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President Ruto to host Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative talks

President Ruto to host Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative talks

The Friday meeting, convened in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, will bring together top leaders from Africa’s major development financial institutions, commercial banks, the African Union Commission, and other key stakeholders in

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EACC recovers grabbed Loresho water reservoir land valued at Sh400mn

EACC recovers grabbed Loresho water reservoir land valued at Sh400mn

In a judgment delivered by Justice Ogutu Mboya of the Environment and Land Court on May 9, the court noted that the land was not available for allocation to private persons as the same had been reserved for the expansion of the public water reservoir. - Kenya breaking news | Keny

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Ruto extends Eid-uk-Adha greetings to Kenyan muslims

Ruto extends Eid-uk-Adha greetings to Kenyan muslims

In a goodwill message shared by State House and accompanied by a symbolic image of the Kaaba and a sacrificial lamb, President Ruto wished the Muslim community peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment during the festival. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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IPOA probes police shooting of an unknown number of ‘invaders’ in Narok

IPOA probes police shooting of an unknown number of ‘invaders’ in Narok

The incident, which occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, June 5, allegedly involved police officers opening fire on a group of individuals said to have trespassed on private property located within the Angama Conservancy. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.

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Trump and Musk enter bitter feud – and Washington buckles up

Trump and Musk enter bitter feud – and Washington buckles up

Musk and Trump had formed a powerful but unlikely alliance, culminating in the tech billionaire having a key position of budget-slashing authority in the Trump administration. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or Doge, became one of the biggest stories of Trump's first

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EU bans all Tanzanian aircraft over safety concerns

EU bans all Tanzanian aircraft over safety concerns

The sweeping ban, announced on Tuesday by the European Commission, follows an update to the EU Air Safety List, which now includes all Tanzanian and Surinamese airlines. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Treasury on the spot Over Controversial Plan to Raise Road Levy

Treasury on the spot Over Controversial Plan to Raise Road Levy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The National Treasury is facing sharp criticism from Parliament over a secretive plan to raise the Road Maintenance Levy by an - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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NTSA boss meets UN Road Safety envoy to discuss Bodaboda, pedestrian safety

NTSA boss meets UN Road Safety envoy to discuss Bodaboda, pedestrian safety

The plan outlines strategic interventions aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities, with bodaboda riders and pedestrians featuring prominently among the priority areas. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Kindiki Warns Against “Prophets of Violence,” Assures Kenyans of Peace Ahead of 2027

Kindiki Warns Against “Prophets of Violence,” Assures Kenyans of Peace Ahead of 2027

He stressed that every Kenyan has the right to seek leadership, but warned against the use of fear as a political tactic. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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City Hall moves to court to seek orders to auction clamped property

City Hall moves to court to seek orders to auction clamped property

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The Nairobi County Government has now moved to court to seek permission to auction properties that have already been clamped and - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Orengo Leads Siaya Leaders to State House for Talks with President Ruto

Orengo Leads Siaya Leaders to State House for Talks with President Ruto

The Siaya Governor has previously dismissed such engagements as unnecessary lobbying, insisting that national government projects are a constitutional right for all regions—not favours to be granted in exchange for political loyalty or praise-singing. - Kenya breaking news | Ke

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3 suspects in the murder of Kasipul MP Were freeed due to lack of evidence

3 suspects in the murder of Kasipul MP Were freeed due to lack of evidence

The trio Juma Haikal, Douglas Wambugu, and David Kagame were freed after the prosecution told the court that the evidence collected did not directly link them to the murder. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Author Prosecuted for writing a book about President Ruto’s daughter

Author Prosecuted for writing a book about President Ruto’s daughter

Charlene told journalists that she had reported the matter to the police and was following legal procedures. She is listed as the complainant on the charge sheet. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Six suspects arraigned in Court over caller ID spoofing fraud

Six suspects arraigned in Court over caller ID spoofing fraud

The suspected mastermind of the group is believed to possess a spoofing application, which he allegedly used to assist the infamous 'Mulot Swapper' fraudsters—for a fee—by making calls to victims while impersonating customer care service agents from banks and telecommunicatio

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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

The content was contrary to the East African state's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions," Jerry Silaa told a local TV station. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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City Hall moves to court to seek orders alowing it to auction clamped property

City Hall moves to court to seek orders alowing it to auction clamped property

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The Nairobi County Government has now moved to court to seek permission to auction properties that have already been clamped and - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Kenya Champions Soil Restoration with Tech at Regional Summit

Kenya Champions Soil Restoration with Tech at Regional Summit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 — Kenya is emerging as a regional leader in the fight against soil degradation, using data and technology to revive depleted - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Treasury Shelves PAYE Tax Cut Plan After KRA Misses Revenue Targets

Treasury Shelves PAYE Tax Cut Plan After KRA Misses Revenue Targets

The Treasury attributed the shortfall to a combination of macroeconomic pressures, including the weakening of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar, elevated bank lending rates, and ongoing global supply chain disruptions driven by international conflicts. - Kenya breaking ne

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DP Kindiki dismisses claims of fallout with Mbarire

DP Kindiki dismisses claims of fallout with Mbarire

The deputy president reassured residents that his relationship with Governor Mbarire and the people of Embu remains strong and unshaken. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Mbadi Admits Existence of Ghost Pensioners, Promises Cleanup and Overhaul of System

Mbadi Admits Existence of Ghost Pensioners, Promises Cleanup and Overhaul of System

The CS appeared before the Senate to respond to questions on delayed payments, systemic corruption in pension administration - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 - The National Assembly has approved President William Ruto’s seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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KNUT demands 60pc salary increment as current CBA comes to an end

KNUT demands 60pc salary increment as current CBA comes to an end

Otieno confirmed that teachers will not accept anything less than 60 percent on the salaries and also 30 percent on allowances failure to that they will take industrial action. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president’s daughter

Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president’s daughter

Charlene Ruto accused Webster Ochora Elijah of "misusing" her name by writing the book without first seeking permission from her. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

Bushiri, from Malawi, was one of southern Africa's best known preachers when he was arrested and charged with fraud in South Africa in 2020. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Kilifi North MP withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after talks with Kindiki

Kilifi North MP withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after talks with Kindiki

The withdrawn bill had aimed to amend the Crops Act, Cap 318, to distinguish muguka from miraa (khat) and exclude it from the list of scheduled crops. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Why Minneapolis is one of the world’s happiest places

Why Minneapolis is one of the world’s happiest places

Home to the largest population of Norwegians, Finns and Swedes outside of Europe, Minnesota and its largest city Minneapolis still maintain strong ties to their early settlers who came to the United States in the mid-19th Century, fleeing religious persecution and famine. With

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Govt declares Friday a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha

Govt declares Friday a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 - The government has declared Friday a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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MTRH on the spot over unrecovered Intern salary advances, expired drugs

MTRH on the spot over unrecovered Intern salary advances, expired drugs

The audit report noted that the advances were extended to interns who had been contracted for less than 12 months contravening the hospital’s human resource policies. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Murkomen seeks partnerships on security, refugee affairs in talks with UN officials

Murkomen seeks partnerships on security, refugee affairs in talks with UN officials

Murkomen said Kenya will continue to work closely with UNHCR and all partners to cater for the over 800,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in various camps and urban city counties. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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U.S. Urges Europe and Africa to Share Financial Burden of AU Mission in Somalia

U.S. Urges Europe and Africa to Share Financial Burden of AU Mission in Somalia

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3- The United States has called on its European and African partners to shoulder a greater share of the financial responsibility for - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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