An opinion piece marks International Seed Day by examining seed access challenges across Africa and arguing that building inclusive, locally driven seed systems—particularly those involving youth and women—is essential for food security in the face of geopolitical disruptions to global agricultural commodity supply chains.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
An opinion piece marks International Seed Day by examining seed access challenges across Africa and arguing that building inclusive, locally driven seed systems—particularly those involving youth and women—is essential for food security in the face of geopolitical disruptions to global agricultural commodity supply chains.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto confronts shrinking fiscal options and political pressure as Kenya's economy slows with elections just 16 months away. An IMF deal has stalled, narrowing the government's tax and spending room for maneuver.
4 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenya has launched drilling operations in Turkana's Lokichar Basin, targeting the county's estimated 560 million barrels of crude oil deposits discovered 14 years ago. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced plans for the first oil shipment to leave Mombasa port by December 2026 under a production sharing contract with Gulf Energy.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua rallied supporters in Karatina, calling for a political shift and urging citizens to reject the current regime and any replacement that offers "the same failure in a different form." She emphasised the need for transformative leadership grounded in service and accountability.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Ministry of Health to urgently address challenges affecting teachers under the Social Health Authority medical scheme, acknowledging concerns around high out-of-pocket expenses, limited access to specialised treatment, and reduced coverage benefits. Legislators have vowed to push for reforms in Parliament to ensure the scheme works effectively for educators.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i called for political leaders to cease interference with security agencies, urging them to allow the Inspector General and DCI to operate independently. He warned against inflammatory rhetoric and confrontational mobilisation, emphasising that Kenya's progress depends on stability and peace as the country approaches the 2027 general election.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's government has revised the minimum sugarcane price downward from Sh5,750 to Sh5,500 per tonne, citing a need to balance farmers' interests with millers' operational costs and broader sector stability. The new rate takes effect immediately across the country's growing regions.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's Controller of Budget cautioned that the proposed Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026—which would exempt certain internal property transfers from Capital Gains Tax—could expose the country to significant tax losses without stronger safeguards. The office recommended requiring companies to remain tax-resident in Kenya for three years after restructuring, a mandatory review of the exemption's impact after three years, and advance approval from the Kenya Revenue Authority for large transactions exceeding Ksh.500 million.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said Kenya's digital economy has moved beyond adoption and innovation into a phase centred on accountability, system resilience, and trust, as the country confronts unprecedented cyber risks including 4.56 billion cyber events recorded in a single quarter. The government is strengthening digital governance frameworks, reviewing the Kenya Information and Communications Act, and developing new policies on cloud services and artificial intelligence regulation.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Communities along the Kenya-Somalia border await President Ruto's April pledge to reopen the crossing after a 15-year closure, announced in February, though little activity has shown the entry and exit points are about to be reactivated.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →