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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025

Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57%

KEMSA’s transformation has already seen the launch of a 100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) in June, aimed at elevating its order fill rate from the current 57% to 78% by September 2025. This ambitious programme focuses on market diversification, innovation, and sustainability, and is designed as a springboard toward a five-year Sustainable Growth Strategy (2025–2030) that will entrench efficiency, transparency, and resilience in healthcare delivery.

Business

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
Homa Bay devolution meet overshadowed by public discontent

Twelve years since county governments began operations, citizens say the promises made during the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution — which established the devolved units — remain largely unfulfilled.

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articlestandardmedia·August 13, 2025
Pensions outperform inflation by 26pc

Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26 per cent in the 12 months to June 2025.

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articlestandardmedia·August 13, 2025
Content monetisation firm gets funding to accelerate creative economy

The investment accelerates its efforts to build the most impactful creator-powered ecosystem, where creators are not just influencers, but entrepreneurs and job creators

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
KPC privatization will not impact fuel pricing, CS Wandayi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 – Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed concerns that the sale of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) will cause fuel price instability. Responding to the National Assembly during consideration of Sessional Paper No. 2 on the proposed privatization of KPC, Wandayi said the move is unlikely to affect local [...]

Politics

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
IGAD launches consultations for new 2026–2030 regional strategy

The process will draw input from governments, development partners, and other stakeholders to assess progress under the current strategy, identify emerging challenges, and set priorities for the next five years.

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articlestandardmedia·August 13, 2025
Ruto accuses MPs, senators of soliciting bribes from state officers

President Ruto accuses MPs of demanding bribes from government officials appearing before parliamentary committees, directs House speakers to take action.

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articlestandardmedia·August 13, 2025
Devolution at crossroads: Counties struggle with dependency and graft

When Kenya adopted devolution in 2013, it was hailed as a transformative step to unite a fractured nation, spur grassroots development, and promote social justice.

articletheeastafrican·August 13, 2025
AU calls for a permanent ceasefire, implementation of peace accord in South Sudan

The council commended the commitment of South Sudanese political leaders to completing the...

Technology

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articlestandardmedia·August 13, 2025
Content monetisation firm gets funding to accelerate creative economy

The investment accelerates its efforts to build the most impactful creator-powered ecosystem, where creators are not just influencers, but entrepreneurs and job creators

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
Apple rejects Musk’s App Store bias claims

AUG 13 – Apple has rejected accusations from Elon Musk that its App Store stifles competiton, insisting it is “designed to be free and fair of bias.” X owner Musk has threatened Apple with legal action after claiming it had made it “impossible” for apps to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI in the store He also [...]

articlekenyanews·August 13, 2025
PS Isaboke to chair African Preparatory Process for World Radiocommunication Conference 2027

Kenya’s State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has been elected as Chairman of the African Preparatory Process for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027. The announcement came on August 12, 2025 during the 2nd African Preparatory Meeting for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27) and the 10th Sub-Sahara Spectrum Management Conference PS...

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articletechweez·August 13, 2025
Samsung Launches World's First Micro RGB TV Display To Rival LG's OLED

It appears that Samsung may have developed a close rival to this with its Micro RGB technology, which is being described as the next.

World

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
Ruto tells KEMSA to aim for a 100% order fill rate—up from current 57%

KEMSA’s transformation has already seen the launch of a 100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) in June, aimed at elevating its order fill rate from the current 57% to 78% by September 2025. This ambitious programme focuses on market diversification, innovation, and sustainability, and is designed as a springboard toward a five-year Sustainable Growth Strategy (2025–2030) that will entrench efficiency, transparency, and resilience in healthcare delivery.

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
IGAD launches consultations for new 2026–2030 regional strategy

The process will draw input from governments, development partners, and other stakeholders to assess progress under the current strategy, identify emerging challenges, and set priorities for the next five years.

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
Former Manchester United forward Rashford says club are in no man’s land and need to stick to a plan

LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 13 – Marcus Rashford has described Manchester United as “reactionary” and being in “no man’s land” – and has called on his club to “make a plan and stick to it.” Rashford departed United to join Barcelona on loan for the upcoming season after a similar, successful spell at Aston Villa [...]The post Former Manchester United forward Rashford says club are in no man’s land and need to stick to a plan appeared first on Capital Sports.

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articlethepeninsulaqatar·August 13, 2025
Drone strikes target army celebration in central Sudan: witnesses

Port Sudan, Sudan: Drone strikes targeted the Sudanese town of Tamboul, southeast of the capital Khartoum, on Wednesday during a celebration organised...

Sports

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
Former Manchester United forward Rashford says club are in no man’s land and need to stick to a plan

LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 13 – Marcus Rashford has described Manchester United as “reactionary” and being in “no man’s land” – and has called on his club to “make a plan and stick to it.” Rashford departed United to join Barcelona on loan for the upcoming season after a similar, successful spell at Aston Villa [...]The post Former Manchester United forward Rashford says club are in no man’s land and need to stick to a plan appeared first on Capital Sports.

articlekenyanews·August 13, 2025
State unveils six official fan zones for Sunday’s Harambee Stars CHAN Clash against Zambia

The Government has designated six official fan zones in Nairobi to offer Harambee Stars supporters an inclusive, safe, and festive atmosphere during Sunday’s 2024 Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) fixture against Zambia. The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, announced that the zones will be located at Uhuru...

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
Old is gold: Kenya’s pioneer rugby 7s tourney to set new standards on off and on-pitch entertainment

NAIROBI, Kenya, August 13, 2025 – This year’s edition of the Christie Sevens is set to be the largest ever in the history of Kenya’s longest-running rugby sevens tournament, with organisers promising more teams, bigger crowds, and a world-class fan experience. Speaking at the RFUEA grounds, tournament director Nekesa Were revealed that the three-day tourney, [...]The post Old is gold: Kenya’s pioneer rugby 7s tourney to set new standards on off and on-pitch entertainment appeared first on Capital Sports.

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articlecapitalfm·August 13, 2025
Temporary win for KMSF as High Court stops Motorsports Kenya registration in its tracks

NAIROBI, Kenya, August 13, 2025 – Despite the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) drilling the final nail into their coffin, Kenya Motorsports Federation Limited (KMSF) are not giving up without a fight. The federation won the latest round of battle against its rival, Motorsports Kenya, when it obtained a stay order from the High Court temporarily [...]The post Temporary win for KMSF as High Court stops Motorsports Kenya registration in its tracks appeared first on Capital Sports.

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