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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 30.12.2025.
It displays 118 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
30.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Uhuru Rebutted the ODM Pact
⌨Morning editorial focus was dominated by the international fallout of a Sh39 billion fraud case, with US authorities targeting Kenyan assets. This financial scandal shared headlines with the ongoing skepticism surrounding Cyrus Jirongo’s death; despite the DCI ruling out foul play, editors highlighted the family's demand for independent forensic probes and the 'torch' burial rituals intended to expose conspirators.
By midday, the burial of Jirongo in Lumakanda transformed into a major political stage. Editors prioritized the arrival of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his forceful rebuttal of ODM leaders who accused him of sabotaging their party. This friction overshadowed the Ministry of Education's struggle to manage Grade 10 placements, where 20,000 requests for elite schools were declined due to capacity. The day concluded with the formalization of the 2027 electoral map, as opposition factions led by Kalonzo Musyoka set a 2026 deadline for a flagbearer to challenge the consolidating Ruto-ODM power pact.
By midday, the burial of Jirongo in Lumakanda transformed into a major political stage. Editors prioritized the arrival of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his forceful rebuttal of ODM leaders who accused him of sabotaging their party. This friction overshadowed the Ministry of Education's struggle to manage Grade 10 placements, where 20,000 requests for elite schools were declined due to capacity. The day concluded with the formalization of the 2027 electoral map, as opposition factions led by Kalonzo Musyoka set a 2026 deadline for a flagbearer to challenge the consolidating Ruto-ODM power pact.
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TV47 Digital
TV47’s senior news anchor and political reporter Elizabeth Mutuku spent the festive season spreading hope and warmth after sharing Christmas with 120 vulnerable families in Kithiini, Kangundo East Ward, on…
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MAAFISA wanaochunguza kifo cha mwanasiasa Cyrus Jirongo atakayezikwa leo, wamependekeza uchunguzi...
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Multi-million shilling assets in Nairobi and a beach property at the Coast are among the properties bought using the money.
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06:04 (03:04)⇢US Seizure of Kenyan Fraud Assets
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward the international fallout of financial misconduct, highlighting a Sh39 billion fraud case where US authorities are targeting assets in Nairobi and the Coast (Daily Nation, Capital FM). Simultaneously, the aftermath of Cyrus Jirongo’s death remains a priority as investigators maintain he was not murdered, despite public skepticism and the politician's planned burial (Taifaleo).
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ILIPOBAINIKA kuwa Rais William Ruto alikuwa amenunua shamba la Murumbi, Kilgoris na kuhamia eneo...
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the lender, the global benchmark index of commodity prices is expected to drop by seven per cent in 2025 and to fall by a further seven per cent in 2026.
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A Ugenya man filmed carrying a tied-up python on a bicycle urges KWS to act, warning rising wildlife attacks are hurting livelihoods and food...
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TV47 Digital
TV47’s senior news anchor and political reporter Elizabeth Mutuku spent the festive season spreading hope and warmth after sharing Christmas with 120 vulnerable families in Kithiini, Kangundo East Ward, on…
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Y News Digital
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People Daily
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SIKU kadhaa baada ya sherehe ya kumteua waziri wa zamani Chirau Ali Mwakwere kama msemaji rasmi wa...
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Tuko
A section of Luhya elders believes that it is imperative for the late Cyrus Jirongo to be buried with all the cultural rituals observed after his tragic death.
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TV47 Digital
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for stricter adherence and enforcement of traffic rules to curb rising road carnage witnessed across the country. Wetang’ula was speaking as he led…
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Former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo, 64, is set to be laid to rest in Lumakanda, Kakamega County, on Tuesday following Tiriki cultural rites and...
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The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across 8 regions this week....
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Ford Kenya Party has responded to comments by Westlands Member of Parliament (MP) Tim Wanyonyi, who recently stated that he will not contest the Bungoma gubernatorial seat in 2027 on…
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WAZIRI wa Afya, Aden Duale na Jaji Mkuu Mstaafu David Maraga wamejiunga na viongozi wanaokosoa wazo...
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Tuko
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations investigators looking into former Lugari lawmaker Cyrus Jirongo's death have recommended a public inquest.
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The governor alleged that trying to ethnicise the party would lead to the party losing its credibility and status,…
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09:31 (06:31)⇢The Orange and Yellow Secret Pact
⌨Kenyan editors are highlighting the evolving political landscape as the ODM-UDA power pact formalizes, with reports of secret meetings and internal warnings regarding the risks of ethnicizing the coalition (Standard Media, Kenyans, TV47 Digital). Simultaneously, national safety concerns have intensified due to persistent heavy rainfall forecasts for eight regions (People Daily, Nairobi Leo), while the DCI's ruling of no foul play in Cyrus Jirongo's death continues to draw scrutiny (Tuko, Capital FM).
