Civil Rights defenders urge Ruto’s action against abduction
Human rights activists have called on President William Ruto to take decisive action against rising incidents of abductions across the country. David Koros, the president […]
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Joho threatens critics as Kindiki calls for youth mentorship
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has warned online critics of the government as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged for mentorship. addressing youth at Swahili Pot […]
New Year pain for consumers as fresh round of taxes kick in
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi at a past function. [File, Standard] Kenyans are bracing for a fresh wave of economic hardship as a raft of new […]
EAC-backed East Africa Kidney Institute to be commissioned at KNH in weeks » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced the upcoming commissioning of the East Africa Kidney Institute (EAKI) at Kenyatta National Hospital […]
Govt banking on lessons from Kibaki, Uhuru to suceed in UHC rollout » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the success of the Social Health Authority (SHA), promising budgetary […]
Kindiki admits cash crunch in govt, promises supplimentary health financing » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has acknowledged that the government is facing a financial crunch in funding the healthcare system as […]
How Kenyan Youth Are Redefining Farming » Capital News
KISUMU, Kenya Jan 8 – For decades, agriculture was the backbone of Kenya’s economy, with its fertile lands feeding the nation and driving regional trade. […]
Rwanda faults ‘biased and simplistic’ condemnation of M23’s Masisi takeover » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 — Rwanda has criticized the European Union, the United States, and other international actors for what it describes as “biased and […]
Govt releases Sh3.5bn social protection payout for 1.8mn elderly persons » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 8 — The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced the disbursement of Sh3,517,470,000 for the December 2024 Inua Jamii Cash […]
Outrage after students at St. Anne’s Girls locked out overnight
Students sitting outside St. Anne’s school gate on Tuesday night. St. Anne’s Girls School in Makadara, Nairobi, faced backlash after students were left outside overnight […]
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran » Capital News
An Italian journalist detained in Iran last month has been freed and is on a flight back to Rome, the Italian government says. Cecilia Sala, […]
Nairobi County Achieves First Qualified Audit Opinion, Marking Milestone 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]