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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 31.12.2025.
It displays 112 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
31.12.2025 ⇢ The Day of Ruto’s 2026 Poverty Pledge
⌨Morning coverage focused on the burial of Cyrus Jirongo, where media prioritized political demands for a forensic inquest. Leaders, including Musalia Mudavadi and Uhuru Kenyatta, used the funeral to dismiss police accident narratives and warn against the weakening of multiparty democracy. Simultaneously, editors tracked internal fractures within ODM as senior officials Edwin Sifuna and Wycliffe Oparanya traded public barbs over party loyalty.
By midday, editorial attention shifted to a public safety crisis. Reports detailed a violent confrontation in Gitaru where boda boda riders torched a matatu following a fatal crash, alongside a legal petition seeking to ban loud music in public transport. Investigative pieces also highlighted a surge in counterfeit household goods and a Sh39 billion US-linked fraud case.
The evening was dominated by President William Ruto’s New Year address. Editors elevated his 2026 roadmap, specifically his pledge to lift 10 million Kenyans out of poverty and halve unemployment, despite acknowledging that 40 percent of the population remains below the poverty line.
By midday, editorial attention shifted to a public safety crisis. Reports detailed a violent confrontation in Gitaru where boda boda riders torched a matatu following a fatal crash, alongside a legal petition seeking to ban loud music in public transport. Investigative pieces also highlighted a surge in counterfeit household goods and a Sh39 billion US-linked fraud case.
The evening was dominated by President William Ruto’s New Year address. Editors elevated his 2026 roadmap, specifically his pledge to lift 10 million Kenyans out of poverty and halve unemployment, despite acknowledging that 40 percent of the population remains below the poverty line.
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00:04 (21:04)⇢Uhuru Rebuffs the Orange Rebellion
⌨The media is saturated with Uhuru Kenyatta’s forceful rebuttal of claims that he is sabotaging the ODM party, framing the former president as a defender of multi-partyism (Capital FM, Citizen, Taifaleo). Concurrently, the 2027 presidential race is crystalizing as opposition factions set early deadlines for selecting flagbearers and key regional leaders like Wycliffe Oparanya signal potential shifts in party loyalty (Standard Media, YNews Digital, Daily Nation).
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MAZISHI ya aliyekuwa Mbunge wa Lugari Cyrus Jirongo yaligeuzwa kuwa jukwaa la siasa kali, lawama na...
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Fraud architects sent hard cash from the US in boxes to buy property in Kenya.
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TUME ya Maadili na Kupambana na Ufisadi (EACC) Desemba 30, 2025, iliwakamata maafisa wawili wa...
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Kenyan youth seeking work are being recruited at home into drug trafficking routes to India and Southeast Asia, facing life sentences or death under some of the region’s toughest narcotics laws.
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MAOMBI ya wanafunzi 143,821 wa Gredi ya 9 ya kubadilisha shule za Sekondari Pevu yamekataliwa...
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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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Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi promises a conclusive government probe into the death of former minister Cyrus Jirongo following a fatal crash on the Nairobi–Nakuru...
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The Standard
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Co-operatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya has announced that he is ready to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party....
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The Kenya Times
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MITANDAO ya kijamii imejaa mijadala inayozungumzia suala kuwa Wakenya wengi hawawezi kuchutama...
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The Kenya Times
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At the same time, Murkomen revealed that the government has embarked on plans to establish a National Police University…
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Arsenal sent a resounding statement in the English Premier League title race with a commanding 4-1 demolition of Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, December 30 night. Mikel…
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09:38 (06:38)⇢The Orange Bastion Crumbles
⌨Kenyan media are fixated on the fallout from Cyrus Jirongo's death, with editors amplifying political demands for a forensic inquest as leaders dismiss the official police narrative (Standard Media, Capital FM). Simultaneously, internal instability within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) dominates headlines, as senior figures like Wycliffe Oparanya and Edwin Sifuna signal potential departures and trade public barbs (People Daily, Nairobi Leo, Citizen).
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In Kenya, ushering in the New Year is not about champagne toasts or borrowed Western customs. It is raw, communal, and deeply pragmatic, shaped by resilience after economic pressure, political…
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TUME ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) imeomba Mahakama Kuu itupilie mbali kesi inayopinga ushindi wa...
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The African Union has endorsed Sudan’s peace initiative at the UN Security Council, urging a ceasefire, civilian protection and a Sudanese-led political transition. URL...
