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President Ruto nominates Lydia Chelagat as next Data Commissioner

President William Ruto has nominated Lydia Sitienei Chelagat as Data Commissioner, forwarding her name to Parliament for consideration, while five state corporations have announced new chief executives.

Kenya · 2 hours ago

Capital FM Kenya · Politics · Kenya

“Stop using my name to hoodwink Gusii voters,” Gachagua tells Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of neglecting Kisii and Nyamira counties, warning that he is preparing a nationwide political campaign to defeat him in the August 2027 General Election.

Kenya · 6 hours ago

Capital FM Kenya · World · Kenya

KNCHR shortlists nine candidates for Commission Secretary, CEO position

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has shortlisted nine candidates for interviews for the position of Commission Secretary and CEO after receiving 144 applications, including 107 from men and 37 from women.

Kenya · 7 hours ago

Capital FM Kenya · Politics · Kenya

Karauri joins UDA to challenge Sakaja for Nairobi governor seat

Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri has officially joined UDA to pursue his Nairobi gubernatorial ambitions, setting up a potential party nomination contest as Governor Johnson Sakaja seeks re-election on an ODM ticket.

Kenya · 8 hours ago

Capital FM Kenya · Business · Kenya

Fuel leak in Tassia after contractor drills into Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline

Kenya Pipeline Company has shut down part of its Mombasa-Nairobi petroleum pipeline after a Kenya Railways contractor accidentally punctured Line 5 during drilling works near Tassia, Embakasi, triggering an emergency response and police investigations.

Kenya · 8 hours ago

Capital FM Kenya · Politics · Kenya

Ruto takes swipe at opposition leaders over 10 million votes claim

President William Ruto has mocked Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i over claims of commanding millions of votes after the three opposition leaders met in Nairobi to resolve differences and strengthen their coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Kenya · 8 hours ago

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President Ruto nominates Lydia Chelagat as next Data Commissioner

“Stop using my name to hoodwink Gusii voters,” Gachagua tells Ruto

KNCHR shortlists nine candidates for Commission Secretary, CEO position

Karauri joins UDA to challenge Sakaja for Nairobi governor seat

Fuel leak in Tassia after contractor drills into Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline

Ruto takes swipe at opposition leaders over 10 million votes claim

Food crisis hits Ethiopians fleeing violence into Kenya’s Moyale

KeNHA announces month-long traffic disruption at Kihunguro on Thika Superhighway

Water rationing looms in Nairobi as Ndakaini Dam levels decline

Murkomen woos Sifuna into Ruto camp with 2032 succession promise

Linah Jebii Kilimo dismisses claims she remains in Azimio, reaffirms UDA allegiance

‘Usigongwe!’ Sifuna’s warning to Linda Mwananchi supporters

NTSA to lead road crash victims’ remembrance procession in Kisumu

Ruto calls Gachagua ‘Chief Extortionist’ in fresh attack

LSK demands accountability as search for missing advocate Abshir enters second week

TikTok removes 750,000 videos in Kenya over content violations

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DCI recovers Sh3.6bn drugs in Kwale, arrests three suspects

China opens 15 government scholarships for Kenyan students, sets November 18 deadline

Kenya condoles with Poland after Krakow shooting kills six, injures 16

From publishers based in Kenya

President Ruto nominates Lydia Chelagat as next Data Commissioner

Muturi questions compensation of protest victims after task force report of one fatality

Mudavadi calls for performance-based promotions in all 47 counties

‘No region is lesser than another’: Kindiki pushes Usawa ni Sawa agenda

“Stop using my name to hoodwink Gusii voters,” Gachagua tells Ruto

Suspects Assault Officer With Water Bucket Before Escaping from cell

KNCHR shortlists nine candidates for Commission Secretary, CEO position

Karauri joins UDA to challenge Sakaja for Nairobi governor seat

DCI recovers Sh3.6bn drugs in Kwale, arrests three suspects

Fuel leak in Tassia after contractor drills into Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline

Ruto takes swipe at opposition leaders over 10 million votes claim

Food crisis hits Ethiopians fleeing violence into Kenya’s Moyale

Uasin Gishu Governor Wisley Rotich escapes unhurt after road accident in Uasin Gishu

KeNHA announces month-long traffic disruption at Kihunguro on Thika Superhighway

Water rationing looms in Nairobi as Ndakaini Dam levels decline

Murkomen woos Sifuna into Ruto camp with 2032 succession promise

Nyakach professionals seek one candidate in Kisumu governor race

Linah Jebii Kilimo dismisses claims she remains in Azimio, reaffirms UDA allegiance