Also known as: Capital FM Kenya
Capital FM — Kenyan media brand founded in 1996, marking 30 years in 2026 with digital innovation and coverage of business, sustainability and current affairs.
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… 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 15Capital 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 forumCapital 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 ReadingCapital 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 StrikeCapital 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 KenyaCapital 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 saysOn 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 →
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 →