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Kenyan digital content creator and Youtuber Sharon Arwa, popularly known as Shorn Arwa, has announced her break-up with her Nigerian boyfriend. In a statement she shared on her Instagram page…
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TV47 Digital
The Government will do all it can within its means to establish the truth behind the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured.…
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
Tanzanian Bongo artist Rajab Abdulkahali Ibrahim, aka Harmonize aka Konde Boy, is once again dominating entertainment headlines following his romantic reunion with former girlfriend Fridah Kajala, a prominent Bongo movie…
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Kenya and Uganda, despite their periodic quarrels over trade, politics or the odd threatening tweet, collaborate intimately when their governments feel endangered.
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GIFT Waithira, 12 na pacha wake, Christine Wambui wamejitosa katika masuala ya ufugaji kutokana na...
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The Kenya Times
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11:34 (08:34)⇢Jirongo's Final Road Remains Dark
⌨Kenyan editors are amplifying scrutiny surrounding the sudden death of Cyrus Jirongo, with reports shifting from the funeral spectacle to motorist-led skepticism regarding the official crash narrative (People Daily, Standard Media). Simultaneously, the transition to Senior School has moved into a critical implementation phase, as newspapers track the practical realities of student placements following weeks of logistical planning (The Kenya Times, YNews Digital).
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The Kenya Times
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The National Liberal Party (NLP) Leader Augustus Muli has issued a stern call to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), urging the body to “put its house in order”…
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Tuko
Dismas Kungu Kira lost his job at KeNHA after reacting to a Facebook post. A whistleblower's battle against corruption ended in his permanent dismissal
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The family of Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time following the road accident that left two of his close associates dead. Joshua’s…
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Low awareness of post-abortion care is increasingly putting women’s health at risk. Health experts warn that many women fail to seek timely medical attention after undergoing abortion due to misinformation,…
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The enraged riders reportedly blocked the road before setting the vehicle ablaze, causing significant delays and…
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People Daily
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The Kenya Times
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Four people were killed and four injured after a speeding Toyota Hilux pick-up lost a tyre and crashed into a Probox along the Meru–Nanyuki...
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YOUNG Ladies (mabinti) na Green Commandos FC (wanaume) ndio mabingwa wa makala ya 15 ya Kombe la...
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Police in Kabete Constituency, Kiambu County are investigating an incident where a bodaboda rider was killed after being hit by a PSV matatu in Gitaru. Reports indicate that after the…
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13:26 (10:26)⇢Boda Boda Riders Torch Justice
⌨Kenyan media focus has shifted toward volatile public reactions to road safety failures. Editors are highlighting a violent confrontation in Gitaru where boda boda riders torched a public service vehicle following a fatal collision (Kenyans, TV47 Digital). This incident underscores a deepening social friction between transport sectors. Concurrently, newsrooms are tracking legal and professional fallout from social media activity and past government corruption (Tuko, Daily Nation).
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Daily Nation
Government implements series of coordinated interventions to disrupt illicit trade.
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Eastleigh Voice
Kakamega, Isiolo, Marsabit, Elgeyo Marakwet, Laikipia, and Kitui have emerged as leaders, posting the highest sector growth between 2014 and 2023, according to the Devolution Budget Watch Report 2025.
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SUKARI, pombe na sigara zilichangia sehemu kubwa ya bidhaa haramu na bandia zilizonaswa na maafisa...
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SUKARI, pombe na sigara zilichangia sehemu kubwa ya bidhaa haramu na bandia zilizonaswa na maafisa...
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Kenya is set to witness one of the most ambitious grassroots sporting events in its history, as more than 17,000 football teams from the regions of Western, Nyanza, and the…
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The matatu reportedly hit the rider while attempting to make a turn at a dangerous location....
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In a decisive pre-dawn raid in Langas, Eldoret, a multi-agency security team struck at the heart of a narcotics ring brazenly targeting school children and youth. The operation, led by…
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli meets former Vice President Moody Awori and Supreme Court Judge William Ouko as he shares a New Year message...
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A Nairobi resident has moved to court seeking a total ban on loud music in public service vehicles (PSVs), arguing that the practice violates multiple constitutional rights of commuters. In…
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ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga pledges a clear vision for a Kenya that works for all, emphasizing unity, education, job creation, and accountable leadership...
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The petitioner argues that passengers are not warned in advance about loud music before boarding, denying them the…
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15:23 (12:23)⇢Counterfeit Goods Flood Local Markets
⌨Kenyan editors are prioritizing the government's crackdown on illicit trade, specifically highlighting the surge in counterfeit sugar, alcohol, and cigarettes (Taifaleo, Daily Nation). This focus on trade integrity coincides with a legal challenge in Nairobi seeking to ban loud music in public service vehicles to protect commuter rights (Kenyans, TV47 Digital). Political discourse remains active as leaders shift focus toward 2026 school fees and national unity (Standard Media, Capital FM).
