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August 24, 2026, 4:59 am
Beyond the Cotton Field - The Race to Build Kenya's Cotton-to-Textile Industry
- [allAfrica] Kenya is growing more cotton again, but the bigger opportunity lies in what happens after the harvest -- from ginning and spinning to fabric, garments, jobs and industrial investment. For decades, Kenya's cotton story has largely been told from the farm.
IEBC Orders Removal of Logo From Campaign Materials
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has ordered political aspirants and other political actors to remove its logo from campaign materials within five days, warning that continued use will attract action.
DCI Seeks 14-Day Detention of Lawyer Angela Mulwa Over Dr Mutiso Murder
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has asked the court to allow it to detain lawyer Angela Mulwa for 14 days as detectives pursue investigations into the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso.
Gachagua to Skip NCIC Summons, Says He Will Be Out of Country
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will not appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on August 27 after informing the commission that he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip.
Sifuna Hints At New Political Vehicle As Linda Mwananchi Faces Registration Hurdle
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has signalled that the Linda Mwananchi movement could abandon the name and move to a different political party as efforts to register the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election faces persistent hurdles.
Sifuna Reveals How Wetang'ula 'Opened His File' and Recalled Every Insult
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna left mourners laughing after revealing how National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula allegedly confronted him with a detailed list of every insult he had ever directed at him.
Kindiki Signals Bid to Retain Deputy President Slot in Ruto's 2027 Re-Election Plan
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sent his clearest signal yet that he expects to remain President William Ruto's second-in-command if the Kenya Kwanza administration secures a second term in the 2027 General Election.
Can Satellite Technology Cut the Cost of Rural Road Construction in Kenya?
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Makueni County is turning to satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and geographic information systems (GIS) to determine where rural roads should be built or upgraded, in a move officials and engineers say could reduce the cost of infrastructure projects and help stretch limited public resources.
Health PS Muthoni Embarks On Nationwide Caravan to Amplify Govt Agenda
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health PS Mary Muthoni has embarked on a nationwide Jamii Imara Mashinani caravan to amplify the government agenda at the grassroots, hailing President William Ruto's development record in Rongai.
Gachagua Visits Late MP Ngeno Family, Pledges Support for Hospitalised Relative
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repeated his call for independent, foreign-led investigations into the chopper crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr.
Farmers, Vets Push for Stronger Food Value Chain At Nairobi Expo
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Farmers and veterinarians are calling for stronger coordination across Kenya's food value chain to improve market access, food safety and farmer incomes as the 10th AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper Expo opened in Nairobi.
MPs to Probe Mogo Auto Over Alleged Unfair Lending Practices
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Bodaboda Riders and Owners Association has requested the National Assembly to investigate the alleged unfair lending and assets financing practices by Mogo Auto Limited following complaints.
AWS to Spend $1bn Putting Ai Engineers Inside Customer Teams
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it is investing $1 billion in a new team that will place thousands of artificial intelligence specialists inside customer organisations, as the cloud computing giant seeks to help businesses move from experimenting with AI to using it in everyday operations.
No, Kenyan Opposition Politician Fred Matiang'i Has Not Quit Presidential Race - Viral Graphic Fabricated
- [Africa Check] No, Kenyan opposition politician Fred Matiang'i has not quit presidential race - viral graphic fabricated
Kenya's Anti-Corruption Agency Did Not Arrest Gachagua-Linked Judge and Lawyer Over Alleged Impeachment Bribery Scandal
- [Africa Check] Kenya's anti-corruption agency did not arrest Gachagua-linked judge and lawyer over alleged impeachment bribery scandal
Jambojet to Resume Nairobi Entebbe Flights After Six Year Hiatus
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, ending a six- year absence from the Ugandan market as the regional low-cost carrier seeks to tap growing demand for air travel, tourism and cross-border trade.
Nairobi Level Five Hospitals Get More Control Over Finances, Staffing
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi's new health law is giving Level Five hospitals greater financial and administrative autonomy, but the facilities will remain firmly subject to public accountability rules.
MPs Opposes Proposed Merger of Tourism Research Institute and Kenya Tourism Board
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A House Committee has opposed a proposal to merge the Tourism Research Institute (TRI) with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), terming the move counterproductive.
Gachagua Set for Emurua Dikirr Thanksgiving Tour
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is expected to conduct a thanks giving tour of Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County.
Wetang'ula Roots for Peaceful Political Activities and End to Goonism Ahead of 2027 Polls
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has renewed his call for peaceful, issue-based political campaigns and an end to the emerging culture of goonism ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nairobi Health Act Ushers in New Era of Hospital Autonomy As Sakaja Signs 2026 Health Services Law
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi's public health system is set for a major management overhaul following the commencement of the Nairobi City County Health Services and Management Act, 2026, which gives Level Five hospitals greater institutional and financial responsibility while introducing stronger layers of oversight, accountability and patient protection.
Nearly 3 in 5 Kenyans Oppose Proposed Ride-Hailing Fare Hikes
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Passengers are divided over government intervention in the pricing of ride-hailing services, with affordability emerging as the biggest concern.
All of Africa Today - August 20, 2026
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Schools to Reopen Monday As Education Ministry Rejects Delay Claims
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Schools across the country are set to reopen on Monday after the Ministry of Education ruled out reports of a postponement.
Meet the Mentors for the Nairobi Edition of Swift Academy
- [Capital FM] Applications are now open for the Nairobi edition of Swift Academy, the pan-African talent development platform created by Martell and curated by Africa House to support emerging music creatives and professionals with mentorship, practical development, industry access and collaboration.
Wamalwa Snubs Khalwale's Call to Back Sifuna for President
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Drama unfolded at the funeral of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale's wife, Gloria Khalwale, after DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa appeared to snub a public call to declare his support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions.
Siaya County Links Salary Delays to Slow Budget Process
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Siaya County has attributed delays in the payment of July and August 2026 salaries to the prolonged approval of its 2026/27 budget.
Jambojet to Resume Nairobi-Entebbe Flights As Regional Travel Demand Grows
- [Nile Post] Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, returning to the Ugandan market as demand for travel between Kenya and Uganda continues to recover.
Nairobi Cultural Sector Faces Space Access Challenge Despite Commercial Property Oversupply
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi's cultural practitioners are struggling to access affordable and suitable workspaces despite a large amount of vacant commercial property in the city, a new study has found.
IEBC Freezes Ballot Paper, Technology Tenders After Review
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has temporarily halted the procurement of critical materials for the 2027 General Election following a request for review filed before the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board.
