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Leadership wrangles at Four Ways Junction now under police probe
The leadership wrangles at Four Ways Junction estate that have been dragging on for several months are now under police probe.
By Dr Paul Bundi 16 days ago
Leadership wrangles at Four Ways Junction now under police probe
Catholic Bishops raise alarm over State-protected goons undermining stability
The Catholic Bishops have raised concerns over the rise of goons in the country, disrupting events, including those being held in places of worship.
By Dr Paul Bundi 16 days ago
Catholic Bishops raise alarm over State-protected goons undermining stability
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Fuel scandal: Prosecutors yet to receive files
Joe Sang, Daniel Kiptoo, Liban Mohammed were released on Sh100,000 cash bail after spending the weekend in Gigiri, Capitol Hill and Langata police stations respectively.
By Dr Paul Bundi 22 days ago
Fuel scandal: Prosecutors yet to receive files
State House wall sitting on riparian land to be demolished
A section of the wall surrounding the State House will be brought down since it sits on a reparian land, President William Ruto has revealed.
By Dr Paul Bundi 23 days ago
State House wall sitting on riparian land to be demolished
Woodley residents accuse county over illegal evictions
The eviction has left about 30 residents homeless and others living in vandalised houses, without doors and windows.
By Dr Paul Bundi 24 days ago
Woodley residents accuse county over illegal evictions
Nairobi leaders raise concerns over suspicious voter transfers
Several leaders in Nairobi County have expressed concern over the ongoing voter registration exercise.
By Dr Paul Bundi 29 days ago
Nairobi leaders raise concerns over suspicious voter transfers
Nairobi Water admits supplying salty water to city residents
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company was forced to shed light on why they sell borehole water to some areas in Nairobi.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Nairobi Water admits supplying salty water to city residents
Nairobi boda boda riders lose money in fake motorbike deal
Boda boda riders in Nairobi have accused a credit company of duping them with an attractive deal before going underground.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Nairobi boda boda riders lose money in fake motorbike deal
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Shock as senior City Hall officials linked to fake academic certificates
A probe into Nairobi County’s workforce has uncovered a shocking trend, senior City Hall officials allegedly secured jobs using fake academic certificates .
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Shock as senior City Hall officials linked to fake academic certificates
Residents endorse rehabilitation of 73-year-old Nairobi dam
During a public participation exercise on Friday, residents were taken through the planned interventions aimed at restoring the dam to its original state.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Residents endorse rehabilitation of 73-year-old Nairobi dam
Balmer Healthcare to establish Sh26 billion tertiary facility in Eldoret
The facility, expected to serve millions of people across the country is expected to offer comprehensive medical services across more than 20 specialties.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Balmer Healthcare to establish Sh26 billion tertiary facility in Eldoret
Uthiru residents accuse Nairobi County of allowing unregistered liquor joints
Uthiru-Ruthimitu Ward residents in Dagoretti South have accused Nairobi County of allowing unregistered liquor outlets to operate in the area.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Uthiru residents accuse Nairobi County of allowing unregistered liquor joints
City Hall to auction property of rates defaulters as debt collectors step in
Property owners with outstanding balances now face penalties, legal proceedings, and the possibility of property auctions if arrears persist.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
City Hall to auction property of rates defaulters as debt collectors step in
Water supply to State House disrupted due to heavy rains
The water supply to State House and other posh residences in Nairobi was disrupted on Friday following heavy rainfall pounding the city and its environs.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Water supply to State House disrupted due to heavy rains
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Why public toilets near National Archives were demolished
A busy toilet located around the National Archives area in Nairobi City centre was demolished on Friday night.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Why public toilets near National Archives were demolished
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Inside Sakaja's demolition plan for illegal riparian structures
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the demolition of illegal structures on riparian land to reduce flooding, following inspections near Westgate Mall.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Inside Sakaja's demolition plan for illegal riparian structures
Demolitions along Nairobi, Ngong Rivers begins as weatherman warns of more rains
Multi-agency teams on Friday worked around the clock, clearing structures sitting on riparian land along the Nairobi and Ngong rivers.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Demolitions along Nairobi, Ngong Rivers begins as weatherman warns of more rains
Nairobi Hospital board member detained after dramatic arrest
The Nairobi Hospital board member Dr Job Obwaka has been detained at the Muthaiga Police Station after being picked up outside his office at NSSF plaza in Nairobi.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Nairobi Hospital board member detained after dramatic arrest
Eastleigh traders accuse county askaris of harassment
Traders in Eastleigh have raised alarm over persistent harassment and extortion by Nairobi City County enforcement officers.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Eastleigh traders accuse county askaris of harassment
Karura MCA faults government over the controversial tree nursery project
Karura Ward Rep Kamau Fiu ni Fiu has faulted the government's response to the controversial nursery project in Karura Forest, terming it misleading and confusing to the public.  
