State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures
Protestors who damage or torch buildings in Nairobi and major towns could soon be thrown behind bars for 15 years or pay a fine of Sh15 million.
By 29 days ago
State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures
Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution
Nairobi residents could soon have noiseless Sundays if the agreement between churches and the County will be adhered to.
By 1 month ago
Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution
Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain
Motorists and pedestrians using Mombasa Road, Nairobi, have raised concerns over the slow pace of completion of a section of the highway by the contractor.
By 1 month ago
Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain
Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words
While touring Wakulima market, Gachagua told Sakaja to let traders do their business while the governor said he will not fall for populist political gimmicks.
By 1 month ago
Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words
Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has appointed the National Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of police reforms proposed by the Maraga Taskforce.
By 1 month ago
Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms
Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja summoned Azimio MCAs for a closed-door meeting as the MCAs resume sittings today after long recess.
By 2 months ago
Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount
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Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons
Didmus Barasa is accused of extorting businesswoman Sh2 million. He allegedly promised to deliver road construction tenders to the trader.
By 2 months ago
Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons
Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary
People who were arrested on Monday night for urinating in public areas in Nairobi were ordered to clean the City mortuary.
By 2 months ago
Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary
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Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA
The Indian firm has proposed to manage the regional aviation hub for 30 years but the Union says there are secret agreements in the deal that put jobs and assets at risk.
By 2 months ago
Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA
County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra
For the third time this month alone, Nairobi City County has been caught flat-footed as fierce fire gutted down several homes and businesses in Kibera slums.
By 2 months ago
County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra
City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal
Nairobi City County is on the spot over Sh300 million irregular procurement of goods for the supply and delivery of electrical materials of street lighting.
By 2 months ago
City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal
Public market to be built on disputed South B land
The Ministry of Lands has now confirmed that a disputed piece of land in South B belongs to the public and a market will be put to serve area residents.
By 4 months ago
Public market to be built on disputed South B land
It will take us many months to recover, traders say
On Friday, several traders were counting loses. Some unable to decipher how they would pick up again.
By 4 months ago
It will take us many months to recover, traders say
City Hall set on fire during Anti-Finance Bill protests
A section of City Hall was set ablaze on Tuesday by demonstrators protesting against the Finance Bill 2024.
By 4 months ago
City Hall set on fire during Anti-Finance Bill protests
Kenyans bet on solar energy
Italian companies are looking to tap into Kenya’s quest for solar energy and reduce its dependence on electricity from the national grid.
By 4 months ago
Kenyans bet on solar energy
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Mystery of third horse in race for leadership of UDA in Nairobi
Polls for UDA chair where Sakaja and Gakuya are front runners have been postponed. There are claims the party is considering backing another candidate considered neutral.
By 5 months ago
Mystery of third horse in race for leadership of UDA in Nairobi
UDA wars escalate in the city as party polls cause jitters in camps
James Gakuya, who is allied to Gachagua, vowed to fight to the bitter end, even as he complained of a plot to subvert the popular will of voters.
By 5 months ago
UDA wars escalate in the city as party polls cause jitters in camps
City UDA leaders condemn Sakaja remarks, tell him to respect Gachagua
The MPs have strongly stated that it was unfortunate that Sakaja decided to take on the second in command, who is also deputy party leader.
By 5 months ago
City UDA leaders condemn Sakaja remarks, tell him to respect Gachagua
Why Nyakang'o rejected Sakaja's budget
According to a report by CoB Margaret Nyakang'o, the county did not meet the required threshold of the Public Finance Management Act.
By 5 months ago
Why Nyakang'o rejected Sakaja's budget
City land owners at risk owing to unpaid rates
Despite close to 250,000 land owners being listed by the county only 20 per cent have paid their land rates.
By 5 months ago
City land owners at risk owing to unpaid rates
City Hall may have lost Sh250m in land payment
The payment was carried out in the 2019/2020 financial year, according to investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
By 5 months ago
City Hall may have lost Sh250m in land payment
Residents petition Sakaja over illegal development in Nairobi
City residents have petitioned the Nairobi County government to take action against illegal and unplanned development in Nairobi.
By 5 months ago
Residents petition Sakaja over illegal development in Nairobi
University of Nairobi unveils state-of-the-art fresh produce hub
The University of Nairobi has unveiled the first-of-its-kind fresh produce aggregation and distribution hub in the country.
By 6 months ago
University of Nairobi unveils state-of-the-art fresh produce hub
Puzzle of outsiders in Nairobi county urban planning technical committee
The 12-member Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical Committee (UPTC) was unveiled by Governor Johnson Sakaja in 2022.
By 6 months ago
Puzzle of outsiders in Nairobi county urban planning technical committee
Sakaja grilled over expertise of staff in firefighting team
Sakaja was taken to task to explain whether some officers who work at the fire department in the Nairobi County Disaster Management Unit have the requisite qualifications.
By 6 months ago
Sakaja grilled over expertise of staff in firefighting team
Naivasha flower farms asked to manage water in their dams
Some flower farms in Naivasha have been asked to manage waters in their dams to avert disaster amid the heavy downpours in the country.
By 6 months ago
Naivasha flower farms asked to manage water in their dams
EACC targets City Hall in corruption crackdown
Nairobi City County is among those on the corruption list being investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
By 6 months ago
EACC targets City Hall in corruption crackdown
City estates to experience dry taps as floods destroy water pipes
NCWSC has announced that repairs of the damaged pipe will be delayed due the level of water at the spot where it was broken.
By 6 months ago
City estates to experience dry taps as floods destroy water pipes
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MCAs question use of funds in Sakaja's school lunch plan
The programme, which is one of Sakaja’s pet projects, is being overseen by the County’s Health docket.
By 6 months ago
MCAs question use of funds in Sakaja's school lunch plan
No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja
The Law Society of Kenya and Greenbelt Movement have demanded the the governor drops the plan and apologise to the city residents.
By 6 months ago
No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja
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Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park
For decades, Uhuru Park has hosted political rallies and events that have shaped the history of the country including promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.
By 6 months ago
Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park
Kenya embraces technology to secure border points
Border security is not only a local challenge but a global problem necessitating the use of technology to enhance surveillance.
By 7 months ago
Kenya embraces technology to secure border points
State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures
Protestors who damage or torch buildings in Nairobi and major towns could soon be thrown behind bars for 15 years or pay a fine of Sh15 million.
By 29 days ago
State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures
Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution
Nairobi residents could soon have noiseless Sundays if the agreement between churches and the County will be adhered to.
By 1 month ago
Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution
Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain
Motorists and pedestrians using Mombasa Road, Nairobi, have raised concerns over the slow pace of completion of a section of the highway by the contractor.
By 1 month ago
Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain
Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words
While touring Wakulima market, Gachagua told Sakaja to let traders do their business while the governor said he will not fall for populist political gimmicks.
By 1 month ago
Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words
Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has appointed the National Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of police reforms proposed by the Maraga Taskforce.
By 1 month ago
Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms
Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja summoned Azimio MCAs for a closed-door meeting as the MCAs resume sittings today after long recess.
By 2 months ago
Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount
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Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons
Didmus Barasa is accused of extorting businesswoman Sh2 million. He allegedly promised to deliver road construction tenders to the trader.
By 2 months ago
Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons
Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary
People who were arrested on Monday night for urinating in public areas in Nairobi were ordered to clean the City mortuary.
By 2 months ago
Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary
New technique to study Coronaviruses raises safety risks
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