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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 29.12.2025.
It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.12.2025 ⇢ The Day of the Sifuna-Turkana Oil Scandal Allegations
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Morning editorial priority centered on the logistical crisis of the Grade 10 transition, as 50,000 students competed for 20 national school slots. This was accompanied by reports of the government stripping school principals of admission powers. Simultaneously, a major political narrative emerged as Senator Edwin Sifuna labeled the Turkana Oil Development Plan 'Ruto’s biggest scandal,' alleging masked ownership and selfish interests. This escalated throughout the day, overshadowing earlier reports of ODM-UDA coalition talks. By midday, media focus shifted to public safety and infrastructure failures. The NTSA and Meteorological Department issued urgent warnings for heavy rains across 13 counties, while reports surfaced of five fishermen dying in Lake Victoria. The afternoon was dominated by high-profile accidents, specifically Governor George Natembeya’s leg fracture in a road crash and an aircraft with 50 passengers veering off the taxiway at JKIA. The day concluded with the Jirongo family demanding an independent probe into the former MP's fatal crash, citing the presence of 'mysterious people' in his vehicle.
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KAMPENI za uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027 tayari zinaendeshwa siyo kwenye majukwaa ya hadhara bali katika...
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Once Moi's most trusted political foot soldier, Cyrus Jirongo found himself cast as a state enemy.
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RAIS William Ruto angepata asilimia 28 ya kura iwapo uchaguzi mkuu ungeandaliwa leo, utafiti mpya...
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Across all institutions, a common theme emerges, Kenya’s economy is on a firmer recovery path heading into 2026, supported by improved macroeconomic conditions, easing inflation and stronger sectoral momentum.
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As a student at Alliance High School in Kenya and later at Makerere University College in Uganda, Ngũgĩ positioned himself as part of a...
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Kenyan lawyers are divided after November 2025 ATP exam results showed declining pass rates, reigniting debate over law schools and assessment standards.
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Nairobi Leo
Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa’s mother, Mama Sidi Karisa Katana, has passed away....
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MOSCOW URUSI
RAIS Vladimir Putin amesema Ukraine haina haraka ya amani na ikiwa haitaki...
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Chiki Kuruka poured her heart out as she celebrated her husband, singer Bien, on his 38th birthday, offering a deeply moving tribute that captured the depth of her love, admiration…
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The Nairobi Senator has come under fire from a faction of senior party leaders who accuse him of drifting away from ODM’s mainstream strategy,...
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The county government has warned that any unpaid balances after December 31 will attract full interest and legal enforcement under the National Rating Act.
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MAHAKAMA imetoa uamuzi kumtangaza kuwa amekufa, mwanamume aliyetoweka kwa miaka 17 bila kuwasiliana...
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Rumours had spread that the Embakasi East lawmaker had been hospitalised under unclear circumstances in a Nairobi…
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President William Ruto has outlined a comprehensive strategy for the education sector heading into 2026, centering on a record-breaking expansion of the teaching workforce and the full transition of the…
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09:12⇢Secondary Schools Shift to State Control
⌨Kenyan editors are centering on the 2026 education transition, focusing on President Ruto’s new funding and staffing strategies for senior secondary schools alongside the removal of admission powers from principals (Standard Media, TV47 Digital). Simultaneously, internal ODM friction intensifies as Senator Sifuna faces accusations of deviating from party strategy while challenging President Ruto’s interests in the Turkana oil project (People Daily, Capital FM).
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One person has been confirmed dead following a road accident that occurred in Keumbu area along the Kisii–Keroka road. According to police reports, a Kisii Classic bus traveling from Nairobi…
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The scramble for placement has seen parents and students rushing to revise their applications before the deadline, with many hoping to secure a spot in the country’s most prestigious schools.
