Katungi Michael Mpeirwe, a retired lieutenant in the Ugandan army, is charged with conspiring to supply weapons to gangs including the notorious Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG)....
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 29.08.2026.
It displays 49 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.08.2026 ⇢ The day Ruto ordered police to target goons' financiers
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President Ruto's directive to police to arrest not just goons but their leaders and financiers dominated the day's coverage, with Daily Nation leading. This followed previous days' focus on political violence and trader protests. Concurrently, US Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia's visit highlighted Washington's new Africa policy. Other stories included Google's tax on YouTubers, the Senate-governors conflict, and Winnie Odinga's remarks about not returning to Bondo since Raila's burial.
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U.S.-backed peace talks have so far led to no tangible results to end a war now in its fifth year. The last round of trilateral negotiations took place in February.
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Raila Junior’s entry into the Kibra parliamentary race has unsettled some aspirants.
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Taifa Leo
YOTE huanza kwa chupa ya pombe ya bei nafuu, chapa inayofahamika au kinywaji kilichonunuliwa...
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To capture this silver opportunity, the report argues that businesses should move beyond treating older consumers primarily as people requiring care and instead recognise them as active participants in the economy with spending power and increasingly diverse consumption needs.
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The "Defend the Vote" march brought protesters to the National Mall 63 years to the day after Martin Luther King Jr delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech during the landmark 1963 March on Washington....
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BIASHARA ziliathirika jijini Nairobi jana huku wafanyabiashara wadogo wakimiminika barabarani...
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07:10⇢Teargas and Taxes: Nairobi Traders' Revolt
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the ongoing trader protests in Nairobi CBD, with police using teargas against demonstrators over high taxes, as reported by Taifa Leo and Kenyans. Concurrently, the KMPDU announces a salary breakthrough for interns and Ministry of Health staff after payroll delays, a story covered by People Daily. Other outlets highlight the US civil rights march against Trump's voting changes (Citizen), the late KCB manager's mansion amid burial disputes (Tuko), and Raila Junior's Kibra bid rattling ODM aspirants (Daily Nation).
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07:10⇢Teargas and Taxes: Nairobi Traders' Revolt
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the ongoing trader protests in Nairobi CBD, with police using teargas against demonstrators over high taxes, as reported by Taifa Leo and Kenyans. Concurrently, the KMPDU announces a salary breakthrough for interns and Ministry of Health staff after payroll delays, a story covered by People Daily. Other outlets highlight the US civil rights march against Trump's voting changes (Citizen), the late KCB manager's mansion amid burial disputes (Tuko), and Raila Junior's Kibra bid rattling ODM aspirants (Daily Nation).
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Recent developments come as some Kenyans continue to raise concerns over how completed affordable housing units are…
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NAIBU Rais, Profesa Kithure Kindiki Ijumaa aliambia chama cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM),...
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The changes took effect on August 28, 2026, following the conclusion of a recent transaction....
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WITO umetolewa kwa mataifa mbalimbali kuingilia kati ili kuisaidia nchi ya Nepal baada ya idadi ya...
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)-led multi-agency team has delivered a powerful blow to drug trafficking networks in Nairobi’s South B area, conducting two…
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Two people have been shot dead in a fresh suspected banditry attack in Romos, along the West Pokot–Turkana border, heightening tension in the volatile region. The latest incident comes amid…
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The deal -- which Trump proclaimed as "the biggest oil deal in world history" -- will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela, US and Venezuelan officials said...
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The National Assembly Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works questioned NCA Acting Chief Executive Officer Susan Rutto over the causes of structural failures and action taken against those responsible.
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WAFANYAKAZI wa Mamlaka ya Bandari nchini (KPA) wameingiwa na wasiwasi kuhusu mustakabali wa ajira...
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Stamford Bridge hosts Sunday’s Premier League matchup between Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea and Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton & Hove Albion, with kickoff set for 17:00 EAT. Both managers enter the fixture following…
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Kenya remains on alert as the government monitors the affected areas while stepping up preparedness ahead of the rainy…
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Kujiuzulu kwa Makamu wa Rais wa Tanzania, Dkt Emmanuel Nchimbi na hatimaye kufukuzwa katika chama...
