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Saturday, 15 August 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Politics

  1. Uhuru's rejection of Ruto's Vision 2060 plan triggers tensions

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected President William Ruto's Beyond Vision 2030 Plan, which has emerged as the trigger for Ruto's outburst against him, according to multiple sources.

    5 hours ago · The Standard

  2. Gachagua's convoy attacked in Nakuru; he criticizes Ruto

    Goons attacked a convoy led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub County, damaging six vehicles. Gachagua used the incident to criticize President Ruto while defending former President Uhuru.

    5 hours ago · The Standard

  3. ODM leaders deploy strategies to undermine Sunday rally

    ODM leaders allied to Oburu Oginga have spent two weeks attempting to derail planned Linda Mwananchi rallies scheduled for Sunday in Homa Bay, with party chairperson Gladys Wanga urging residents to avoid the event.

    5 hours ago · The Standard

  4. AG rejects need for new Supreme Court advisory on candidacy eligibility

    The Attorney General has rejected the need for a new Supreme Court advisory opinion regarding whether Gachagua and Mwangaza are eligible to compete in next year's elections.

    5 hours ago · The Standard

Society

  1. TSC warns teachers against unprofessional conduct on social media

    The Teachers Service Commission is warning teachers that engaging in cyberbullying and unprofessional conduct on social media will result in disciplinary action, as young teachers increasingly share classroom experiences online.

    5 hours ago · The Standard

  2. Pharmacy board warns of counterfeit morning-after pills in Kenya

    The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has alerted the public to falsified Postinor-2 emergency contraceptive pills circulating in Kenya, warning that the counterfeits may contain incorrect or no active ingredient, harmful contaminants, or undeclared substances, potentially failing to prevent unintended pregnancies. The affected batch is Postinor-2, Batch No. T34197R, falsely claimed to be manufactured by Gedeon Richter, and can be distinguished from genuine products by printing differences, carton-sealing methods, and altered logo fonts on the authentication panel.

    5 hours ago · The Standard

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