Also known as: Capital FM Kenya
Capital FM — Kenyan media company founded in 1996, operating news, entertainment and digital platforms while hosting corporate sustainability and policy forums.
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… Speaking during the Capital FM Investment, Trade and Opportunity Town Hall at Strathmore University, the panelists argued that while taxation is essential for funding public services, policy certainty—not just tax incentives—has become one of the most important factors influencin …
Experts: Kenya needs a stable tax regime to attract long-term investmentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 – Stable government policies and sustained investment in infrastructure will determine whether Kenya’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) evolve into engines of industrialisation and export-led growth, Capital FM Managing Director Symon Bargurei has said. …
Policy certainty key to success of Kenya’s SEZs, says Capital FM MDCapital News
… Speaking during an interview on Capital FM, Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services Hanna Cheptumo said the initiative, which is being rolled out across all 47 counties, will focus on violence hotspots in Nairobi and the Central region through a coordinated mu …
Government targets GBV hotspots in new 90-day anti-femicide driveCapital News
… Speaking on Capital FM’s The Fuse show ahead of the event, Anubi said one of the key themes of the festival will be solutions journalism, an approach to reporting that focuses on how communities and institutions are responding to societal challenges rather than solely highlightin …
Nairobi to Host BBC Festival on Journalism, AI and the Fight Against MisinformationCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 30 – Capital FM has officially partnered with Kenyan mountaineer and expedition leader Martin Mumo as the Official Media Partner for Project Everest 2027, an ambitious expedition that will see the climber attempt to summit Mount Everest, the world’s highest mou …
Capital FM Partners With Kenyan Mountaineer Martin Mumo for Project Everest 2027Capital News
… Capital FM Account Manager Collins Maloba said partnerships between corporates, media and community organizations were critical in amplifying such health campaigns. …
Samsung Partners with Blue Ribbon Initiative for Father’s Day Wellness Run in NairobiCapital News
… For those of us at Capital FM, Dr. Kirubi was more than a shareholder or owner. …
Dr. Chris Kirubi: A Legacy That Lives OnCapital News
… Speaking during Capital FM’s Sustainability Town Hall at Strathmore University, Kenya Pipeline Company, PLC General Manager for Strategy and Commercial Services, Zilper Abong’o, said sustainable development requires placing people at the centre of economic growth and decision-mak …
Stakeholders Call for People-Centred Sustainability to Drive Long-Term DevelopmentCapital News
… Speaking during Capital FM’s Sustainability Town Hall at Strathmore University, KPC General Manager for Strategy and Commercial Services, Zilper Abong’o, said organisations must ensure that economic development delivers tangible benefits to people while safeguarding their well-be …
Kenya Pipeline Strategy and Commercial Services Manager Calls for People-Centred Development to Drive Sustainable GrowthCapital News
… On June 15, Capital FM will unveil a brand-new digital platform designed to transform the way audiences access news, entertainment, business, lifestyle and multimedia content. …
Capital FM Set to Unveil a New Digital Experience on June 15Industry experts say Kenya must maintain a clear and consistent tax framework to attract domestic and foreign investment, arguing that policy certainty matters more than tax incentives and that frequent changes undermine business confidence.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Industry experts say Kenya must maintain a clear and consistent tax framework to attract domestic and foreign investment, arguing that policy certainty matters more than tax incentives and that frequent changes undermine business confidence.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Capital FM Managing Director Symon Bargurei told a Strathmore University townhall that stable government policies, sustained infrastructure investment, and policy certainty will determine whether Kenya's Special Economic Zones become engines of industrialisation and export-led growth. He cited Dongo Kundu SEZ and Konza Technopolis as strategic platforms requiring consistent policies, quality infrastructure, skills development and technology rather than incentives alone.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has launched a 90-day nationwide campaign to reduce gender-based violence and femicide, rolling out 37 recommendations from a Presidential Taskforce across all 47 counties with a focus on violence hotspots in Nairobi and the Central region. The initiative aims to move beyond policy discussions by coordinating security agencies, prosecutors, the Judiciary, and local administrators to identify and prevent cases before they escalate.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The BBC World Service is bringing its Future of Journalism Festival to Nairobi this week for a free two-day event with journalists, media executives, students and digital creators to examine challenges in modern journalism shaped by artificial intelligence, social media and misinformation. The festival will feature panel discussions, workshops and a live recording of BBC's People Fixing the World, with a focus on solutions journalism—an approach that examines how communities and institutions respond to societal challenges.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
Capital FM has become the Official Media Partner for Project Everest 2027, an expedition by Kenyan mountaineer Martin Mumo to summit Mount Everest. Capital FM will document Mumo's preparation, training, and expedition milestones across its platforms.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
Samsung partnered with the Blue Ribbon Initiative as technology sponsor for a Father's Day wellness run in Nairobi on June 21 to promote men's health awareness and early prostate cancer screening, with over 700 participants using Samsung Galaxy Watch devices to monitor health metrics.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Five years after his passing, Dr. Chris Kirubi is remembered as a businessman, investor, philanthropist and media owner whose influence extended across industries. At Capital FM, where he was a shareholder and believer in media innovation, he encouraged excellence and investing in people.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
At a Capital FM Sustainability Town Hall, corporate and civil society leaders argued that meaningful development requires placing communities at the centre of economic growth and decision-making. The discussion examined the social pillar of ESG frameworks, with speakers emphasizing that businesses must address societal needs while ensuring people are protected, empowered and included in the development process.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Pipeline Company's General Manager for Strategy and Commercial Services told Capital FM's Sustainability Town Hall that sustainable growth requires placing communities and workers at the centre of economic progress, emphasising the importance of the social pillar of ESG frameworks, employee wellbeing, and organisations' accountability to employees, customers and communities.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Capital FM will unveil a new digital platform on June 15 designed to provide faster, more engaging and user-friendly access to news, entertainment, business, lifestyle and multimedia content, featuring enhanced navigation, improved content discovery and richer storytelling formats.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
At a sustainability townhall in Nairobi, industry experts said businesses must prioritise youth inclusion and skills development within their ESG frameworks to build resilient workforces and drive inclusive economic growth. Speakers from manufacturing, technology and financial services noted that strategic partnerships between industry and learning institutions are key to bridging the gap between academic training and market requirements.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyans across Nairobi are calling on the government to ease high fuel prices and reduce taxes on essential commodities ahead of the Finance Bill 2026 presentation, with commuters and traders citing rising transport costs and production expenses squeezing household incomes.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Public service vehicles returned to Nairobi roads on Wednesday after a two-day matatu strike that paralysed transport and disrupted business activities. Matatu operators who led the strike protested high fuel costs, with drivers reporting that fuel prices have increased by about 2,000 shillings per tank, significantly reducing earnings.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Capital FM Kenya, founded in 1996 by Linda Holt, celebrates its 30th anniversary on September 20, 2026, marking three decades of innovation including pioneering online streaming and introducing genres like Rock, Jazz and Neo Soul to mainstream Kenyan audiences.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's Ambassador to Kenya says escalating Persian Gulf tensions and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz have significantly affected trade between the two countries through heightened shipping risks, increased insurance costs, and financial restrictions linked to sanctions and maritime insecurity.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →