Murkomen on new policy » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen has issued his inaugural policy directive aimed at ending the excessive and unlawful use of force by police officers in the wake of... Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 18, 2025

  Burkina Faso Dissolves Electoral Commission, Extends Military Rule to 2029 Burkina Faso’s military rulers disbanded its electoral commission, calling it a waste of money. According to RTB TV, the interior ministry... Read more »

Sh7 hike in road levy ups revenue collection by 51 per cent

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro speaking during the launch of the institute’s annual national shadow budget for 2025-26 financial year. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The Road Maintenance Levy (RML) has handed Sh119.7 billion... Read more »

Kenya: Count Down Starts As Kenya Unveils King’s Baton in Honour of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Nairobi — With just 372 days to go, Kenya has begun count down to the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland after the National Olympic Committee (NOC-K) on Wednesday... Read more »

Kenya: Over 100,000 University Students Locked Out of Funding As HELB Faces Deepening Crisis

Nairobi — More than 100,000 university students have been left without government financial support in the 2024/2025 academic year, as the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) battles a Sh49.8 billion funding shortfall... Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 17, 2025

  U.S. Deports Convicted Criminals to Eswatini, Sparks Outcry The U.S. deported five people whom it described as “criminal illegal aliens” to Eswatini. The deportees are originally from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba,... Read more »

Graft, accidents and recruitment top new KAM boss’s in-tray

Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) Executive Secretary Justus Omae Nyarandi during a training to heavy commercial truck drivers on Eco-driving practices along the Northern Corridor, at Flamingo hotel... Read more »

Kenya: Mccarthy Rings Changes As Kenya Refines CHAN 2024 Squad

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has trimmed his CHAN 2024 provisional squad as the Harambee Stars intensify preparations for the tournament they will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania from August 2 to... Read more »

Kenya: World Book of Records to Unveil Maasai Mara’s Global Acclaim At Key Event

Narok — The Maasai Mara National Reserve has been recognized by the World Book of Records (WBR), UK for hosting the “World’s Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration”. WBR announced the recognition in... Read more »

Five lessons I wish I didn’t learn the hard way in my 20-year business

Almost 20 years ago, when my business was still in its infancy, I posted a job listing that read: “New software company needs someone to answer phones and emails, lead sales, support... Read more »