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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 19.12.2025.
It displays 77 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.12.2025
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Romanian criminologist Vlad Zaha told BBC News that there was little-to-no chance of the US extraditing Jibril, and described the sentence as "unusually harsh".
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‘My influence comes not from titles, but from sustained engagement and a willingness to address difficult issues’
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We celebrate a complex legacy—one that embodies the struggles, triumphs and contradictions
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According to the authority, the fraudulent SMS messages redirect recipients to a website designed to resemble the official NTSA portal and threaten penalties, including...
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Speaking in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump said he was "surprised" and "honoured" by the decision. Earlier this month, though, Trump appeared to...
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the US State Department said it condemned "in the strongest terms the South African government's recent detention of US officials performing their duties to...
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02:56⇢Posthumous Honors for Raila Odinga
⌨Kenyan editors are largely preoccupied with the posthumous honoring of Raila Odinga, with media outlets framing his legacy through 'Person of the Year' accolades and reporting on high-level international condolences (The Star, People Daily). Concurrently, scrutiny of government expenditure and fiscal management remains high, as outlets highlight multibillion-shilling spending at State House alongside new developments in the restructuring of Chinese debt (Standard Media, Eastleigh Voice).
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Education officials said the placement process is fully automated, taking into account learners’ choices, performance in KJSEA, psychometric test results, equity considerations, and school...
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YALIVUMISHWA na utawala wa Rais William Ruto kama suluhu ya ukosefu mkubwa wa ajira nchini na...
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Top State officials, led by ex-CS Kuria, flew across counties to launch their construction.
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The incident occurred on Thursday night after hours of intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds that battered the area.
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On International Migrants Day, WHO and IOM highlight how legal, financial and language barriers in Kenya and worldwide still block migrants from essential healthcare and financial protection.
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RIPOTI mpya imetaja Nairobi, Kilifi, Kiambu, Machakos na Narok kama kaunti ambazo kufanya biashara...
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has directed the DCI to conduct “thorough” investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua alias Betty…
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Domestic borrowing accounted for more than 40 per cent of total receipts
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The Standard
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Eastleigh Voice
Amnesty International says Tanzanian security forces used unlawful lethal force during post-election protests, killing protesters, hiding bodies and obstructing medical care, and is urging independent investigations and accountability.
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MPANGO wa Serikali wa kuchochea uchumi wa nchi kupitia Hazina za Ustawishaji Miundomsingi umekumbwa...
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NTSA said the messages are intended to mislead motorists into making payments on an unofficial platform....
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TV47 Digital
The United States has issued sanctions to two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for what it terms as “illegitimate targeting of Israel”. In a statement on Thursday, December…
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This is after the singer's mother wrote a letter to the DPP asking for an inquest into Bayo's death
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Kwa jina la Mwenyezi Mungu wa kuneemesha neema ndogondogo na neema kubwa kubwa tumejaaliwa kukutana...
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South Africa's response followed after the US government condemned what it described as the detention and…
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A blood-stained machete was found next to the body, and the suspect is said to have fled the scene
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 19 — The United States has warned that it will not tolerate the harassment or public exposure of personal details of...
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Ulinzi Stars striker Paul Okoth has been named the SportPesa League Player of the Month for November 2025, following a series of standout performances that highlighted his growing influence in…
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05:16⇢Billions Vanish in Dust and Handouts
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting from mourning to rigorous fiscal accountability, highlighting a pattern of multi-billion shilling scandals involving state-funded handouts and dormant industrial parks (Standard Media, Daily Nation). Simultaneously, a diplomatic rift is emerging as the United States intervenes following South Africa's detention of Kenyan visa contractors, prompting swift official clarifications from Pretoria (Capital FM, Kenyans).
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Capital FM
Addressing delegates, the Ministry of Health disclosed that Dr Mulwa stressed the transformative potential of long-acting antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) in addressing persistent challenges in...
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David Munyua, a 30-year-old full-time veterinarian and the first player from Kenya to qualify for the tournament, pulled off a stunning comeback against Belgium’s Mike De Decker, the reigning 2024 World Grand Prix champion.
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The Kenya Times
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The King’s message expressed a deep sense of loss and solidarity with Raila’s family and Kenyans.
