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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 29.06.2026.
It displays 95 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.06.2026 ⇢ The Day of Lichuma's Discovery and the Inspection Mandate Backlash
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The day opened with the discovery of activist Davis Lichuma, found alive at Kenyatta National Hospital after alleged abduction and torture, a story tracked across multiple outlets. Simultaneously, editors highlighted an internal police dossier sent to President Ruto, exposing rifts over hiring mandates. By mid-morning, attention shifted to mounting legal and public resistance against the NTSA's mandatory vehicle inspection rules, with petitions filed and enforcement suspended for private cars. This friction paralleled new requirements for teachers to undergo five-year training cycles for license renewals. In the afternoon, Ruto dismissed claims that the June 25 protests were successful, while launching infrastructure projects. The state faced a constitutional challenge over the proposed sale of Safaricom shares, and Uganda's suspension of Nation Media Group outlets drew regional concern.
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Taifa Leo
MBUNGE wa Kiharu Ndindi Nyoro na baadhi ya wanasiasa wa ODM wamejipata katika hali ngumu...
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Inspector-General and commission are fighting over the mandate to hire, promote and dismiss police officers.
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Eastleigh Voice
Ferdinand Omanyala finished sixth in the men’s 100 metres in 10.02 seconds, continuing his return to form after a difficult spell on the circuit.
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NTSA has suspended mandatory private vehicle inspections and directed traffic officers not to enforce the requirement during road checks....
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KUIBUKA tena kwa visa vya watu kutoweka kwa njia tata kumezua hofu kuwa serikali inatumia njia hiyo...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The developments come hours after the human rights groups issued the police with a 24-hour ultimatum to release the…
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Eastleigh Voice
Lichuma was found after allegedly being brutally tortured, abandoned and left for dead before he was taken to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and later transferred to Nairobi Women’s Hospital for urgent medical care.
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Residents of Kabong’o Village in Kokwanyo East Location, Rachuonyo East Sub-County, are mourning the death of a university lecturer who was allegedly killed by his neighbour on Saturday evening.The deceased,…
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KIONGOZI wa ODM, Dkt Oburu Oginga, amewaonya wawaniaji wanaodhani watapata tikiti ya moja kwa moja...
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Lichuma was found dumped outside the Kenyatta National Hospital on Sunday night, and was believed to have been sedated.
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TV47 Digital
Residents of Bungoma County are increasingly embracing Sato modern pan toilets as part of a growing campaign to improve sanitation, curb the spread of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and promote…
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NTSA stated that inspections across various categories of motor vehicles will vary, urging the public to steer clear of circulating misleading information.
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Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Starmer. If he faces no challengers, he could be prime minister as early as mid-July.
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HATUA ya Spika wa Bunge la Kitaifa Moses Wetangúla, kumuidhinisha Waziri wa zamani, Susan...
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The energy CS further dared Orengo to declare an alternative presidential candidate.
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Activist Davis Lichuma has been found alive after allegedly being abducted, tortured and abandoned, according to the Social Justice Centres Working Group. According to the group, Lichuma was discovered in…
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09:38⇢Lichuma's Torment Revealed
⌨The media tracks the discovery of activist Davis Lichuma, found alive at Kenyatta National Hospital after an alleged abduction and brutal torture (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, TV47 Digital). Simultaneously, editors highlight an internal rift within the police service over hiring and promotion mandates (Daily Nation). The NTSA's suspension of private vehicle inspections remains a priority as the agency clarifies enforcement rules (Nairobi Leo).
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According to the TSC, the programme will become a mandatory requirement for teachers seeking renewal of their practising licences as part of efforts to professionalise the teaching service.
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A section of Nyanza Members of Parliament and Cabinet Secretaries have defended their decision to join President William Ruto’s broad‑based government, saying the region can no longer afford to remain…
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Homa Bay County police commander Lawrence Koilem confirmed that the 40 suspects were arrested from their hideouts since Thursday.
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A groundbreaking Kiambu High Court ruling has forever changed how inheritance battles are decided in Kenya.
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BAADHI ya maafisa wa ngazi ya juu serikalini wameunda vuguvugu la kuvumisha kuchaguliwa kwa Rais...
