[State Department] The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The United States is proud to be the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response effort.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested eight students linked to the planning and execution of a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School that left 16 students dead.
[Capital FM] A wave of AI-generated satire and heated political commentary is sweeping across Kenyan social media platforms following reports that the United States is weighing plans to manage some Ebola exposure cases outside its borders, including a potential arrangement involving Kenya, a development that has triggered legal objections, diplomatic scrutiny, and an explosive online reaction.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has issued conservatory orders temporarily barring the establishment or operation of any Ebola-related quarantine, isolation or treatment facilities in Kenya under arrangements involving the United States government or any foreign entity.
[Capital FM] NAIROBI,Kenya,May 29-Kenya is betting on artificial intelligence and big data to reposition its tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth after entering a strategic partnership with Google Kenya to modernize destination marketing, tourism analytics, and visitor experiences.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday's dormitory fire that led to the death of 16 students.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is lagging behind many African countries in helping smokers shift away from traditional cigarettes, according to a new global ranking released ahead of World No Tobacco Day.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal following the expiry of Justice Daniel Musinga's five-year term at the helm of the country's second-highest court.
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The government has directed state agencies to purchase unsold stocks from Mwea, in a bid to stabilize prices and support farmers facing a weak market, even as structural production gaps continue to push Kenya to rely heavily on rice imports.
[Capital FM] Every World No Tobacco Day, we renew our commitment to ending the devastating toll of smoking.
[RFI] A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country, after a rights group challenged the plan.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi has accused the government of mismanagement, corruption, conflict of interest and state capture, claiming Kenyans would resist attempts to expose the country to health risks.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya is taking a proactive stance in strengthening its public health emergency preparedness through the establishment of a US-backed Ebola facility and 16 additional preparedness centres across the country.
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 - Kenya has launched a new origin-based coffee trade convention aimed at connecting international buyers directly with local farmers in a move expected to increase export earnings and improve returns for producers.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has referred a petition by former Taita Taveta Governor and Senate aspirant John Mruttu seeking sweeping reforms to Kenya's succession and land administration laws to the Public Petitions Committee for consideration.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced plans to exempt Kenyans earning KSh30,000 and below from paying income tax, saying the proposal is aimed at easing the burden on low-income earners despite the expected impact on government revenue.
[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Officials investigating the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy have confirmed that only seven of the 16 victims have so far been positively identified.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Katiba Institute has filed a petition in court seeking to stop the proposed establishment of a quarantine facility in Kenya for American citizens exposed to Ebola and other highly infectious diseases.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has denied claims that his administration pressured transport sector leaders into calling off their strike, insisting the decision was reached voluntarily after discussions on the country's fuel situation.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said he will accept it if he does not secure a second term in office, insisting that his political future ultimately rests in God's hands, while at the same time assuring Kenyans that the country will hold peaceful elections in 2027.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The national football team, Harambee Stars, will play Lesotho in upcoming international friendlies next month, in June.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two senior police officers in Kisii County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a member of the public in connection with a land dispute case.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Power employee and an accomplice for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to reconnect electricity to a residential property.
[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
[Africa Check] Disregard fake graphic falsely quoting Kenyan politician Aisha Jumwa saying she has dropped governorship bid
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Absa Bank Kenya has posted a profit after tax of Sh5.3 billion for the three months ending March 2026, driven by growth in customer deposits and an expansion of its balance sheet despite a challenging economic environment.
[Capital FM] Fifa president Gianni Infantino is the latest high-profile official to congratulate Gor Mahia for winning the 2025/26 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Cambodian authorities have disowned a widely circulated notice claiming that Kenyan and other African nationals living in the Southeast Asian nation must leave by May 31 or face arrest, imprisonment, and steep financial penalties.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has welcomed President William Ruto's assent to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023, describing it as a major milestone in strengthening Kenya's capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy solutions amid growing climate and economic pressures.