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April 11, 2026, 7:59 am
Kenya, Morocco Ink 11 Deals to Unlock Trade and Investment
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya-Morocco signed 11 agreements is set to boost development across key sectors, including agriculture, health, education, and the blue economy.
Kenya Approves Defence Pact With France, As Paris Shifts Focus From West Africa
- [RFI] Kenya's National Assembly has ratified a bilateral defence agreement with France, underlining Paris's strategic shift away from its traditional West African sphere of influence towards anglophone Africa.
MPs Blame Weak Laws, Police Failures for Stalling Drug Abuse War
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A parliamentary committee has put security agencies and regulators on the spot over what it termed glaring gaps in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse with lawmakers accusing sections of the police of abetting the vice.
High Court Extends Orders Blocking State Interference in Nairobi Hospital Management
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has extended conservatory orders barring the government from interfering with the management of The Nairobi Hospital, in an ongoing legal dispute over governance at the premier private health facility.
Kitutu South Residents Protest Alleged Boundary Encroachment By Nyaribari Chache Leaders
- [Capital FM] Kisii -- Tension has emerged between residents of Kitutu Chache South and neighboring Nyaribari Chache constituency after locals staged protests over what they claim is a violation of their constituency boundary.
Air France Boosts Nairobi Capacity On Rising Travel Demand
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Air France will increase passenger capacity on its Nairobi route from May, deploying a larger aircraft to meet growing demand for travel between East Africa and Europe.
Kepha Omae Tapped to Lead NCIC As Ruto Names 7 Members for Approval
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has nominated Kepha Omae as the Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), alongside seven proposed commissioners, in a move aimed at strengthening national unity and integration.
Petition Filed to Suspend Energy CS Wandayi Over Substandard Fuel Import Scandal
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A petitioner is seeking the suspension of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged involvement in the importation of substandard fuel.
Young for Contraceptives, Old for Motherhood - How Hidden Barriers Fuel Teen Pregnancy and Unsafe Abortion in Kenya
- [Capital FM] Kisii -- In a quiet village in Kisii County, southwestern Kenya, 16-year-old Juliet Moraa sits on a wooden plastic stool, cradling her one-month-old baby boy. Her eyes well with tears as she reflects on how a simple visit to a nearby health facility changed the course of her life.
High Court Ends Marriage, Rules Spouses Should Not Endure Emotional or Psychological Harm
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court in Machakos has ruled that marriage should not be preserved at the expense of a spouse's emotional or psychological well-being, stating that courts should not compel parties to remain in unions that have irretrievably broken down.
U.S. Based Investor Charles Hill Jr Moves to High Court to Halt 'Unlawful' Criminal Case Over Sh4.5bn Loan
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- US-based businessman Charles Hill Jr has moved to the High Court seeking to stop ongoing criminal proceedings against him, arguing that the charges are unlawful, discriminatory, and violate his constitutional rights.
Unexpected Ally Stepping Up Against Sexual Assault in Kenyan Slums - Landlord Standfirst
- [IPS] Bellingham, Washington Usa -- Trigger warning: This article discusses child rape.
Ruto Bumps Ramaphosa From France's G7 - or Does He?
- [ISS] US President Donald Trump had threatened to boycott the G7 summit if South Africa's president attended.
Kenya Power Staff Succumbs to Injuries After Attack in Isiolo
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A manhunt has been launched for a suspect linked to the fatal attack of a Kenya Power employee in Checheles near Isiolo Town.
Tanzanian Musician Granted Ksh 500,000 Bond in Alleged Rape Case
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Mombasa court has released Tanzanian musician Matonya on a Ksh 500,000 bond after he denied a rape charge.
MPs Press Government As Insecurity Worsens in Isiolo
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has put the government on notice over escalating insecurity in Isiolo County.
Gladys Boss Pushes for Strict Ethanol Controls Amid Rising Illicit Alcohol Crisis in Kenya
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss has formally presented a petition to the Public Petitions Committee calling for tighter regulation of ethanol, a key raw material widely misused in producing illicit alcohol nationwide.
Athletics Legend Treated to Game Drive Ahead of Guest Appearance At SOYA Awards
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, April 10, 2026 - The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) on Friday hosted Ethiopian marathon legend and two-time Olympic 10,000m champion, Haile Gebrselassie, on a special familiarisation trip to the Nairobi National Park, ahead of the 22nd edition of the Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA), set for this evening at the Uhuru Gardens.
All of Africa Today - April 10, 2026
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Ruto Declares War On Nairobi Cartels, Undermining County Progress
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has promised a firm crackdown on cartels operating in Nairobi, warning that the days of protecting powerful interests at the expense of public welfare are over.
Seven in 10 Women Face Repeated Sextortion While Seeking Public Services - Study
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nearly three-quarters of female service seekers in Kenya report facing repeated demands for sexual favours while accessing public services, a newly released Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 shows.
Police Warn of Traffic Disruptions in CBD As Ruto Plans Day-Long Activities
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a traffic advisory warning of temporary disruptions within Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) ahead of President William Ruto's inaugural address at City Hall.
Court Clears EABL-Asahi Deal After Dismissing Bid to Stop Sale
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has cleared the sale involving East African Breweries PLC and Japan's Asahi Group Holdings after dismissing a bid to block the transaction.
Gachagua Urges Family Unity, Warns Against Political Interference
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for Citizen Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to his relatives not to be manipulated by politicians into causing disunity.
Ruto Lays Timelines of Projects Under Ruto-Sakaja Pact in Nairobi in Historic County Assembly Address
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Thursday delivered a historic address to the Nairobi County Assembly, unveiling sweeping progress, ambitious plans, and timelines under the Cooperation Agreement with Governor Sakaja Johnson, aimed at transforming the capital into a modern, efficient, and globally competitive city.
CBK Flags Debt Payments, Slower Inflows in Forex Reserve Decline
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have declined in recent weeks, partly due to external debt service obligations, the Central Bank of Kenya said, even as it reassured markets that the country retains sufficient buffers to withstand short-term shocks.
State House Wall to Be Demolished in Nairobi River Cleanup Plan
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Part of the perimeter wall of State House Nairobi will be demolished, after it was found to have encroached on riparian land along River Kirichwa Kubwa.
Gachagua Aide Traced in Kajiado County Following Abduction Claims
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has revealed that Democratic Congress Party (DCP) Political Affairs Director Stanley Kimure, also known as Stano, who was allegedly abducted by unknown individuals near Rironi, has been found in Kajiado County.
Oburu Odinga Condemns Attack On Vihiga Senator, Calls for Swift Investigation
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly condemned the physical attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, describing the incident as unacceptable and urging authorities to investigate promptly.
Four Sentenced to Death Over 2015 Killing of Former Kabete MP George Muchai
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Four individuals convicted in a robbery with violence case connected to the 2015 killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai have been sentenced to death, while two others received 10-year jail terms.
