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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 31.03.2026.
It displays 140 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.03.2026 ⇢ The Day Sakaja Appeared Before the Senate
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Morning coverage focused on the intensifying pursuit of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, with multiple outlets reporting police seeking his arrest for contempt of Parliament following his failure to appear before a Senate committee. By midday, editorial attention shifted to Sakaja's decision to drive himself to the Senate, presenting himself hours after the police manhunt. The Council of Governors demanded withdrawal of his arrest warrant, framing the Senate's actions as political harassment. Evening reports consolidated around Sakaja's appearance before the Senate to defend his record, ending the police hunt that began the previous day.
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KIONGOZI wa chama cha Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua, ametoa ishara za...
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Kenya will require all export livestock to be traceable via the new ANITRAC digital system from next month, aiming to boost meat exports, improve disease control and protect key markets.
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Daily Nation
A Senate watchdog committee ordered his arrest last week.
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KUZOMEWA kwa baadhi ya wabunge wa Mlima Kenya katika Kaunti ya Kiambu mwishoni mwa juma lililopita...
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07:01⇢City Hall in the Crosshairs
⌨The newspapers report on the intensifying pursuit of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja as police seek his arrest for contempt of Parliament (DailyNation, Kenyans, TV47Digital, CapitalFM). While Sakaja dismisses the move as "unwarranted drama," editorial focus also highlights the government's fiscal strain, with debt servicing consuming eighty percent of tax revenue (StandardMedia), and President Ruto's waning influence in the Mt. Kenya region (Taifaleo).
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Kenyans.co.ke
The release comes amid a tough economic climate largely driven by increasing economic pressure from the Iran war…
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Eastleigh Voice
He argued that disputes between governors and the Senate that are not personal “should be addressed institutionally between the CoG and the Senate not through actions targeting an individual governor.”
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Daily Nation
Treasury has ignored proposals to reduce the widening budget deficit and growing public debt, Controller of Budget says.
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The Authority said it would continue to monitor petroleum products throughout the supply chain from importation to…
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Daily Nation
Electoral commission launched the enhanced voter registration exercise on March 30, 2026
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The officers were forced to break the vehicle’s window to gain access, where they found the lifeless body of Allan Kandie lying on the...
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Veteran Hollywood filmmaker and businessman Tyler Perry recently made headlines after a kind gesture at a U.S. airport turned into an unexpected controversy. The incident happened at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has addressed the move by the Inspector General of Police to have him arrested, describing the decision as unwarranted and unnecessary....
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JAMII zinazoishi katika maeneo ya Pwani, zimepewa tahadhari kuhusu ongezeko la viwango vya maji...
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The suspects already detained are assisting police in establishing how dozens of bodies ended up buried in a single site under unclear and irregular...
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Many Kenyans are choosing to return home from abroad despite holding well-paying jobs.
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MDHIBITI wa Bajeti, Margaret Nyakang’o, ameonya kuwa serikali iko hatarini kushindwa kulipa deni...
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NTSA noted that the new measures align with the global Safe System approach, which emphasises preventing accidents…
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09:19⇢The Three Trillion Shilling Debt Trap
⌨Kenyan editors are sounding an urgent alarm over the nation's fiscal survival. Reports detail that 80 percent of tax revenue is consumed by debt (StandardMedia), while the Controller of Budget warns of a potential default on a three-trillion-shilling foreign debt (Taifaleo). This focus marks an escalation from previous fiscal concerns, as the Treasury now faces intensifying scrutiny regarding multi-billion bond controversies (TheKenyaTimes).
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Capital FM MD Symon Bargurei emphasized the media’s critical role in influencing public policy, strengthening civic awareness, and bridging the gap between citizens and...
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Afternoon showers and thunderstorms may spread to several areas, with night showers occurring over scattered locations.
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin is expected to visit the Kericho mass grave site on Tuesday March 31, 2026 as probe into the saga intensifies. Meanwhile,…
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JUHUDI za kuimarisha usajili wa wapigakura nchini zimeshika kasi huku takwimu zikionyesha kuwa...
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Bargurei urged a reset in how leadership is both exercised and demanded, emphasizing that outcomes in governance are ultimately shaped by the quality of...
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UAP Old Mutual Tower is one of Kenya’s tallest buildings, famous for its bright lights that can be spotted kilometers away in Nairobi City. In what has become a New…
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WAKULIMA wa mahindi waliohodhi nafaka yao wakitarajia bei za juu huenda wakapata hasara huku bei...