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Eastleigh Voice
Eastleigh’s sports scene surged in 2025, with more football teams, youth coaches and new facilities, even as poor pitches, funding gaps and shrinking play spaces continued to test local clubs.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome vows to deliver timely, accessible, and responsive justice in 2026, guided by the Judiciary’s Strategic Blueprint STAJ, promoting rule of...
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As 2025 ends, President William Ruto’s economic record faces scrutiny. Growth figures are up, but Kenyans still face high living costs, slow job creation,...
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CONAKRY, Guinea
KIONGOZI wa mapinduzi ya kijeshi nchini Guinea, Mamady Doumbouya, ametangazwa...
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For many, the year has brought a frustrating reality: higher deductions at source and fewer shillings for basic needs.
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Kenya Wildlife Service treats a pregnant lioness from the Sopa Pride for a deep facial wound in the Maasai Mara, ensuring the safety and...
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The Kenya Times
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All the cases against him eventually collapsed.
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ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has issued a New Year message urging Kenyans to embrace unity, dialogue and integrity-driven leadership as the country enters 2026 after a challenging 2025.
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TV47 Digital
On Saturday, December 27 at exactly 15 GMT (6 PM Kenyan time), I am seated at my favourite local football viewing hall, ready to watch an exciting, African football classic—Senegal…
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As Kenyans put the final touches on crossover church services, family dinners and the eagerly awaited midnight countdown at the KICC and other popular spots, large parts of the world…
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WAKILI mmoja amewasilisha kesi mahakamani akitaka agizo la kupiga marufuku muziki wa sauti ya juu...
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17:43 (14:43)⇢Matatu Soundscape Under Legal Siege
⌨Kenyan media focus has converged on the public transport sector's lack of regulation following a violent confrontation in Gitaru where a matatu was torched after a fatal accident (Nairobi Leo). This has catalyzed legal action, with a prominent petition seeking a court-ordered ban on loud music in public service vehicles to protect commuter rights (Taifaleo, Kenyans). Simultaneously, newsrooms are shifting to a reflective New Year posture, emphasizing calls for national unity (Eastleigh Voice, People Daily).
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TV47 Digital
A man was arraigned in Wang’uru Law Court and charged with drugging Kirinyaga county assembly majority leader Benson Waweru Ngahu and stealing from him KSh700,000. Alex Mwaura Muchiri appeared before…
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Moses Kuria urges the Luo community to avoid using Uhuru Kenyatta or Kikuyus as political tools, asking for forgiveness for decades-long 'devil narratives' against...
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All the cases against him eventually collapsed.
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MCHUUZI mwenye umri wa miaka 58 aliyejiokoa kwa kudai analala kwenye jaa la takataka katika hoteli...
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Inspector General Douglas Kanja has assured Kenyans of heightened security nationwide for New Year celebrations, urging vigilance, road discipline, and regulated fireworks use to prevent accidents and safeguard lives.
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I have never looked forward to a new year the way I look forward to 2026 - President Ruto....
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Eastleigh Voice
At Cyrus Jirongo’s funeral in Kakamega, former President Uhuru Kenyatta urged Kenyan leaders to respect multiparty democracy, compete on ideas, and avoid divisive politics, stressing unity and tolerance across party lines.
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President William Ruto vows to dismiss and prosecute government officials implicated in drug trafficking as he seeks joint action with Chief Justice Martha Koome.
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President Ruto unveils Kenya’s 2026 infrastructure plans: New JKIA Airport, SGR extension, road upgrades, and irrigation projects to boost trade and agriculture.
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The Standard
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President Ruto pledges to lift 10 million Kenyans out of poverty in 2026, halve unemployment, and boost investment through BETA, NIF, and Sovereign Wealth...
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President William Ruto used his New Year’s Eve address in Eldoret to call 2025 Kenya’s economic turning point and urged Kenyans to make 2026 a defining year through unity and hard work.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome used her New Year 2026 message to urge Kenyans to renew commitment to justice and the rule of law, highlighting the Judiciary’s STAJ blueprint for people-centred justice reforms.
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President William Ruto used his New Year address in Eldoret to admit high poverty and youth joblessness, outline plans to halve both, and announce funds and projects facing legal and operational tests.
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23:47 (20:47)⇢Ruto's Poverty Exit Strategy
⌨Kenyan editorial priority has shifted decisively to President William Ruto's New Year address, with editors focusing on his ambitious economic roadmap for 2026. Outlets highlight his pledge to lift 10 million citizens out of poverty and halve unemployment rates (Eastleigh Voice, Capital FM, Citizen). While government-aligned and neutral platforms emphasize the specific project promises (People Daily, Standard Media), there is a shared focus on the administration's admission of a severe youth job crisis.