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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 31.01.2026.
It displays 64 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.01.2026
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Analysis of the funding reveals inconsistency in budgeting, approval and disbursement.
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the report, almost all vendors, 99 per cent in Kakuma and 98 per cent in Dadaab, reported difficulties, primarily linked to high customer debt, reduced customer numbers, and insufficient funds to restock.
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RAIS William Ruto Januari 30, 2026 aliwaomba wapigakura kuunga mkono muafaka wa kabla ya uchaguzi...
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The untold intrigues in the bitter fight to protect the Kenyatta University's prime land.
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Muhoozi had attracted international condemnation after he publicly disclosed that his army had killed opposition…
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Apple is shaking things up with its iPhone release strategy. The tech giant is reportedly planning to introduce its first-ever foldable iPhone in 2026, while pushing back the release of…
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Taifa Leo
MUUNGANO wa Upinzani umeelezea wasiwasi wake kuhusu Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC), ukidai...
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TV47 Digital
Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to Elland Road today (Saturday, January 31) to face Leeds United in a pivotal Matchweek 24 fixture, a match that TV47 will be airing live.…
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A new report reveals Kenya ranks second in Africa for human trafficking, with victims being lured abroad by fake job promises. The report, produced by the ENACT project and funded…
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HUKU Uchaguzi Mkuu wa mwaka 2027 ukikaribia, viongozi wa chama tawala cha United Democratic...
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Its rapid growth, prolific seeding, and strong regenerative abilities, coupled with the absence of a coordinated control program, have made it a pressing ecological and economic challenge.
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MUUNGANO wa Upinzani umetoa makataa ya wiki mbili kwa Inspekta Jenerali wa Polisi Douglas Kanja,...
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TV47 Digital
Kenyan entities and infrastructures will now undergo mandatory accreditation to ensure they meet global standards, Dr. Walter Ongeti Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has said. Speaking at a…
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05:59⇢The Opposition's Fortnight Ultimatum
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting from judicial finality to executive accountability, highlighting President Ruto's friction with the Judiciary over procedural shortcuts (Standard Media). This institutional tension is amplified by the opposition's two-week ultimatum for nationwide protests regarding the Gachagua investigation (Taifa Leo, Citizen). Concurrently, media attention tracks 2032 succession maneuvering as Musalia Mudavadi declares his presidential ambitions (People Daily).
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Uganda’s Chief of Defence General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has crossed a red line, U.S Senator Jim Risch now says as he rejects a public apology by Kainerugaba. Describing the apology as…
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Nairobi Leo
Among those who sent condolence messages were President William Ruto and Governor Jonathan Bii....
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The Kenya Times
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Mudavadi said the dissolution of Amani National Congress (ANC) followed proper internal procedures and called on supporters to shift their focus to United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
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BEI ya bidhaa muhimu kama unga wa mahindi, sukuma wiki na kabeji inaendelea kupanda kwa kiwango...
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TV47 Digital
Peter Nduati, a seasoned Kenyan entrepreneur, business leader and philanthropist, is not your normal tycoon. After all, there is nothing normal about making your first legit million at 24 years.…
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President William Ruto launched a new funding programme to support 90,000 youths with KSh 36,000 for vocational training, exam costs, and certification support.
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Michael Carrick is demanding his Manchester United players completely disconnect from history ahead of Sunday’s clash with Fulham at Old Trafford. The interim manager has overseen a quick transformation in…
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Residents living in Nairobi are set to experience low nighttime temperatures, going as low as 5°C for the next five…
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RAIS William Ruto, kwa sasa anazunguka maeneo mbalimbali nchini kugawa mamilioni kwa vijana...
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Kenya Met forecasts a mix of sunshine, thunderstorms, and strong winds across regions, with warm days expected in Nairobi and the Highlands. Stay informed.
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The Kenya Times
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08:42⇢Mudavadi Consolidates Ruling Alliance Power
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding Musalia Mudavadi's strategic consolidation of power, reporting on the formal dissolution of the ANC to strengthen the ruling UDA (Eastleigh Voice) and his diplomatic engagement with Russia regarding citizens in Ukraine (YNews Digital). Simultaneously, the Kenya Meteorological Department's alerts on erratic weather patterns—ranging from extreme cold in Nairobi to regional thunderstorms—occupy significant space (Tuko, Kenyans).
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HUKU akionekana kukerwa na utata unaozingira ushindi wake, Rais Yoweri Museveni amedai kuwa...
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More than six ambulances, along with rescue teams and local residents, rushed to the scene to assist the injured.
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The unpaid bills are part of a larger Sh4.987 billion in unresolved election-related expenses stretching back over a decade.
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Daily Nation
'The President's son, and likely successor, cannot just delete tweets and issue hollow apologies.' — Senator Jim Risch
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The vehicle veered off the road and overturned into a valley....
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For many Mwihoko residents in Githurai 45, Kiambu County, memories of the tragic plane crash that occurred in the area five months ago remain painfully fresh. The accident, which claimed…
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A Grade 10 student has stunned the community at Oriwo Boys High School in Homa Bay County after reporting to school barefoot and carrying only a manila bag as schools…
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The findings highlight sharp generational differences in when people begin investing, the products they choose and the levels of trust they place in financial institutions.
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Police officers on Friday, January 30 recovered 13 guns alongside 10 magazines and 22 rounds of ammunition in the volatile Kerio Valley region, even as the National Police Service (NPS)…
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11:08⇢Washington Rebukes Uganda's General
⌨Kenyan editors are shifting focus toward regional stability and diplomatic friction, specifically examining the US Senate's rejection of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's apology and calls to review military ties with Uganda (Daily Nation, Citizen). Domestically, media attention is divided between recurring road safety concerns following a school van accident in Nyeri (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo) and internal political maneuvering regarding voter mobilization in Kisumu (People Daily).
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UDA Party seeks to emulate the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which has been in power for 76 years and has established…
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After keeping the secret under wraps for an entire year, Lenana Kariba has finally shared the exciting news that he is part of Bridgerton Season 4. The Kenyan actor expressed…
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