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July 15, 2026, 11:25 pm
Parliament Petitioned to Recognise Low Libido, Female Sexual Desire Disorder As Disabilities
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parliament has received a petition seeking to have male low libido and female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) recognised as disabilities.
All of Africa Today - July 15, 2026
- [allAfrica] EU Bans Sudan Gold Imports to Curb War Funding
Sustained Attacks On IEBC Could Fuel Rejection of 2027 Election Results, Warns Commissioner Atulala
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Moses Atulala has warned that continued political attacks on the electoral body risk undermining public confidence in the commission and could trigger widespread rejection of the 2027 General Election results.
Ministry Closes Kiambu Boys' School After Principal's Arrest Over Sexual Abuse
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Education has indefinitely closed P.C.E.A. Mai-a-Ihii Booth Boys High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, after police arrested the school's principal over allegations of sexually abusing students and the Board of Management Chairperson for allegedly attempting to obstruct investigations.
Murder Suspect Remanded for 21 Days As Detectives Recover Missing Head of Slain Nyeri Woman From Pit Latrine
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A murder investigation into the brutal killing of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu took a grim turn after detectives recovered her severed head from a pit latrine in Nyeri, following information allegedly provided by the prime suspect during interrogation.
LSK Pushes for Better Pay, Greater Transparency in Hiring of State Lawyers After Talks With PSC
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a push for improved welfare and greater transparency in the recruitment of government lawyers following high-level talks with the Public Service Commission (PSC).
High Court Rules Cannabis Not Proven Essential to Rastafarian Faith, Rejects Exemption Bid
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has rejected a constitutional challenge by Kenya's Rastafari community seeking an exemption from cannabis laws for religious worship, ruling that the petitioners failed to prove the drug is an essential tenet of their faith.
Mwamuye Urges National Cannabis Debate Despite Rejecting Rastafarian Case
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye has called for a national conversation on cannabis policy in Kenya, saying the country's current approach may no longer reflect social realities despite dismissing a petition seeking a religious exemption for its use by Rastafarians.
Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested As Nacada Seizes Cannabis, Drug-Laced Edibles in Ruiru
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Tuesday targeted a suspected narcotics syndicate operating in Ruiru, leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old suspect and the seizure of cannabis and drug-laced edible products.
Investors Turn to Ageing Commercial Buildings for Higher Returns
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Investors are increasingly targeting older commercial buildings for refurbishment rather than acquiring new developments, as demand grows for energy-efficient and sustainable office space.
Christmas Comes Early As AFC Leopards Leave State House With Fat Pockets
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- After Gor Mahia, Shabana and Migori Youth, it was the turn of AFC Leopards to reap bountifully from their visit to State House, leaving with a total of Ksh 35 million.
Safaricom Stake Sale to Lift Kenya's Forex Cover to Seven Months
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) expects the country's foreign exchange reserves to rise to about Sh2.1 trillion (nearly $16 billion) once proceeds from the government's sale of its Safaricom stake are received, boosting import cover to about seven months.
IEBC Cites Legal Limits On Policing Pre-Campaign Political Activity
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has defended its inability to sanction politicians engaging in early political campaigns, saying the law does not permit enforcement outside the official election campaign period.
Cultural Festivals Key to Diversifying Kenya's Tourism Product
- [Capital FM] Cultural Festivals have been highlighted as a key driver of diversification and growth of Kenya's tourism sector, as the country works towards the target of 5 million tourists by 2027.
Gachagua Demands All Officers Deployed for Ol Kalou Poll Be Uniformed, Display Service Numbers
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has demanded that all police officers deployed for Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election be in full uniform, display their service numbers and use clearly marked police vehicles.
Harambee Starlets' Tears Turn to Joy As Government Finally Clears Arrears
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- After much push and pull, the government has finally fulfilled its pledge to clear the allowances owed to the national women's football team, in addition to a handsome reward, as promised by President William Ruto on Tuesday.
KHRC Raises Alarm Over Violence, Intimidation Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has raised concerns over escalating violence, voter intimidation and alleged electoral malpractices ahead of Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, warning that the incidents threaten the credibility of the poll.
Seven Priests Suspended As Maralal Diocese Moves to Restore Accountability
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bishop Hieronymus Joya of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal has suspended seven priests and introduced sweeping disciplinary reforms following investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement, administrative negligence and violations of clerical conduct within the Samburu-based diocese.
Funding Shortfalls, Not Ministry Delays, Behind Education Financing Crisis, CS Ogamba Says
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has attributed persistent delays in capitation and government funding to schools, TVET institutions and universities to inadequate budget allocations and delayed Exchequer releases by the National Treasury, dismissing claims that the Ministry of Education is withholding funds.
Ruiru Next Stop for Pgk Equator Tour As Njoroge Out to Solidify Lead
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The race to qualify for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games continues this weekend when the PGK Equator Tour heads to Ruiru Golf Club for its fifth leg.
Digital Lenders Say KRA Tax Dispute Still Clouds Investment Outlook
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Digital lenders say an unresolved tax dispute with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) continues to create uncertainty for the sector despite the enactment of the Finance Act 2026.
DCI Set to Unveil New Biometric System Next Week to Cut Police Clearance Certificate Processing Time
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Thousands of Kenyans applying for Certificates of Good Conduct are set to benefit from faster processing after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the rollout of a new biometric identification platform aimed at modernising the issuance of Police Clearance Certificates.
Nairobi Metropolitan Police to Launch in Coming Days, Ruto Says
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that the rollout of the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will commence in the coming days as part of efforts to strengthen security and community policing across the capital and its surrounding areas.
Opposition Blames Ruto Over Rising Political Violence
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially and uphold the rule of law.
Govt Extends 8 Percent VAT On Fuel for Three More Months Amid Middle East Volatility
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has extended the application of the reduced 8 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products for an additional three months in a move aimed at cushioning consumers from a possible rise in fuel prices.
Greenpeace Opposes Proposed Dangote Lamu Refinery, Citing Environmental Risks
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Environmental lobby group Greenpeace Africa has opposed plans to establish a proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu County by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, warning that the multibillion-shilling project could inflict irreversible damage on one of East Africa's most sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Malaba Traffic Snarl Deepens As Ura Defends Reinstated Cargo Seals
- [Nile Post] A traffic snarl stretching nearly 35 kilometres into Kenya has crippled operations at the Malaba border crossing, with truck drivers, transporters and clearing agents blaming the Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) reinstatement of metallic electronic cargo seals for the prolonged delays.
IEBC Fines Gikaria Sh2.5mn Over Ol Kalou Remarks, Orders Apology and Retraction
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has fined Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament David Gikaria Sh2.5 million over remarks made during campaigns for the Ol Kalou by-election, ordering that the amount be paid within 48 hours of its determination.
Petition Seeks Postponement of Ol Kalou By-Election Over Integrity Concerns
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A petition has been lodged seeking the postponement of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election slated for July 16, 2026, over concerns that the prevailing political climate could undermine the integrity and credibility of the poll.
WANTAM Launches Digital Vote to Pick Single Opposition Flagbearer for 2027
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition lobby group WANTAM Advisory Committee has launched a digital voting platform aimed at selecting a single opposition presidential flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, with voting scheduled for July 25 and 26.
