64.8 mln people face food insecure crisis in Horn of Africa » Capital News
NAIROBI, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — The number of food-insecure people in the Horn of Africa stood at 64.8 million as of November, according to a […]
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Why rebelling public presents tough times for Ruto, Raila
President William Ruto, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone shares light moments on the sidelines of World Without […]
New headache for CBK as banks freeze loans and resist lower rates
Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge. [File, Standard] The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is grappling with a new headache as banks continue to freeze loans […]
The people growing their own toilet paper » Capital News
In Meru, a town in eastern Kenya, a lush, leafy plant sways over the landscape. Benjamin Mutembei, a Meru resident, is growing the Plectranthus barbatus plant – not […]
Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system » Capital News
Dec 7 – The “brazen and targeted” killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside a New York hotel this week shocked […]
Ruto continues to drum up support for Raila’s AUC bid » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7- President William Ruto has drummed up support for former Orange Democratic Movemiebt (ODM) leader Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) bid […]
Exploring 2024 Travel Trends and Preparing for 2025 » Capital News
In 2024, the Kenyan travel landscape has reflected a dynamic mix of challenges and opportunities. Despite economic pressures like rising inflation, travel demand has persisted, […]
Ruto announces SGR extension to Uganda, Rwanda, DRC » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7– President William Ruto has announced plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic […]
Joho top perfoming CS with 67.3pc score » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has emerged as the top performing Cabinet Secretary with an […]
President pays price of populism as he struggles with tax, truth and trust
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] The tendency for presidents to lose their popularity shortly after winning an election is a well-documented phenomenon in political […]
Modern Coast bus bursts into flames near Gilgil weighbridge » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – A Modern Coast bus was on Saturday burnt to a shell after it burst into flames near the Gilgil Weigh […]
Abdi Mohamud appointed EACC CEO following vetting by MPs » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 7 – Abdi Mohamud has been appointed as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chairperson following his vetting and approval by Members of […]
KeNHA announces partial closure of Thika Road at Juja from Thursday » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 7 – The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a partial closure of Thika Road at Juja Highpoint (Centurion) for six […]
President Ruto urges youth to use digital space to create opportunities » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – President William Ruto has urged the Kenyan youth to positively use the digital space to create opportunities for themselves and […]
Anxiety as Kenyan police officers in Haiti resign over salary delays
In October last year, the UN Security Council backed Kenya’s offer to lead a multinational security force to Haiti. [AFP] A number of Kenyan police officers […]
NTSA gives dealers 2 weeks to list unregistered cars on its portal » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned vehicle dealers and showroom operators of license revocation should they fail […]
CJ emeritus Mutunga calls for overhaul of Kenya’s political structure » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7– Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Kenya’s political framework, citing concerns over the current leadership’s […]
CSOs want HIV included under chronic diseases in new health care scheme » Capital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 7 – Civil society organizations (CSOs) advocating for TB, HIV and malaria patients across the country are demanding the inclusion of HIV […]
New president awaits Ghana as election day arrives » Capital News
Election day has arrived in Ghana, where a debt crisis and high living costs mean the economy is uppermost in the minds of many voters. […]
Can Raila convince Africa in AU Chair debate on December 13? » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 7 – Kenya’s candidate for the African Union (AU) Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, will participate in a televised debate on December 13, […]