DP Kindiki condemns killing of Albert Ojwang

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned the killing of the slain teacher Albert Ojwang.

Protests over police killing in Kenya as gov't presents budget

Hundreds of protesters were spread in small groups across Nairobi's business district, with some throwing rocks at police who fired back with tear gas, while at least two cars were set alight....

Win for Uhuru as court grants him full control of Jubilee Party

Following the ruling, Kenyatta is now officially back at the helm of the party, with Saitoti Torome confirmed as National Chairman and Jeremiah Kioni as Secretary General, cementing the leadership tea...

Education Gets Lion’s Share in 2025/26 Budget as Agriculture Faces Major Cuts

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, with a proposed allocation of Sh702.7 - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Education sector wins big in 2025/26 budget as agriculture takes a hit

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, receiving the lion’s share of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Duale rejects organ trafficking report, says it was doctored

CS says the report was not endorsed unanimously due to significant dissenting views among investigating team members

Real Madrid 'only' team I'd have left Liverpool for, says Alexander-Arnold

New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the "only" team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday.

Junaid Manji and Kanana Muthomi headline national Junior golf squads

The Junior Golf Foundation  has unveiled a 22 member national junior golf team ahead of a grueling international calendar. The squad consists 12 and 10  girls. The squad members were selected based on their performance in the national junior tournaments that are held across the

Court issues arrest warrant for car dealer accused of stealing Ksh.33M Range Rover

His legal team informed the court that he was unwell, but failed to provide any medical documentation to support the claim—a factor that weighed heavily in the court's decision....

Tear Gas, Chaos in Nairobi CBD as Protesters Demand Justice for Ojwang

The protesters confronted police along Harambee Avenue at noon.

IPOA Summons 14 Officers as Probe Into Albert Ojwang’s Death in Police Custody Intensifies

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has escalated its investigation into the death of Albert Ojwang, a 35-year-old teacher and social media influencer who died while in police custody on June 7, 2025. So far, 14 officers—including personnel from Nairobi’s Cent

Kenyans refuse to acept Ruto’s statement on Albert Ojwang’s death

The country remains in mourning following the tragic death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and social media influencer who died in police custody on June 7, 2025. As shock and anger continue to spread, President William Ruto has spoken publicly for the first time,

Kagwe sounds alarm on banned pesticide usage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 - Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that powerful pesticide cartels are actively Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Eldoret Court adjourns KDF land fraud case after the accused fell ill

Wilson Too, an 82-year-old retired head teacher popularly known as Chepsilonge, appeared before Eldoret Chief Magistrate Dennis Mikoyan, where he formally requested a postponement of proceedings....

Bad weather cuts Kenya’s tea output by 19pc in Q1 2025

NAIROBI, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's tea production declined by 18.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025 due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Tea Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

Ruto Faces First Major Hurdle After IEBC Appointments

The president formally appointed a new team to steer the IEBC on Tuesday, June 10.

Safaricom again denies spy claims in Ojwang arrest outrage

Safaricom urged Kenyans to disregard any attempts to incite public opinion and instead demand a transparent and credible investigation into Ojwang’s death. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

Governor Sakaja Pledges Full Support to Family of Deceased Influencer Albert Ojwang

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson recently met with the grieving family of the late Albert Ojwang, a prominent influencer who frequently collaborated with the Governor’s media team. The meeting, held at City Hall, included Albert’s father, mother, his widow, and their three-yea

Petitioners urge CJ Koome to stop swearing-in of new IEBC team

Petitioners Kelvin Omondi and Boniface Mwangi are accusing President William Ruto of being in contempt of court in gazetting the new team, when a case challenging the process of the formation of the n...

Teachers plan candlelight vigil for slain Albert Ojwang

His death has sparked public outrage and calls for justice from the public and human rights groups.

Zanzibar steals Kenyan coast's real estate shine

The Kenyan elite among the main investors on the island.

Time for Nakuru RFC to restore lost glory

Even the giants feared visiting the butchering field of Nakuru Athletic Club when Nakuru RFC was a team to reckon with!

Baringo man jailed 20 years for defiling 12-year-old girl

The accused, a local shopkeeper and farmer, had repeatedly defiled the minor at his shop and maize farm on different dates.

Kagwe's warning shot to cartels over banned pesticides

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has issued a warning to cartels attempting to undermine government efforts to remove toxic pesticides from the market.

Ojwang death: Kituma Secondary School the poorer after teacher's murder

He joined the school in May last year.

Kanja Reveals New Details of Ojwang's X Account and Posts

The teacher died in police custody after being arrested over an X post.

Police recover stolen livestock in Elgeyo Marakwet, Samburu counties

Police, acting on intelligence reports, have recovered stolen livestock in Kowow Sub-Location, Elgeyo Marakwet County, following a successful operation. The National Police Service confirmed the incident on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, stating that the operation was part of ongoing e

MPs Weigh Sweeping Changes to Teachers’ Pay

The changes could have teachers from different areas earning more than others.

President Ruto faulted amid public anger over extra-judicial killings

The criticism of the President is amid boiling public anger over last weekend’s death of blogger and schoolteacher Albert Ojwang' in police custody after he was arrested over a derogatory post he alle...

