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Capital FM

Also known as: Capital FM Kenya

Capital FM — Kenyan radio and digital media brand founded in 1996, hosts sustainability townhalls and news coverage.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital 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 Nairobi
  3. Capital News

    For those of us at Capital FM, Dr. Kirubi was more than a shareholder or owner.

    Dr. Chris Kirubi: A Legacy That Lives On
  4. Capital 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 Development
  5. Capital 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 Growth
  6. Capital 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 15
  7. Capital News

    Speaking at a sustainability townhall hosted by Capital FM at Strathmore University in Nairobi, experts from the manufacturing, technology and financial services sectors argued that the Social (S) pillar of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks is becoming increas

    Youth inclusion critical to building resilient workforces, experts tell sustainability forum
  8. Capital News

    Commuters, small-scale traders, salaried workers and informal sector players who spoke to Capital FM said the rising cost of transport and production continues to squeeze household incomes, warning that many families are struggling to cope with the high cost of living.

    Fuel Prices, Taxes on Essential Commodities Dominate Public Concerns Ahead of Budget Reading
  9. May 2026
  10. Capital News

    Speaking to Capital FM, one matatu driver described how the rising cost of fuel has drastically reduced their earnings.

    Businesses Count Losses as Matatus Return to Nairobi Roads After Fuel Strike
  11. Capital News

    As Capital FM Kenya prepares to celebrate 30 years on September 20, 2026, the milestone marks far more than the anniversary of a radio station.

    Capital FM @ 30: Three Decades of Innovation, Influence and Defining Culture in Kenya
  12. April 2026
  13. Capital News

    Speaking in an interview with Capital FM, Gholampour said trade between the two countries remains “stable in principle” but has been constrained by heightened shipping risks, increased insurance costs, and wider financial restrictions linked to sanctions and maritime insecurity.

    Strait of Hormuz Tensions Hurting Kenya-Iran Trade – Iran Envoy says
Business

Samsung sponsors Father's Day wellness run for men's health

The 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

Yesterday

  1. Samsung sponsors Father's Day wellness run for men's health

    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

Saturday 13 June

  1. Five years after death, Dr. Chris Kirubi's legacy endures

    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

Friday 12 June

  1. Stakeholders emphasize people-centered approach in sustainability efforts

    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

  2. KPC executive urges people-centred approach to sustainable development

    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

  3. Capital FM launches new digital platform on June 15

    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

Thursday 11 June

  1. Youth inclusion and skills development essential for sustainability

    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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Kenyans urge government to cut fuel prices, taxes before budget

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Matatus resume after two-day strike over fuel costs

    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

Sunday 10 May

  1. Capital FM marks 30 years as influential Kenyan media brand

    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

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Strait of Hormuz tensions damaging Kenya-Iran trade flows

    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

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