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September 10, 2026, 11:52 am
Nairobi Water Announces 26-Hour Shutdown Affecting Large Parts of City
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Thousands of Nairobi residents are set to experience a water shortage from Friday morning after the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced a scheduled shutdown of the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant.
Senate Throws Out NTSA Regulations for Lack of Public Participation
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Senate has scrapped three new regulations that were issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), citing a lack of public participation.
Court to Hear U.S. Bid to Extradite Kenyan Convicted of Manslaughter
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has sought the extradition of a Kenyan national convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter in California, with the case now before a Milimani court.
Court Certifies Urgent Case Challenging James Mworia's Appointment As National Infrastructure Fund CEO
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Employment and Labour Relations Court has certified as urgent a case challenging the appointment of James Mworia as the first chief executive officer of the National Infrastructure Fund, paving the way for an expedited hearing of the dispute.
Victoria Mutiso Murder - Court Grants DCI Four More Days to Complete Investigations
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi court has granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) four additional days to detain two suspects as detectives race to complete investigations into the murder of doctor Victoria Mutiso.
KNCHR Warns Kenya's Suicide Crisis May Be Worse Than Reported Due to Lack of National Registry
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for urgent measures to address Kenya's suicide crisis, warning that the absence of a national suicide registry means the true scale of the problem remains unknown.
First Assurance Pays Sh129.4mn Flood Claim for Mara Bush Camp
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- First Assurance has paid Sh129.4 million ($1 million) to Sun World Safaris to support the rebuilding of Mara Bush Camp, which was damaged by flooding earlier this year.
Sifuna, Kalonzo Push for Joint Opposition Candidate Ahead of 2027
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have held talks on forging a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the question of a joint presidential candidate emerging as a key issue.
DPP Charges Nairobi Businessman Over Alleged Sh15.1mn Fraud
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi businessman has been charged with fraud-related offences after he was accused of obtaining millions of shillings from a man under the guise of investing the money in a business venture.
Mudavadi Warns Against Targeting Foreign Nationals, Assures Compliant Traders of Kenya's Openness
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that individuals who threaten or interfere with foreign nationals in Kenya will face the full force of the law, even as he reaffirmed the country's commitment to an open trading environment.
Rironi-Naivasha Highway to Open By Oct 30, CS Chirchir Says
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Rironi-Naivasha section of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway will be completed and opened to traffic by October 30, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said.
Shahbal Defies Ruto, Declares Mombasa Governor Bid for 2027
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mombasa businessman and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Suleiman Shahbal has declared that he will seek the Mombasa governorship in 2027 despite President William Ruto's advice against the move.
MPs Demand Answers Over Sh300mn KUCCPS Placement Fee Debt
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has come under scrutiny over Sh300 million in unpaid placement fees owed by institutions, with MPs demanding details on the defaulters and measures being taken to recover the money.
Ruto Hands Over 220 Homes As Chepalungu Boma Yangu Estate Sells Out
- [Capital FM] Bomet -- President William Ruto has handed over 220 housing units to new homeowners at the Chepalungu Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Estate in Bomet County, with 99 per cent of the units already sold.
Bolt Marks 10 Years in Kenya After Sh19bn Investment, 8m Riders
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bolt has marked 10 years of operations in Kenya after investing more than Sh19 billion in the market, connecting more than eight million riders and creating income opportunities for over 170,000 drivers and couriers since entering the country in 2016.
Ruto Pitches Kenya As Africa Investment Gateway Amid Foreign Investor Tensions
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has sought to reassure foreign investors that Kenya remains open for business, promising greater policy predictability and new safeguards against regulatory uncertainty amid mixed reactions to his recent remarks on foreign investors, including Tata Chemicals.
Murkomen, Kanja Join Global Security Forum in China Focused On Transnational Security Threats
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and National Police Service Inspector-General Douglas Kanja have joined international security officials in China for a global forum focused on strengthening cooperation against increasingly interconnected public-security threats.
LSK Calls for Review of Foreign Trader Directive, Warns Against Nationality-Based Attacks
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called on the government to review its directive affecting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade, warning that enforcement must comply with the Constitution and Kenya's obligations under the East African Community (EAC).
Three Arested Over Alleged TikTok Gang-Rape, Robbery Scheme
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three suspects have been arrested over an alleged gang-rape and robbery scheme in which young women were reportedly lured through TikTok into meetings that detectives say turned into sexual violence and theft.
Nyashinski's Greasy Tunes Performance Marks a Major Spotify Milestone
- [Capital FM] Nyashinski's performance at Spotify's Greasy Tunes Nairobi activation in July 2026 marks Spotify's first-ever Offline/Online performance capture in East Africa.
Zimbabwean Tycoon Chivayo Says $200m Kenya Investment Is Finally Taking Shape After Ruto Meeting
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya through infrastructure projects is finally moving from discussions to reality following a nearly three-hour meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.
Govt Deploys Automatic Terminal Information Service At JKIA to Improve Management of Arriving, Departing Flights
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is tightening operational and security controls at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), deploying new flight-information and passenger-data systems as it seeks to improve processing, strengthen oversight and curb irregular baggage handling.
Ruto Directive Triggers Exodus of Foreign Traders At Uganda-Kenya Border
- [Nile Post] A directive by Kenyan President William Ruto to shut down small-scale businesses operated by foreign nationals without the required work permits has triggered an exodus of traders, with Uganda-Kenya border crossings recording an increasing number of people leaving the country.
Motorists Face 12-Day Diversion At Westlands Expressway Exit
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway have been warned of a temporary traffic diversion at the Westlands exit as maintenance and construction work on the elevated overpass begins.
Unlocking the Low Block - Mvurya Steps in to Resolve FKF Premier League Stalemate
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has stepped in to try and unlock the impasse affecting the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League whose resumption has been delayed owing to court wrangles over the relegation/promotion guidelines to be applied.
New Nif CEO James Mworia Backs Infrastructure Fund Listing On NSE
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Newly appointed National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) CEO James Mworia has backed the listing of an infrastructure development fund on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), arguing that it would unlock new investment opportunities and provide access to additional financing.
The Magic Table - the New 3d Dinner Experience With the Clairvoyants
- [Capital FM] A new format in experiential dining is taking immersive gastronomy to an entirely new level. When reality and illusion blend, when a beautifully set table becomes the stage for magic, and a five-course menu seduces the senses - that's when The Magic Table begins. This innovative 3D dinner experience will premiere in August at Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi - featuring the world-renowned magician duo The Clairvoyants, who played a key role in shaping the concept behind this one-of-a-kind experience.
Champ Armani Praised for Mx65 Heroics As Kenya Finishes 5th in Africa
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has returned with its head held high from the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross, held from August 28-30 in Namibia.
Battle Royale As National Champs Obunga, Plateau Queens Seek Chapa Dimba Nyanza Dominance
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Champions Obunga FC and Plateau Queens headline 12 teams that will battle for supremacy at the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Nyanza Regional finals this weekend at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu.
All of Africa Today - September 9, 2026
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