Protests spread across Tanzania after elections marred by unrest » Capital News

Protests have escalated in major cities across Tanzania as opposition supporters denounce Wednesday’s presidential and parliamentary elections as a sham. Hundreds of demonstrators also crossed into Kenyan territory, barricading roads, lighting bonfires... Read more »

President Ruto embarks on 4-day tpou » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – President William Ruto embarked on a four-day visit of Western Kenya counties on Thursday, launching road construction, opening a hospital and inspecting other development projects in the... Read more »

Empowerment loans helping women power businesses

Women from various wards in Uasin Gishu County during a consultative forum before receiving cheques from Women Enterprises Fund in Eldoret. [File, Standard] In February 1994, Lucy Mbugua started... Read more »

KEBS pushes new Standards Bill to crack down on unsafe goods

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Esther Ngari, during the World Meteorology Day on May 20, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has said that the... Read more »

Sudanese RSF militia killed 460 people at el-Fasher hospital, says WHO » Capital News

The Rapid Support Forces militia reportedly killed hundreds of civilians at the main hospital in el-Fasher, days after it captured the Sudanese city, the head of the UN’s health agency says. Tedros... Read more »

How rural youth are creating jobs, firms in agri-food value chains

CAMLPO Ltd Managing Director Robert Mwangi during the interview on his farm in Njoro. [Linda Akwabi, Standard] Robert Mwangi was initially working as an auditor in 2018 after graduating from Egerton University.... Read more »

New State-backed sewer to era of ‘flying toilets’ in Nairobi’s informal settlements

An open sewer mixed with ‘flying toilets’ in Nairobi which has forced residents to consider ‘flying toilets‘ as an alternative way to ease their urge. [File, Standard] For Catherine Nduku, a mother of... Read more »

India’s role at the G20 Johannesburg Summit » Capital News

India stands at a pivotal juncture as the world prepares for the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025. The global economic environment is fragile: growth has slowed to about 2.4% in... Read more »

Havi: Why we demand the release of Kenyan activists

Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi at a Milimani court on May 16,2025. Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has called for the immediate release of two Kenyan... Read more »

Why upskilling MSMEs is key to unlocking Kenya’s economic future

MSME owners still lack the knowledge and skills needed to fully leverage digital technologies. [Courtesy] Kenya’s economy is driven by thousands of small businesses that power our markets, serve our neighbourhoods,... Read more »