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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 30.01.2026.
It displays 95 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
30.01.2026 ⇢ The Day Gachagua’s Impeachment Case Reached the Supreme Court
⌨Morning editorial priority focused on fiscal contradictions, as media outlets juxtaposed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s Sh338.8 million aviation budget against the government’s stated austerity measures. This scrutiny coincided with the emergence of Fred Matiang’i, who used education policy critiques to challenge the Ruto administration, while internal ODM wrangles intensified between factions led by Winnie Odinga and Oburu Oginga.
By afternoon, the legal narrative shifted decisively to the Supreme Court, which dismissed Rigathi Gachagua’s petitions challenging his impeachment. Editors framed this as a final judicial blow to the former Deputy President, even as Gachagua alleged the existence of a state-linked covert unit behind recent attacks. Simultaneously, the Kenya Defence Forces confirmed a domestic tragedy, reporting the deaths of three recruits during endurance training in Eldoret.
In the evening, the focus turned to institutional friction and labor unrest. Opposition leaders issued a two-week protest ultimatum over security concerns, while transport operators threatened a nationwide strike in response to rising vehicle arson.
By afternoon, the legal narrative shifted decisively to the Supreme Court, which dismissed Rigathi Gachagua’s petitions challenging his impeachment. Editors framed this as a final judicial blow to the former Deputy President, even as Gachagua alleged the existence of a state-linked covert unit behind recent attacks. Simultaneously, the Kenya Defence Forces confirmed a domestic tragedy, reporting the deaths of three recruits during endurance training in Eldoret.
In the evening, the focus turned to institutional friction and labor unrest. Opposition leaders issued a two-week protest ultimatum over security concerns, while transport operators threatened a nationwide strike in response to rising vehicle arson.
30.01.2026
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The DP’s office overshot its annual recurrent budget by Sh219.3 million in just six months.
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Taifa Leo
MWANAFUNZI wa chuo kikuu cha Moi anayeshtakiwa kwa kuchapisha habari za uwongo kumuhusu Rais...
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The Standard
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Health experts and youth advocates in Kenya urge parents, schools and communities to hold honest, age-appropriate talks on sex, consent and safety to reduce GBV, HIV and teenage pregnancy.
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NAIBU Rais Kithure Kindiki anatarajiwa kutumia Sh338.8 milioni kwa safari za ndege katika mwaka wa...
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The youth were received by the commission at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi by the top leadership, who promised to act…
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The youth were received by the commission at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi by the top leadership, who promised to act…
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07:34 (04:34)⇢Kindiki’s Sky-High Budget Clouds Austerity
⌨Editors are highlighting the fiscal excesses of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, specifically a Sh338.8 million aviation budget that contradicts the government's 'austerity' narrative (Daily Nation, Taifa Leo). This scrutiny of executive spending is balanced by reports on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s engagement with youth protesters (Kenyans) and growing concerns regarding cross-border visa and employment fraud (Nairobi Leo, Standard Media).
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MAJENEZA tisa madogo ya mbao yalifukiwa ardhini katika makaburi ya Lang’ata huku vijana wa...
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The DP’s office overshot its annual recurrent budget by Sh219.3 million in just six months.
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The Kenya Times
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Speaker Moses Wetang’ula directed NSSF Managing Trustee David Koross to consider cancelling the fines for Parliament, which had failed to remit Sh24.8 million in deductions from former MPs.
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MJADALA unaoendelea ndani ya chama cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) kuhusu nani anapaswa...
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Matungu MP Peter Oscar Nabulindo has revealed details of his early political engagements with President William Ruto, saying the Head of State was the first senior politician to approach him…
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RAIS William Ruto amewataka Wakenya waamini miradi yake ya kuwapiga jeki kiuchumi, akisema mipango...
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The disagreement has fragmented city MCAs into opposing camps, each claiming to represent the party’s true direction.
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The Kenya Times
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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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KINSHASA, DRC
KIONGOZI wa Muungano wa Waasi nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo likiwemo...
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City Hall has unveiled LiquorPay, a fully automated digital platform set to transform liquor licensing in Nairobi by cutting red tape, eliminating manual bureaucracy and delivering faster, more transparent services.…
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10:57 (07:57)⇢Elite Budgets Scrutinized Under Empty Coffers
⌨Kenyan editors are intensifying their focus on fiscal accountability and elite political dynamics. Media outlets are scrutinizing Deputy President Kindiki’s high aviation spending (Daily Nation) alongside a fact-check of the Sh1 trillion North Eastern fund claims (Eastleigh Voice). Concurrently, the papers highlight political positioning through Winnie Odinga’s emerging influence (Standard Media) and Fred Matiang’i’s public return via education policy critiques (People Daily).
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Friday, January 29 officially launched the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug…
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i has pushed back against claims by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that the challenges facing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) stem from his tenure…
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'No government can defeat its own people if it chooses confrontation over decency.' - Matiang'i
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued an apology moments after he threatened to suspend military cooperation with the United States (US...