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President William Ruto has signed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2026 into law....
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MPANGO wa serikali kulazimisha magari ya kibinafsi kufanyiwa ukaguzi kila mwaka umezua hisia...
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The petition comes two days before the NTSA's nationwide vehicle inspection, set to begin on Wednesday, July 1.
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This is a third court order stopping Imenti Forest excision.
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The petitioner contends that the rules were passed unilaterally and are therefore unconstitutional, null and void.
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The Bill provides for the equitable division of revenue among all 47 counties and provides a framework for managing county functions.
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The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has deepened its strategic partnership with ChainBLX SPC, reinforcing Kenya’s position as Africa’s leading gateway for innovation, capital formation and digital transformation. Building on…
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General Muhoozi has maintained that the stations will not re-open without his approval.
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Scientists, policymakers and development partners have called for increased investment in African-led research, saying the future of the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, depends on stronger local scientific…
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13:06⇢Inspection Mandates Hit Legal Wall
⌨Editors focus on mounting resistance to state mandates. Outlets highlight a legal petition and public anger regarding new annual vehicle inspection rules (Taifaleo, Kenyans). This friction parallels new requirements for teachers to undergo five-year training cycles for license renewals (Eastleigh Voice). Meanwhile, regional concerns persist as editors demand intervention following the military-enforced media blackout in Uganda (Citizen).
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Kenyans.co.ke
These specific services will trigger issuance of the digital logbook for vehicle owners who did not previously have one.
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The Ksh. 3.58 billion project was undertaken by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
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TV47 Digital
A Nairobi Court has charged Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, widely known for his “Mr Speaker Sir” catchphrase, with unlawfully entering Parliament Buildings and causing extensive damage to public property during the…
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Ruto commissioned the Ngong Road-Naivasha Road Flyover, which was built at Ksh3.8 billion....
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The move comes comes a few months after his dramatic exit from the government, where he served as a Principal Secretary.
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Reports reveal alleged abduction and torture of activists during Gen Z protests, while President Ruto faces a looming security crisis over police power struggles.
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Despite proving the dismissal was flawed, the petitioner lost his entire claim for back pay and retirement benefits.
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Eastleigh Voice
The 255-metre, four-lane flyover was constructed by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and funded through the Spanish Corporate International Fund. According to KURA, construction began on September 16, 2024.
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Last night’s BET Awards 2026, popularly dubbed Culture’s Biggest Night, was a powerful tribute to Black excellence in entertainment, music, film, fashion and sports during an event held in Los…
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The remarks come days after President William Ruto launched a public attack on Standard Media Group over its coverage…
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DURBAN, Afrika Kusini
HALI inatarajiwa kuwa tete Afrika Kusini huku raia wa mataifa mbalimbali...
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The Sh428 billion allocation is an increase of Sh13 billion from the Sh415 billion allocated to counties in the 2025/2026 financial year.
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Ruto thanked the residents of Nairobi for maintaining peace during the June 25 protests....
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What the original review document reveals, read against the decade of delay that followed, is not simply bad luck. It is a project whose execution problems were visible, in writing, before a single ne...
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15:56⇢Ruto Dismisses the Street Clamor
⌨Editors are prioritizing the administrative and political fallout of the June 25 protests. Headlines detail a security dossier sent to President Ruto regarding police power struggles and the alleged torture of activists (Tuko). Ruto has publicly dismissed claims regarding the protests' success (Nairobi Leo), while government officials continue to launch verbal attacks against media houses for their coverage of the unrest (Kenyans).
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TV47 Digital
June 29, 2026 President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson on Monday commissioned the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, describing the project as a major milestone in transforming the capital’s…
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The move forms part of a decentralisation of government services through Huduma Centres, aiming to expand the network…
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JOTO la kisiasa nchini limezidi kupanda huku viongozi wa upinzani wakimjia juu Waziri wa Usalama...