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On March 30, 2026, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved a new law by a 62 to 48 vote that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism. Some leaders…
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According to the CS, settling the hosting fee reaffirms Kenya’s credibility and readiness to deliver a successful AFCON…
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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has flagged five petrol stations across Kenya for selling adulterated or export-bound fuel in the local market following a nationwide inspection conducted between…
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11:46⇢The Deluge's Heavy Toll
⌨Building on previous fiscal alarms, editors now contrast the nation's severe debt burden with a Sh3.9 billion payment to secure AFCON 2027 hosting rights (Kenyans, TNXAfrica, PeopleDaily, StandardMedia). However, the dominant editorial focus has shifted toward the humanitarian scale of the weather crisis, as flood fatalities reach 110 and meteorologists warn of continued torrential rains through mid-April (YNewsDigital, TheKenyaTimes, EastleighVoice, Tuko).
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Rescue teams, including the Uasin Gishu County fire brigade, are searching for the body of a third-year male student who drowned in River Kesses on Sunday, 29th March, 2026. He…
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Police officers in Bomet County have arrested a 29‑year‑old man accused of strangling his 25‑year‑old girlfriend to death after she told him she wanted to end their relationship. The suspected…
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Since devolution was introduced 16 years ago, no Head of State has addressed any of the 47 county assemblies, making President Ruto’s planned speech unprecedented.
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Treasury said the payments—amounting to Sh 53.56 billion—were honored in line with the government’s debt servicing schedule, despite concerns raised in a recent report...
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MBUNGE wa Nyali Mohammed Ali maarufu kama ‘Jicho Pevu’ amejitokeza kugombea kiti cha ugavana...
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After failing to secure government funding, a section of the national Scrabble team, the “Word Warriors,” has embarked on a long road journey to Lusaka, Zambia, for the 2026 East,…
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WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD
RAIS Donald Trump kwa mara nyingine amesema kuwa Amerika na Iran zimekuwa...
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The address will be coming less than two months after the signing of a Ksh80 billion cooperation framework to respond…
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The MP’s final surprise underscores the complex legacy of a lawmaker.
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TV47 Digital
A storm is brewing inside the Azimio la Umoja Coalition as founding members openly challenge Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s plan to handpick the 2027 presidential candidate through a closed-door…
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By morning, traders found their stalls destroyed and goods scattered, bringing business to a halt in one of Nairobi’s most vibrant informal markets.
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13:18⇢Ruto's City Hall Summit
⌨The newspapers report on President Ruto’s unprecedented plan to address the Nairobi County Assembly, a move following a multi-billion shilling cooperation deal (Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans). Meanwhile, internal friction intensifies within the Azimio coalition as founding members contest the selection process for the 2027 presidential candidate (TV47 Digital). Editors also maintain focus on the rising flood fatalities and the nation’s heavy debt burden (Y News Digital, Standard Media).
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Ruto shared a clip showing a modern Gikomba Market....
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The traders said they woke up to find their stalls had been brought down, with many unable to salvage their goods or make arrangements to move to safer locations.
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TV47 Digital
Kisumu’s renewed fight against cancer has received a major boost following a high-level engagement with Medical Services Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Ouma Oluga, coming just days after a specialised media…
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Kenya has officially settled its financial obligations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has confirmed.…
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The Kenya Times
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bdullahi said the move is necessary to safeguard due process and prevent what the Council termed as the politicisation of oversight mechanisms.
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Kenya has formally committed to hosting the 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, set to take place between June and July 2027, after paying a mandatory hosting…
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TV47 Digital
Kenya has formally committed to hosting the 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, set to take place between June and July 2027, after paying a mandatory hosting…
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JERUSALEM, Israeli
ISRAELI imeondoa marufuku iliyoweka Jumapili iliyozuia viongozi wakuu wa Kanisa...
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TV47 Digital
Kenya has formally committed to hosting the 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, set to take place between June and July 2027, after paying a mandatory hosting…
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JERUSALEM, Israel
ISRAEL imeondoa marufuku iliyoweka Jumapili iliyozuia viongozi wakuu wa Kanisa...
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Governors, through the CoG, accuse the Senate of harassment and overreach, arguing that some committee appearances have been turned into political showdowns rather than accountability forums.
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GAVANA wa Mombasa, Bw Abdulswamad Nassir, amewataka wanasiasa wanaoegemea mrengo wa Linda Mwananchi...
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TV47 Digital
Before wrapping up your Wednesday evening on April 1, look up, the Pink Moon will be gracing the night sky. The Pink Moon is the traditional name for April’s full…
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14:55⇢Sakaja's Senate Standoff
⌨The newspapers report on the escalating confrontation between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and the Senate, with Sakaja presenting himself to the Senate hours after a police manhunt (PeopleDaily, CapitalFM). The Council of Governors demands the withdrawal of his arrest warrant, framing the Senate's actions as political harassment rather than legitimate oversight (EastleighVoice, CapitalFM, CoG).
