Also known as: Capital FM Kenya · The Jam show on Capital FM · CFM
Capital FM — Kenyan media organization that hosts content and events on sustainability, business, and public affairs, and serves as Official Media Partner for mountaineering expeditions.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 — Capital FM and Kenya Airways have signed a year-long strategic partnership to expand audience engagement, develop joint content and create new opportunities across travel, lifestyle, events and sustainability. …
Capital FM, Kenya Airways ink deal covering travel, lifestyle and sustainabilityThe Standard
… I only learnt of the meeting on Capital FM 411 News alert announcing the appointment of Elizabeth Meyo as CEO. …
The Baba I knew loved life's simple pleasuresCapital News
… Speaking during an interview on Capital FM, Lenaiyara said the system will reduce cases where patients are forced to repeat medical tests because their records are unavailable when they move from one hospital to another. …
How DHA is using technology to connect hospitals and improve patient careCapital News
… Speaking on The Jam show on Capital FM, Mwaniki said women who gain access to decision-making spaces must also consider the impact of their work and what they leave behind. …
Lapid Leaders Africa CEO Esther Mwaniki calls on women to lead beyond representationCitizen Digital
… Impala RFC proudly recognizes Safaricom, Firmbridge, Karen Hospital, Capital FM, Coca-Cola, Iron Made, Galaxy Travels, and Stima Sacco as official sponsors for this year's tournament. …
Blockbuster matchups confirmed for Floodies 43rd editionCapital News
… The issue will take centre stage at the ninth annual Top Marketers Club Conference, scheduled for October 2 at Tusker Brew House in Nairobi, under the theme “The AI Powered Marketer.” Speaking during the Jam show on Capital FM, Top Marketers Club President Victor Mutua said AI is …
Marketers turn to AI as human judgement remains keyCapital News
… Speaking to Capital FM on International Youth Day, writer, economist and 2027 presidential candidate Sungu Oyoo identified unemployment as one of the biggest challenges facing young people. …
Kenyan youth face jobs, political challenges on Youth DayCapital News
… 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 FM and Kenya Airways have signed a year-long strategic partnership to expand audience engagement, develop joint content, and create opportunities across travel, lifestyle, events and sustainability. The agreement coincides with Capital FM's 30-year milestone and Kenya Airways' preparations for its 50th anniversary in January 2027.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
Capital FM and Kenya Airways have signed a year-long strategic partnership to expand audience engagement, develop joint content, and create opportunities across travel, lifestyle, events and sustainability. The agreement coincides with Capital FM's 30-year milestone and Kenya Airways' preparations for its 50th anniversary in January 2027.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece recalls Raila Odinga as a man who appreciated ordinary life and conversations despite his political prominence, including time with childhood friends in village bars and at parliamentary social spaces.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Digital Health Agency is deploying systems to connect hospitals, patients, insurers and medicine suppliers, enabling secure sharing of medical records across facilities and reducing duplicate tests and healthcare delays. The agency is standardising digital systems to lower administrative costs and waiting times while protecting sensitive health data through authorised access only.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Lapid Leaders Africa CEO Esther Mwaniki says women leaders should focus on creating opportunities and building institutions rather than treating representation as the ultimate measure of progress. She emphasized the importance of asking what women accomplish once they occupy decision-making positions in politics, technology, healthcare and other sectors.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Impala Rugby Club has officially announced the tournament brackets for the 43rd edition of the Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament, with the opening weekend set to kick off on Saturday, October 17. Key Main Cup quarter-final matchups include defending champions Menengai Oilers facing KCB Rugby and host club Impala Gazelles playing rivals Nondies.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marketing professionals in Kenya are increasingly using AI for routine tasks like research and presentations, but industry leaders emphasize that human creativity, curiosity, and judgment will remain central to the profession. The Top Marketers Club is hosting a conference in October focused on "The AI Powered Marketer," with leaders framing AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for marketing professionals.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
On International Youth Day 2026, young Kenyans confront unemployment, economic insecurity and political pressures despite aspirations for opportunity and dignity. A writer and economist cited a youth unemployment rate of 67.7 percent, warning that lack of economic opportunities can make young people susceptible to political mobilisation and recruitment into violence.
12 August 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 →