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Morocco will become the next African nation under the spotlight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after South Africa’s Round of 32 exit, with the Atlas Lions preparing for a…
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President William Ruto has announced plans to dual the 23.5-kilometre Kiambu Road corridor from Muthaiga to Kiambu and its bypasses through a project valued at 221 million US dollars (about…
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Awiti says he left Kenya in 2024, believing he had secured a legitimate job.
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KAMPENI za kinyang’anyiro cha urais 2022 zilipokuwa kileleni, aliyekuwa rais, Bw Uhuru Kenyatta...
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The announcement was made on X on Monday, following proceedings at the Kibera Law Courts where Senior Principal Magistrate Irene Kahuya delivered the judgment on 29 June 2026....
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Awiti says he left Kenya in 2024, believing he had secured a legitimate job.
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The student, aged 17 and the son of a police officer, was found dead on Monday after leaving his home in Karairo Village, Kokwanyo, in Rachuonyo East Sub-county.According to Rachuonyo North Sub-county...
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UCC has announced that consultations are underway with government stakeholders following the suspension of several media outlets operated by Nation Media Group in Uganda....
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Petitioners argue the National Treasury has no constitutional mandate to raise revenue by selling public assets, urging the High Court to block the proposed 15 per cent Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom.
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TV47 Digital
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has formally petitioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to investigate the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and its Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election…
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Petitioners argue the National Treasury has no constitutional mandate to raise revenue by selling public assets, urging the High Court to block the proposed 15 per cent Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom.
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Kenya and Somalia have had a shaky relationship due to the perpetual terror attacks by Al-Shabaab, a plan that led to…
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The clarification comes as thousands of users report being unable to log in to the iTax portal, with some receiving…
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19:08⇢The Streamer's Rise and the Sweet Talker's Return
⌨Editors highlight the rise of Kenyan streamer Vindee (The Kenya Times) and the political utility of 'sweet talk' for Ruto in 2027 (Taifaleo). A Kenyan recounts his journey from a shopkeeper job to the Russia-Ukraine frontline (Daily Nation). The state faces a constitutional challenge over selling Safaricom shares (Eastleigh Voice). Uganda suspends Nation Media Group outlets (Nairobi Leo). KRA explains iTax outages before the filing deadline (Kenyans). UDA petitions IEBC over alleged violence in Ol Kalou by-elections (TV47 Digital). A Homa Bay student dies by suicide after a family dispute (Citizen).
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He has now been waiting in a makeshift camp in the city of Durban for four days with thousands of other people hoping to depart before June 30, an unofficial deadline set by anti-immigrant groups for...
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Citizen TV
Speaking during a church service at AIPCK Church Gituamba in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, Ruku said regions across the country should embrace their distinct identities and focus on addressing the spe...
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The deceased, identified as 55-year-old George Wanjohi Kimani, is described by authorities as a notorious and seasoned car theft suspect linked to multiple investigations....
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The move comes five days after the company won the Ksh154 billion deal to upgrade JKIA into modern standards by…
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A fresh legal challenge has been filed at the High Court seeking to stop the government’s reported plan to sell its remaining 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, with petitioners…
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Eastleigh Voice
Kenya is working with COMESA under the World Bank-backed IDEA Programme to develop a regional AI strategy, harmonise regulations and strengthen digital inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity across Eastern and Southern Africa.
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State-owned power producer KenGen has launched its first-ever sustainability report, outlining an ambitious plan to add 5,500 megawatts of renewable and clean energy capacity by 2034, as the company positions…
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The ongoing works, which have led to partial closure of key lanes around the Milimani area, have intensified gridlock along one of the city’s busiest corridors.
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The meeting, held on Monday at the school in Nakuru County, focused on immediate and long-term measures to decongest dormitories, improve safety standards, and ensure adequate water supply for learner...
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Eastleigh Voice
Teachers from the Nairobi Cosmopolitan Hub say acting TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei has transformed the commission through key reforms and are urging President William Ruto and the TSC Board to confirm her appointment permanently.
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Kenya Power scheduled system maintenance across seven counties, including Kisumu, Embu, Meru, Uasin Gishu, Kericho, and Kilifi, on Tuesday, June 30.
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The couple's four other children, aged three, four, five and six, were hospitalised with dehydration but were not in life-threatening condition, the source added.
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