Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river » Capital News
At least 71 people have died in southern Ethiopia after a lorry plunged into a river, officials say. The vehicle, which was travelling through Sidama […]
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US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ » Capital News
A Chinese state-sponsored hacker has broken into the US Treasury Department’s systems, accessing employee workstations and some unclassified documents, American officials said on Monday. The […]
Court orders Kanja to personally produce 6 abductees in court on Tuesday » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Justice Bahati Mwamuye has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to personally produce six individuals abducted by unidentified individuals […]
Omtatah files petition to compel the State to produce abductees dead or alive » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has filed a petition in court to compel the State to produce seven missing individuals whose […]
Police, protestors in running battles amid anti-abduction protests in Nairobi CBD » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Police in Nairobi engaged protestors in running battles for most of the day on Monday following protests calling for an […]
Maraga condemns ‘heartless’ abductions, urges a ‘moral response’ » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga has condemned the ongoing abductions of young Kenyans, calling for immediate action as the new […]
KWS blames Garsen MP for armed invasion of Tsavo East that saw rangers kill herder » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has accused Garsen Member of Parliament Ali Wario of incitement following an armed confrontation with […]
Ruto hails Carter’s efforts in championing global peace, human rights and climate justice » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – President William Ruto has praised former United States President Jimmy Carter for his efforts in championing global peace, human rights, […]
MoH reports 2 Mpox cases in Nakuru and Mombasa, urges sustained vigilance » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – The Ministry of Health has called for continued vigilance following the confirmation of two additional Mpox cases. The two cases, […]
KHRC condemns Ruto’s ‘confession’ on abductions, says he is unfit for office » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 – The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned President William Ruto’s recent “confession” to orchestrating abductions of dissenting voices in […]
Ruto secures Mahama’s backing for Kenya’s AUC bid after hosting President-Elect in Kilgoris » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 — President William Ruto has announced that Ghana’s President-Elect, John Mahama, has pledged his support for Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the […]
DPP orders probe on abductions, demands file within 3 days » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 30 — The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Rendon Ingonga, has ordered investigations into the ongoing abductions and forced disappearances of citizens […]
From peanut farmer to one-term president and Nobel winner » Capital News
Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100, swept to power promising never to lie to the American people. In the turbulent aftermath […]
179 people including 4 crew members killed in South Korea plane crash » Capital News
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec 29 — Over 170 people have died after a plane crashed as it was landing in South Korea on Sunday morning. The Jeju […]
Tourism hails growth in local tourism, promises county-level cultural festivals » Capital News
KISII, Kenya, Dec 29 — Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtua has urged Kenyans to continue embracing local tourism by exploring and discovering the country’s breathtaking […]
Ruto sustains call for parental responsibility amid mounting pressure to free abductees » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 29 – President William Ruto has reiterated the importance of parental responsibility in nurturing morally upright youth, urging parents, religious leaders, and […]
Janet Wanja to be buried on Friday after a memorial on Thursday » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 29 – The burial of Kenya volleyball icon Janet Wanja has tentatively been scheduled for January 3, 2025. Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) […]
85 people killed as plane crashes into an airport wall in South Korea » Capital News
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec 29 — A plane carrying 181 passengers has crashed at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 85 people, the […]
Gachagua blames police for chaos at Shamata prayer meeting » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 29 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the government over the violent chaos that erupted in Shamata, Nyandarua, on Saturday, […]
Kenyatta mourns volleyball icon Janet Wanja as a symbol of strength » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 28 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the death of Kenya’s volleyball icon, Janet Wanja, who passed away on Friday morning […]