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07.12.2025

The Day Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Crash Claimed Seven Lives

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 07.12.2025.

It displays 115 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.12.2025The Day Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Crash Claimed Seven Lives
On December 7, Kenyan media prominently featured a fatal road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, with early morning reports and subsequent updates confirming seven deaths from a collision involving a matatu and a truck. This event continued to be a leading story through the afternoon, with survivors recounting their experiences.

Concurrently, political narratives evolved, focusing on the widening cracks within the ODM party and questions surrounding Oburu Oginga's leadership. Deputy President Gachagua's influence on Nairobi's gubernatorial race also garnered significant attention, alongside Kalonzo Musyoka's claims of leading in presidential opinion polls and his later threats of legal action regarding the Safaricom share sale. Reports of mysterious gold exports to the UAE persisted, tying into previous days' discussions on national economic interests. Internationally, a coup attempt in Benin was widely reported.
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TANZANIA inaendelea kujikuta katikati ya dhoruba ya kisiasa na kidiplomasia, huku mataifa na... 7 mins ago
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08:07 (05:07)ODM Party Cracks Widen

Kenyan media is primarily focused on the deepening divisions within the ODM party, with reports highlighting Oburu Oginga's leadership being questioned and him dismissing 'restructuring' talks (Taifaleo, Capital FM, People Daily). Concurrently, the Mt Kenya UDA youth have anointed Kindiki as their regional voice, challenging Gachagua (TV47 Digital). The mystery surrounding gold exports to the UAE also garners attention (Standard Media).
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership has dismissed claims that the party is on the verge of collapse following the death of its longtime leader, Raila Odinga. Deputy party leader…
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American Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is heading back to jail after a Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office spokesperson confirmed he was sentenced to three months in prison. The sentence was handed down…
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Media personality Janet Mbugua has raised serious concerns about the blistering speed at which Generation Alpha is dominating and defining online spaces. She argues that the pace of change driven…
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10:39 (07:39)Gachagua's Nairobi Influence

Kenyan media is primarily focused on political dynamics, particularly Gachagua's influence on Nairobi's gubernatorial race (Taifaleo, Daily Nation) and Kalonzo Musyoka's claim of leading in presidential opinion polls (People Daily). Concurrently, the death of a former nominated MCA in Siaya County (Tuko) and a veteran radio presenter (Kenyans) are also reported, alongside the mystery of gold exports to the UAE (Standard Media).
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New terminal, a second runway, expanded airfield and an airport city among features in the plan aimed at positioning JKIA among Africa's leading hubs.
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Media personality Willis Raburu has shared a stark warning for creatives and freelancers about the significant financial risks of taking on holiday contracts. He revealed that, despite delivering all work…
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12:27 (09:27)Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Crash

Kenyan media primarily focuses on a fatal road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, with multiple sources reporting seven deaths from a collision involving a matatu and a truck (Eastleigh Voice, The Kenya Times, Citizen). Concurrently, JKIA's new expansion plans are highlighted after the Adani fallout (Daily Nation), and the DCI warns of increased digital fraudsters (Taifaleo).
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The media industry is in deep sorrow following the sudden death of veteran radio presenter Festus Amimo, the Head of Mayienga FM. The news broke on the morning of Sunday…
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15:11 (12:11)Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Seven Fatalities

Kenyan media highlights a fatal road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, with multiple sources reporting seven deaths from a collision involving a PSV van and a truck (Standard Media, Capital FM, Citizen). Concurrently, JKIA's new expansion plans are detailed after the Adani fallout (Daily Nation), and a KBC journalist's death is reported (Nairobi Leo). The Health Ministry also denies sharing private medical data under a US partnership (Eastleigh Voice).
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16:59 (13:59)Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Crash Fatalities

Kenyan media continues to heavily cover the fatal road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, with multiple sources reporting seven deaths and several injuries (Daily Nation, Citizen, Standard Media). Concurrently, political discussions emerge regarding Gachagua's critique of the Ruto government's Safaricom share sale (People Daily) and internal party dynamics within UDA and DAP-K (TV47 Digital, Taifaleo). A coup attempt in Benin also gains international attention (Eastleigh Voice, YNews Digital).
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Tatu City hosted Nairobi’s Muslim business community to outline property acquisition, tax incentives and expansion options in its Special Economic Zone, highlighting new opportunities beyond traditional hubs like Eastleigh.
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22:12 (19:12)Civil Servants Leak Vital Documents

Kenyan media highlights an ongoing investigation into civil servants leaking vital government documents, leading to multiple arrests (Kenyans). Concurrently, political discussions include Homa Bay Deputy Governor breaking his silence on tribulations (Daily Nation) and Kalonzo Musyoka's threat of legal action over Safaricom share sales (People Daily). The triple threat of HIV, teen pregnancies, and violence facing Kenyan youth also receives attention (Standard Media).
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