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VIONGOZI wa kidini katika Kaunti ya Mombasa, wamejiunga na wenzao nchini kupinga Mswada...
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Salih, who fled Iraq during Saddam Hussein’s rule, said his personal experience of displacement would shape his leadership of the agency.
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Such incidents have been on the rise in the country
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“At President Trump’s direction, I am immediately directing USCIS to pause the DV1 program to ensure no more Americans are harmed by this disastrous...
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Each year, thousands of Kenyans are selected in the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery programme, and 4,459 Kenyans were…
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The attackers stole Sh200,000 in cash, mobile phones, assorted jewellery, a CCTV server and other electronic items.
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At a time when more than 100 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes, Salih acknowledged the severe pressure facing humanitarian systems...
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BRASILIA, BRAZIL
WABUNGE nchini Brazil mnamo Jumatano walipiga kura kufupisha kifungo ambacho...
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DP says Kenya’s path to prosperity will be informed by a broader set of global examples
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The public has been urged to avoid clicking the link, refrain from replying to the message and not submit any payments.
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07:38⇢The Billions Scattered in Dust
⌨Kenyan editors are pivoting towards fiscal scrutiny and consumer safety. Major outlets are highlighting massive State House spending on 'handouts' and the failure of costly industrial park projects (Standard Media, Daily Nation). Concurrently, a surge in SMS-based traffic fine fraud has prompted urgent public warnings from the National Transport and Safety Authority (The Star, Nairobi Leo), signaling a move toward civic protection amid broader governance critiques.
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The public has been urged to avoid clicking the link, refrain from replying to the message and not submit any payments.
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MNAMO Jumatatu, Aprili 29, 2024, mwendo wa alfajiri, maji yaliyokusanyika katika shimo chini ya...
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Madowo noted that even police officers stationed near him appeared overwhelmed by the gas, underscoring its severity.
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has launched campaign to mobilize Kenyans, particularly women, to support the Kenya Kwanza Government’s development agenda and President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. This…
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Under the agreement, ByteDance will retain 19.9% of the business, while Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX will hold 15% each.
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TNX Africa
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TV47 Digital
David Munyua made history as the first Kenyan to compete in the World Darts Championship, and he didn’t disappoint! He pulled off a stunning upset, defeating 18th seed Mike De…
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The DV1 visa scheme makes up to 50,000 visas available each year through a random selection process among entries.
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The DV1 visa scheme makes up to 50,000 visas available each year through a random selection process among entries.
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“You've paved the way for many who've walked this path before you and those who'll come after,” he said.
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DP Kithure Kindiki said criticism misunderstands the thinking behind the government’s vision. He noted that Kenya’s plans are informed by several Asian economies and are not built around copying a single model.
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The Kenya Times
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Three people were injured, two of them critically, following an early Friday, December 19 morning fire at an orphanage in Shibiriri Village, Lurambi Sub-County, Kakamega County. According to the eyewitnesses,…
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Citizen TV
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08:43⇢The First World Mirage
⌨Editors are shifting focus toward the government's long-term economic vision, specifically Kithure Kindiki's defense of a 'first-world' development model (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). This aspirational narrative contrasts with ongoing reporting on state neglect, exemplified by the Mai Mahiu survivors' grievances (Taifaleo). While the Jirongo death investigation continues to generate human-interest angles (Standard Media, Tuko), the media is increasingly evaluating the government’s 2025 performance (Citizen).
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US Secretary of State Rubio threatens unspecified action after SA raid at a US embassy nabbed seven Kenyans
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First thing learners must understand is that their placement is determined by the analysis at the bottom of their results slips.
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First thing learners must understand is that their placement is determined by the analysis at the bottom of their results slips.
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Duale praised WHO’s continued technical and political backing to President William Ruto, noting that early high-level engagements with the UN health agency had strengthened...
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India and Kenya’s relationship continues to be rooted in centuries of shared history, sacrifice, and people-to-people ties is today evolving into a broad-based strategic partnership spanning trade, defence, development cooperation,…
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First thing learners must understand is that their placement is determined by the analysis at the bottom of their results slips.
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The Kenya Times
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Her message comes after her release from a legal ordeal following Tanzania's elections
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