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Pkemoi Ngenoh

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.

Lang'ata cemetery workers block graveyards over delayed salaries

Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment

Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment

Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports

Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports

Climate Summit guests, residents assured of security

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

Less traffic on city roads, activities reduced in CBD

Nairobi MCAs give nod to Sakaja's Sh40 billion budget

The Sh40.7 billion for Financial Year 2023/2024 now lays ground for Sakaja to deliver on some of the pledges he made during his campaigns.

By 2 months ago

Nairobi MCAs give nod to Sakaja's Sh40 billion budget

Sakaja picks Math expert to shore up Nairobi's revenues

Sakaja wants Andrew Chege to salvage city revenue that has been nose-diving.

By 4 months ago

Sakaja picks Math expert to shore up Nairobi's revenues

Jubilee leadership wrangles spill over to Nairobi County Assembly

The ongoing battle for control of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party is slowly spilling over to the Nairobi County Assembly.

By 4 months ago

Jubilee leadership wrangles spill over to Nairobi County Assembly

We often bribe county technicians to light up the city, MCAs reveal

A section of Nairobi Ward Representatives have revealed how they are often forced to part with cash to bribe City County electricians to fix faulty security lights and mast heads in their wards.

By 4 months ago

We often bribe county technicians to light up the city, MCAs reveal

Kileleshwa residents lose sleep as high-rise buildings shoot up

Residents claim tall buildings not allowed in zoning law have mushroomed, invading their privacy. They accuse county government of ignoring them during public participation.

By 4 months ago

Kileleshwa residents lose sleep as high-rise buildings shoot up

NCCK calls for the return of vetting of religious bodies to restore sanity

Clergy said it is shocking that such a sect has been allowed to perpetuate its dangerous doctrine for such a long time, leading to loss of so many lives with state security completely unaware

By 5 months ago

NCCK calls for the return of vetting of religious bodies to restore sanity

Jubilee de-whips three MCAs from House committees, leadership posts

The party has moved to eject three ward reps from the assembly's committees and leadership positions in what they termed as open dalliance with President William Ruto's UDA.

By 5 months ago

Jubilee de-whips three MCAs from House committees, leadership posts

Small-scale farming will tame the high cost of living, Linturi says

The CS explained that the government is determined to lower the cost of living by implementing policies that will favour local farmers and boost their yields.

By 5 months ago

Small-scale farming will tame the high cost of living, Linturi says

Week two of demonstrations leave damages worth millions

Trace Lounge along Outering Road was broken into and goods worth Sh3m stolen. Muhindi mweusi supermarket lost Sh15m worth of goods on March 20, when the protests began.

By 5 months ago

Week two of demonstrations leave damages worth millions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

Less traffic on city roads, activities reduced in CBD

Nairobi MCAs give nod to Sakaja's Sh40 billion budget

The Sh40.7 billion for Financial Year 2023/2024 now lays ground for Sakaja to deliver on some of the pledges he made during his campaigns.

By 2 months ago

Nairobi MCAs give nod to Sakaja's Sh40 billion budget

Sakaja picks Math expert to shore up Nairobi's revenues

Sakaja wants Andrew Chege to salvage city revenue that has been nose-diving.

By 4 months ago

Sakaja picks Math expert to shore up Nairobi's revenues

Jubilee leadership wrangles spill over to Nairobi County Assembly

The ongoing battle for control of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party is slowly spilling over to the Nairobi County Assembly.

By 4 months ago

Jubilee leadership wrangles spill over to Nairobi County Assembly

We often bribe county technicians to light up the city, MCAs reveal

A section of Nairobi Ward Representatives have revealed how they are often forced to part with cash to bribe City County electricians to fix faulty security lights and mast heads in their wards.

By 4 months ago

We often bribe county technicians to light up the city, MCAs reveal

Kileleshwa residents lose sleep as high-rise buildings shoot up

Residents claim tall buildings not allowed in zoning law have mushroomed, invading their privacy. They accuse county government of ignoring them during public participation.

By 4 months ago

Kileleshwa residents lose sleep as high-rise buildings shoot up

Jubilee de-whips three MCAs from House committees, leadership posts

The party has moved to eject three ward reps from the assembly's committees and leadership positions in what they termed as open dalliance with President William Ruto's UDA.

By 5 months ago

Jubilee de-whips three MCAs from House committees, leadership posts

NCCK calls for the return of vetting of religious bodies to restore sanity

Clergy said it is shocking that such a sect has been allowed to perpetuate its dangerous doctrine for such a long time, leading to loss of so many lives with state security completely unaware

By 5 months ago

NCCK calls for the return of vetting of religious bodies to restore sanity

Small-scale farming will tame the high cost of living, Linturi says

The CS explained that the government is determined to lower the cost of living by implementing policies that will favour local farmers and boost their yields.

By 5 months ago

Small-scale farming will tame the high cost of living, Linturi says

Week two of demonstrations leave damages worth millions

Trace Lounge along Outering Road was broken into and goods worth Sh3m stolen. Muhindi mweusi supermarket lost Sh15m worth of goods on March 20, when the protests began.

By 5 months ago

Week two of demonstrations leave damages worth millions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 months ago

City sex workers feel the heat of anti-government demonstrations

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