Comment about Apostle Babalola insensitive, preaching encourages corruption – CAC replies Pastor Fatoyinbo

The Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, has lashed out at the lead Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo over his remark regarding Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola. CAC described Fatoyinbo’s remark about... Read more »

MPs unlock Sh600m to restore power supply in Northern Kenya

PS Treasury Chris Kiptoo (from left) Energy PS Alex Wachira ,KPLC MD Joseph Siror and Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation CEO Dr Rose Mkalama before the Public Investments Committee on... Read more »

Airport incidents: Pardon for Emmason, Kwam-1

Assault case struck out, ban lifted Fuji musician for community service Reprieve came the way of Fuji Musician Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam-1) and Ms Comfort Emmason yesterday. They were left off the hooks... Read more »

KCB shareholders set for record Sh13b dividend boom on half-year profit jump

KCB Group CEO Paul Russo during the release of the 2024 full year financial results, on March 12, 2025. [File, Standard]  Shareholders of Kenya’s largest bank by assets, KCB Group, will... Read more »

How emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain can solve real problems in Nigeria, if we invest

Nigeria has over 133 million people living in multidimensional poverty, yet the country spends less than 0.2% of its GDP on research and development. While the world advances in AI and blockchain,... Read more »

Devolution at crossroads: Counties struggle with dependency and graft

President William Ruto and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga samples products at the Devolution Conference on August 13, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard]    When Kenya adopted devolution in 2013, it was... Read more »

Navigating trade laws, taxation and licensing challenges

Tracks at Malaba border on January 20, 2024. Truck drivers blamed both Uganda and Kenya for laxity in border clearnce. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Kenya stands at a crossroads in its economic... Read more »

FEC halts new federal tertiary institutions for 7 years

Approves nine new private varsities From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Executive Council meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, made a landmark decision imposing a seven-year moratorium on the establishment... Read more »

FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident • Channels Television

  The Federal Government says it will engage Fuji maestro Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol after he attempted to block a moving... Read more »

China builds disease 4-tier early warning system for infectious diseases » Capital News

BEIJING, China, Aug 13 — China has established a four-tier risk assessment system to enhance the nation’s early warning capabilities for infectious diseases, according to a guideline released by the National Disease... Read more »