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Duale dares Muturi on abductions » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dared his Public Service counterpart, Justin Muturi, to resign following heightened criticism on the […]
Govt Confirms Data Breach on main registry exposing millions of companies » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 3 – The government has confirmed a major data breach at the Business Registration Service (BRS), potentially exposing sensitive information on millions […]
Ruto, Kenyatta families business interests exposed by data breach
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta (center) with his cousin Ngengi Muigai and Senator Beth Mugo after addressing mourners at the burial of his cousin Kibathi Muigai […]
Air traffic control staffing ‘not normal’ during DC crash
Air traffic control staffing was “not normal” at the time of a mid-air collision between a military helicopter and passenger plane in Washington, DC that […]
Asian markets tumble as Trump’s tariff war escalates » Capital News
Asian shares slid on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Investors […]
Rubio demands Panama ‘reduce China influence’ over canal » Capital News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make “immediate changes” to what he calls the “influence and control” of China over the […]
Canadian fans boo US anthem as tariffs spur ‘buy local’ pledge » Capital News
A few hours after President Donald Trump announced that he would impose steep tariffs on Canada, hockey fans in the capital Ottawa booed the Star-Spangled […]
Major highway partly collapses as Australian floods worsen » Capital News
Sections of a major Australian highway have been washed away, as flooding in Queensland worsens. The torrential rainfall in the state’s north has claimed one […]
Starmer first PM to join EU leaders’ meeting since Brexit » Capital News
Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels to join a gathering of European Union leaders – the first time a British prime minister has done […]
5 suspects arrested over murder of Molo activist Richard Otieno » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – Police have identified five suspects over the murder of Molo-based activist Richard Otieno. Among those named include bodaboda riders Clinton […]
France prepares for trial of surgeon accused of abusing anaesthetised children » Capital News
A former surgeon who is accused of abusing hundreds of young patients, often while they were under anaesthetic, is set to go on trial this […]
Shelling at busy Sudanese market ‘fills mortuary with bodies’ » Capital News
Shelling at a busy market near Sudan’s capital has filled a mortuary with bodies, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says. MSF and the Sudanese […]
A Wake-Up Call for U.S. Innovation » Capital News
China’s unveiling of Deep Seek, a breakthrough in artificial intelligence and deep-sea exploration, has sent shockwaves through the global technological landscape. More than a scientific […]
Return of killer police squads echoes Kenya’s dark past
Dancan Kyalo (centre), brother to Justus Mutumwa, addresses the media outside City Mortuary, Nairobi yesterday. He is flanked by LSK President Faith Odhiambo (left) and […]
Dr Aggrey Boys fires, accident raise questions
Questions abound over the cause of the accident that claimed seven lives and the events leading up to the two infernos that resulted in the […]
Chaos as Kiplagat, Sudi clash at fundraiser
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi at Nakuru Central Police Station, September 2020. A fundraising drive to assist victims of a fire that destroyed property in Moi’s […]
Are killer police squads back? Killings echo Kenya’s dark past
Dancan Kyalo (centre), brother to Justus Mutumwa, addresses the media outside City Mortuary, Nairobi yesterday. He is flanked by LSK President Faith Odhiambo (left) and […]
Farmers, leaders protest Jaswant’s takeover of plants at Mumias Sugar
West Kenya Sugar Company Chairman Jaswant Rai when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Implementation at Harambee Sacco plaza, Nairobi on Tuesday 23/10/18 […]
Will shrinking payslips tip the scales in 2027 election?
President William Ruto addressing Nambale residents in Busia county after commissioning of the electrification project on January 23, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] For millions of […]