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Health CS Aden Duale rejects Musalia Mudavadi’s call for a seventh ballot in 2027, citing risks of uncertainty and sufficiency of existing constitutional mechanisms.
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Speaking during his memorial service in Trans Nzoia County, former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri said the findings cast doubt on the official account, calling for a full forensic investigation.
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Kenya Airports Authority has announced the full reopening of Taxiway Echo at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following the safe recovery of an aircraft that had veered off the taxiway yesterday.…
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BARAZA la Makanisa Kenya (NCCK), linawahimiza vijana kutumia mitandao ya kijamii kuungana kisiasa...
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The Kenya Times
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TNX Africa
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Tuko
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations investigators looking into former Lugari lawmaker Cyrus Jirongo's death have recommended a public inquest.
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ARSENAL watakuwa leo wenyeji wa Aston Villa katika gozi kali la Ligi Kuu ya Uingereza (EPL)...
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Nairobi Leo
Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Khamasi is dead....
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The Kenya Times
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11:29 (08:29)⇢The Jirongo Forensic Demand
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the deepening skepticism surrounding the death of Cyrus Jirongo, with family members and politicians demanding forensic investigations despite official findings ruling out foul play (Eastleigh Voice, Tuko). Parallel to this, internal government friction is escalating as Health CS Aden Duale publicly rejects Musalia Mudavadi’s proposed constitutional referendum (Capital FM). National safety remain a priority with continuing heavy rainfall warnings (Citizen, People Daily).
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Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi, known for championing development initiatives, has died at 79. Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa mourns his passing.
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The torch ritual has drawn mixed reactions, with some community leaders and politicians defending it as part of cultural heritage, while others—including members of...
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Kenyans.co.ke
There has been a surge in tourists visiting parks across the country for game drives and other outdoor activities.
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TNX Africa
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US federal agencies, including the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the US Postal Inspection Service, are tracing millions stolen from programs such as Feeding Our Future, housing support, child nutrition, and autism services.
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TUNAPOKARIBIA uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka wa 2027, ni wazi kuwa chama cha ODM kiko tayari kuendelea kuwa...
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The Ministry of Defence has opened recruitment for over 45 permanent civilian jobs, including gardeners and cleaners, with applications closing January 20, 2026.
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Eastleigh Voice
In his family life, he lived openly as the patriarch of a large household: husband to three wives, father to over 20 children, and grandfather to a growing lineage.
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Kenya to experience continued rains, temperatures above 30°C at the Coast and cold nights below 10°C in highlands as New Year week begins, Met...
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Kenya's weather forecast predicts heavy rainfall across eight regions this week, with thunderstorms expected to clear for sunny conditions later.
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Tanzania and Tunisia will lock horns on Tuesday evening in a decisive Group C encounter at Rabat’s Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympique Annexe, with a coveted place in the Round…
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The Kenya Times
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13:19 (10:19)⇢The Orange Shadow Over Mount Kenya
⌨Kenyan editors are shifting focus toward the evolving 2027 electoral landscape as the ODM-UDA pact triggers political anxiety in the Mount Kenya region (Taifaleo, Standard Media, Kenyans). Simultaneously, the Meteorological Department's warnings of heavy rainfall across eight regions and extreme temperature fluctuations have gained prominence as a major public safety concern for the New Year week (Capital FM, Tuko, People Daily).
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NTSA vows to sustain multi-agency road safety checks ahead of school reopening, warning motorists and PSV operators against non-compliance during peak travel.
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Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Liula Khamasi has died at the age of 79 after battling illness for some time. The veteran politician passed away last night, leaving behind…
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All eyes will be on the Grand Stade de Tanger on Tuesday evening as Senegal and Benin face off in their final Group D match of the CAF Africa Cup…
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Nairobi Leo
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya were also present....
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The authority has said that legal action will be taken against drivers who fail to comply with the notice.
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TNX Africa
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Eastleigh Voice
The burial has drawn dignitaries, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, ex-Baringo Senator Gideon Moi and COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli.
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People Daily
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WAFUGAJI wa mbuzi katika Kaunti ya Baringo wamelalamika kwamba walilaghaiwa na maafisa wa serikali...
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The nationally representative survey, conducted among 1,000 respondents across all 47 counties, paints a bleak picture of household well-being as rising living costs continue...