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Media Personality Grace Msalame has bravely opened up about a painful chapter of her life – a toxic relationship that led to her pregnancy at a time when she was…
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President William Ruto has challenged the opposition to present clear solutions for improving the livelihoods of Kenyans, saying leadership should be judged by results rather than years spent in politics.…
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Senate invites public memoranda on the South Lokichar Field Development Plan and Production Sharing Contracts for T6 and T7 blocks. The plan outlines infrastructure,...
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RAIS William Ruto amesema kuwa utawala wake utazingatia masharti yanayosukumwa na ODM kuelekea...
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EAC also demanded that Israel respect the unity and territorial integrity of Somalia, urging all stakeholders to act…
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for public scrutiny on the Turkana Oil FDP, terming it the ‘biggest scandal yet’ under President William Ruto’s administration....
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna criticizes the South Lokichar Field Development Plan, citing attempts to mask ownership, contract changes favouring Gulf Energy, and potential undermining...
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Police in Kibra Sub-County arrest four suspects and seize three bales of suspected cannabis sativa in Makina during intensified anti-narcotics operations.
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“Kwani ni lazima mtu aoge kila siku?” That question explodes across Kenyan socials every time cold weather bites. Accompanied by memes of people wrapped in blankets, swearing they will not…
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HUKU mwanya wa siku saba za kubadilisha shule kwa watahiniwa wa Gredi ya 10 ukikamilika Jumatatu,...
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The Kenya Times
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11:00⇢Fifty Thousand Chase Twenty Slots
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the logistical crisis in education as 50,000 students compete for only 20 slots in national schools following the Grade 10 transition (Taifaleo, Eastleigh Voice). Simultaneously, the political discourse centers on Senator Edwin Sifuna’s escalating accusations against President Ruto regarding the Turkana Oil Development Plan, which he frames as a major administration scandal (Nairobi Leo, People Daily).
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Nyando Member of Parliament (MP) Jared Okello has dismissed claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party is being sold, insisting that the party remains firmly under the leadership of…
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The East African Community has rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, reaffirming Somalia’s sovereignty and aligning with the AU and IGAD amid rising Horn of...
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The Kenya Times
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Jubilee Party Deputy Organising Secretary Pauline Njoroge on Monday told The Eastleigh Voice that attacks against Uhuru, who has remained silent over the accusation, are uncalled for and unwarranted.
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The body of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo landed at the Kitale Airstrip Sunday evening, December 28, and the procession left for the deceased's home.
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Retired Chief Justice David Maraga accuses the UDA government of plotting to amend the Constitution to extend President William Ruto’s term, warning of threats...
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Senator Edwin Sifuna has sounded the alarm on the Turkana oil deal, warning that what should have been a story of national growth is turning into a story of exploitation…
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Kenyan musician and entrepreneur Esther Akoth, popularly known as Akothee, has once again set social media buzzing after candidly addressing the collapse of her much-publicised marriage, barely three weeks after…
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A senior official has called for a central committee meeting in January to ratify the proposed coalition pact with President William Ruto’s UDA.
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'My babies and I sleep on the classroom floor... it seems no one is listening to our cries for help.' - Mirriam Koros, displaced mother.
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KIPINDI cha Krismasi ni wakati ambapo familia nyingi hujumuika pamoja na kushiriki vyakula na...
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Tuko
Police in Naivasha are detaining a 26-year-old man accused of the murder of his 42-year-old girlfriend during the Christmas festivities in the Kabati Estate.
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13:08⇢The January Orange Pact
⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting the formalization of the ODM-UDA coalition, with a central committee meeting scheduled for January to ratify the pact with President Ruto’s party (Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice). Simultaneously, national safety concerns have intensified as the NTSA issues urgent warnings regarding heavy rains and fog, while the death of five fishermen in Lake Victoria underscores the current seasonal risks (People Daily, YNews Digital, Citizen).
