NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 4 – Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has poured cold water on the opposition’s latest political charm offensive in Western Kenya, warning that without the blessing of the region’s senior-most leaders, their…
Russia has become the first country to formally recognise Taliban rule, with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi calling it a “courageous” decision. He met Russia’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Dmitry Zhirnov, in Kabul on Thursday,where Mr Zhirnov officially conveyed his…
MOLO, Kenya July 11 – Emotions ran high on Thursday as hundreds of mourners gathered in Molo to bid farewell to Master Dennis Njuguna, a high school student fatally shot by police during the nationwide anti-government protests on June 25.…
President William Ruto on Thursday held talks with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales during his United Kingdom visit. Ruto said the fruitful bilateral discussions were anchored in our shared commitment to mutual progress and prosperity for our two…
KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 4 — The burial service for the late Albert Ojwang is underway at Nyawango Primary School in Homa Bay County, following a tense night vigil marked by fear and uncertainty. Notably, Capital News observed no police presence…
KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 4 — Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has revived the contentious debate on formation of vigilante groups in response to a fresh wave of crime that has gripped the lakeside city. Wanga says the growing reluctance by…
TAITA TAVETA, Kenya, Jul 4 – Speaker Moses Wetangula has condemned leaders using divisive politics for their own interests. “Kenya must move forward for Progressive development in a democratic country”, urged Speaker Wetang’ula. Speaking in Taveta during a women empowerment…
KISUMU, Kenya, Jul 4 – Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga is contemplating forming vigilante groups in the light of an escalation in crime across the city. Wanga says the drawback by the police for fear of extra judicial killings has…
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – Public Private participation (PPP) is key in building Africa’s digital ecosystem. Huawei Kenya Director for Policy and Partnerships, Adam Lane has said. He said three major companies collaborated to host Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy…
Ethiopia says it has completed building a mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of tension with Egypt and Sudan. Launched in 2011 with a $4bn (£2.9bn) budget, the dam is Africa’s biggest hydro-electric plant, and…