Warehouse receipt system to transform agriculture with a new strategic plan

Participants during the launch of the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and the Warehouse Receipt Financing Manual in Nairobi. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] Farmers are set to gain better... Read more »

Nentawe’s appointment a turning point in party politics

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos President Bola Tinubu has described the appointment of Prof Nentawe Yilwatda as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a watershed in party politics in... Read more »

A Mother’s Determination Amid Breastfeeding Challenges » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 7 – In the bustling life of a school teacher, Mercy Kinoti—a devoted mother of two—quietly embodies resilience. As her second child approached six months, she returned to work... Read more »

Helicopter crash kills eight in Ghana, including ministers of defense and environment

In this image taken from video, people work at the site of a military helicopter crash in Adansi, Ghana, on August 6, 2025. HAFIZ TIJANI / AP Ghana’s defense and environment ministers... Read more »

You’re the Brand: Simple Tips to Build a Personal Brand That Pops

Why Your Personal Brand Matters: You already have a personal brand. It’s in what people say about you when you leave the room, the impression your LinkedIn profile makes, the trail of... Read more »

Kenya: Ruto’s 2027 Fate Hangs On Upcoming By-Elections

Nairobi — President William Ruto is facing a tough political moment, and the upcoming by-elections could either strengthen his hold on power or mark the start of his downfall ahead of the... Read more »

Over 24,000 Nigerians declared missing, Borno tops with 9,000 since 2015 – ICRC 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has revealed that over 24,000 Nigerians have been declared missing by their families, with the highest number recorded in Borno State. This was disclosed... Read more »

Senate Should Reject Misguided Bill That Blocks Smokers’ Path to Safer Alternatives » Capital News

As the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 proceeds to its second reading in the Senate, lawmakers face a clear and urgent choice: support evidence-based harm reduction strategies that can save lives —... Read more »

Kenya: What the UN Plastic Treaty Means to a Garbage Collector in Kisii Amid Global Push to End Pollution

Kisii — At dawn, before Kisii town stirs to life, Brian Makori a street boy used to bend over heaps of garbage at Nyambera dumping site on the outskirts of Kisii town,... Read more »

Appeal Court Restores Order To Forfeit Properties Linked To Yahaya Bello

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, Lagos, on Wednesday restored an interim forfeiture order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) empowering it to seize 14 properties allegedly... Read more »