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# The Online Kenyan - March 8, 2026

**Kenyan news headlines and stories curated from local sources.**

- **Date:** March 8, 2026
- **Story Groups:** 8
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08

## KeNHA Closes Major Highway After Floodwaters Submerge Bridge

- **Category:** top
- **Stories:** 4
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/kenha-closes-major-highway-after-floodwaters-submerge-bridge
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/kenha-closes-major-highway-after-floodwaters-submerge-bridge/content.md

The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has closed the Kaplong–Kisii Road following severe flooding at the Kipsonoi River Bridge in the Mugeni area on Saturday, March 7. The Kenya Wildlife Service has simultaneously restricted tourist access to Tsavo East National Park through the Sala gate after 15 vans were stranded inside the park due to heavy rains causing impassable roads and flash floods. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced water supply disruptions in 15 estates across Nairobi following heavy rains that damaged critical distribution pipelines. Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued alerts for potential outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and other diseases due to ongoing heavy rains and flooding across several regions. The government is intensifying child protection measures as ongoing heavy rains and floods threaten vulnerable children nationwide, with a particular focus on those under five. Kenyans can now receive real-time rain and flood warnings every 15 minutes through a specialized mobile application.

## President Ruto hands over EAC chairmanship to Uganda's Museveni at Arusha summit

- **Category:** video
- **Stories:** 3
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/president-ruto-hands-over-eac-chairmanship-to-uganda-s-museveni-at-arusha-summit
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/president-ruto-hands-over-eac-chairmanship-to-uganda-s-museveni-at-arusha-summit/content.md

President William Ruto has handed over the Chairperson position of the East African Community to Yoweri Museveni of Uganda during a summit held in Arusha, Tanzania. At the same East African Community Summit, outgoing Chair President Ruto unveiled significant funding reforms for the bloc, aiming to address the community's substantial operating deficit. Additionally, President Ruto announced that the government is undertaking several significant development projects in Siaya County, initiatives that aim to boost infrastructure and provide essential services to the region.

## President Ruto Announces Emergency Food Aid as Deadly Floods Ravage Nairobi

- **Category:** top
- **Stories:** 15
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/mudavadi-pledges-urgent-action-after-deadly-nairobi-floods
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/mudavadi-pledges-urgent-action-after-deadly-nairobi-floods/content.md

President William Ruto has announced urgent government measures to aid families affected by severe flooding in Nairobi and across the country, following torrential rains on March 7, 2026. The floods claimed 23 lives in Nairobi overnight. In a related development, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has pledged coordinated action to address the disaster's root causes. Meanwhile, the government is intensifying child protection measures with a particular focus on children under five. Turning to preparedness, Kenyans can now receive real-time rain and flood warnings every 15 minutes through a specialized mobile application. The Ministry of Health has also issued alerts for potential outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and other diseases due to the ongoing heavy rains and flooding across several regions.

## Trump Accuses Starmer of Seeking to Join Wars After We've Already Won

- **Category:** top
- **Stories:** 4
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/trump-accuses-starmer-of-seeking-to-join-wars-after-we-ve-already-won
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/trump-accuses-starmer-of-seeking-to-join-wars-after-we-ve-already-won/content.md

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating the UK does not need its aircraft carriers and accusing Starmer of wanting to 'join wars after we've already won.' The Kenyan embassy in Qatar has confirmed that flights to Kenya remain suspended following the closure of Qatar's airspace due to Middle Eastern tensions. A conflict termed 'operations' by involved nations sees the US and Israel at war with Iran, initiated by strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, which has led to significant global disruptions. Meanwhile, Canada and India have solidified a new era of partnership with a 10-year uranium supply agreement valued at $1.9 billion, marking a significant step in resetting previously strained diplomatic ties.

## Siaya Governor Orengo Protests Arrest of Staff Linked to Ruto Visit

- **Category:** top
- **Stories:** 3
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/siaya-governor-orengo-protests-arrest-of-staff-linked-to-ruto-visit
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/siaya-governor-orengo-protests-arrest-of-staff-linked-to-ruto-visit/content.md

Siaya Governor James Orengo has alleged that police arbitrarily arrested several members of his staff on Saturday, March 8, just before an anticipated visit by President William Ruto to the county. United Opposition leaders and their allies were allegedly denied entry to a church service in Meru County on March 8, where Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was the chief guest. Kenya's electoral agency, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has issued a strong warning to politicians against engaging in violence and premature campaigning as the country gears up for the 2027 general election.

## Man dies after his vehicle was swept away by raging floods while attempting to cross Kitengela River

- **Category:** video
- **Stories:** 10
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/man-dies-after-his-vehicle-was-swept-away-by-raging-floods-while-attempting-to-cross-kitengela-river
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/man-dies-after-his-vehicle-was-swept-away-by-raging-floods-while-attempting-to-cross-kitengela-river/content.md

A man died after his vehicle was swept away by raging floodwaters while attempting to cross the Kitengela River last night. His body was later recovered from the river, trapped inside the wreckage. The Kenyan death toll from devastating floods has tragically risen to 43 following heavy rainfall on Friday evening. Heavy rains have devastated Nairobi, causing 25 deaths and massive property destruction, with major roads submerged and residents stranded. The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall expected to continue for the next three days across Nairobi, central, Rift Valley, Nyanza and western regions. Meanwhile, opposition leaders have strongly criticized the government following widespread floods and devastating losses across the country.

## Raila Odinga's 10-Point Agenda Stalls After Missing Deadline

- **Category:** politics
- **Stories:** 6
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/raila-odinga-s-10-point-agenda-stalls-after-missing-deadline
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/raila-odinga-s-10-point-agenda-stalls-after-missing-deadline/content.md

The 10-point agenda promised by ODM leader Raila Odinga as part of a Memorandum of Understanding with President William Ruto's UDA has stalled after its deadline for completion passed. The Kenya Kwanza Alliance and ODM are set to hold a joint Parliamentary Group meeting on Tuesday to review the 10-Point Agenda report they signed last year. The United Opposition has launched a scathing attack on the Ruto administration, demanding an independent parliamentary inquiry and criminal investigations into the alleged irregular issuance of Kenyan passports and the recruitment of citizens for foreign wars. Opposition leaders have strongly criticized President William Ruto's administration, with one stating he is an enemy of the Mt Kenya region, while others accuse the government of associating with foreign warlords. ODM is facing critical decisions as it prepares to negotiate a potential electoral partnership with President William Ruto's UDA party, with five issues emerging in talks.

## Kenya Forex Reserves Rise to $14.59 Billion After Eurobond Boost

- **Category:** business
- **Stories:** 3
- **Web URL:** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/kenya-forex-reserves-rise-to-14-59-billion-after-eurobond-boost
- **Content (markdown):** https://www.theonlinekenyan.com/daily/2026-03-08/kenya-forex-reserves-rise-to-14-59-billion-after-eurobond-boost/content.md

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have significantly increased to $14.59 billion (Sh1.88 trillion), bolstered by proceeds from a recent Eurobond issuance. At the same time, a Sh4.98 billion contract to upgrade a section of Mombasa Road has been awarded to China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), displacing local firms previously contracted for the work. Meanwhile, during International Women's Day celebrations organized by the Bidii Girls Program in Nairobi, women were strongly encouraged to prioritize saving, smart investments, and mentorship for financial independence and long-term economic empowerment. These stories reflect Kenya's ongoing economic developments spanning national financial indicators, infrastructure investment, and individual financial empowerment.

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