Kenya, Uganda Open Rail Extension Burdened By Chinese Debt

Nairobi (AFP) – The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.... Read more »

Ruto Nyanza tour highlights significant development progress

The Government has recorded significant and sustained progress across eight strategic development sectors in the Nyanza Region, as President William Ruto’s administration advances its commitment to equitable infrastructure investment and economic transformation... Read more »

Ruto hits at critics, presents an optimistic assessment of economy

Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto during the Idd-ul-Fitr Luncheon at Kisumu State Lodge. [PCS] President William Ruto has presented an optimistic assessment of the country’s economy, claiming that the country... Read more »

Ruto Western tour lights up homes and small businesses

President William Ruto on Friday concluded his five-day development tour of Western Kenya, during which he launched and inspected several key projects. A major highlight of the tour was the launch of... Read more »

Standard Group, Mediamax journalists attacked amid fake ambulance scam coverage

Audio By Vocalize Two Kitale-based journalists, Gilbert Sitati from Standard Group and George Njoroge from Mediamax, were assaulted on Friday, March 20, while covering a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) forum in Cherangany,... Read more »

Partnerships Drive Push for Digital Health Growth at Smart Summit 2026 » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 20 – Industry leaders, government officials, and innovators have called for deeper collaboration to unlock the full potential of digital health systems, as partnerships take center stage at the... Read more »

Kenya targets 240,000 youth jobs in fisheries sector expansion

Audio By Vocalize   Ps Fisheries and blue economy Betsy Njagi during an Engagement forum on women and youth financing in fishing. [Juliet Omelo, Standard] Kenya is ramping up efforts to... Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Launches Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR Extension

Nairobi — President William Ruto has launched the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) after breaking ground in Suswa, Narok County. The project will be implemented by China Communications Construction... Read more »

Co-op Bank posts Sh29.75b profit, proposes a record Sh14.67 billion dividend

Audio By Vocalize Co-operative Bank of Kenya  strategy moves beyond traditional lending to create a digital and financial ecosystem for small businesses.[File, Standard] Co-operative Bank of Kenya reported full-year 2025 results... Read more »

Kenya: Muturi Warns of ‘Mega Scandal’ Risk in New Infrastructure Fund

Nairobi — Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has raised an alarm over the newly established National Infrastructure Fund, warning it could expose the country to a major corruption scandal similar to Malaysia’s... Read more »