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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 28.03.2026.
It displays 109 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Gachagua Confronted Ruto
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Morning coverage focused on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's family inheritance dispute, with multiple sources reporting his brother's widow seeking President William Ruto's intervention over an alleged forged will. By midday, editorial attention shifted to Gachagua's public statements insisting his brother's property was fully distributed in 2018 and asking Ruto to keep off family affairs. Evening reports consolidated around Gachagua's direct confrontation with Ruto, with multiple sources covering his demand that the president focus on economic issues instead of meddling in his family matters, marking an escalation in tensions within the ruling coalition.
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00:41⇢Recounts and Rifts
⌨The newspapers report on electoral disputes and political factionalism, with multiple sources covering court-ordered vote recounts in the Mbeere North by-election citing irregularities (CapitalFM, Kenyans, NairobiLeo) and parallel meetings exposing bitter fallout within ODM (EastleighVoice, StandardMedia). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss UDA's nomination victory in Emurua Dikirr (PeopleDaily, DailyNation).
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CHAMA cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) kimegawanyika wazi huku mikutano miwili iliyofanyika...
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Daily Nation
KWS has started clearing the trees to start construction.
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To balance the transition, the study recommends shifting policy focus from phasing out charcoal entirely to modernising its production and use.
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"They should shut up and shut up forever. If they want to, they can go back to court, but the window for appeal is over."...
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The golfer, who had to crawl out of the passenger door, passed a breathalyser test after the crash but refused a urine test. No...
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"They should shut up and shut up forever. If they want to, they can go back to court, but the window for appeal is over."...
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Eastleigh Voice
He warned Ruto against pushing the legislation amid growing public opposition, but it was forced through. When demonstrations escalated, Gachagua opposed a hardline security approach, cementing their political rift.
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"Technology remains a key enabler of judicial transformation,” she said, stressing that the Judiciary must deepen its reliance on digital tools to streamline processes...
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While opening up on the matter, the former DP questioned why the matter is being revived now, insisting that the…
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09:17⇢ODM's Parallel Meetings Fracture
⌨The newspapers report on deepening factionalism within ODM, with multiple sources covering parallel meetings and hardline stances as the party fractures (StandardMedia, PeopleDaily, Taifaleo, EastleighVoice). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss the government's planned shutdown of KTN and Radio Maisha, with Standard Group criticizing the move (TheKenyaTimes, Tuko).
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105 families have also been displaced, raising the total number of affected households to 2,795.
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The move is part of an effort by Nairobi County to streamline operations, increase revenue compliance, and ensure…
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TV47 Digital
Government has released a preliminary investigation report into the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on February 28, 2026, in Chepkiep area, Mosop Sub-County, Nandi County, claiming the lives of all…
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“The NYOTA Project is a critical intervention aimed at empowering young people through skills development, enterprise support, and job creation,” Methu said. “We must...
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TV47 Digital
For over a million Kenyan farmers, selling coffee to Europe may soon be about more than quality. The success of their coffee sales could hinge on providing proof of avoiding…
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KWS has started clearing the trees to start construction.
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Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, will be aiming to seal promotion to the top tier when they compete in the third and final leg of the HSBC Sevens Division…
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Eastleigh Voice
Rigathi Gachagua questioned the timing of the renewed claims, saying the issue had remained settled for years without objection from any party.
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ALIYEKUWA waziri wa Kilimo Mithika Linturi ametangaza kuwa atawania kiti cha ugavana wa Meru na...
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According to the Head of State, the changes are part of deliberate measures to remove bottlenecks experienced by…
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TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) imepanga kutuma wafanyakazi 12,000 katika vituo zaidi ya...
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TV47 Digital
A family in Kitengela is seeking answers following the mysterious death of their two-and-a-half-year-old daughter at a local daycare, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns over child safety…
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12:07⇢ODM's Parallel Meetings Fracture
⌨The newspapers report on deepening factionalism within ODM, with multiple sources covering parallel meetings and hardline stances as the party fractures (StandardMedia, PeopleDaily, Taifaleo, EastleighVoice). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss the government's planned shutdown of KTN and Radio Maisha, with Standard Group criticizing the move (TheKenyaTimes, Tuko).
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"The publication of false news and manipulated narratives concerning the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impacts on life expenses in countries...
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PCF processed over Sh1.36bn through internal systems.
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The president noted that the government had cleaned up the system for the benefit of Kenyans seeking job opportunities abroad....
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“The Likoni ferry disaster caused deaths and injuries to innocent citizens, many of whom were residents of Likoni and Mombasa County, resulting in deep...
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The risk is particularly high in densely populated areas where stagnant water and poor sanitation create ideal conditions for rapid disease transmission.
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The Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal dismissed an appeal by Standard Media Group PLC, paving the way for the revocation of its broadcasting licences
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Pope Leo XIV has called for a stronger commitment to mutual understanding and cooperation between Christians and Muslims, as he received a delegation from the Programme for Christian–Muslim Relations in…
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"As Kenya ambassadors, you are called to present to the world the full breadth of Kenya’s potential, telling our story with conviction and translating...
