffic in Nairobi. She sustained severe injuries before succumbing to her wounds.
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Having supported Mt Kenya West for decades, the East now wants the favour returned.
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Among the missing are 391 foreign tourists and 93 Nepali nationals, the office said in a statement.
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VITA vya kisiasa vya kusaka kura za jamii ya Maa vinazidi kupamba moto kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa...
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula attended the General Audience at the Vatican, where he joined thousands of faithful for an encounter presided over by Pope Leo XIV....
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The Wednesday showdown in Nairobi saw key Jubilee Party members from Nairobi officially join the DCP.
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Eastleigh Voice
According to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, the Treasury has so far received Sh22.42 billion, leaving a large balance yet to be released.
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CHAMA cha DCP kinachoongozwa na aliyekuwa Naibu Rais Rigathi Gachagua kinazidi kujitokeza kama...
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Many of the missing are foreign tourists, officials said of the disaster, which the US Geological Survey believe was caused by a glacial collapse that sent a flow of debris engulfing areas along the w...
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Official figures suggested at least 341 foreigners were among the missing.
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08:33⇢The Defection Cascade
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political realignments ahead of 2027, with the DCP party gaining defections from Jubilee, including key Nairobi members, and Deputy President Gachagua's party making inroads in Mt Kenya. The Linda Mwananchi win by Sifuna is seen as complicating his presidential bid, while Mt Kenya East seeks reciprocity from West. A traffic police officer's death in Nairobi is also covered.
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Surveillance video from the Chinese side showed a wall of mud and water crashing over a building as terrified people ran away.
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TV47 Digital
DCI detectives based in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal assault of a farm worker in Tawai village, Wamuini sub-location. The suspect,…
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KAMPALA, Uganda:
MKUU wa jeshi la Uganda, Jenerali Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ambaye pia ni mwana wa...
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The east African country has been ruled by President Yoweri Museveni for more than four decades, but as the 81-year-old has taken more of a backseat in recent months, speculation has mounted over who...
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The party announced Nchimbi’s expulsion from party membership.
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Leaders in Mwingi Central, Kitui County have condemned remarks by the area MP Gideon Mutemi Mulyungi over a local non-governmental organization (NGO) drilling boreholes in the constituency. Speaking on August…
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The clarification comes after Kenya Met warned of above-average rainfall across the country from the end of September…
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The pause is the latest move by the Trump administration to throttle the influx of foreign nationals.
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TV47 Digital
Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), has nominated Deogratius John Ndejembi as its candidate for Vice President, following the resignation of Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi, effective September 4, 2026.…
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WAPELELEZI mjini Mombasa wanachunguza kisa cha picha ya Mbunge wa Mvita, Mohamed Machele,...
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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has explained why the country is forced to export rice and at the same time import tonnes of it. Speaking in Malindi…
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IEBC said it had detected the error and was preparing an addendum to correct the requirement.
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The other four infected employees were being treated in hospital, said an airport spokesman.
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Four suspects have appeared before the court and charged with the murder of Dr. Victoria Thunya Mutiso. The suspects are Angela Mulwa, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, alias Rose Mbithe Ndetei, Chris…
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has attended the General Audience at the Vatican, led by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, describing the occasion as a moment of reflection, fellowship and…
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MAHAKAMA Kuu jana ilizima kesi ya mauaji dhidi ya maafisa 15 wa usalama waliokuwa wakikabiliwa na...
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11:01⇢IEBC's Tender Error Admission
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the IEBC's admission of a procurement error in the election system tender, with Eastleigh Voice reporting the commission's promise to correct it. Concurrently, the High Court's suspension of a murder case against security officials linked to the 2022 Ruto campaign is covered by Taifaleo, while other outlets highlight the Pope meeting and constitutional progress.
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The suspects are Angela Mulwa, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, alias Rose Mbithe Ndetei, Chris Mulwa and Elijah Kibelion Kimoi.
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Ruto is wooing the region through major infrastructure development while Gachagua is positioning himself as the champion of Maa land rights and interests.
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According to COTU, unsubstantiated attacks on the electoral body's credibility risk destabilising the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The suspect, Samuel Kemboi, was cornered and apprehended following a chase involving detectives, officers from Kiungani Police Station, and members of the public.
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A statement made by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, alleging that Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employment letters are being dished out to Members of Parliament (MPs) at State House, has…
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Joho was responding to allegations by former DP Rigathi Gachagua concerning the IEBC procurement of an Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS).
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MJADALA kuhusu amani na uwajibikaji wa viongozi unapaswa kupewa uzito unaostahili uchaguzi mkuu wa...
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Ruto said the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, county governments and other State institutions must all account for how they have carried out their constitutional duties over the past 16 years.
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He said the protesters demanded greater accountability, better government and a meaningful place in shaping the future of the country, arguing that such demands were not an assault on democracy.
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The warning comes amid an intensified crackdown on illicit gas dealers by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
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Authorities believe the suspects acted less than 24 hours after public announcements confirmed the couple’s deaths abroad.
