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3 per cent: The damning number driving construction's gender push

Women make up less than 3 per cent of Kenya's construction workforce, industry leaders have warned, as they unveiled tools to dismantle barriers shutting out half the population.
By David Njaaga 2026-02-24 12:25:33
For many children growing up in Nairobi's informal settlements, home is a single room shared by an entire family, a space where cooking, sleeping and daily life compete for every square metre.
By Benard Orwongo 2026-02-22 08:57:00
Youth volunteers in Nairobi have launched a monthly cleanup of the Nairobi River along Naivasha Road to fight climate change and reduce pollution.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-22 05:00:00
The Nairobi County Assembly has set up a 21-member ad hoc committee to review the cooperation agreement with the national government.
By Pkemoi Ngénoh 2026-02-21 03:00:00
According to the authority the next wave of demolitions will take place at the Roysambu roundabout after this week’s demolitions in Githurai.
By Fred Kagonye 2026-02-20 20:27:51
The disrupted attack targeted social facilities, and was to coincide with the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
By Hudson Gumbihi 2026-02-20 08:50:00
Grief engulfed the family of Vincent Ayomo after a postmortem confirmed that he was killed by a single gunshot fired at close range, reinforcing their belief that the action was deliberate.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-02-20 06:00:00
Nairobi MCAs say they are yet to interact with the cooperation agreement that was signed in State House on Tuesday, allowing the national government to assist in managing the city.
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2026-02-19 21:19:38
The Greenpark pedestrian underpass that is now 99 per cent complete will from June be open to pedestrians who use Haile Selassie, Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway and Ngong Road roundabout.
By Pkemoi Ng’enoh 2026-02-19 16:06:10
Leaders say the deal is opaque and will be an avenue to siphon money ahead of the 2027 polls. They wonder why public participation was not done and the skewed numbers in the team to run it.
By Josphat Thiong'o 2026-02-19 08:15:00
Experts warn friction may occur with existing city police structures as Interior CS says unit will focus on bylaws enforcement, not regular police duties.
By Pkemoi Ng’enoh And Anthony Gitonga 2026-02-18 20:00:00
National government owes Nairobi County Sh100 billion, Senator Sifuna says, argues the agreed Sh80b deal is insufficient, urges President Ruto to direct full settlement.
By Denis Omondi 2026-02-18 12:20:02