NAIBU Kiongozi wa ODM, Godfrey Osotsi sasa anadai kuwa chama hicho si huru kwani kinadhibitiwa moja...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 02.02.2026.
It displays 108 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.02.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Nairobi Matatu Strike
⌨Morning editorial priority centered on the collapse of Nairobi’s transport system as matatu operators launched a strike, defying previous government calls for suspension. Editors highlighted the immediate paralysis of the CBD, linking the unrest to rising insecurity and boda boda attacks. This domestic crisis shared space with a deepening accountability narrative, as major dailies reported on the withdrawal of investigators from the Rigathi Gachagua church raid case, framing it as a systematic police cover-up.
By afternoon, media attention shifted to the formalization of labor dissent, with operators announcing a transition to weekly Monday strikes. Simultaneously, the government attempted to pivot toward economic mitigation, with headlines focusing on CS John Mbadi’s proposal for tax relief for low-income earners. The day concluded with the Central Bank of Kenya’s directive criminalizing the use of banknotes in 'money bouquets' for Valentine’s Day, alongside reports of renewed security operations in the Kerio Valley following a fatal banditry attack in Turkana.
By afternoon, media attention shifted to the formalization of labor dissent, with operators announcing a transition to weekly Monday strikes. Simultaneously, the government attempted to pivot toward economic mitigation, with headlines focusing on CS John Mbadi’s proposal for tax relief for low-income earners. The day concluded with the Central Bank of Kenya’s directive criminalizing the use of banknotes in 'money bouquets' for Valentine’s Day, alongside reports of renewed security operations in the Kerio Valley following a fatal banditry attack in Turkana.
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A week after the Witima Anglican Church violence, there has been no reported questioning of suspects or arrests.
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Unpaid school fees at seven Kenyan public universities have hit Sh3.17 billion, with major arrears at Eldoret, Maasai Mara and Dedan Kimathi, raising cash flow and debt recovery concerns.
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SERIKALI imewaondoa polisi wanaochunguza uvamizi dhidi ya aliyekuwa Naibu wa Rais Rigathi Gachagua...
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07:00 (04:00)⇢Shadows Over the Gachagua Investigation
⌨Editors are highlighting a crisis of institutional accountability, specifically focusing on systematic police cover-ups following the withdrawal of investigators from the Rigathi Gachagua church raid case (Standard Media, Daily Nation, Taifaleo). This perceived obstruction of justice is being linked to broader patterns of rogue conduct within the force, while parallel reporting tracks the fiscal insolvency of seven public universities (Eastleigh Voice).
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Gachagua has been accused of dragging freedom fighters into his fight with President Ruto, something that has not sat…
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Detectives have arrested the main suspect linked to the murder of a 17-year-old Form Four student in Trans Nzoia County....
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Kenyans.co.ke
Kenya has long been considered a global hub for online conversation, outshining global superpowers such as China and…
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MPANGO wa serikali wa kukopa Sh1 trilioni kutoka kwa mashirika ya kifedha ya humu nchini utakuwa...
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Eastleigh Voice
According to the Ministry of Education, delays have been caused by a long-standing Sh11 billion debt owed to publishers, which has slowed the supply of Grade 10 textbooks to schools nationwide.
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The Standard
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How Prof Wainaina stood up to powerful forces in Ruto's government over varsity prime land.
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Jubilee Party Deputy Party Leader Dr. Fred Matiang’i on Sunday, February 1, 2026 joined United Opposition leaders at ACK St. Mark’s Church, Gitugi, Mathioya Constituency in Murang’a County, where he…
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Kenyans.co.ke
The Kenya Meteorological Department has encouraged the public to hydrate properly this month to avoid heat stress and…
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SERIKALI imefeli kutimiza makataa yake ya Januari kuhusu kusambaza vitabu vya kiada katika shule...
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People Daily
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TV47 Digital
Kenyans have been urged to embrace indigenous foods due to their immense nutritional value, climate resilience, and role in preserving cultural heritage. This call comes amid growing concerns over rising…
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The Kenya Times
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Katiba Institute has opposed an application made by president William Ruto’s advisors seeking to suspend the judgement which declared their appointment null and void. In their response to the application,…
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ZAIDI ya wawaniaji 9,000 walikuwa wamejisajili kufikia Jumapili kuhudhuria mkutano wa Rais William...