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TNX Africa
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Kenyans.co.ke
The MP was quite famous during the Mwai Kibaki era, and was hailed as a dedicated public servant.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The Ministry has reported that a total of 143,821 were rejected in the first revision whose results were released on…
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Infotrak poll lists Raila Odinga’s death as the most significant event of 2025 at 30 per cent , followed by Gen Z protests at...
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Mpenzi wangu wa miaka miwili ameanza kuleta mbinu za kiajabu kitandani, suala linalonifanya kudhani...
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15:32 (12:32)⇢The Heavy Crowd at Jirongo’s Final Rest
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward the political spectacle of Cyrus Jirongo’s burial, highlighting the convergence of national leaders including Uhuru Kenyatta and Musalia Mudavadi (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, the media is formalizing the legacy of the late Raila Odinga, with new polling ranking his death as the year's most significant event (Capital FM, Citizen), while the Ministry of Education grapples with massive Grade 10 placement revisions (Standard Media, Kenyans).
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna says all major party decisions must go through the National Delegated Council as internal divisions deepen over ODM–UDA cooperation ahead...
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MoE announced that 88 per cent of learners have been successfully placed in Grade 10 of Senior School saying the placement process aligned learners...
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Over 20,000 students sought schools include Alliance High School, Kenya High School, and Mangu High School, where the demand far exceeded available slots.
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Nearly four in 10 Kenyans sought alternative income sources in 2025 due to rising financial pressures, with many cutting spending, borrowing, or relying on...
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, a global pop icon, has been declared a dollar-billionaire by Forbes, becoming the fifth musician to join the billionaire club. Beyonce, whose career spans over two decades,…
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UDA has nominated Tubi Mohamed Tubi as its candidate for the Isiolo South parliamentary by-election set for February 26, 2026, following the death of...
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As laughter and quiet anticipation filled the grounds of Manasseh Children’s Home in Roysambu, Second Lady Dr. Joyce Kithure used the festive season to deliver a deeply personal message of…
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Uhuru Kenyatta eulogises Cyrus Jirongo as a defender of multi-party democracy, dismisses ODM destabilisation claims and urges issue-based politics.
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Hotel also offers him job and accommodation to help him serve his sentence.
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Eastleigh Voice
Normal airport operations resume at JKIA after safe recovery of aircraft that veered off Taxiway Echo.
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17:58 (14:58)⇢Uhuru Defends the Multi-Party Fortress
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted to the political friction at Cyrus Jirongo’s burial, where Uhuru Kenyatta’s rejection of ODM's perceived interference in other parties has taken center stage (Capital FM, People Daily, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, the Ministry of Education's management of Grade 10 placements remains a dominant institutional concern as 200,000 applications receive approval while thousands of others await reapplication (Citizen, The Kenya Times, Kenyans).
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers in Murang’a and Mtwapa towns for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists along major highways. In Murang’a…
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Daily Nation
Hotel also offers him job and accommodation to help him serve out suspended sentence.
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Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen says new Kerio Valley police training grounds will complement, not replace, Kiganjo and Embakasi colleges, as the government also targets 3,000 illegal firearms in the region.
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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned ODM leaders he will respond to provocations, rejecting claims he is meddling in the party and urging respect for multiparty democracy at Cyrus Jirongo’s burial in Kakamega.
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RAIS mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta amejitokeza wazi kukanusha madai kuwa anahusika katika mipango ya...
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has detailed his final meeting with Cyrus Jirongo in Karen, as leaders question the crash narrative and demand an independent inquest into the former MP’s death.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has detailed his final meeting with Cyrus Jirongo in Karen, as leaders question the crash narrative and demand an independent inquest into the former MP’s death.
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Several politicians insisted it was an unnatural death.
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A UNICEF survey in Um Baru, North Darfur, finds 53 per cent of children under five acutely malnourished, with mortality at emergency levels, as conflict blocks life-saving aid and services.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has detailed his final meeting with Cyrus Jirongo in Karen, as leaders question the crash narrative and demand an independent inquest into the former MP’s death.
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Former senator George Khaniri says he spoke to Cyrus Jirongo hours before his fatal Nakuru–Naivasha crash, citing CCTV and injury concerns as leaders demand a fresh forensic investigation.
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In 2025, President William Ruto reversed his anti-dynasty stance, striking deals with Raila Odinga, Gideon Moi and Uhuru Kenyatta to stabilise his government and reshape Kenya’s political landscape.
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Kenya’s 2025 governor impeachments exposed legal loopholes, political rivalries and bribery claims, as key cases in Isiolo, Kericho and Nyamira tested Senate oversight and county stability.
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