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Earlier in March, the government stepped in at the final hour of the seven-day strike notice issued by teachers over…
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14:52⇢NTSA's Fines Retreat
⌨The newspapers report on the National Transport and Safety Authority's withdrawal of its instant fines system, with multiple sources covering the reversal following public misunderstanding and court challenges (Tuko, YNewsDigital, TNXAfrica, Kenyans). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss political developments within ODM as the party prepares for leadership changes and mass recruitment (PeopleDaily, StandardMedia, Taifaleo).
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Osotsi was ousted from the ODM deputy leader position by delegates at a convention attended by party leader Oburu Oginga....
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NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 28 – Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has officially taken the oath of office as the 52nd President of the Law Society...
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While the aircraft had completed several flights earlier that day, it encountered fog, light rain, and severely reduced visibility en route to Emurua Dikirr.
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An exchange of fire ensued between the officers and the suspected raiders. The bandits, reportedly overwhelmed by the security team’s response, fled into nearby...
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Kenya has become the first country in the world to join the Healthy Birth Initiative, a five-year global programme targeting the deaths of newborns. The country loses 90 newborns every…
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Kenya has emerged from the 11th Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference in Kampala with a commanding sweep of leadership positions and a landmark continental mandate, cementing its place…
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Kenyans have been urged to leverage trade and investment opportunities to ensure the country’s economy thrives. Speaking on Saturday 28th March, 2026, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James…
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MAWAZIRI wa mambo ya nje wa Urusi na Irani walijadili uwezekano wa kumaliza mzozo unaoendelea...
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A multi-agency security team has successfully recovered stolen livestock following a raid incident in the Tumuti area, Tigania East Sub-County, Meru County. Acting on intelligence and swift tracking efforts, security…
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MKUU wa Majeshi ya Ulinzi nchini Uganda, Jenerali Muhoozi Kainerugaba alitoa amri ya kukamatwa kwa...
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The plant, inaugurated in May 2023, produces yellowcake, a uranium concentrate powder obtained from leach solutions and serving as an intermediate step in the...
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17:43⇢The Court's Garbage Mandate
⌨The newspapers report on judicial and administrative interventions, with multiple sources covering the High Court's suspension of Nairobi's waste management deal and order to clear Umoja garbage (StandardMedia, Taifaleo, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss political developments including Kasmuel McOure's pledge to campaign for Ruto's re-election and Senator Osotsi's departure from ODM leadership (PeopleDaily, NairobiLeo, Citizen).
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Daily Nation
Some of beneficiaries are now questioning authenticity of the will.
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Some of beneficiaries are now questioning authenticity of the will.
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Musician Samidoh Muchoki hints at his 2027 political aspirations with DCP, advocating for youth empowerment and urging Kenyans to register to vote.
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JIUQUAN, Mar 28 – China successfully sent a new test satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country’s northwest,...
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SARAFU ya Amerika inatarajiwa kubadilika huku saini ya Rais Donald Trump ikitarajiwa kuanza...
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Concerns have been raised over the lack of access to key documents, including the Environmental Impact Assessment and the NEMA licence, which have not been publicly shared. Conservationists argue that the process did not meet the required standards of public participation.
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NTSA withdraws the Instant Fines Management System just two weeks after launch, citing public misunderstanding. NTSA aims to enhance traffic penalty awareness.
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TV47 Digital
Residents of Vokoli in Vihiga County turned out in large numbers on 27th March 2026 to overwhelmingly support a proposal to transfer ownership of a key building at Moi Girls…
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Recalling the role that China and the United States played in consolidating unity and laying the foundation for the Paris Agreement, he expressed strong...
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Kenya’s national men’s sevens team Shujaa opened their 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 third-leg campaign with an emphatic 38–7 victory over Germany on Saturday, March 28 at Estadio Nicolau Alayon in…
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At least four people have been confirmed dead after being involved in tragic road accident in Nyeri Saturday evening, March 28. The accident involved lorry and PSV.
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The former Deputy President expressed frustration over what he described as the president’s meddling, particularly claims that he altered his brother’s will and disinherited...
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21:08⇢Gachagua's Inheritance Ultimatum
⌨The newspapers report on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's public confrontation with President William Ruto over alleged interference in his family's inheritance dispute, with multiple sources covering Gachagua's demand that Ruto focus on economic issues instead (CapitalFM, Citizen, DailyNation). Meanwhile, some outlets discuss a fatal road accident in Nyeri that killed four people (Tuko, PeopleDaily).
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Daily Nation
Some 15 people have been killed in a road crash involving a matatu and a lorry on Nyeri-Nyahururu road, Central Traffic Enforcement Officer Elizabeth Vivi confirms.
Six other people are reported...
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Eastleigh Voice
The calls to have scrutiny of the IEBC's preparedness towards the next General Election were started by leaders of the United Opposition Movement, but now a faction of ODM Party led by Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo are at it.
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Daily Nation
Six other people are reported to have survived the grisly road crash.
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At least four people have been confirmed dead after being involved in tragic road accident in Nyeri Saturday evening, March 28. The accident involved lorry and PSV.
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Eastleigh Voice
Fuel importation in Kenya begins with marketing companies aggregating their demand. This information is sent to a central unit that works with the government to place orders with suppliers, typically two to three months in advance.
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