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10:14 (07:14)⇢Ruto Borrowing the Kenyatta Land Script
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding President Ruto's consolidation of power and the resulting institutional friction. While the President faces internal UDA mobilization and legal challenges from the Katiba Institute over executive appointments, his administration is criticized for replicating historical land appropriation tactics (Daily Nation, Taifaleo, TV47 Digital). Additionally, the media is tracking diplomatic tensions following President Trump's directives impacting Kenyan aviation and regional figures (The Kenya Times, Standard Media).
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On Sunday, the Federation of Public Transport Sector called off the strike, but it appears that some operators ignored…
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The Milimani Magistrate’s Court has allowed the withdrawal of hate speech case against Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya after he complied with court directives. In his ruling, Magistrate…
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Eastleigh Voice
Police officers were deployed across Nairobi’s CBD to manage traffic and maintain order, directing vehicles, mainly private cars, around Haile Selassie Avenue and the Railways Bus Terminus. In some locations, officers removed vehicle number plates to enforce road clearance.
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KIGEZO cha kupimia upevu wa mwalimu ni upana wa uelewa wake wa masuala yote yanayofungamana na...
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The Kenya Times
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Commuters woke up to major disruptions along key routes including Thika Road and Kiambu Road on Monday February 2, 2026, with traffic building up early and matatus either operating irregularly…
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The Standard
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TNX Africa
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The Kenya Times
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The Treasury CS has said that heavy taxes have crippled the ability of some kenyans to cover basic expenses such as…
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Commuters were left stranded on Monday, February 2, after matatu operators stayed off the roads, paralysing public transport....
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ACHA kumtishia mbunge wako kwamba hatarejea Bungeni baada ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa mwaka kesho, unda...
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TV47 Digital
A widow in Ogago village, North Sakwa location, Bondo Sub-County, has found relief after her house was rebuilt following a mysterious fire that left her and her children homeless. Lucy…
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12:31 (09:31)⇢Nairobi’s Stranded Commuter Silence
⌨Editors have shifted focus to immediate domestic paralysis as a coordinated matatu strike strands commuters across Nairobi and its environs (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo). The media highlights the defiance of operators despite strike suspensions, linking the unrest to rising insecurity and boda boda attacks. Simultaneously, the judiciary continues to act as a check on executive procurement, extending orders against billions in questionable payments (Standard Media).
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The removal of number plates means that the vehicles will not be able to operate legally, and vehicle owners have to…
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AKILI mtu wangu! Lazima uzifanyishe kazi ili maisha yakunyookee, uache kuishi maisha uchwara...
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Uber has shut down its operations in Tanzania. The ride-hailing company stopped service on January 30, 2026, after operating for almost a decade in the country. The company blamed strict…
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Eastleigh Voice
Oburu said ODM’s engagement with UDA is guided by national interest and not personal ambition.
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Please, you are our friend, but as we negotiate, we are going to negotiate what our people deserve - Oburu tells DP Kindiki....
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February marks Cancer Prevention Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness on how early action can significantly reduce cancer-related deaths. At the heart of the campaign is one message: screening…
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Kenya’s public universities are under growing financial strain, highlighting a widening gap between government allocations and the real cost of delivering quality higher education. While the Ministry of Education has…
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SIASA za kumrithi Gavana wa Kaunti ya Lamu Issa Timamy zimepamba moto huku zaidi ya wagombea saba...
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TV47 Digital
Rideence Africa Limited, the electric vehicle company behind Kenya’s innovative lease-to-drive model, on Monday, February 2 announced a KSh320 million partnership with the AVA (Associated Vehicle Assemblers) in Mombasa to…
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While occasional showers may occur in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kericho, Nakuru, and Kiambu, most parts of the country are expected to remain hotter than usual until the rains begin in March.
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15:26 (12:26)⇢Cracks in the Mountain Fortress
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding the political realignment within the ruling UDA party and the broader Mt Kenya region. Sources report on intensifying internal friction among President Ruto's allies and shifting negotiations between the opposition and Deputy President Kindiki (Standard Media, Nairobi Leo, Citizen). Concurrently, the media is highlighting the country’s preparation for a prolonged 28-day heatwave forecasted by the Meteorological Department (Eastleigh Voice, Tuko).
