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Faith Karanja

Auditor General flags Sh20 billion expenditure by City Hall

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, has raised the red flag over estimated Sh20 billion in irregular and disputed spending in Nairobi county.

Auditor General flags Sh20 billion expenditure by City Hall

Bar owners now reject government's crackdown against illicit brews

Bar owners now reject government's crackdown against illicit brews

Hit-and-run: Widow's 10 months' agony in search of justice for husband

Hit-and-run: Widow's 10 months' agony in search of justice for husband

Unexpected alliance as Sakaja, Gachagua meet

Unexpected alliance as Sakaja, Gachagua meet

EACC blames lack of records management for graft in counties

Poor records management in the counties and assemblies is a stumbling block for service delivery and creates a loophole for corruption, the anti-graft agency has said.

By 2 months ago

EACC blames lack of records management for graft in counties

CEC's asked to seek Sakaja's permission to do media interviews

Senior county staff in Nairobi have been directed to seek clearance from Governor Sakaja before addressing the media.

By 4 months ago

CEC's asked to seek Sakaja's permission to do media interviews

El-Nino aftermath : 80 schools destroyed by floods in Wajir to be repaired

About 80 schools that were destroyed during the El Nino rains in Wajir County will be renovated before the beginning of the first term in 2024.

By 4 months ago

El-Nino aftermath : 80 schools destroyed by floods in Wajir to be repaired

How county officers, cartels loot market revenue

Nairobi City County officers are collecting revenue in cash from traders and sending it through mobile money, a special committee has discovered.

By 4 months ago

How county officers, cartels loot market revenue

Leaders praise teachers for exemplary service as KCPE era ends

Primary school teachers have been praised for their administrative role of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Examinations (KCPE) for the last 39 years.

By 5 months ago

Leaders praise teachers for exemplary service as KCPE era ends

Nairobi County executive put on the spot over foreign trips

Robert Alai has lately sparked heated debate in City Hall following revelations that some members of the Executive in the current regime have an insatiable appetite for foreign trips.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi County executive put on the spot over foreign trips

Nairobi Assembly to query KRA over revenue

The Nairobi County Assembly is set to summon Kenya Revenue Authority to explain declining county revenue collection as the daily collection has dropped to less than Sh10 million.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi Assembly to query KRA over revenue

UDA party effects changes in Nairobi County Assembly

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has removed its two leaders in the Nairobi County Assembly and appointed a new team.

By 6 months ago

UDA party effects changes in Nairobi County Assembly

Governor Sakaja denies fallout with DP Gachagua

This came after a video emerged that the DP snubbed Sakaja during an event attended by President William Ruto on September 25 at Uhuru Park, Nairobi.

By 6 months ago

Governor Sakaja denies fallout with DP Gachagua

Lang'ata cemetery workers block graveyards over delayed salaries

The Lang’ata cemetery was on Wednesday a no go zone as police engaged striking employees in running battles.

By 7 months ago

Lang'ata cemetery workers block graveyards over delayed salaries

Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment

The government has ordered the immediate closure of all quarrying activities on the Maai Mahiu escarpment following protests by residents.

By 7 months ago

Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment

Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports

“In others, we felt that some good works were done, we have also recommended that the number of bank accounts by the Liquor board be reduced,” Mwaura said.

By 7 months ago

Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports

Climate Summit guests, residents assured of security

Visitors attending the African Climate Summit have been assured of their security during week-long conference.

By 7 months ago

Climate Summit guests, residents assured of security

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued a directive to county enforcement officers, instructing them not to harass nightclub and bar owners during nighttime hours.

By 7 months ago

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs

Nairobi stocks up on condoms ahead of Africa Climate Summit

As the city prepares to host the Africa Climate Summit next week, a local activist has announced that he has distributed 400,000 condoms around the city centre for the guests and residents.

By 7 months ago

Nairobi stocks up on condoms ahead of Africa Climate Summit

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs crackdown

“Through consultations and collaboration we see a mutual benefit relationship that will bolster investors’ confidence and growth,” Gachoka stated.

By 7 months ago

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs crackdown

County Attorney out of office after City Hall revelation

On August 2, 2023 Kwamboka appeared before the Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to shed light on some issues touching on legal pending bills.

By 8 months ago

County Attorney out of office after City Hall revelation

City Hall owes MCAs, staff Sh60 million in allowances

The Nairobi County Assembly Members and staff have not been paid their per diems and other allowances to the tune of Sh60 million.

By 8 months ago

City Hall owes MCAs, staff Sh60 million in allowances

City sex workers feel the heat of anti-government demonstrations

Hundreds of women who earn a living through sex have claimed that the three days’ anti-government protests that ended on Friday left them broke and hungry.

