Daily Nation
Seven suspects were arrested and more than 150 stolen phones recovered last week.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 29.01.2026.
It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.01.2026
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The revelation drew strong criticism from MPs, who questioned how the Treasury and the ministry can justify multi-billion shilling allocations without knowing unit costs.
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There have been concerns over Parliament appearing to be rubber-stamping the Executive's agendas without serious…
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KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has joined church leaders and faithful across the country in congratulating Bishop Dominic Kimengich following his new appointment....
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SIMU za rununu zinazoibwa katika miji mikuu nchini Kenya huishia katika masoko ya Uganda, Tanzania,...
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Charlene Ruto leads various ventures, including hospitality, real estate, and agriculture, while tackling climate change through her foundation and youth empowerment
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Kenya has officially signed a comprehensive Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the Czech Republic. The ceremony, held at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, marks the culmination of five years of…
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Eastleigh Voice
These shortcomings come at a time when counterfeit drugs and unregulated chemists continue to pose significant health risks to millions of Kenyans.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared that all Members of Parliament (MPs) appreciate his leadership and can vouch for his fairness in running the House. “If you talk to…
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The Kenya Times
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WAZIRI wa Afya, Bw Aden Duale, amepuuzilia mbali madai ya upendeleo katika mchakato wa kuajiri...
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The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has issued a raft of sanctions against the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations, as well as several players and officials, following incidents…
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07:09⇢The Executive's Tightening Grip
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward the erosion of institutional independence, highlighting Speaker Wetang’ula’s admission of executive interference in parliamentary debates (Kenyans) alongside growing scrutiny of the Judiciary’s perceived loyalty tests (Standard Media). This focus on governance is compounded by concerns over administrative failures in health, including missed drug safety targets (Eastleigh Voice) and allegations of ethnic bias in hiring (Taifaleo).
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In the proposed plan, the costly foreign debt is replaced with a cheaper loan, while using the savings to pay off old balances and import bulk food to keep domestic prices from rising.
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Gachagua's camp has, over the past several months, appeared to have been lobbying for support from the former Head…
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In a moment that has captured widespread attention and sparked fierce debate online, hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj stood alongside former President Donald Trump at a high-profile summit in Washington, D.C.,…
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MUUNGANO wa Upinzani Jumatano uliongeza shinikizo kwa Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC), kwa...
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Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed claims that the former Head of State called for a meeting with DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and Mt. Kenya leaders....
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The Kenya Times
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has disclosed that he voluntarily provided a statement to police after the death of his close friend Cyrus Jirongo. Wetang’ula revealed that Jirongo died on…
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The EACC is calling the move a 'misapplication of the law'.
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Kenya ni miongoni mwa nchi zitakazopokea mvua nyingi kuliko kawaida katika miezi ya Machi, Aprili...
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TV47 Digital
The Kenya Police Service has intensified leadership training as part of efforts to strengthen command structures and ensure continuity in policing across the country. While officiating the graduation of more…
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Two factions have emerged: one backing Dr Oburu Oginga, and another Winnie Odinga.
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Kenyan singer Chimano, one of the founding members of the award-winning band Sauti Sol, has opened up, about the deeply personal journey that led him to publicly embrace his sexuality,…
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09:46⇢Uhuru Rejects Gachagua Summit Claims
⌨Kenyan media focus on former President Uhuru Kenyatta's denial of organizing a Mt. Kenya leadership summit with Rigathi Gachagua (People Daily, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, editors are highlighting internal fractures within the Nairobi County Assembly, where competing factions have emerged supporting rival members of the Odinga family (Daily Nation). This follows earlier reports of Winnie Odinga's public resistance to the ODM succession plan.
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Eastleigh Voice
If the Sh1 trillion claim was exaggerated, the verified figure still raises a serious public-interest question: how has half a trillion shillings been used, and why do so many residents still lack basic needs?
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The High Court has dismissed a claim by a United States based Kenyan woman who alleged that she was the widow of former Cabinet Minister and powerful civil servant Simeon…
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MBALI na nyimbo na barua, kuna mbinu nyingine zitumikazo kutekeleza majukumu mahususi katika...
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TV47 Digital
In a stunning twin blow to Kenya’s illicit alcohol trade, a multi-agency team led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has dismantled two…
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Taxpayers will part with a total of Ksh1.2 billion to fund the two projects, which are set to begin in February and be…
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Kenyan musician and businesswoman Esther Akoth Kokeyo, popularly known as Akothee, has declared herself Kenya’s only genuine celebrity, stating that her level of fame makes it impossible for her to…
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World Rugby has officially unveiled the match schedule for the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2, set to take place in Nairobi on February 14 and 15, 2026, at…
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SANDRA Cherono alipoingia katika Kituo cha Polisi cha Kapsabet, Kaunti ya Nandi, Jumanne, maafisa...
