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23 Mar 2026 - Families flee Elgon View estate in Eldoret after Sosiani River bursts banks following heavy rains. Residents report losses.

23 Mar 2026 - Former Kirinyaga Senator and ex-MP Daniel Karaba has died. Governor Anne Waiguru leads tributes, praising his education career.

23 Mar 2026 - Ford Kenya rejects calls to dissolve into UDA, warning that the move threatens multiparty democracy and violates constitutional rules.

23 Mar 2026 - Murang’a Level 5 Hospital reaches full capacity with 500 admissions, prompting patients to seek care in nearby facilities amid rising demand.

23 Mar 2026 - Photojournalist Allan Ademba alleges politicians are offering branded campaign trucks to infiltrate the #TukoKadi voter drive.

23 Mar 2026 - DPP has applied to withdraw criminal charges against three directors of Nairobi Hospital, after dramatic arrests and arraignment.

23 Mar 2026 - Trump has announced a five-day pause on U.S. military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure.

23 Mar 2026 - Questions are emerging over gaps in the 48-hour disappearance of Tuju, after his car was found abandoned in Karen and he later resurfaced.

23 Mar 2026 - Former CS Raphael Tuju says a Kiambu family sheltered him after he fled suspected surveillance by an unmarked vehicle.

23 Mar 2026 - Ex-CS Raphael Tuju recounts a chilling ordeal after going missing for days, alleging he was trailed by unmarked vehicles.

23 Mar 2026 - Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the 2026 Carabao Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice to secure the trophy.

23 Mar 2026 - Cambodia police arrest 49 foreigners in Phnom Penh hotel raid, seizing 687 phones and uncovering fake investment scam targeting Malaysia.

23 Mar 2026 - MP Peter Salasya calls for transparency in Tuju saga, warning that silence and intimidation risk undermining rule of law and public trust in Kenya.

23 Mar 2026 - Kenya assures adequate petrol supply as EPRA tackles hoarding and panic buying amid fears of fuel shortages linked to global tensions.

23 Mar 2026 - Kenya’s National Land Commission swears in seven new commissioners to strengthen land governance, transparency and resolution of land disputes.

23 Mar 2026 - Edwin Sifuna raises alarm over Tuju situation, alleging state interference in business disputes and warning of declining investor confidence in Kenya.

23 Mar 2026 - Controller of Budget flags Sh10.8B travel spending by Kenyan government, raising concerns over austerity breaches and rising foreign trip costs.

23 Mar 2026 - DCI arrests 2 suspects and recovers 213 suspected stolen phones, a Pandora machine, and laptops in an intelligence-led Lessos raid.

23 Mar 2026 - Standard Chartered says over 80pc of its Middle East exposure is investment grade, with no immediate risks seen despite escalating regional conflict.

23 Mar 2026 - North Korea’s legislature has re-elected Kim Jong Un as President of the State Affairs Commission, reinforcing his grip on power, state media reports.

23 Mar 2026 - Williamson Tea Kenya CEO Alan Carmichael will retire on March 31, 2026. Group CFO Angus Omete takes over as managing director and CEO from April 1.

23 Mar 2026 - Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire and dialogue during Angelus, saying suffering in Middle East conflicts wounds all humanity and calling for prayers and…

23 Mar 2026 - Nairobi Hospital faces liquidity pressure after State accumulates Sh1.23 billion in unpaid bills, raising concerns over operations and Kenya’s…

23 Mar 2026 - Eliud Owalo urges National Police Service to launch urgent investigations into Raphael Tuju’s disappearance and update Kenyans on efforts to find him.

22 Mar 2026 - Oburu Odinga says elders crowned him for national leadership and calls for transparent probe into Raphael Tuju’s disappearance.

22 Mar 2026 - 81 people have died and nearly 69,000 households displaced as floods hit 21 counties across Kenya, with more heavy rainfall forecast.

22 Mar 2026 - Former CS Raphael Tuju is missing after his car was found abandoned in Karen. Family says his phones are off.

22 Mar 2026 - DCI has taken over investigations into a suspected mass grave at Kericho’s Makaburini Cemetery, with plans to exhume 13 bodies.

22 Mar 2026 - Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi rally in Narok was briefly halted after teargas was thrown into the crowd, as ODM factions prepare for a showdown.

22 Mar 2026 - Nyeri Archbishop Anthony Muheria urges leaders to end insults and focus on service, defending clergy role in governance debate with government.

22 Mar 2026 - Kenya Editors Guild condemns assault on journalists at UDA event in Trans Nzoia, calls for probe and accountability over rising attacks.

22 Mar 2026 - Laikipia University student dies after being struck by a rock during a hiking trip at Subukia View Point in Nyandarua County.

22 Mar 2026 - A U.S. jury has found Elon Musk misled investors during his 2022 Twitter acquisition, with damages potentially running into billions.

22 Mar 2026 - Mombasa activates disaster response teams, evacuation plans and drainage measures as heavy rains raise flood risks across the coastal county.

22 Mar 2026 - Elon Musk unveils Terafab, a $20–25B plan by Tesla and SpaceX to build AI chips for data centres, robotics and future space computing.

22 Mar 2026 - Kenya offers amnesty to citizens recruited into Russian military operations as the government seeks repatriation.

22 Mar 2026 - Former RSF detainees recount torture, starvation and killings in El-Fasher as UN warns Sudan conflict shows signs of genocide.

22 Mar 2026 - Nairobi Water crews are repairing the Kabete-Kilimani pipeline affecting Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Upperhill, and surrounding areas.

22 Mar 2026 - KDF deployed to Meru as DP Kindiki vows to end bandit attacks in two weeks amid rising insecurity and political tensions in Nyambene.

22 Mar 2026 - Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga urges Uganda’s President Museveni to address harassment of Kenyan fishermen near Migingo Island on Lake Victoria.

22 Mar 2026 - ODM plans to field candidates nationwide in 2027 while considering presidential stance, with Hassan Joho hinting at DP negotiations.

22 Mar 2026 - Former U.S President Barack Obama mourns former FBI Director Bob Mueller, praising his rule of law legacy and leadership after 9/11.

22 Mar 2026 - Government faces backlash after adopting ‘Niko Kadi’ slogan, with youth linking voter drive to 2024 protest deaths and political change.

22 Mar 2026 - Global leaders condemn Iran over attacks on vessels and threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, warning of global energy disruption.

22 Mar 2026 - Police seek more witnesses after a suspected mass grave was discovered at Makaburini Cemetery in Kericho, and a probe is underway.

22 Mar 2026 - One shot dead and firearm recovered after DCI officers foil armed robbery near Jubilee Flyover; two injured suspects on the run.

22 Mar 2026 - 15 citizens evacuated from Iran through Türkiye as Middle East tensions escalate, with gov't activating emergency protocols.

22 Mar 2026 - Primary schools in Emurua Dikirr will close for UDA nominations on Friday, raising concerns over learning disruption and neutrality.

21 Mar 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua says he will continue criticising President William Ruto’s leadership, citing corruption and failures in the health sector.

21 Mar 2026 - The government has ordered residents in six Nairobi estates to evacuate immediately as Nairobi Dam risks bursting due to rising water levels.