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Fri, 13 May 2022 12:59:06 GMT
Ruto On the Campaign Trail - Grading Some of Kenyan Deputy President Claims About His Record in Office
[Africa Check] William Ruto hopes to be president come August 2022. We fact-checked some of the claims he's made on the campaign trail.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:58:20 GMT
Kenyan University Lecturer Busted Shoplifting? No, False Old Claim Posted Again
[Africa Check] Two photos of a man in a suit holding a full shopping basket, escorted by what seems to be a police officer while a curious crowd follows them, was posted on Facebook on 7 May 2022.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:55:54 GMT
Screenshot Suggesting Kenyan Politician Tweeted Warning to Kenyan Trade Union Secretary General Is From Imposter Account
[Africa Check] A screenshot of a tweet which appears to quote Kenyan politician Moses Wetangula has attracted social media attention in the country.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:14:32 GMT
Kariobangi Sharks Now Say They Will Not Play FKF PL Tie Against Leopards on Saturday
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kariobangi Sharks have said they will not honor their next FKF Premier League match against AFC Leopards that had been scheduled for Saturday at the Nyayo National Stadium.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:14:00 GMT
Ugali's Culinary Skills Excite Team Kenya Members in Caxias Do Sul
[Capital FM] Caxias Do Sul -- The 24th Summer Deaflympics has proven to be a totally enjoyable culinary experience for Team Kenya for many reasons.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:13:17 GMT
Speaker Muturi Seeks to Extend House Calendar By a Week
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi says he will be proposing to alter the sitting calendar of the House by one week.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:12:28 GMT
From Caretaker to Transition - CS Amina Forms Committee to Run Kenyan Football for Five Weeks
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya stares at a longer suspension period from international football after Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed gazetted an 18-member team to run Kenyan football for a period of five weeks, after the tenure of the Caretake...

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:12:08 GMT
FGM Survivor Dedicates Her Life to Preaching Against the Act
[Capital FM] Narok -- Ruth Senjo, 20, a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has dedicated her life to teaching parents and young girls to abandon the retrogressive cultural practice that is rampant in the area.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:11:07 GMT
Kenya Welcomes Indian Travellers as Tourism Recovery Takes Shape
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The tourism sector has received a major boost from the Indian market with a visit of about 300 tourists for an excursion of the country's tourism products.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:06:47 GMT
Team Captain Wandia Leads By Example to Retain Steeplechase Title in Deaflympics
[Capital FM] Caxias Do Sul -- Team Kenya captain Lucas Wandia lived up to his billing by retaining his men's 3000m Steeplechase title in a time of 9 Minutes, 19.27 Seconds at the ongoing 24th Summer Deaflympics in Brazil.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:03:54 GMT
Agriculture CS Says Coffee Farmers to Access Sh2.7 Billion Loan
[Capital FM] Chuka -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has said Sh2.7 billion is available for coffee farmers to boost production.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:03:03 GMT
Section of Referees Up in Arms Over Unpaid Dues From Caretaker Committee
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A section of referees, mostly drawn from the second tier National Super League are up in arms over unpaid dues by the FKF Caretaker Committee.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:31:40 GMT
EACC Allowed to Freeze Unexplained Assets Worth Sh278 Million By Ex-KRA Employee
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has allowed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to freeze unexplained assets worth Sh278 million, held by a former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officer, Jeremiah Kinyua.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:25:50 GMT
Kenyans Urged to Tap Their Potential in Online Trading
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyans have been urged to tap on their high knowledge levels in online trading to gain maximum benefits from both local and global markets.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:15:52 GMT
Elsa' Is the Story of Kenyan Comedian and International Star Elsa Majimbo
[This is Africa] Elsa Majimbo's meteoric rise to stardom shows no sign of letting up. The Kenyan Instagram star has gone from short funny videos to fashion collaborations, a designer Alphabet Book for Kids and Adults, NFTs, and now her debut film 'El...

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:11:51 GMT
Karua Rallies Women to Elect Transformative Leaders in August Polls
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has challenged women to be intentional and elect transformative leaders who will better their lives in the August polls.

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:01:58 GMT
KHF Welcomes the African Medicines Agency Treaty Cabinet Approval
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Health Federation (KHF) has welcomed the cabinet's approval to ratify the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:58:22 GMT
Learning Disrupted as Floods Wreak Havoc in Kisumu East
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Learning at several schools in Kisumu East Sub County has been disrupted by floods following heavy downpour experienced in the area over the last one week.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:19:32 GMT
Child Labor and Teenage Pregnancies Blamed for Poor Form One Turnout
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Teenage pregnancies and child labor have been identified as major impediments to the government's 100% secondary school transition programme in Kisumu County.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:58:44 GMT
Kenya Women's Handball Team Eyes Bronze in Brazil Deaflympics
[Capital FM] Caxias Do Sul -- The national women's handball team will be out to contest for bronze in the 2021 Deaflympic Games ongoing at Caxias do Sul.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:57:39 GMT
How Weed Smokers Almost Set Ablaze a Busia-Bound Bus
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- DCI detectives are holding two suspects who were smoking weed in a Busia-bound bus on Wednesday night.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:57:00 GMT
Mizani Africa Poll Shows Newcomer Ahead of Incumbent in Bahati
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bahati MP Onesmus Ngunjiri is likely to lose to new comer Irene Njoki in the August elections.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:50:13 GMT
8 Hardcore Criminals Escape From Thika Police Cells
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eight robbery with violence suspects are on the run after they escaped from Thika police cells on Wednesday.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:49:51 GMT
Alikula's Sage Advice That Shaped Makokha's Golf Career
[Capital FM] Caxias Do Sul -- A his medal aspirations came to live at the ongoing 24th Summer Deaflympics, Kenya's Deaf golfer Gilbert Alikula remained upbeat and undeterred.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:49:20 GMT
Azimio Running Mate Panel Submits 3 Names to Odinga
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The eleven-member Selection Panel of eminent persons that was tasked to find a suitable running mate for the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition Presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga has presented three names to him for consid...

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:48:17 GMT
GIZ Unveils New Program to Support Startups in Housing Sector
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Entrepreneurs in the Housing Sector have a chance to scale their businesses and attract investor funding through the Young Ventures Accelerator Program in Affordable Housing Supported by GIZ.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:40:54 GMT
I Will Not Demolish Structures If Elected Nairobi Governor - Sakaja
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator and Governor aspirant Johnson Sakaja has pledged an end to illegal and unfair demolitions of residential structures in Nairobi of elected.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:19:19 GMT
CMA Licenses Three Fund Managers
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has issued licenses to African Alliance Kenya Asset Managers Limited, CPF Financial Services Limited, and Kuza Asset Managers Limited to operate as fund managers in the capital markets.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:57:46 GMT
TopUp Mama Looking to Solve Sourcing Challenges for Restaurants
[TechCrunch] Stock-outs, unpredictable prices of farm produce and a lack of working capital are among the challenges that plague small restaurants and food vendors in emerging markets. These are some of the pain-points that TopUp Mama (previously Kib...

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:58:24 GMT
Independent Tea Producers Hail Government Reforms
[Capital FM] Kiambu -- Independent tea producers in the country have lauded the government for the tea reforms introduced in the country, which have addressed the drastic decline in market pricing of tea, especially at the auction.



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