IG Douglas Kanja fails to appear in court over abductions
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Wednesday failed to appear in court to explain the ongoing investigations into alleged abductions, citing his engagement in […]
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Auditor-General’s report highlighhts City Hall’s progress in Financial Management » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – The Auditor-General has issued a qualified opinion audit report for Nairobi County Revenue Funds for the 2023/2024 financial year, marking […]
SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told » Capital News
A former senior UK Special Forces officer has told a public inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan that the SAS had a “golden pass […]
Govt to build more dams to support farming in the North Rift » Capital News
UASIN GISHU, Kenya, Jan 8 – Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the region’s agriculture potential is yet to be fully exploited due to water […]
Health Ministry allays fears of HPMV flu in Kenya » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 8 – The Health Minisytry has allayed fears of the Human Metapneumovirus (HPMV) flu in Kenya following an outbreak in China. In […]
Hundreds rescued as search for quake survivors continues in Tibet » Capital News
More than 14,000 rescue workers have arrived in Tibet to continue the search for survivors after a strong earthquake killed at least 126 people in […]
Cabinet nominees to know fate next Thursday as Wetangula gazzettes special sitting » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – The National Assembly it set to vote on President William Ruto’s new cabinet nominees on Thursday next week after Speaker […]
Mahama says Ghana open for trade during inauguration attended by Ruto » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – President William Ruto was among several African leaders who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s new President John Dramani Mahama […]
Palisades fire burns homes as thousands evacuate in LA » Capital News
The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California has triggered mandatory evacuations as a thick, heavy smoke hung over the region. Officials say the blaze grew […]
Kingi declines Senator Methu’s request for special sitting to deliberate on abductions » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 – Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has rejected Senator John Methu’s request for a Special Sitting on abductions, stating that it must […]
US imposes sanctions on RSF chief for genocide against non-Arabs in Sudan » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 — The United States has imposed sanctions of the leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for his role on an […]
From ‘Zakayo’ to ‘Kasongo’: Pres Ruto scooping honours in nicknames as Riggy G’s drama takes runners-up
When President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua enjoyed a cup of tea in the house of Mama Mirriam Njeri in Muranga County after launching the last mile electricity connectivity project […]
Raila Odinga 80: Kenya’s grand old statesman or wily dealmaker?
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is eyeing the African Union Commission’s chairperson in elections slated for February. [File, Standard] Had the gods been kinder, Raila […]
Meta Drops Fact-Checkers for Community Notes Similar to X » Capital News
Jan 7 – Meta is replacing its independent fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram with a “community notes” system, similar to the approach adopted by […]
Govt targeting Sh80bn GDP Boost in Blue Economy investments by 2026 – DP Kindiki » Capital News
NAIROBI,Kenya, Jan 7—The Government is working towards increasing the contribution of blue economy value chains to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current […]
Gachagua allies want commission formed to probe abductions, state capture
A section of Mount Kenya leaders allied to former DP Rigathi Gachagua led by Kiambu Senator Karungu Wa Than’gwe (centre) Githunguri Constituency MP Gathoni Wamuchomba […]
Gachagua allies push for independent commission to probe alleged abductions » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 7 – Leaders allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have called for the establishment of an Independent Public Commission of Inquiry […]
Kenya upgrades Suam Border Post to boost trade » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to complete the Suam One Stop Border Post (OSBP) in Trans Nzoia County to […]
Clinicians vow nationwide strike from January 19 over SHA ‘discrimination’ » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 7 – Clinical officers have threatened to stage a nationwide strike starting January 19 unless the government addresses their grievances. In a […]
What you need to know about HMPV » Capital News
In recent weeks, scenes of hospitals in China overrun with masked people have made their rounds on social media, sparking worries of another pandemic. Beijing […]