SH48.8bn school capitation funds to be released next week: Mbadi » Capital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 17 – Treasury is set to release Sh48.8 billion capitation funds to public schools next week. According to Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, […]
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Ruto tasks CS Kagwe with prioritizing fertilizer distribution » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – President William Ruto has tasked Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe with prioritizing fertilizer distribution, as he takes up his new […]
Kihika says she is well and on maternity leave after public concern over absence » Capital News
NAKURU, Kenya, Jan 17 – Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has reassured Kenyans that she is well and away on maternity leave. Her statement follows concerns […]
Schools urged to implement infection control protocols as Mpox cases rise to 33 » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – Schools have been urged to implement infection prevention control protocols for classrooms, bathrooms, common areas even as Mpox cases rise […]
Nyong’o seeks CJ Koome’s intervention in Baby Pendo’s murder trial after third adjournment » Capital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 17 – Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o is seeking Chief Justice Martha Koome’s intervention Baby Samantha Pendo’s murder trial after a third adjournment […]
Baby-killer case, police brutality and the long wait for Kenyan justice » Capital News
Seven years after their baby daughter was killed during a brutal midnight operation by police in Kenya at a time of post-election tension, Joseph Oloo […]
DP Kindiki sustains quest to consolidate Mt Kenya voting bloc » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 17 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has hit the ground running to consolidate the Mt Kenya voting bloc with a meeting held […]
NBA to go after unregistered GMO handlers » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – National Biosafety Authority says it will crack the whip on institutions dealing with research on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and […]
Kagwe, Kabogo, Kinyanjui sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries after MPs approval
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 17 – Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui and William Kabogo have been sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries after receiving National Assembly approval. The […]
Mudavadi hosts China’s new Ambassador Guo Haiyan » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic ties with China, emphasizing that the collaboration […]
Court rejects Orwoba’s challenge to Senate suspension for snubbing summons » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The High Court has upheld the decision by the Senate Powers and Privileges Committee to suspend Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba […]
House paves way for Ruto’s envoy nominees to take up slots » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Three of President William Ruto’s nominees for ambassadorial, high commissioner, and diplomatic posts are set to assume their roles after […]
Prosecution wants Kamiti Maximum Prison warden held for 21 days in probe over incitement to mutiny » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The Director of Criminal Investigations has applied to hold a prison warder for 21 days to investigate him over incitement […]
MPs Committee Faults Government Over Ambassadorial Nomination Lapses » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 16 – The National Assembly’s Foreign and Defense Committee has called on to always conduct due diligence in ambassadorial appointments, following an […]
Egyptian Ambassador Nasreldin Attiya meets President Ruto at State House » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – President William Ruto on Thursday met with the Egyptian envoy to Kenya Wael Nasreldin Attiya at State House Nairobi in […]
Amnesty warns abductions could harm Kenya’s global image » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – Amnesty International has raised concerns over the growing number of abductions in Kenya, warning that the trend could damage the […]
KNEC unveils July KCSE exam series, Orbit Readers for visually impaired » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has unveiled the July Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations series. Education Principal Secretary […]
Don’t become our adversaries, MPs tells new SRC following approval » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The third seven-member panel of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), chaired by Samuel Chepkwony, is set to take oath […]
Safaricom recognised as Kenya’s top employer in 2025 » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The Top Employer Institute (TEI) has certified Safaricom as a Top Employer 2025 in Kenya and Africa for the fourth […]
Court dismisses Orwoba’s petition contesting suspension from Senate » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 – The High Court has ruled in favor of the Senate’s decision to suspend nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba for one session, […]