Kenya News in English

August 12, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 12th August, and here’s your Kenya daily news capsule.

MPs water down public participation law, removing fines for state officers.

Ruto's Mt Kenya camp uneasy as ODM raises demands for 2027 power-sharing.

Ruto and Oburu form a team to negotiate coalition agreement ahead of 2027 polls.

CS Mbadi insists Vision 2060 is not Ruto's personal project, emphasizing broader goals.

Treasury lowers tax target by Sh81 billion following growth cut, warns on economic outlook.

Kenya Kwanza allies push back against Gachagua's allegations, defending their record.

DCI responds to Gachagua's questions on crime cases, revealing details of a murder investigation.

EACC demands Sh2.5 billion refund from Matiang’i in the Ruaraka land saga.

Somalia faces renewed famine threat as funding for malnutrition response drops by over 80%.

Kenya bids to become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029.

Mancha ends Kenya’s 14-year wait for U20 1500m gold, making history in the process.

Climate change is reshaping malaria risk in Africa, with East Africa facing the biggest threats.

Keeping cattle linked to increased malaria risk in coastal regions of Kenya, new study finds.

Google tests an AI-focused homepage, moving away from traditional search button functionality.

TikTok quietly adds voice and video calls within direct messages, enhancing user interaction.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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