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14:12⇢Ruto Defends Gen-Z Protests as Maa Scramble Intensifies
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's remarks defending the 2024 Gen-Z protests as a demand to be heard, not an assault on democracy (Eastleigh Voice, Citizen). Concurrently, political maneuvering in the Maa region intensifies as Ruto and Gachagua vie to fill the void left by Raila Odinga (Daily Nation).
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Jayne Awuor will compete against fellow young champions from across the Commonwealth in the eight-day event, running from October 4 to 12 under the Malaysia Chess Federation....
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Kenyan marathon star Sabastian Sawe has been forced to withdraw from this year’s Berlin Marathon after suffering an injury....
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi’s Dishi na County school feeding programme has added chapati to its menu following the arrival and installation of the much-awaited chapati-making machine, as the programme races towards serving its…
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A new shirt and a new pair of trousers are visible, photographable, and popular with officers who might have genuine grievances about comfort and practicality. Gachagua promised Kenya Kwanza woul...
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A new shirt and a new pair of trousers are visible, photographable, and popular with officers who might have genuine grievances about comfort and practicality. Gachagua promised Kenya Kwanza woul...
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NILISHANGAA sana mke wangu kuniambia simridhishi kimapenzi. Badala ya kukasirika, nilihuzunika sana...
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This comes even as the intensity of the approaching El Niño rains continues to increase, according to the experts who…
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When severe hypertension progresses to pre-eclampsia or eclampsia, it can damage the mother's organs and cause life-threatening complications.
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Nairobi Leo
EPRA has issued a fresh safety advisory to consumers purchasing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), urging them to obtain cylinders only from licensed dealers....
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The suspects are scheduled to formally enter their pleas on September 23, 2026.
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Dolly Parton is more than a country music legend. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist whose story continues to inspire millions of people around the world. Born…
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16:38⇢Blood and Organ Bill Unveiled
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on a new bill granting the government broad powers over blood and organ transplants (People Daily), alongside a disturbing crime story in Baringo (Citizen). Political coverage continues with the Dr Mutiso murder case (Daily Nation), while health and safety advisories on postpartum haemorrhage (Eastleigh Voice) and LPG purchases (Nairobi Leo) also feature.
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ZAIDI ya watu 500 walijitokeza eneo la Baharini, tarafa ya Mpeketoni, Lamu Magharibi kushuhudia...
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Some Kenyans have taken to social media to ask whether they can book specific combinations, including KEG and KES, on…
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At least 511 people have been executed so far in 2026, according to Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, including at least 29 people in connection with anti-government protests in January....
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TV47 Digital
The year is 2022, the day is 5th May… Franklin Murimi—a farmhand in one of the homesteads in Mutiribu Village in Kiangui, Imenti South, Meru South—wakes up early morning around…
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Oburu acknowledged that Raila's fight for devolution and human rights led to multipartyism and the 2010 Constitution.
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DPP files fresh charges against security officers over 2022 abductions of two Indians and taxi driver.
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Sing’oei described these divisions as “binaries”, the tendency to view societies and countries through an “us versus them” lens.
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Former High Court judge Joseph Mutava died suddenly after a heart attack post a night out. MP Jessica Mbalu sought toxicology tests amid family concerns.
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Rather than waiting for symptoms to appear, young people can benefit from knowing their blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight and understanding how everyday habits affect their future health.
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TV47 Digital
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed allegations by DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua that the government bought a house worth KSh200 million for its chairperson, Erastus Edung Ethekon.…
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Speaking at Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi during Katiba Day celebrations, activist Boniface Mwangi accused the government of failing to uphold key constitutional principles, particularly on human right...
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Following Cabinet's approval in 2024, the TSA is a unified structure of government bank accounts that will consolidate all public funds into a single centralized system. ...
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RAIS William Ruto ameibua mjadala kuhusu nafasi ya Serikali iliyochaguliwa kutekeleza manifesto...
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20:07⇢Kalonzo's Treasury Warning
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on political and legal developments, with Citizen reporting Kalonzo's warning against a Treasury plan to centralize county funds, and Daily Nation covering fresh charges against security officers over 2022 abductions. Taifaleo highlights President Ruto's call for the government to implement its promises, while Tuko reports on the autopsy of former High Court judge Joseph Mutava. Health and safety advisories continue, including EPRA's LPG warning.
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President Ruto, who in 2024 described some of the protesters as “treasonous criminals,” has now directed investigations into deaths, alleged abductions and cases of excessive use of force during the d...
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The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) also demanded answers over discrepancies in learner enrollment data flagged by the Auditor General.
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Responding to claims by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua that there are plans to rig the 2027 presidential election through the procurement of electoral technology, IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon s...
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)-led multi-agency team has continued its relentless crackdown on illicit alcohol. On Thursday, August 27, the Authority struck at…
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the WHO, bacterial AMR directly caused an estimated 1.27 million deaths globally in 2019, while it was associated with approximately 4.95 million deaths that year. Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the world’s highest AMR-associated death rate, at about 99 deaths per 100,000 people.
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The association also instructed traders and business owners not to participate in street protests, demonstrations or strikes, saying it was pursuing dialogue with KRA to find a solution to the grievances.
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