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has said the party is not going after the Deputy President’s seat amid ongoing dialogue with President Ruto’s UDA. Speaking during…
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The Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association (KECSHA) has not received any formal complaints, reports or documented allegations from school heads, parents or guardians relating to corruption or irregularities in the…
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The Treasury CS has said that heavy taxes have crippled the ability of some kenyans to cover basic expenses such as…
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KUFUATIA misururu ya chaguzi kuu za mataifa mawili ya Afrika Mashariki – Tanzania, Uganda, kuna...
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Matatu operators in Nairobi have vowed to stage strikes every Monday over rising road insecurity, after a disruptive first protest that blocked key CBD roads and stranded commuters across the city.
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PEP Guardiola anasema Manchester City bado wana "matumaini" ya kutwaa taji la Ligi Kuu ya Uingereza...
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Elsek was found in possession of video recordings intended for use in the commission of a terrorist act.
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The Standard
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The Standard
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Matatu operators blocked several Key routes in Nairobi, including Thika Super Highway and Waiyaki way during their…
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The Kenya Times
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17:58 (14:58)⇢Monday Matatu Strike Cycle Begins
⌨Kenyan editors have transitioned from reporting on immediate transport paralysis to the formalization of dissent, as matatu operators announce a shift toward weekly Monday strikes (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice, Kenyans, TNX Africa). This labor unrest is being framed alongside political mobilization, with opposition leaders vowing to intensify protests (People Daily, Nairobi Leo), while the government attempts to mitigate economic frustration through proposed tax relief for low-income earners (Citizen).
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According to Section367 of the Penal code, defacement, mutilation, or impairment of currency notes is a crime…
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Police in Rangwe Sub-county, Homa Bay County, are pursuing two teachers accused of killing a man during a confrontation over a land boundary dispute. One of the suspects is a…
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The Government has launched investigations into the recent burial of several individuals believed to be from street-connected families at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi, the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children…
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Eastleigh Voice
Nairobi resident Rogers Monda has petitioned the High Court, accusing national government and county agencies of failing to curb boda boda-related accidents, mob violence and arson, and seeking urgent enforcement and response measures.
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Daily Nation
The family convened at Kangó ka Jaramogi in Bondo to iron out their differences.
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Nairobi resident Rogers Monda has petitioned the High Court, accusing national government and county agencies of failing to curb boda boda-related accidents, mob violence and arson, and seeking urgent enforcement and response measures.
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WAZIRI wa Afya Aden Duale amemtaka Mbunge wa Mosop Abraham Kirwa awasilishe rasmi malalamishi dhidi...
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RAIS Felix Tshisekedi wa DR Congo aliwasiliana na Rais William Ruto Jumatatu Feburuari 2, 2026...
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A 27-year-old graduate, Nixon Kipkemei, was shot dead in Lodwar while heading to install solar panels. The deceased's father has appealed to the government.
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CBK explained that currency banknotes used in money bouquets could be rejected in ATMs and Banks....
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi County’s free rabies vaccination campaign has entered its third day in Ruai with 2,418 animals vaccinated so far, marking what officials describe as the largest mass sensitisation and vaccination…
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President Ruto, speaking in Kisumu, said his government inherited severe education challenges, including underfunded schools and struggling universities, and defended reforms such as hiring 100,000 teachers.
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The Standard
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The Standard
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Kenya Power warns of planned electricity outages on February 3 in nine counties for system maintenance. Affected areas include Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nyeri.
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Kenya Power warns of planned electricity outages on February 3 in nine counties for system maintenance. Affected areas include Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nyeri.
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00:04 (21:04)⇢Criminalized Flowers of Cash
⌨Kenyan editors have pivoted toward administrative and regulatory enforcement, specifically focusing on the Central Bank of Kenya's directive against defacing currency for 'money bouquets' (Standard Media, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). Simultaneously, persistent insecurity in the North Rift remains a priority as editors report on deadly banditry attacks in Turkana and the launch of new security operations in Kerio Valley (YNews Digital, Tuko, People Daily).