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TV47 Digital
Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United on Saturday, August 29 evening in an early-season Premier League clash defined by massive transfer business, contrast in opening-weekend results, and a tactical battle between…
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10:38⇢Trump's Venezuelan Oil Gambit
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the US-Venezuela oil deal announced by Trump, with Citizen leading coverage. Domestically, Winnie Odinga's remarks about not returning to Bondo since Raila's burial are highlighted by People Daily, while Taifa Leo reports on political turmoil in Tanzania. Other outlets cover building collapses, El Niño preparedness, forex reserves, and media leadership changes.
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10:38⇢Trump's Venezuelan Oil Gambit
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on the US-Venezuela oil deal announced by Trump, with Citizen leading coverage. Domestically, Winnie Odinga's remarks about not returning to Bondo since Raila's burial are highlighted by People Daily, while Taifa Leo reports on political turmoil in Tanzania. Other outlets cover building collapses, El Niño preparedness, forex reserves, and media leadership changes.
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Mulyungi added that following an online meeting with the leadership of Life Water Canada and Life Water Rescue, both parties reconciled their differences and established a clear path forward. ...
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ABUNGE watakaochaguliwa kwa tiketi huru katika uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka 2027 huenda wakapata kiongozi...
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The three were convicted of committing a terrorist act contrary to Section 4(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA).
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As Kenya’s sugar industry experiences a gradual revival, women are emerging as some of the biggest beneficiaries and key drivers of the sector’s recovery. From planting and weeding sugarcane fields…
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It also became fertile ground for false information. Old videos, some dating back to the 2007 elections, resurfaced across platforms, while AI-generated images blurred the line between fact and fictio...
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In a condolence message issued on Saturday, August 29, Ruto extended sympathies to Queen Sonja, the Royal Family, the Norwegian Government and the people of Norway.
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SARE mpya ya polisi imezinduliwa huku kukiwa na maswali kuhusu zabuni inayokadiriwa kugharimu hadi...
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Miaka 16 baada ya Kenya kupitisha Katiba ya 2010, mizozo kati ya magavana na Seneti imeibua ...
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He would strike and retreat to his hiding den, but it seems he had run out of luck.' — Vincent Kitili, Embu West Police Boss
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The visit places Kenya among the countries receiving attention from Washington’s new Africa policy, which places greater emphasis on commercial diplomacy, investment and security cooperation....
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'No politician is entitled to a private militia. No candidate has the right to intimidate citizens.'
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According to Google's Kenya tax guidance, the company is required under the Kenya Income Tax Act to withhold tax on YouTube earnings paid to AdSense for YouTube accounts based in Kenya.
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Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been rushed to hospital from Luzira Prison after his health deteriorated again, his wife Winnie Byanyima confirmed on Friday, August 28. Byanyima said Besigye…
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13:11⇢Ruto's Order: Hunt the Goons' Masters
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's directive to police to arrest not just goons but their leaders and financiers, amid concerns over political violence (Daily Nation). Concurrently, the US Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia's visit to Kenya highlights Washington's new Africa policy emphasizing commercial diplomacy and security cooperation (Citizen). Other outlets cover Google's tax deduction on Kenyan YouTubers' earnings (Eastleigh Voice) and the Senate-governors conflict over devolution (Taifa Leo).
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13:11⇢Ruto's Order: Hunt the Goons' Masters
⌨Kenyan media are focusing on President Ruto's directive to police to arrest not just goons but their leaders and financiers, amid concerns over political violence (Daily Nation). Concurrently, the US Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia's visit to Kenya highlights Washington's new Africa policy emphasizing commercial diplomacy and security cooperation (Citizen). Other outlets cover Google's tax deduction on Kenyan YouTubers' earnings (Eastleigh Voice) and the Senate-governors conflict over devolution (Taifa Leo).
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TV47 Digital
President William Ruto has conveyed Kenya’s condolences to the Royal Family, Government, and people of Norway following the passing of His Majesty King Harald V, describing him as an exceptional…
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