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Daily Kenyan news summaries delivered as AI-powered audio briefs. Stay informed with the latest breaking news, politics, business, sports, and more from Kenya through intelligently curated content.

  1. 20H AGO

    Kenya News Brief - Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026

    Flights at JKIA face severe delays due to an aviation workers' strike over stalled agreements, while KEMSA lost 1 billion Kenyan Shillings in a legal battle over an HIV drug contract. In politics, governors face pressure to attend Senate oversight meetings, as the opposition alleges two deaths and 50 injuries from police brutality at a Kitengela rally. Meanwhile, three police officers and a civilian died in a Machakos road accident involving a police patrol car, and a multi-agency probe has begun into a Russian national accused of secretly filming Kenyan women. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    4 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Kenya News Brief - Monday, Feb 16, 2026

    ODM faces internal turmoil 122 days after Raila Odinga's death, struggling with leadership changes and divisions. In other news, a three-year-old boy missing from Malindi was rescued at the Kenya-Tanzania border, allegedly being smuggled by a Ugandan national. Meanwhile, a Nairobi family's burial plans are delayed for two months due to identity fraud involving the Social Health Authority at Mbagathi Hospital. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    6 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Kenya News Brief - Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

    EPRA has gazetted new electricity billing changes, including fuel cost and forex adjustments, which will impact consumers. Meanwhile, President Ruto urged African banks to fund local pharmaceutical industries for health independence. A Russian national's viral TikTok videos, recording Kenyan women without consent, have sparked outrage and a debate on privacy. Elsewhere, the family of a Nairobi contractor links her death to depression from unpaid county dues. The Judiciary ordered virtual hearings for the Thika Environment and Land Court due to health risks from garbage trucks. Lastly, Valentine's Day shoppers faced frustration as rose prices surged to 2,000 shillings per bouquet due to high export demand. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    6 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Kenya News Brief - Saturday, Feb 14, 2026

    The government has collected 142 billion shillings in Social Health Authority (SHA) premiums from 29.4 million registered Kenyans. Meanwhile, Kenyans abroad remitted 53 billion shillings in January. To boost tax compliance, KRA launched the eTIMS Fuel Station System. In education, KNEC introduced electronic certificates for national exams, backdated to 2023. Health officials have identified four new drug-resistant malaria variants across eight counties. President Ruto urged African nations to lead green industrialisation, while the CA launched a digital radio trial in Nairobi. Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi initiated Phase Six of last mile electricity connectivity in Kisii. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    5 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Kenya News Brief - Friday, Feb 13, 2026

    The High Court has declared 'creating disturbance' unconstitutional, ordering police to cease its enforcement. President Ruto announced the Kenya-Somalia border will reopen in April 2026 to boost trade and integrate North-Eastern counties. In education news, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plans action against 24 teachers following a school audit. Locally, Nairobi Water is undertaking mass disconnections to recover unpaid bills and address illegal connections. Internationally, the US President has revoked a ruling impacting global climate change efforts. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    5 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Kenya News Brief - Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

    The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General, appointing Catherine Omanyo as acting SG, and is reportedly withdrawing from the Azimio coalition over alleged breaches. Sifuna, meanwhile, announced a Kitengela rally. President Ruto lauded the 100 billion Kenyan Shillings Isiolo–Wajir–Mandera Road project, now 40% complete. The National Construction Authority attributed the Kirinyaga Road building collapse to a failed retaining wall. A public spat between Aden Duale and Rigathi Gachagua over Northern Kenya development has intensified, as MPs push for a review of teachers' hardship allowances. The Council of Governors has accused four senators, including Sifuna, of harassing governors. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    5 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Kenya News Brief - Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

    The Cabinet has allocated 4.1 billion Kenyan Shillings for drought relief as 3.3 million Kenyans face starvation, alongside approving reforms to merge HELB and KUCCPS. In Nairobi, President Ruto and Governor Sakaja agreed on national government oversight of crucial services like garbage and water, raising concerns about a potential return of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). Meanwhile, a report criticises Kenya's anti-corruption efforts as inadequate. A major US charity is set to open offices in Nairobi, affirming Kenya's regional hub status, while a human rights group highlights weak oversight by County Assemblies. In the Starlet Wahu murder trial, DNA evidence has linked the accused to a weapon. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    5 min

  8. FEB 10

    Kenya News Brief - Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

    The government is seeking an additional 2 billion shillings for 3 million Kenyans facing starvation, adding to the monthly 4 billion shillings commitment. In infrastructure news, pending bills for road contractors have been cleared, and KeNHA issued a seven-day eviction notice for Thika Road traders to make way for new bus bays. Politically, DP Rigathi Gachagua criticized IG Kanja and Nakuru Governor Kihika's husband, Sam Mburu, for alleged political interference. Senator Kajwang, meanwhile, dismissed governors' threats to boycott parliamentary committees. Separately, aviation workers issued a seven-day strike notice over a CBA stalemate, and the High Court halted the merger of ECDE and Primary Teacher Education diploma trainings. De Heus Kenya plans a 3 billion Kenyan Shillings animal feed factory in Athi River by 2026, and concerns grow over rising Kala-azar cases in ASALs, especially among children. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.

    6 min
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Daily Kenyan news summaries delivered as AI-powered audio briefs. Stay informed with the latest breaking news, politics, business, sports, and more from Kenya through intelligently curated content.

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  • Creator
    TheOnlineKenyan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Online Knowledge Company Limited
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