Wonder grass reclaiming flood-prone and degraded land

The Chinese-engineered hybrid grass is also stabilising soil and providing high-nutrition fodder for livestock

Meet the New-Look IEBC Team Appointed by Ruto

The seven will be facing their first acid test with the pending byelections.

Relief for farmers as KCC takes up 65,000 litres to avert losses

Lejirma remains in control at Sunshine Tour

Lejirma carded a steady round of 3-under par 69 to take his total for the two days to 9-under par 135—five shots clear of his nearest challenger.

Diaper prices rise, parents get creative

Diaper prices have steadily increased over the past five years in Kenya, catching many new and seasoned parents off guard.

Harambee Stars edge Chad as McCarthy bags first win

Harambee Stars claimed a 2-1 win over Chad at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco, giving head coach Benni McCarthy his first victory since taking charge of the team.

President Ruto appoints new IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon, six Commissioners

This comes after the new electoral body team, which was nominated by President Ruto on May 8, was formally approved by the National Assembly last week following a vetting process....

Each African team at Club World Cup to get jaw-dropping Sh1.2 billion

The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.

'What we heard was horrific': Baraza opens up about GBV hearings

The 42-member team, which has been collecting public views, seeks to cope with the emotional toll of survivors' accounts.

McCarthy: Rome wasn't built in a day, Harambee Stars needs time to win

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy said he aims to build a strong team for CHAN that kicks off in August.

Raila: Ojwang’s death undermines Police credibility and authority

Former prime minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga has criticised the police over the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang in police custody. The circumstances surrounding the death of the 31-year-old teacher and blogger has sparked outrage, with Odinga stating that the incident ha

Man Sentenced to Death for Stealing Phones Worth Ksh39,000

The suspect received two death sentences, one for each robbery he committed on November 3, 2024.

Man sentenced to death for stealing two phones, Ksh30,000

A Kibera court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of two counts of robbery with violence committed in Nairobi's Kawangware area.

Hungry Taveta families survive on spilled maize from Tanzania imports

Kenya has been grappling with a maize shortage in recent months.

Harambee Stars to face Chad in second friendly today

The national men’s soccer team Harambee Stars is scheduled to play Chad in the 2nd friendly match this evening at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

Kenya’s coffee output seen rebounding 13pc on better prices, reforms

Kenya's coffee sector is brewing up a strong recovery.

Regional forum on sustainable livestock transformation kicks off in Nairobi

The Regional Forum on the International Year of Camelids and Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Africa has kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together policymakers, livestock experts, and development partners to explore the future of sustainable animal agriculture across the co

Kenya exports 103m kilos of tea in 3 months

The KTDA smallholder factories managed 20.4 million kgs and Nyayo Tea Zones 321,754 kgs.

McCarthy asks Harambee Stars to be ruthless

National football team Harambee Stars were held to a 0-0 draw by Chad last Saturday. Winless in three games, McCarthy rallies Stars to pull up their socks today and win.

The men with answers on Ojwang’s death

Kenyans look up to top police bosses for answers to teacher’s death in police custody.

Organ transplant probe team camps in Uasin Gishu amid Mediheal trafficking claims

The team will visit nine counties in 18 days, four of these to be spent in Eldoret.

Rex Masai inquest: No bullet spent on protesters the day activist died, ex-OCS tells court

Moses Shikuku claims police only lobbed teargas.

Seven KCB players join Malkia Strikers ahead of World Championship

Seven KCB Women’s Volleyball Team players have been called up to the national team for the upcoming World Championship set to serve off on August 22 to September 7 in Thailand.

Lewandowski to boycott national team under current coach

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Sunday he would not play for his national team Poland so long as coach Michal Probierz remained in charge.

Nations League victors Portugal toast Ronaldo's 'winner mentality'

Cristiano Ronaldo's coach and teammates praised his leadership after Sunday's Nations League final win over Spain in Munich.

Brave teams master ways of dealing with Storms

It will take more than just efforts on the court to save Storms from freefall in the ongoing Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League.

Elite Nairobi police unit joins fight against Nakuru gangs

The elite team has been tasked with dismantling the re-emerging gangs.

Odemba resigns as Harambee Starlets Head Coach

Beldine Odemba has resigned from his position as the national women’s team –Harambee Starlets head coach barely a week before the CECAFA championship kicks off in Tanzania. Odemba, who is one of the most successful Harambee Starlets coaches, stepped down from her role unexpec

Albert Ojwang: Arrested at home, dead in police custody 400km away

Voi-based teacher and social media influencer died in police custody just hours after his arrest.

Unused vegetable market in Ndaragwa now hideout for thieves

An unused vegetable market in Ndaragwa town, Nyandarua County, has become a hideout for criminals, nearly a decade after its construction stalled due to a Sh16 million unpaid bill. The facility, built to serve as a central selling point for vegetable farmers from Aberdare and Nya

Kenyan trials for World Championships set for 1st and 2nd August

Kenyan trials to select Team Kenya for the 20th World Athletics Championships will be held in Nairobi between 1st and 2nd August this year.