By 9 months ago

City sex workers feel the heat of anti-government demonstrations

Jeevanjee Gardens sealed off, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD

Notably, there is still a heavy presence of police in the uptown while most parts of the city remain calm with almost normal activities resuming.

By 9 months ago

Jeevanjee Gardens sealed off, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD

Less traffic on city roads, activities reduced in CBD

In downtown areas, some shops and hotels were operational but traders kept an eye from outside in case of any eventuality.

By 9 months ago

Less traffic on city roads, activities reduced in CBD

EACC blames lack of records management for graft in counties

Poor records management in the counties and assemblies is a stumbling block for service delivery and creates a loophole for corruption, the anti-graft agency has said.

By 2 months ago

EACC blames lack of records management for graft in counties

CEC's asked to seek Sakaja's permission to do media interviews

Senior county staff in Nairobi have been directed to seek clearance from Governor Sakaja before addressing the media.

By 4 months ago

CEC's asked to seek Sakaja's permission to do media interviews

El-Nino aftermath : 80 schools destroyed by floods in Wajir to be repaired

About 80 schools that were destroyed during the El Nino rains in Wajir County will be renovated before the beginning of the first term in 2024.

By 4 months ago

El-Nino aftermath : 80 schools destroyed by floods in Wajir to be repaired

How county officers, cartels loot market revenue

Nairobi City County officers are collecting revenue in cash from traders and sending it through mobile money, a special committee has discovered.

By 4 months ago

How county officers, cartels loot market revenue

Leaders praise teachers for exemplary service as KCPE era ends

Primary school teachers have been praised for their administrative role of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Examinations (KCPE) for the last 39 years.

By 5 months ago

Leaders praise teachers for exemplary service as KCPE era ends

Nairobi County executive put on the spot over foreign trips

Robert Alai has lately sparked heated debate in City Hall following revelations that some members of the Executive in the current regime have an insatiable appetite for foreign trips.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi County executive put on the spot over foreign trips

Nairobi Assembly to query KRA over revenue

The Nairobi County Assembly is set to summon Kenya Revenue Authority to explain declining county revenue collection as the daily collection has dropped to less than Sh10 million.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi Assembly to query KRA over revenue

UDA party effects changes in Nairobi County Assembly

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has removed its two leaders in the Nairobi County Assembly and appointed a new team.

By 6 months ago

UDA party effects changes in Nairobi County Assembly

Governor Sakaja denies fallout with DP Gachagua

This came after a video emerged that the DP snubbed Sakaja during an event attended by President William Ruto on September 25 at Uhuru Park, Nairobi.

By 6 months ago

Governor Sakaja denies fallout with DP Gachagua

Lang'ata cemetery workers block graveyards over delayed salaries

The Lang’ata cemetery was on Wednesday a no go zone as police engaged striking employees in running battles.

By 7 months ago

Lang'ata cemetery workers block graveyards over delayed salaries

Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment

The government has ordered the immediate closure of all quarrying activities on the Maai Mahiu escarpment following protests by residents.

By 7 months ago

Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment

Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports

“In others, we felt that some good works were done, we have also recommended that the number of bank accounts by the Liquor board be reduced,” Mwaura said.

By 7 months ago

Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports

Climate Summit guests, residents assured of security

Visitors attending the African Climate Summit have been assured of their security during week-long conference.

By 7 months ago

Climate Summit guests, residents assured of security

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued a directive to county enforcement officers, instructing them not to harass nightclub and bar owners during nighttime hours.

By 7 months ago

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs

Nairobi stocks up on condoms ahead of Africa Climate Summit

As the city prepares to host the Africa Climate Summit next week, a local activist has announced that he has distributed 400,000 condoms around the city centre for the guests and residents.

By 7 months ago

Nairobi stocks up on condoms ahead of Africa Climate Summit

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs crackdown

“Through consultations and collaboration we see a mutual benefit relationship that will bolster investors’ confidence and growth,” Gachoka stated.

By 7 months ago

Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs crackdown

County Attorney out of office after City Hall revelation

On August 2, 2023 Kwamboka appeared before the Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to shed light on some issues touching on legal pending bills.

By 8 months ago

County Attorney out of office after City Hall revelation

City Hall owes MCAs, staff Sh60 million in allowances

The Nairobi County Assembly Members and staff have not been paid their per diems and other allowances to the tune of Sh60 million.

By 8 months ago

City Hall owes MCAs, staff Sh60 million in allowances

City sex workers feel the heat of anti-government demonstrations

Hundreds of women who earn a living through sex have claimed that the three days’ anti-government protests that ended on Friday left them broke and hungry.

By 9 months ago

City sex workers feel the heat of anti-government demonstrations

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