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Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:20:50 GMT
3.5 Million People Risk Starvation By July, Kenya Red Cross Says
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross has warned that over 3.5 million people are at risk of being affected by the ongoing drought situation in the country by June 2022.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:48:30 GMT
What Explains Food Price Hikes. And What Should Be Done
[The Conversation Africa] Kenyans are caught in the grip of higher food prices brought about by a combination of adverse weather, rising input costs - which have been worsened by the Ukraine war - as well as policy adjustments the government agreed t...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:01:40 GMT
Shamas Sack Players, Coach Involved in Championship Referee Attack
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Shamas Rugby Foundation has sacked three players and a coach who were involved in the unsportsmanlike attack on a match official during their Championship play-off final against Catholic Monks over the weekend.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:44:08 GMT
Eighth Witness in Ruto, Sang ICC Case Says He Was Offered Land to Recant
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The eighth witness in the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial against lawyer Paul Gicheru, who is facing witness tampering charges in the Hague-based court, on Tuesday revealed that he was offered money, agricultural land...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:43:41 GMT
Court Dismisses Teachers' Pressure Group Suit Challenging Transfers, Judge Terms Lobby a 'Soap Bubble'
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Teachers Pressure group has been dealt a major blow after the Employment and Labor Relations Court ruled that they have no legal stature to mount a case in court.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:41:53 GMT
Odinga Back in Kenya After Week-Long UK Trip
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Leader Raila Odinga has jetted back to the country after a weeklong tour in the United Kingdom (UK).

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:37:59 GMT
Relief for Kenyan Students as Russia Lifts Travel Restrictions
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans including students can now travel to Russia after the country lifted the earlier restrictions it had imposed on different countries.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:58:38 GMT
Kisumu Signs Bilateral Deal With Morocco
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Kisumu County Government has signed a Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Morocco's Regional Council of Rabat-Sale-Kenitra that will enhance bilateral collaboration between the two governments.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:54:29 GMT
DPP Drops Charges Against Kenya Power Suppliers
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has dropped corruption charges facing Directors of Muwa trading company which was said to have supplied transformers to the Kenya Power company.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:53:25 GMT
Kenyans Report Improved Financial Health in Last 6 Months - Poll
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new survey released by digital lender, Tala has reported improved financial health of the digital lenders on its client base signaling improved financial resilience partly attributed to the relaxation of some of the Covid-19...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:52:41 GMT
Coffee Farmers Worried That Rainfall Delay to Affect Production
[Capital FM] Kiambu -- Coffee value chain players fear that high fertilizer prices and delayed rainfall is likely to affect coffee production.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:41:37 GMT
Court Temporarily Blocks Emile Arao From Taking Over KCAA DG Post
[Capital FM] Nakuru -- The High Court in Nakuru has temporarily stopped Emile Arao from taking office as the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director General pending the hearing and determination of a suit challenging his appointment.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:39 GMT
Coach Olago Unveils 37-Provisional Squad for Barthes U20 Trophy
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Laiser Hill Academy's David Mwangi is among a 37-man provisional squad unveiled by Head Coach Curtis Olago on Tuesday to enter training ahead of the 2022 Barthes Under-20 Trophy slated to be hosted in Nairobi April 9-17.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:38 GMT
Former First Lady, Mama Ngina Breaks Her Silence, Slams Those Insulting the President
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta has broken her silence and slammed those insulting the president.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:37 GMT
Kenya and Cuba Pledge Further Cooperation in Medical Fields
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Cuba have pledged to enhance cooperation in the health sector as part of ongoing efforts by the government to further improve quality and access to primary health care.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:34 GMT
Heavy Rains Expected in Rift Valley, Nyanza and Western
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological department has issued an alert over expected rainfall in various parts of the country for the next 7 days.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:31 GMT
Murgor Goes All Out, Sues the State, Police and Court in the Murgor Sisters' Case
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyer Philip Murgor has gone all out, suing the state, court and police in the now popular case of the 'Murgor Sisters'.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:29 GMT
Three More Witnesses Testify in Governor Obado's Murder Trial
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three witnesses in the ongoing murder case against Migori governor Okoth Obado testified Tuesday that they found blood-stained tracksuit and two used condoms at the scene of the murder of Sharon Otieno and Baby Sharon.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:25 GMT
Kenya on Course in Post-Abortion Care Guidelines, to Deliver Life-Saving Care
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Acting Director-General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth says adequate measures on Post-Abortion Care (PAC) guidelines as well as capacity building in all counties, to be able to bring health care workers to speed on the quality o...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:23 GMT
Marriott International to Open First Luxury Safari Lodge in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Marriott International, Inc. has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges Ltd to open the first luxury safari lodge in Masai Mara, Kenya.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:21 GMT
Donors Threaten to Reallocate Sh39 Billion Conditional Grants Amid Stand-Off on County Govts' Grants Bill
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments risk losing an estimated Sh39 billion held as conditional grants after MPs, Council of Governors, and the National Treasury once again failed to unlock the stalemate on the passage of the County Government G...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:18 GMT
NTSA Probing Driving Licenses Syndicate Following Expose
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) says investigations are underway following an expose that revealed a flawed process of issuing driving licenses at the organization.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:15 GMT
Google Partners With Women Legislators to Tame Online Trolls
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Google has announced a partnership with women parliamentarians under the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) that will see women politicians equipped with online safety tools and skills that will help them mitigate ...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:14 GMT
Kephis Boosts Avocado Growers Eyeing the Chinese Market
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) has stepped up field audits and facility inspections for more than ten avocado growers and exporters planning to explore the Chinese market.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:12 GMT
Busia Unveils Plan to Plant 2.5 Million Tree Seedlings
[Capital FM] Busia -- Busia County has plans to plant 2.5 million tree seedlings this year with a view to increasing its forest and tree cover.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:10 GMT
Prime Suspect in the Murder of Kiambu Waitress Remanded
[Capital FM] Kiambu -- The main suspect in the murder of a 23-year-old waitress was charged Monday with her death at the High Court in Kiambu.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:07 GMT
High Court Stops Prosecution of Murgor Sisters
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has stopped the prosecution of Murgor sisters pending the hearing of a case they filed challenging charges against them.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:04 GMT
Marsabit Church Leaders Commit to Preach Peace Ahead of August Elections
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Marsabit Pastors' Fellowship (MPF) have vowed to uphold peace and guard their pulpits within their respective churches, against hate speech as the country prepares of the August 9 general elections.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:22:00 GMT
National Assembly to Resume Sittings After 3-Week Break
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of the National Assembly were expected to resume sittings on Tuesday afternoon after a three-week break in which they are expected to conclude debate on at least three proposed laws which are crucial to streamlining th...

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:21:59 GMT
Moses Kuria Urges Karua to Pick a Side Ahead of August Elections
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gatundu South Legislator and Chama Cha Kazi party Leader Moses Kuria has called on NARC Kenya leader Martha Karua to "pick a side" in the upcoming general elections slated for August 9.



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