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A plane crash in Northeastern Colombia claimed the lives of all 15 people on board, including Colombian congressman Diógenes Quintero, on Wednesday January 28, 2026. The state-owned airline Satena’s Beechcraft…
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12:00⇢Billions Cast Long Shadows
⌨Editors are shifting focus toward high-stakes fiscal accountability, specifically questioning the utilization of Sh1 trillion in North Eastern counties (Eastleigh Voice) and the IEBC’s warning that unregulated foreign funding could compromise the 2027 elections (Capital FM). This scrutiny of public resources coincides with President Ruto's Sh1.2 billion infrastructure pledge in Nyanza (Kenyans), while the ODM succession battle between the Oginga and Odinga factions continues to polarize Nairobi’s leadership (Daily Nation).
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KUSHIRIKI tendo la ndoa na wanaume tofauti bila kutumia kinga ni jambo lenye athari nyingi kiafya,...
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As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 general elections, political debates have mainly centred around political alliances, campaign platforms and voter registration. An equally urgent issue has quietly emerged in…
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The Standard
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Kenya and the United States have agreed to advance and further strengthen collaborations in defence, peace and security as an anchor to economic progress. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said…
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The project in question is part of President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme, a key pillar of the…
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Kamau claimed that the judicial system in the country only favoured the rich and the powerful....
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HIVI majuzi, Rais Ruto alimtunuku Ida Odinga, mjane wa marehemu kiongozi wa upinzani na aliyekuwa...
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Gachagua has cautioned the leaders against internal divisions, warning that disunity could hand President William Ruto an easy path to re-election in the 2027 General Election.
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The Kenya Times
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The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has announced a special professional training opportunity in China for qualified final-year students and recent graduates....
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Kenyans.co.ke
According to the report, 63 per cent of Kenyans are opposed to the government doing away with the uniform requirements…
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Detectives in Mombasa have arrested a robbery with violence suspect after a chilling CCTV clip showing a brutal attack on a night watchman spread across social media, prompting an intense…
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14:03⇢The Dynasty Shadow Over 2027
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward the 2027 electoral landscape, highlighting DP Gachagua's warnings that a fractured opposition will ensure a Ruto victory (Eastleigh Voice). This political positioning intersects with intensifying scrutiny of the Odinga family's influence, as reports detail internal ODM power struggles in Nairobi (Daily Nation) and accusations that government appointments serve as rewards for political families (Taifa Leo, People Daily).
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The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness has dismissed claims that Prophet Dr. David Owuor underwent knee replacement surgery....
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MWALIMU mmoja wa Hisabati anayeishi Nakuru anajiandaa kukabiliana na changamoto ya kipekee wikiendi...
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A new state-of-the-art oxygen manufacturing plant installed at the Kerugoya County Referral Hospital is transforming critical care outcomes for patients in Kirinyaga and saving tax payers millions of shillings previously…
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HALI ya kisiasa na uchaguzi nchini Kenya imekolea utamaduni wa kutumia hela na pesa haramu...
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Murang'a Woman Rep denies the involvement of her bodyguards in Sunday’s attack.
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A Global Financial Integrity report ranks Kenya among Africa’s most affected by trade-related illicit financial flows, with over $47.4 billion in gaps, undermining revenues, growth and public services.
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IMEBAINIKA kuwa wanaume wanaacha kuvalia chupi na kaptula zilizotengenezwa kwa kitambaa cha...
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TV47 Digital
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has added her voice to the growing controversy surrounding activist Oketch Salah and members of the Odinga family, following online exchanges involving Winnie Odinga and…
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Eastleigh Voice
State news agency Xinhua said the group targeted Chinese citizens and overseas victims, while also trafficking workers from several countries to staff its scam centres.
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TV47 Digital
Joseph Rutebeza, popularly known as Joseph Cutz, a renowned Nairobi-based barber, has disclosed that American streamer IShowSpeed paid between Ksh. 2.6 million ($20,000) and Ksh. 6.4 million ($50,000) for a…
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16:59⇢Opposition Confronts the Inspector General
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting toward state institutional accountability and political harassment. The media is highlighting the EACC's defense against regional bias claims (Standard Media) and the opposition's mobilization to confront the Police IG over alleged harassment of their leaders (YNews Digital, Daily Nation). Meanwhile, the government's Social Health Authority is facing scrutiny for capping overseas treatment benefits at 500,000 shillings (Citizen).
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SHUGHULI katika Mahakama ya Milimani zilisimama tisti huku mahabusu na watu wa familia zao...
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The Treasury says the move would depend on improved economic conditions and stronger tax administration to safeguard public finances.
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