Ruto-ODM dalliance signals power shift
President William Ruto is welcomed by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS Hassan Joho during the Kilifi County International Investment Conference (KCIIC) at Vipingo Ridge in […]
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Gachagua resurfaces after Limuru chaos at Kasarani Church » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to attend a church service at Kasarani Mwiki PCEA in Nairobi County. This […]
UNICEF seeks 278 mln USD to support South Sudanese children in 2025 » Capital News
JUBA, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday issued an urgent appeal for 278.2 million U.S. dollars to support children […]
Syrian Rebels Declare Damascus ‘Free,’ Claim Assad Has Fled » Capital News
Dec 8 – Rebel forces have declared Damascus “free” from long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad, following the withdrawal of government forces. Reports suggest Assad has fled […]
Hundreds of civilians killed, 370,000 displaced in northern Syria over past week: UN » Capital News
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Hundreds of civilians are estimated to have been killed or injured, and at least 370,000 people have been displaced […]
Global food prices rise 0.5 pct in November: FAO » Capital News
ROME, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — Global food prices continued to rise in November, though the rate of increase slowed and prices for grains and cereals […]
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 […]
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 […]