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Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:03:23 GMT
Rare Show of Unity as Kenyatta, Ruto Mourn Kibaki
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto displayed a rare show of unity Monday, when they appeared together publicly for the first time in a long time, to view the body of former President Mwai Kibaki.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:10:26 GMT
New Kenyan Play Targets Gender-Based Violence
[VOA] Nairobi -- Kenya saw a jump in cases of gender-based violence (GBV) during its COVID-19 lockdowns, which heightened social and financial stress. To address the problem, Kenyan authorities are turning to the dramatic arts.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:15:00 GMT
Hundreds of Kenyans View Kibaki's Body in Parliament
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hundreds of Kenyans are streaming into the Parliament Building to view the body of former President Mwai Kibaki.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:31:30 GMT
ODM Announces Party List Vacancies, Application Fee Set at Sh5, 000
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has announced party list vacancies for the National Assembly, the Senate and all the 47 County Assemblies.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:47:51 GMT
Samuel Gicheru, Kibaki Look Alike Among Mourners in Parliament
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Samuel Njau Gicheru, a resident from Gatundu was among Kenyans hundreds of Kenyans who trooped to Parliament buildings to pay their last respect to the late President Mwai Kibaki who is lying in State, but it is his striking r...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:46:31 GMT
KPA Disarm Ulinzi Warriors to Clinch Men's National Basketball League Title
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A spirited performance from Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in the final game of the best of five final series saw them beat Ulinzi Warriors 80-61 and dethrone them as the men's national basketball league champions at the Nyayo Gy...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:43:13 GMT
ANC Party Presents Nomination Tickets to Over 1, 800 Candidates
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amani National Congress (ANC) party has unveiled over 1,800 candidates who will be running for various positions across the Country in the August elections.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:32:03 GMT
Fight Against Malaria - WHO Endorses RTS, S Vaccine ... Following Successful Pilot Testing in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi
[Ghanaian Times] The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the deployment and use of RTS, S malaria vaccine among children in malaria-endemic countries in Africa, following a successful piloting of the vaccines in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:07:06 GMT
Nandi Hills MP Keter to Vie As an Independent Candidate After Party Revokes Victory
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter will now defend his seat as an independent candidate having lost the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the concluded party primaries.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:58:42 GMT
Jumia Kenya, Domino's Pizza Ink Exclusive Delivery Deal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jumia Food has inked an exclusive partnership with Domino's Pizza to help them reach more consumers and grow its business.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:48:09 GMT
IEBC Reschedules Meeting to Unlock Running Mate Deadline, Cites Kibaki's Death
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has postponed the meeting with political parties on the sticky issue of timelines for the presentation of names for the running mate and Deputy Governor slots.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:52:48 GMT
NSE Sheds Sh117 Billion on Russia-Ukraine War, Election Jitters - Capital Markets Authority
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Russian invasion on Ukraine coupled with the upcoming election jitters saw the Nairobi Securities Exchange shed off Sh117billion in the first quarter of 2022 as investors sought safer investments, a new report by the Capit...

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:51:44 GMT
Kibaki Never Wanted Development Projects Named After Him - Kimunya
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Majority Leader Amos Kimunya has eulogized former President the late Mwai Kibaki as a humble leader who practiced servant leadership.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:21:27 GMT
Kibaki's Last Days Were Difficult, but We Were Prepared - Son Jimmy
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Mwai Kibaki's eldest son Jimmy has spoken publicly for the first time about his father's sickness and final days leading to his death on Friday last week.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:21:08 GMT
Odinga Cuts Short U.S. Trip to Attend Kibaki's Funeral
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Presidential Flagbearer has cut short his week-long US trip to attend the burial of Former President Mwai Kibaki.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:20:33 GMT
Odinga Says Uasin Gishu Attack Was a Plot to Kill Him
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Azimio la Umoja presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga has revealed how a plot had been hatched to kill him during the burial of businessman Jackson Kibor in Uasin Gishu County.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:04:28 GMT
CS Amina Extols Ex-President Kibaki's Contribution to Sports
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed has extolled former President Mwai Kibaki's contribution towards development in the country, not only during his 10-year tenure as Head of State but also during his entire time as a publi...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:59:08 GMT
President Kenyatta Opens Public Viewing of Kibaki's Body in Parliament
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday opened the public viewing of Mwai Kibaki's body which is lying in state within Parliament Buildings.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:56:55 GMT
Police Arrest 4 Suspects Who Stupefied Passengers in Nairobi Bound Bus
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police officers based at Kabete police station in Nairobi have arrested four individuals for stupefying passengers on a bus with an unknown substance.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:27:44 GMT
Diaspora Remittances Rise to Sh42 Billion in March
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans living abroad sent home Sh42.05billion in March, a 15.5 per cent growth compared to the Sh36.7billion sent in February.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:23:42 GMT
Kibaki's Body in Parliament for 3-Day Public Viewing
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Mwai Kibaki's body has arrived in Parliament for a three-day public viewing.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:24:31 GMT
Kibaki to Lie in State in Parliament From April 25
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's third President Mwai Kibaki who died on Friday will lie in State in Parliament from Monday to Wednesday.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:05:17 GMT
Nation Stares at Another Fuel Crisis as Fuel Diversion to Transit Continues
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya could be staring at yet another fuel shortage linked to fuel supply challenges brought about by insufficient local stocks in the market.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:40:19 GMT
Former President Kibaki's Body to Be Transported in Gun-Carriage to Parliament
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Mwai Kibaki's body will be accorded full military honors and escorted in a Gun Carriage to parliament where it will lie in State for three days ahead of the State funeral on Saturday.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:24:13 GMT
President Kenyatta to Receive Kibaki's Body in Parliament
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Monday receive the body of the former head of state Mwai Kibaki in Parliament where it will lie in State for three days.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:23:18 GMT
President Kibaki's Body to Be Transported in Gun-Carriage to Parliament
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Mwai Kibaki's body will be accorded full military honors and escorted in a Gun Carriage to parliament where it will lie in State for three days ahead of the State funeral on Saturday.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:16:35 GMT
UN Boss Guterres Lauds President Kenyatta for Promoting Peace in DR Congo
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Nations (UN) has lauded President Uhuru Kenyatta for leading efforts as the East African Community (EAC) Chairman to foster peace in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the neighboring countries.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:03:13 GMT
Five Youths Belonging to 'Panga Boys' Criminal Gang Arrested in Mombasa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Five youths belonging to an organized criminal group dubbed 'Panga Boys' have been arrested by police officers on patrol in Mjambere ward, Kisauni Sub-county, Mombasa County.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:52:21 GMT
He's Moved From Being 'Stupid' to Wanting to Be Raila's Deputy, Let's Pray for Kalonzo - Muturi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has questioned the character of Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka noting that he's proved to be untrustworthy and inconsistent over the years in his career in politics.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:40:11 GMT
Global Education Ministers to Converge in Nairobi for Commonwealth Conference
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fifty-four Education Ministers are among top policymakers expected to gather in Nairobi on Wednesday and Thursday next week for the 21st Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEM).



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