Capital FM
Coverage of Capital FM in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: Two Arrested, 220 Litres of Chang'aa Seized in Kibra Crackdown
Kenyan police arrested two suspects and seized 220 liters of illicit chang'aa during a crackdown in Kibra, as part of a nationwide effort to combat illegal alcohol production and distribution.
- Kenya: President Ruto's Website Restored As Government Rules Out Data Breach
President William Ruto's official website has been restored after a cyberattack forced the government to temporarily take it offline. The government ruled out a data breach, ending nearly a day of disruption that raised concerns over Kenya's digital infrastructure security.
- Kenya: Murder Suspect Remanded for 21 Days As Detectives Recover Missing Head of Slain Nyeri Woman From Pit Latrine
Kenyan authorities recovered the severed head of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu from a pit latrine in Nyeri. The prime suspect in her murder provided information leading to the discovery during interrogation.
- Kenya: Petition Seeks Postponement of Ol Kalou By-Election Over Integrity Concerns
A petition has been filed in Kenya to delay the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, due to concerns about the political environment compromising the election's integrity and credibility.
- Kenya: Two Miners Killed After Gold Mine Collapse in Gem, Siaya County
Two artisanal miners died on Sunday after a gold mine collapsed in Gem Constituency, Siaya County, Kenya. The incident buried them while they were working.
- Kenya: No Region Will Be Marginalised, President Ruto Assures Kenyans
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that every part of the country will receive its fair share of development regardless of political affiliation or voting patterns. The statement was made in Kitui.
- Kenya: Road Crashes Claim 13 Lives Nationwide in 12-Hour Period
Thirteen people died in road accidents across Kenya within a 12-hour period, according to preliminary traffic reports. The incidents occurred nationwide.
- Kenya: 'We Fear for Our Lives' - Kisumu Activists Explain Absence From Saba Saba Protests
Kisumu remained calm during the annual Saba Saba commemorations as activists cited security concerns for their absence from planned protests. Businesses and public transport operated normally, with no disruptions reported in the lakeside city.
- Kenya: Garissa Tiktoker Charged Over Alleged Incitement Against Non-Muslims
A TikTok user in Garissa, Kenya, has been charged for allegedly inciting religious and ethnic hostility through a viral video. The individual appeared before the Garissa Law Courts and was released on a Sh500,000 bond with an alternative cash bail of Sh200,000.
- Kenya: Anti-Narcotics Detectives Arrest Bus Passenger With 300 Grammes of Heroin Worth Sh1mn
Kenyan anti-narcotics detectives arrested a bus passenger carrying 300 grams of heroin valued at Sh1 million during a routine inspection on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway. The incident occurred along the highway while the bus was heading to Nairobi.
- Kenya: Omtatah Says Recurring County Salary Delays Expose Systemic Failures
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised concerns over recurring delayed salary payments in county governments, highlighting what he describes as systemic failures. The issue has been identified as a growing pattern affecting multiple counties.
- Kenya: Safaricom My OneApp Hits 4.7 Million Users As Legacy Apps Face Phase-Out
Safaricom's My OneApp in Kenya has reached 4.7 million registered users, leading to the phase-out of legacy digital applications as the company accelerates its transition. The unified platform is being adopted to streamline digital services.
- Kenya: NTSA Says School Buses, Commercial Service Vehicles Won't Be Penalized Over New Inspection Rules
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) in Kenya has clarified that school buses and commercial service vehicles will not face penalties under new vehicle inspection requirements. The clarification addresses confusion about the implementation of 2026 regulations.
- Kenya: Detectives Arrest Suspect Accused of Using Hired Car in Mombasa Robbery Spree
Detectives in Kenya have arrested a man accused of hiring a vehicle in Malindi and disguising it with fake number plates. The vehicle was allegedly used as a getaway car in a violent robbery in Mombasa.
- Kenya: Plea Deferred for 8 Utumishi Girls Students As Court Orders Mental Assessment in Murder Case
Eight Utumishi Girls Academy students in Kenya had their plea deferred in a murder case involving sixteen schoolmates who died in a dormitory fire. The High Court in Kibera ordered mental and age assessments before their trial.
- Kenya: Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Act, Securing Sh428bn Equitable Share for Counties
President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue Act, 2026 into law, allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year. The act aims to ensure equitable distribution of resources among Kenya's counties.
- Kenya: Ruto Defends Foreign Trips and County Tours, Says Hard Work Key to Kenya's Economic Transformation
President William Ruto defended his frequent foreign trips and local county tours, stating that his busy schedule aims to accelerate Kenya's economic transformation and elevate the country to a position among the world's leading economies.
- Kenya: Gachagua Lawyers Raise Alarm Over 'Missing Pages' in Impeachment Ruling
Rigathi Gachagua's lawyers have raised concerns over discrepancies between the High Court's impeachment judgment and the certified copy provided to parties. The issue centers on alleged 'missing pages' in the ruling.
- Kenya: Education, Security Claims Largest Slice of Sh4.3 Trillion Mbadi Budget
Kenya's 2026/27 national budget of Sh4.3 trillion prioritizes education and security, with education taking the largest share. The budget was unveiled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
- Kenya: CS Mbadi Defends Tough 2026/27 Budget Amid Economic Pressures
Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the 2026/2027 budget, stating the country faces difficult economic realities that make the current financial plan one of the most challenging in recent years.
- Kenya: CS Ogamba to Address School Unrest As 200 Schools Close
Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is set to address the nation amid growing concerns over school unrest that has led to the closure of 200 schools. The unrest has disrupted learning across the country.
- Sudan: Sudan RSF War Crimes Case Lands in Kenya Under Universal Jurisdiction Bid
A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The case is under a universal jurisdiction bid.
- Kenya: President Ruto Begins Europe Tour Focused On Trade, Investment and Export Growth
President William Ruto has departed for an official tour of Europe focused on attracting foreign investment, expanding export markets for Kenyan products, and strengthening bilateral partnerships.
- Kenya: Rising Illness Burden Among Elderly and Children Deepens Kenya's Health Financing Gap
Kenya's healthcare financing challenge is increasingly shaped by the needs of school-going children and older adults, as healthcare products and coverage models have not kept pace with the risks facing these populations, deepening the country's health financing gap.
- Kenya: Rising Illness Burden Among Elderly and Children Deepens Kenya's Health Financing Gap
Kenya's healthcare financing challenge is increasingly influenced by the health needs of school-going children and older adults. Experts note that healthcare products and coverage models have not adapted to the distinct risks faced by these populations.