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April 13, 2026, 9:39 am
Police Dismantle 'Tokyo Mafias' Gang in Nairobi, 10 Suspects Arrested in Makadara Raid
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have dismantled a suspected criminal gang operating in Nairobi's Makadara area, arresting ten individuals in a targeted security operation.
16 Killed in 12 Hours As 30 Road Accidents Recorded Nationwide
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least 16 people have been killed and 61 others injured in just 12 hours, according to the latest report from the Traffic Department.
From Turkana to Tana River - Kenya's Climate Crisis Drives Hunger, Displacement and Loss
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- At sunrise in Kenya's arid north, the search for water begins long before the heat sets in, as communities in Turkana, Wajir, Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera and Tana River walk increasingly longer distances in search of water and pasture.
Kenya Eyes Free Trade Agreement With India to Boost Exports
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is considering a Free Trade Agreement with India as it seeks to boost exports and address a widening trade imbalance.
DCI Arrests Prime Suspect in Brutal Murder of RIAT College Student in Kisumu
- [Capital FM] Kisumu -- Detectives in Kisumu West have recovered the decomposing body of a 21-year-old student from RIAT College in Riat Forest, days after she was reported missing following a suspected abduction and assault on April 5, 2026.
Gusii Stadium Set for Major Facelift As Ruto Comes Bearing Goodies for Shabana
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, April 12, 2026 - President William Ruto has announced an upgrade of the Gusii Stadium at a cost of Ksh 1 billion.
Agriculture CS Kagwe Tops 2026 CS Rankings As Survey Reveals Cabinet Performance
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has emerged as the best-performing member of President William Ruto's Cabinet, according to a new nationwide survey that ranks ministries based on public approval and impact.
Ruto's Akorino Funding Pledge Under Scrutiny As Gachagua Claims Sh100mn Cash Deal
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's pledge of financial support to the Akorino church and its members at Sunday's thanksgiving meeting has raised questions over his dismissal of cash inducement claims, even as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's assertion of a Sh100 million package remains unverified.
Gachagua Claims Ruto Has 'Crossed Red Line' Over Akorino 'Summons'
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized President William Ruto, accusing him of "crossing the red line" following reports that members of the Akorino Church were summoned to State House.
Ruto Defends Akorino Leaders After Gachagua Labeled Them Greedy and Treacherous
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that leaders of the Akorino church were motivated by greed to associate with him.
Kenya Forex Reserves Drop Sh43.9bn On Global Pressures
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's foreign exchange reserves fell by Sh43.9 billion in the week to April 9, reflecting rising external pressures linked to higher global energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
KWS Warns Against Bush Meat After Hyena Slaughter in Thika
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents of Thika have been urged to avoid consuming bush meat after a hyena was killed and slaughtered by members of the public in an incident that has raised serious public health concerns.
4 Arrested in Ukunda Over British Tourist Murder and Coastal Robberies
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested four suspects linked to the murder of a British man, and a string of violent robberies along Kenya's coast.
Wetang'ula Raises Alarm Over Rural Teacher Shortage, Urges Fair Deployment
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has raised concern over the persistent shortage of teachers in rural schools, urging the government to take urgent steps to ensure equitable distribution of teaching staff across the country.
Kenyans Are Encouraged to Work Abroad, but Protection Rights Remain Weak - New Research
- [The Conversation Africa] Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour migrants to the Gulf perform low-waged work, the women in domestic occupations and the men as security guards.
All of Africa Today - April 10, 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