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Karura MCA faults government over the controversial tree nursery project
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Death and destruction: Shame of failed city system
Flash floods in Nairobi caused over 25 deaths, destroyed property, and left residents stranded, highlighting the city’s failing drainage system.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Death and destruction: Shame of failed city system
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How TikToker was dumped by roadside after 12-hour ordeal
TikToker and government critic Joash Omollo, also known as Janeko Genzi, says he was held in a car by abductors for 12 hours before being dumped by the roadside.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
How TikToker was dumped by roadside after 12-hour ordeal
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Sakaja impeachment: Azimio MCAs disown plot remove governor from City Hall
While Minority Deputy Leader Chege said the threshold to table a motion has been met, ODM Ward Reps led by Majority Leader Peter Imwatok have rejected the plan.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Sakaja impeachment: Azimio MCAs disown plot remove governor from City Hall
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Sakaja impeachment resurfaces as MCAs adopt County-State agreement
Nairobi MCAs have adopted a County–State co-operation agreement signed on February 17, 2026, even as fresh impeachment attempts against Governor Johnson Sakaja resurface.
By Dr Paul Bundi 1 month ago
Sakaja impeachment resurfaces as MCAs adopt County-State agreement
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From Stephen Lelei to Katitu and Patrick Shaw: The rise and fall of famed 'super' cops
From Titus Ngamau alias Katitu, to Stephen Lelei and Daniel Seronei, Kenya’s super cops have risen and fallen over time, dating back to the era of Timothy Kamunde and Patrick Shaw.
By Dr Paul Bundi 2 months ago
From Stephen Lelei to Katitu and Patrick Shaw: The rise and fall of famed 'super' cops
Aviation workers vow strike despite restraint by court
Aviation workers have vowed to continue their strike despite a court order restraining industrial action.
By Dr Paul Bundi 2 months ago
Aviation workers vow strike despite restraint by court
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New Nairobi Bill to regulate sale of alcohol
Nairobi County is set to tighten regulations on alcoholic drinks in a Bill that seeks to safeguard public health.
By Dr Paul Bundi 2 months ago
New Nairobi Bill to regulate sale of alcohol
Nairobi MCAs question State House city management deal
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 Dr Paul Bundi 2 months ago
Nairobi MCAs question State House city management deal
Chiefs set for training to curb political violence, radicalisation
 Chiefs and their assistants from the Nairobi region are set to undergo capacity-building training aimed at identifying weak security links ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Dr Paul Bundi 2 months ago
Chiefs set for training to curb political violence, radicalisation
Liquor traders optimistic that digital licensing will tackle corruption in Nairobi
Bar owners and liquor traders in the city have expressed optimism that the introduction of digital licensing by Nairobi County will help curb corruption.
By Dr Paul Bundi 3 months ago
Liquor traders optimistic that digital licensing will tackle corruption in Nairobi
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Funeral of a kind as street families bury nine
Street families in Nairobi buried the bodies of their friends who died between November 2025 and January 2026 at the Lang'ata Cemetery.
By Dr Paul Bundi 3 months ago
Funeral of a kind as street families bury nine
Matatu operators decry state's silence as boda-boda riders torch vehicles
Matatu operators countrywide have threatened to withdraw their services on February 2, over rising cases of boda-boda riders torching vehicles involved in accidents.
By Dr Paul Bundi 3 months ago
Matatu operators decry state's silence as boda-boda riders torch vehicles
Lobby group petition NCIC over remarks by Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama
In their petition, the group stated that Arama made remarks to vet the targeted beneficiaries inquiring about their community.
By Dr Paul Bundi 3 months ago
Lobby group petition NCIC over remarks by Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama
Taskforce unearths 390 suspicious labour recruitment agencies
There are up to 390 suspicious recruitment agencies currently under probe, it has emerged.
By Dr Paul Bundi 3 months ago
Taskforce unearths 390 suspicious labour recruitment agencies
Family of man killed in Karen building collapse demands justice
According to witnesses, the residential building, which had been constructed up to the first floor, caved in while some workers were mixing concrete underneath.
By Dr Paul Bundi 3 months ago
Family of man killed in Karen building collapse demands justice
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Top candidates beat challenges to pursue dream courses
Despite facing challenges in their studies, some candidates who sat for the 2025 KKCSE posted exemplary results, opening ways for them to pursue their dream courses in the university.
By Dr Paul Bundi 3 months ago
Top candidates beat challenges to pursue dream courses
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Police officers hailed in the streets but left to fight court battles alone
To the members of the public such police officers are heroes, but legally, they are villains.
By Dr Paul Bundi 4 months ago
Police officers hailed in the streets but left to fight court battles alone
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Nairobi runs 174 bank accounts against the law
The damning details are captured in the county governments budget implementation review report for first quarter of 2025-26 financial year.
By Dr Paul Bundi 4 months ago
Nairobi runs 174 bank accounts against the law
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Controversial Bill seeking to regulate churches put on hold
After several appeals by the clergy, the controversial Religious Organisations Bill 2024 has been temporarily stopped.
By Dr Paul Bundi 4 months ago
Controversial Bill seeking to regulate churches put on hold
Report warns civic freedoms in East Africa under strain
East Africa has been ranked among the most dangerous regions for civic freedoms, with human rights defenders facing growing threats including violence, intimidation and imprisonment.
By Dr Paul Bundi 4 months ago
Report warns civic freedoms in East Africa under strain
Rain, light and tuskers: A journey into Amboseli's soul
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By Jayne Rose Gacheri
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Wanga at crossroads as political battles mounts
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By Standard Team
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