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August 3, 2026, 8:07 pm
High Court Halts LSK Boycott Pending Case Hearing
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has issued interim orders stopping the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) from disrupting court proceedings before judges and judicial officers pending the determination of a preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction to hear the matter.
Dry August Ahead As Kenya Met Forecasts Warmer Than Normal Temperatures
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans should prepare for a largely dry August, with sunshine expected to dominate across most regions even as the annual cold season continues to grip parts of the Central Highlands, the Kenya Meteorological Department has projected.
NCIC-Led Alliance Launches Coordinated Crackdown On Hate Speech Ahead of 2027 Polls
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A coalition of State agencies led by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has unveiled a coordinated strategy to combat hate speech, ethnic incitement and election-related offences ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning political leaders that offenders will face prosecution under a unified enforcement framework.
Gun, 100 Bullets Recovered As Dci Nabs Fake Police Officer
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A suspected police impersonator has been arrested at a Nairobi casino after detectives recovered a firearm, ammunition and forged police documents during an operation launched after a distress call.
The Wine Fair Signals a New Era for Experience-Led Events With 100 Wine Brands and 37 Exhibitors Gathering
- [Capital FM] More than 100 wine brands, represented by 37 exhibitors, transformed The Jockey Club, Ngong Road, into a vibrant showcase of wine, gastronomy and lifestyle on Saturday as over 1,000 attendees gathered for the seventh edition of The Wine Fair Kenya. Featuring exhibitors including Galina Wines, Lolie wines, KWV, Wines of South Africa (WOSA), California Wines Institute, Millésimes Wines, and The Wine Box, the event brought together producers, importers, hospitality players and consumers for a day that
Africa's Premier Information Integrity Summit to Take Place in Nairobi in October 2026
- [Africa Check] Africa's premier information integrity summit to take place in Nairobi in October 2026
Opposition Demands Answers Over Arrest of MP John Kaguchia
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leaders on Monday mounted pressure on investigative agencies over the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, demanding transparency on the reasons for his detention and insisting that his constitutional rights be upheld.
Mudavadi Defends Ruto's Diplomatic Role, Urges Responsible Leadership
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on leaders to put national unity above ethnic politics, saying Kenya needs sober and visionary leadership to navigate mounting economic and regional challenges.
DCI Accused of Blocking Lawyers From Seeing Arrested MP Kaguchia
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has accused the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) of denying Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia access to his lawyers after he was arrested this morning.
Mukurweini MP Kaguchia Arrested After Overnight Standoff At Royal Media
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia has been arrested by detectives after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he sought refuge following claims that police officers had surrounded the media house to apprehend him.
Workforce Development Key to Unlocking Youth Employment, SMEs Told
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to invest in workforce development as a sustainable way of addressing Kenya's growing unemployment crisis.
Court Halts Ngong Road Forest Road Project Pending September Ruling
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Environment and Land Court has temporarily stopped the construction of a road through Ngong Road Forest linking Talanta Stadium to the Bomas International Conference Centre, dealing a setback to a key infrastructure project as the legal battle over the environmental impact of the development continues.
Gachagua Ally Alleges Police Siege Outside TV Studios in Bid to Arrest Him
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has alleged that security officers attempted to arrest him shortly after a television appearance on Sunday night, following public backlash over controversial remarks targeting supporters of President William Ruto.
Kuria Revives BBI Talks, Says Expanded Executive to Offer Opposition Post-Election Reprieve
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed that Parliament will soon consider legislation to introduce an expanded Executive, arguing that the country's political realities have made the proposal inevitable despite years of opposition to a similar model under the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
Ruto Unveils Measures to Protect Food Security Amid Below-Average Rainfall
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government is implementing measures to cushion farmers and safeguard national food security following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production in the country's food basket, President William Ruto has said.
Police Recover 35.7kg of Cannabis Worth Sh 1m in Dawn Raid At Molo Homestead
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Molo after detectives seized cannabis with an estimated street value of Sh1.07 million during an early morning raid.
Kindiki Declares Ruto Running Mate Slot 'Untouchable'
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed confidence that President William Ruto's running mate slot in next year's elections is his and no one will take it away from him.
Six Million Mothers, Newborns to Benefit From New Health Initiative
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than six million women and newborns are expected to benefit from a new KSh10.4 billion health partnership aimed at reducing preventable maternal and infant deaths in Kenya.
Airtel Money Unveils Tool to Separate Business, Personal Funds
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Airtel Money Kenya has unveiled Bizna Wallet, a digital wallet designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) separate their business and personal finances.
Balala Wins Kenya Amateur Match Play Title, Books 2027 Kenya Open Slot
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nyali Golf and Country Club's Adel Taufiq Balala has won the 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play Championship after defeating Sigona Golf Club's Maahir Patel 3&2 in Sunday's final at Limuru Country Club.
Why Eudr Could Redefine Africa's Agricultural Competitiveness
- [Capital FM] For much of the past two years, debate around the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has centred on risks. Exporters worry about rising compliance costs. Cooperatives fear the burden of collecting geolocation data from thousands of smallholder farmers. Policymakers question whether the regulation shifts the cost of environmental protection onto producing countries.
Tuju's Second Karen Property to Be Auctioned
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Karen property linked to former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been listed for public auction, months after the High Court declined to stop the sale unless he deposited Sh50 million as security.
Nduati, Maina Shine As Thika Sports Club Hosts Ncba Golf Series Qualifier
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Paul Nduati and Lucy Maina emerged as the Overall Gross winners at the NCBA Golf Series qualifier held at Thika Sports Club on Saturday, leading a field of 239 golfers in another highly competitive leg of the nationwide series.
NHF Unveils Squads for U-18 Africa Hockey 5s Championship in Kenya
- [Leadership] The Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) has confirmed that Team Nigeria will compete at the 2026 U-18 Africa Hockey 5s Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 6 to 8.
Pedestrians Nabbed in Fresh NTSA Operation Over Footbridge Violations
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up its campaign against jaywalking, arresting several pedestrians during a fresh enforcement operation at the busy Pipeline Transami crossing in Nairobi.
ALP Reit Posts Maiden Profit, Eyes Fourth Property Acquisition After NSE Debut
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- ALP REIT has posted a net profit of Sh29.9 million in its maiden interim financial results following its listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in March, as the real estate investment trust prepares to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of a fourth property.
Ruto Defends Vision 2060, Says Plan Will Be Insulated From Politics
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended the government's proposed Vision 2060 blueprint, saying the long-term development plan will be anchored in the Constitution and protected from electoral politics.
Anzauni Clan Revives Traditional Chiefdom in Bid to Regain Political Clout
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- As political parties intensify manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 General Election, a different kind of political mobilisation is quietly unfolding in Ukambani--one rooted not in party structures but in traditional authority.
Gachagua, Uhuru Portraying Mt Kenya As Unable to Keep Promises, Says Ruku
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of portraying the Mt Kenya community as people who cannot keep their word by opposing President William Ruto before the end of his constitutional tenure.
Matiang'i Dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 Talks As Distraction From Governance Issues
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has dismissed President William Ruto's push to develop a successor to Vision 2030, arguing that the initiative is intended to divert public attention from pressing governance and constitutional issues.