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Kenyans.co.ke
Before digitisation, the registration and licensing of liquor outlets were plagued by inefficiencies, high costs, and a…
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The CAF Champions League resumes this weekend with Matchday Four of the group stage, as clubs across Africa enter a decisive phase in the race for qualification to the quarter-finals.…
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TV47 Digital
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has assured Nairobi residents that essential health services remain fully operational despite the ongoing doctors’ strike, following a media tour of the facility aimed at addressing…
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Eastleigh Voice
The petitions raised significant constitutional questions, including the legality of the impeachment proceedings and the roles of different constitutional offices.
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MKURUGENZI wa Mashtaka ya Umma (DPP), Renson Ingonga ameamuru maafisa wawili wa polisi waliompiga...
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In a move that has ignited widespread controversy, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has posted a photo on X showing the wife of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known…
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On June 24, 2024, a contingent of 400 officers drawn from the General Service Unit (GSU), Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), and Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) assembled at Embakasi ahead of…
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The Kenya Times
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Motorists are advised to exercise caution due to the traffic jam as recovery operations continue.
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13:52 (10:52)⇢Gachagua's Final Judicial Threshold Crumbles
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the legal and political containment of key figures. The Supreme Court's dismissal of Rigathi Gachagua's petitions marks a decisive judicial closure to his impeachment challenges (Citizen, Eastleigh Voice). Simultaneously, media coverage highlights President Ruto's strategic maneuvers to politically isolate former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i within the Gusii region (Daily Nation, People Daily), as opposition leaders march against alleged state harassment.
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TV47 Digital
Sarah Wairimu Kamotho has moved to the High Court seeking orders to have her ongoing murder trial at the Kibera High Court declared a mistrial, citing grave prosecutorial and judicial…
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Digital creator and influencer Georgina Njenga has shared a deeply personal message with her followers, shedding light on the emotional challenges she has faced following her breakup with actor Tyler…
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The Kenya Times
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The Kenya Times
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The first sought to stay proceedings before the High Court, strike out the appeal, and remove certain documents, while…
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Radio 47 has once again been spotlighted on the international stage; this time through a detailed feature in the September/October 2025 issue of REDTECH Magazine, a premier publication in broadcast…
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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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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suffered a setback after the Supreme Court declined to suspend the hearing of more than 40 High Court cases he filed challenging his impeachment.…
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The Kenya Times
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TV47 Digital
A police sergeant stationed at Mamboleo Police Post in Kisumu County was on Monday, 28th January 2026, arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) after he was…
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Nairobi Leo
KDF has also launched an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the death of the three recruits....
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has announced the death of three recruits following a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School (DFRTS) in…
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Eastleigh Voice
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Kenyan digital creator and comedian Dem Wa Facebook has shared joyful news with her fans, announcing that she is pregnant in a heartfelt post that quickly drew waves of congratulatory…
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17:40 (14:40)⇢Gachagua's Final Gavel Falls
⌨Kenyan editors are focusing on the finality of Rigathi Gachagua's legal challenges, as the Supreme Court dismisses his last attempts to halt the impeachment process (Citizen, YNews Digital, Kenyans). Parallel to this judicial closure, a domestic military tragedy has surfaced with the Kenya Defence Forces initiating an inquiry into the deaths of three recruits during training (Nairobi Leo, The Kenya Times).
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Kenyan digital creator and comedian Dem Wa Facebook has shared joyful news with her fans, announcing that she is pregnant in a heartfelt post that quickly drew waves of congratulatory…
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Gachagua had sought to pause the High Court proceedings related to his impeachment.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The tragedy took place in one of the KDF camps in Uasin Gishu County on Thursday, January 29.
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legendary Nigerian musician and activist Fela kuti, is set to become the first African to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his passing. This prestigious honor…
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TV47 Digital
Aisha Noor, popularly known as Truphena from The Real House Helps of Kawangware, has issued a strong message to men in the entertainment industry, urging them to be more intentional…
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Kenyans.co.ke
The taxman has announced an update to the cargo-monitoring system.
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The Kenya Times
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The youth say the status quo is enabled by the existence of oversight bodies that conduct selective investigations or are affected by political interference, leading to delayed prosecutions.
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Kanduyi Member of Parliament John Makali has raised an alarm over billions of shillings in unpaid arrears owed to farmers and former employees of public sugar mills, warning that the…
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Supreme Court dismissed applications from Rigathi Gachagua and National Assembly, allowing substantive hearing on legality of High Court bench to proceed.
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23:11 (20:11)⇢The Supreme Court's Final Gavel
⌨Kenyan editors are foregrounding the Supreme Court's definitive dismissal of Rigathi Gachagua's legal attempts to stall his impeachment proceedings (Daily Nation, Tuko). This judicial finality is being juxtaposed with a rising tide of institutional friction, as the opposition issues a two-week ultimatum for arrests related to an attack on Gachagua, while simultaneously engaging in closed-door dialogues with the Inspector General of Police (Citizen, People Daily).
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