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The lawmaker raised concerns that even as a new conglomerate explores oil in Turkana, locals and Kenyans in general may…
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WAKAZI wa Kaunti 13 ikiwemo Nairobi na sehemu nyingi za Ukanda wa Bonde la Ufa, Nyanza na Pwani...
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Pauline Njoroge has defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against claims that he is behind the growing internal tensions within the ODM Party....
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Police in Isiolo County arrest five armed cattle rustlers and recover 300 goats stolen during a violent raid in Garbatula, as authorities intensify anti-banditry...
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The group stages for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations conclude today with a high-stakes “Super Monday,” where calculations are just as important as the goals themselves. While the continental…
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Moses Kuria questions Fred Matiangi and Jeremiah Kioni’s silence as ODM leaders accuse former President Uhuru Kenyatta of meddling in party affairs, warning of...
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Eastleigh Voice
In several cases, cash transfers worth millions of shillings were made to schools, yet physical inspections found no evidence of work done, raising serious concerns over accountability and value for money.
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According to the ministry, Kenyans purchase these drugs to prevent symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea, which are…
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TV47 Digital
Youths in Bungoma County are set to end the year in style as Senate Chief Whip David Wakoli has launched the Talanta Expo Auditions for them, which will run for…
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14:47⇢The Shadow Over Orange Unity
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward the internal friction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), focusing on accusations that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is fueling divisions following the party's pact with the government (Capital FM, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, a sharp focus on public safety and accountability has emerged as the Auditor General reports missing millions in bursary funds (Eastleigh Voice), while the NTSA and Meteorological Department issue urgent warnings regarding festive season road fatigue and heavy rainfall in 13 counties (Taifaleo, YNews Digital, People Daily, Kenyans).
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been injured and is recovering after being involved in an accident during the Christmas period, which left him with a fractured leg....
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The Kenya Times
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An investigation has exposed how the State of Minnesota has become the hub of money laundering, with millions being…
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Despite setbacks, Generation Z is demonstrating resilience, creativity and determination. They are connecting across borders, sharing knowledge, and using technology and culture to amplify their voices.
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Five fishermen drown and three remain missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Victoria near Dho-Goye, Usigu Sub-county, highlighting persistent safety risks for fishing...
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The Kenya Times
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UKARABATI wa uwanja mdogo wa ndege wa Daba huko Tana River unakaribia baada ya jamii kukubali mradi...
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Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya has been missing in public due to an accident he was involved in. Lands and Housing CECM Pius Gumo revealed.
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FBI expands cracks down on $250mn Minnesota fraud scheme targeting federal aid, with alleged links to Kenya. 78 indictments and 57 convictions reported.
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The Westlands lawmaker is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement( ODM) and a brother to National Assembly Speaker…
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17:11⇢The Expanding UDA-ODM Pact
⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting the deepening rift within the Broad-Based Government as Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale publicly opposes Musalia Mudavadi’s referendum proposal (People Daily). Simultaneously, political focus shifts toward a formal UDA-ODM 2026 pre-election coalition (YNews Digital, Capital FM, Eastleigh Voice), while local media provides extensive coverage of Governor George Natembeya’s recovery from a fractured leg sustained in a road accident (Nairobi Leo, Tuko).
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The ongoing turmoil has unsettled ODM’s top leadership, prompting plans to convene a meeting of the party’s highest decision-making organ in January to deliberate on unity and review its cooperation agreement with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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Eastleigh Voice
Though Kenya was in support of a new and better supported force, at the onset, it was unclear whether its officers would be enlisted in the new Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and what role, if retained, Kenya would have under the new arrangement.
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KUNA dalili kuwa mwaka wa 2026 huenda ukatawaliwa na mjadala wa mapema wa siasa za 2027, jambo...
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Kenyans.co.ke
The Kenya Airport Authority said that the incident happened shortly after the plane landed from Mandera.
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Recent elections across the continent have followed a familiar pattern. Opposition candidates have been sidelined, results disputed, and protests have erupted across major cities.
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