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Over the past few weeks ,a new phrase has taken over Kenyan social media, Tuko Kadi. But beyond the trend, it represents a powerful shift in how young people are…
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The offer is limited, and KWS urges schools to take advantage of the April holiday to let learners experience wildlife…
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The arrests come as the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohammed Amin, continues to investigate the origins of the remains and the circumstances surrounding their burial.
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The Government has continued to prioritise education and youth development as a cornerstone of national transformation, with close to 30 percent of the national budget allocated to the sector. Speaking…
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Johnson on Tuesday, March 31 presented himself before the Senate of Kenya leadership and members of a key watchdog committee, in a move that effectively ended…
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Kenyans.co.ke
Kenyans earning below Ksh30,000 are set to be exempted from paying PAYE under the proposals fronted by the Treasury.
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TV47 Digital
Many residents of Elgeyo Marakwet are at risk of losing their eyesight due to delay in seeking medical help. According to Dr. Benson Biwot who is the eye specialist at…
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The Kenya Times
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TEHRAN, IRAN
IRAN Jumanne, Machi 31, 2026 ilishambulia na kuteketeza meli yenye mafuta ghafi licha...
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DCI Mohamed Amin said preliminary findings show the remains originated from the Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary and were improperly handled.
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17:18⇢The Mortuary's Improper Burial
⌨The newspapers report on the evolving investigation into the mass grave in Kericho, with the DCI ruling out murder and attributing the remains to improper handling from a hospital mortuary (EastleighVoice, CapitalFM). Meanwhile, multiple outlets cover Governor Sakaja's public statement defending his position (StandardMedia), and the Competition Authority's raids on suspected mattress cartels (TheKenyaTimes).
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TV47 Digital
When the government rolled out the NYOTA programme, it was framed as a bold intervention to tackle youth unemployment particularly for those in underserved and rural communities. But beyond the…
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The public funeral service for the Late Ol Kalou Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) David Njuguna Kiaraho will be conducted on Wednesday, 8th April 2026 at Ol Kalou Stadium. The…
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TV47 Digital
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed as inauthentic a controversial letter purporting to effect changes within the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition. In a communication to the House, Wetang’ula…
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TV47 Digital
Activists have raised concern over what they describe as a worsening human rights crisis in Tanzania and Uganda, calling for the immediate release of political prisoners and urgent international intervention.…
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Sakaja explained that his previous absence was in line with guidance from the Council of Governors (CoG).
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TV47 Digital
In Kenya, like many other African countries, the youth make up the largest share of the population. A new rallying cry has been echoing across social media as well as…
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People Daily
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The disbursement of the Ksh 25,000 will mark the second phase of the NYOTA fund disbursement that will see every…
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The disbursement of the Ksh 25,000 will mark the second phase of the NYOTA fund disbursement that will see every…
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The National Treasury has dismissed claims by the Controller of Budget that KSh53.56 billion in Treasury Bond for May and June 2025 interests payments were delayed. In a statement on…
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Tuko
Kenya's weather forecast predicts continued rainfall for highland regions and northeastern Kenya, with temperatures exceeding 30°C in coastal areas.
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The government has extended the NYOTA Project Business Support mentorship program to allow more beneficiaries to participate....
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20:17⇢NYOTA's Expanding Horizon
⌨The newspapers report on the government's expansion of the NYOTA fund, with multiple outlets covering the second Ksh 25,000 payout timeline and nationwide mentorship program extension (Kenyans, NairobiLeo). Meanwhile, the Treasury dismisses Controller of Budget claims about delayed bond interest payments (TV47Digital), and the Data Protection Commission launches a probe into Ray-Ban Meta glasses (StandardMedia).
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OFISI ya Kamishna wa Ulinzi wa Data (ODPC), imeanza uchunguzi kuhusu miwani tata ya Ray-Ban Meta AI...
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Greenpeace Africa has submitted a case before Africa’s highest court seeking the court to rule that the climate crisis should be considered a crime and not a natural disaster. The…
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Eastleigh Voice
Originally slated for Thursday, April 9, 2026, the elections were moved following consultations and requests from party members for extra time to confirm their eligibility,
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The tragic death of Kenyan boxer Jacob Oyoko has once again cast a harsh spotlight on athlete safety and welfare in the country’s sporting landscape. Oyoko, a professional fighter from…
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The discovery contradicts claims by Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, who has maintained that the county government only authorised the release and burial of 13 bodies at the Kericho cemetery.
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Gachagua said he had obtained documents detailing what he described as a “carefully orchestrated scheme” to divert public funds.
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