Besieged Ruto now eager for alliances with leaders he maligned
President William Ruto during Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on December 12, 2024. [File, Standard] His ability to inspire confidence and command public […]
PRIVACY & POLICY
Nairobi police bosses transferred over mishandling of anti-femicide protests » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – Top police bosses in Nairobi have been transferred over the mishandling of last week’s anti-femicide protests, in changes announced by […]
Value Addition Project Boosts Nutrition, Youth Employment in Rural Kenya » Capital News
By Aliet Mmbone Ugada A value-addition project targeting traditional agricultural food crops is introducing innovative and nutritious foods to various regions across Kenya. The project […]
Nairobi police bosses transferred over mishandlind of anti-femicide protests » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – Top police bosses in Nairobi have been transferred over the mishandling of last week’s anti-femicide protests, in changes announced by […]
President Ruto urges private sector to support cooking gas programme » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – President William Ruto has called on the private sector to support the government’s cooking gas programme for public learning institutions. […]
Kalua Green Protests Use of Karura Forest For Road Expansion, Calls for Eco-Friendly Strategies » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 17 – Environmentalist Dr. Isaac Kalua Green has strongly opposed the proposed excision of 51 acres of Karura Forest for road expansion, […]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote » Capital News
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in parliament, paving the way for early elections on 23 February. Scholz called Monday’s vote […]
Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu » Capital News
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, damaging buildings and other infrastructure. The quake happened at 12:47 local time (01:47 […]
Kindiki Mediates CoG and Controller of Budget Tensions Over Revenue Access » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17—Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has intervened to mediate longstanding tensions between the Council of Governors (CoG) and the Controller of Budget (CoB) […]
ODM warns of malicious intent in delaying IEBC reconstitution
According to Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the IEBC is not just about the Secretariat, but the Commission itself, which is the decision-making body. [Elvis Ogina, […]
Healthcare crisis set to worsen as medics stand firm on demands
KMPDU members demonstrate outside Nairobi Hospital. The doctors union is demanding the implementation of 2017 CBA, as well as payment for intern doctors who they […]
Gachagua: Ruto runs ‘dangerous one man show’ government
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he attended mass at PEFA Church Kiamariga, Mathira, Nyeri, June 7, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Former Deputy President, Rigathi […]
Jacktone Odhiambo jailed for 50 years for LGBTQ activist Chiloba’s murder
Jacktone Odhiambo was found guilty of the murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba. [File, Standard] It has been two years of searching for justice for […]
Freelance Photographer Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of LGBTQ Activist Chiloba » Capital News
EELDORET, Kenya Dec 16 – Freelance photographer Jacktonne Ojwang has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the brutal murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin […]
Livestock vaccines to be administered every 6 months for 3 years
A vet vaccinates an animal during a past vaccination drive in Nyandarua County. The government is seeking to vaccinate 21 million cattle and 50 million […]
MP Mutuse blames Kalonzo for delay in naming IEBC chiefs
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has accused Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka of derailing the reconstitution of the Independent […]
You will be missed, teachers tribute to retiring TSC boss
Teacher Ashford Gikunda joins students for a selfie during Cortex sanitary pads activaion in schools.[Courtesy,Standard] Dr. Nancy Macharia, the outgoing CEO of the Teachers […]
President Ruto » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 16 – The transfer of county functions from the National Government has received a major boost with the gazettement of many roles. […]
Insights from Mjadala Afrika on China’s role in Africa » Capital News
The recently held Mjadala Afrika debate in Addis Ababa offered an inspiring glimpse into the future of African Union (AU) leadership. Candidates vying for the […]
Egypt’s ancient herbs bloom into promising modern industry » Capital News
FAYOUM, Egypt, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — Helmy Mahmoud, a 72-year-old farmer, tenderly nurtures his medicinal herbs in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt’s burgeoning hub for botanical agriculture. […]