News as at
November 30, 2025, 10:29 pm
Trump Threatens to 'Permanently Pause Migration From All Third World Countries' in Escalating Anti-Immigration Rhetoric
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to "permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries," escalating his hardline immigration stance amid renewed attacks on Somali and other immigrant communities in recent weeks.
High Court Rules Parliament Cannot Impose Timelines On NLC's Mandate to Redress Historical Land Injustices
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has declared that Parliament cannot impose timelines on the National Land Commission (NLC) in executing its constitutional mandate to investigate and recommend redress for historical land injustices.
Panyako Rejects Malava By-Election Results, Claims Victory Was Stolen
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako has rejected the results of the Malava parliamentary by-election, alleging that the final tally was manipulated to deny him what he describes as a clear grassroots victory.
15,000 Youth to Get Jobs in Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway Project - Ruto
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says 15,000 young Kenyans will benefit from new employment opportunities through the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways, describing the venture as a national turning point in infrastructure and economic development.
Ruto Declares 'New Era' As Kenya Launches Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described the launch of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways as the dawn of a new era for Kenya.
16 Arrested After Attack On MP Kaluma During Kasipul By-Election
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sixteen suspected armed thugs were arrested on Thursday in Rachuonyo, Homa Bay County, following a police manhunt triggered by an attack on Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma during the Kasipul Constituency by-election.
Court Quashes Law Criminalising Exchange of Unregistered Seeds
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan farmers can now sell, save, or exchange unregistered seeds after the High Court declared sections of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act unconstitutional.
DP Kindiki Congratulates Election Winners, Urges Unity - - Says Losers Still Leaders Whose Ideas Matter
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has congratulated all candidates declared winners in Thursday's by-elections, urging Kenyans to rally behind the new leaders and work together for national development.
Vote Counting Underway in 22 Electoral Areas After Day Marked By Violence
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Vote counting is underway across all 22 areas that participated in Thursday's by-elections, following a day that was marked by pockets of violence and heightened political tension.
DCP Makes Big Splash, Wins Three Key Ward Seats in By-Elections
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The newly-formed Democratic Change Party (DCP) has made a striking entry into Kenya's political scene, clinching three key ward seats in Thursday's by-elections.
Tenders for Kiambu Road, Northern Bypass Dualling Set for Early 2026
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tenders for the expansion of Kiambu Road and the Northern Bypass will be issued in January and February next year, President William Ruto has announced.
By-Election Results a Warning to Opposition, President Ruto Says
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has castigated the opposition, saying its heavy losses in the by-elections was a clearest signal message from voters who, he argued, had grown weary of leaders engaging in hollow slogans, tribal incitement and directionless rhetoric.
Ruto Flags Off Dualling of Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road, Promising Relief for Congested Corridor
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has launched the long-awaited dualling of the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Road, kicking off construction of a critical upgrade of the 170-kilometre stretch linking Nairobi to the Rift Valley and western region.
KQ Expects Profit to Drop By At Least 25% On Grounded Planes
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) has issued a profit warning for the year ending December 31, 2025, projecting that its earnings will drop by at least 25 percent compared to 2024, as grounded aircraft and acute shortages of engine parts continue to strain operations.
ODM Retains Ugunja Seat As Moses Omondi Declared MP-Elect
- [Capital FM] Ugunja -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Moses Omondi has been declared the winner of the Ugunja parliamentary by-election after garnering 9,237 votes, securing a decisive lead over his competitors to become the new MP-elect.
UDA's David Ndakwa Declared MP-Elect in Malava After Tight Race
- [Capital FM] Kakamega -- United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa has been declared the winner of the Malava parliamentary by-election, following a hard-fought and closely contested vote held on Thursday.
Manipulated Video Shows Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan 'Praising' Kenyan Journalist Larry Madowo After Report On Killings
- [Africa Check] Manipulated video shows Tanzania's president Samia Suluhu Hassan 'praising' Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo after report on killings
17 Youths Arrested in Kasipul Patrolling With Crude Weapons
- [Capital FM] Kasipul -- Seventeen youths were arrested in Kasipul Constituency after being found patrolling the area with crude weapons, including machetes, authorities confirmed on Thursday.
Sifuna Decries 'One of the Bloodiest Election Days' As By-Elections Marred By Violence
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has condemned Thursday's by-elections as "one of the bloodiest election days in recent history," accusing security agencies of incompetence and complicity in the violence witnessed across several regions.
High Court Suspends 10 Percent Crude Oil Import Duty, Terms Levy Unconstitutional
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has suspended the government's decision to impose a 10 percent import duty on crude oil, declaring the levy unconstitutional, null and void.
Pockets of Violence Reported As By-Elections Underway in 22 Voting Areas
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Voting in Thursday's by-elections across multiple constituencies was punctuated by pockets of violence, disruptions, and heightened tension, underscoring the fragile political landscape surrounding the polls.
KCA University Celebrates 3,286 Graduates At 19th Graduation Ceremony
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- KCA University (KCAU) is set to mark its 19th Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 3,286 graduates who have completed various programmes across four schools.
Homa Bay - Gun Stolen From MP Kaluma's Bodyguard Recovered After Chaotic Polling-Day Clash
- [Capital FM] Kisumu -- Police in Homa Bay have recovered a firearm stolen from a security officer attached to Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma following a chaotic confrontation at Agoro Sare Primary School on Thursday.
News Influencers Are Reshaping the Media - Insights From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
- [The Conversation Africa] News creators and influencers have become increasingly important sources of news as more people turn to social media and video networks like Facebook and YouTube to inform themselves. By news creators, we mean individuals who create and distribute content mainly through social and video networks and have some impact on public debates around news and current affairs.
CS Wandayi Lauds Peaceful Voting in Ugunja By-Election, Confident of ODM Victory
- [Capital FM] Ugunja -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on Thursday exuded voiced confidence in the ongoing Ugunja Constituency by-election, praising what he described as a smooth, peaceful and professionally managed exercise.
Senate to Hear Impeachment Charges Against Governor Nyaribo
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senate is set to convene Thursday afternoon to begin hearing the impeachment charges against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, following a Gazette Notice issued by Speaker Amason Kingi formally summoning senators to the session.
Payment Fraud Leads Kenya Cybercrime Losses At Sh29.9bn
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Payment fraud is now the most common cybercrime in Kenya, driven by real-time money transfers, weak monitoring systems, and rising social-engineering attacks, the 2025 Serianu Cybersecurity Report shows.
Kenya Launches National Strategy to Tackle Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has launched an expansive national strategy to confront chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats, marking one of its most far-reaching security initiatives in years.
Senate Plenary to Hold Nyaribo Impeachment Hearing On Dec 4 & 5
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Senate will hold an impeachment hearing against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo on December 4 and 5, following his ouster by the Nyamira County Assembly.
Orengo Warns of 'Goonified Elections' As By-Elections Across Kenya Marred By Violence, Tension
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Siaya Governor James Orengo has issued a scathing warning over what he termed the rising militarization and goonification of Kenya's electoral process, describing the trend as "an evil worse than mlolongo" -- the notorious 1992 queue-voting system synonymous with rigging and State-engineered manipulation.
