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Pkemoi Ngenoh

Blow to Sakaja as MCAs extend public participation on Finance Bill for 30 days

The Budget committee says it needs 30 more days after city residents rejected the Finance Bill, 2023, terming it punitive.

Blow to Sakaja as MCAs extend public participation on Finance Bill for 30 days

South B residents protest over market space in dispute

South B residents protest over market space in dispute

Ex-Nairobi County workers protest outside Sakaja's office over jobs

Ex-Nairobi County workers protest outside Sakaja's office over jobs

Auditor General raises red flag over expenditure by Nairobi assembly

Auditor General raises red flag over expenditure by Nairobi assembly

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

"We have deployed them, deepening on the number of wards in the Sub-county and the number of hotspots we identified" Otieno.

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

“We are supposed to have three sessions in a week but last week for instance we had only one session,” Ngondi stated.

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

County Executive Committee for Finance Charles Kerich who delivered the budget said the school feeding program will encourage students to attend school leading to an increase in enrollment.

By 3 months ago

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

Nairobi Water staff threaten service interruptions over controversial bill

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company employees have threatened to down tools if bill seeking to place the entity's management under County Government is passed.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi Water staff threaten service interruptions over controversial bill

Mama Lucy hospital found culpable in pregnant woman's death

Jackson Mandago-led Senate team has concluded there was an unjustifiable delay, of about eight hours before Anyango was transferred to the theatre.

By 3 months ago

Mama Lucy hospital found culpable in pregnant woman's death

City Hall Annex askaris suffer after toilets were demolished over renovations

For the last two months, some toilets at City Hall Annex have been out of bounds due to the ongoing renovation works.

By 4 months ago

City Hall Annex askaris suffer after toilets were demolished over renovations

New system to monitor errant motorists in real time, says NTSA

The government will roll out a system that will alert authorities whenever a traffic offence occurs.

By 4 months ago

New system to monitor errant motorists in real time, says NTSA

Help! Mosquitoes are feasting on us in Chambers - City MCAs

The complaint was raised by Highrise MCA Kennedy Oyugi stating that the insects have made the stay in Chambers uncomfortable.

By 4 months ago

Help! Mosquitoes are feasting on us in Chambers - City MCAs

End of an era as Sakaja replaces rusty 'Kanjo' vans with Sh105 million fleet

Sakaja's administration has acquired 19 new vans as the process of replacing the rickety pickups begins.

By 4 months ago

End of an era as Sakaja replaces rusty 'Kanjo' vans with Sh105 million fleet

Children as young as six abusing drugs, new government study says

The report links this problem to early exposure by parents, especially during family outings and meetings.

By 4 months ago

Children as young as six abusing drugs, new government study says

Drunk drivers should work in mortuaries as punishment, says Nairobi MCA

Nairobi MCA Clement Kamaru has proposed that those found guilty of drunk driving should do community service in mortuaries as punishment.

By 4 months ago

Drunk drivers should work in mortuaries as punishment, says Nairobi MCA

Coffee aroma that pushed techie to train global baristas

he brainchild of the centre, Wesley Yeaman has been in the coffee industry for 14 years and is now among the first few international coffee coaches.

By 4 months ago

Coffee aroma that pushed techie to train global baristas

Owner of city Matatu torched during anti-government protests speaks

The matatu driver, Francis Nyakundi, says he was heading to the city from Ngong and had not been informed about the situation.

By 4 months ago

Owner of city Matatu torched during anti-government protests speaks

Situation at the city centre as Azimio protests resume

Nairobi will be a key focus where Azimio leaders have dared to march to the city centre on day one of the demonstrations.

By 4 months ago

Situation at the city centre as Azimio protests resume

KTN anchor Zubeidah Koome elected Editors Guild President

Standard Group journalist Zubeidah Koome is the new president of the Kenya Editors Guild.

By 5 months ago

KTN anchor Zubeidah Koome elected Editors Guild President

Return of garbage: City choking in filth

Nairobi is fast losing its lustre to stinking garbage strewn all over the streets, walkways, bridges, and markets. The heaps are an eye sore and pose a health risk.

By 5 months ago

Return of garbage: City choking in filth

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

"We have deployed them, deepening on the number of wards in the Sub-county and the number of hotspots we identified" Otieno.

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

“We are supposed to have three sessions in a week but last week for instance we had only one session,” Ngondi stated.

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

County Executive Committee for Finance Charles Kerich who delivered the budget said the school feeding program will encourage students to attend school leading to an increase in enrollment.

By 3 months ago

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

Nairobi Water staff threaten service interruptions over controversial bill

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company employees have threatened to down tools if bill seeking to place the entity's management under County Government is passed.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi Water staff threaten service interruptions over controversial bill

Mama Lucy hospital found culpable in pregnant woman's death

Jackson Mandago-led Senate team has concluded there was an unjustifiable delay, of about eight hours before Anyango was transferred to the theatre.

By 3 months ago

Mama Lucy hospital found culpable in pregnant woman's death

City Hall Annex askaris suffer after toilets were demolished over renovations

For the last two months, some toilets at City Hall Annex have been out of bounds due to the ongoing renovation works.

By 4 months ago

City Hall Annex askaris suffer after toilets were demolished over renovations

New system to monitor errant motorists in real time, says NTSA

The government will roll out a system that will alert authorities whenever a traffic offence occurs.

By 4 months ago

New system to monitor errant motorists in real time, says NTSA

Help! Mosquitoes are feasting on us in Chambers - City MCAs

The complaint was raised by Highrise MCA Kennedy Oyugi stating that the insects have made the stay in Chambers uncomfortable.

By 4 months ago

Help! Mosquitoes are feasting on us in Chambers - City MCAs

End of an era as Sakaja replaces rusty 'Kanjo' vans with Sh105 million fleet

Sakaja's administration has acquired 19 new vans as the process of replacing the rickety pickups begins.

By 4 months ago

End of an era as Sakaja replaces rusty 'Kanjo' vans with Sh105 million fleet

Children as young as six abusing drugs, new government study says

The report links this problem to early exposure by parents, especially during family outings and meetings.

By 4 months ago

Children as young as six abusing drugs, new government study says

Drunk drivers should work in mortuaries as punishment, says Nairobi MCA

Nairobi MCA Clement Kamaru has proposed that those found guilty of drunk driving should do community service in mortuaries as punishment.

By 4 months ago

Drunk drivers should work in mortuaries as punishment, says Nairobi MCA

Coffee aroma that pushed techie to train global baristas

he brainchild of the centre, Wesley Yeaman has been in the coffee industry for 14 years and is now among the first few international coffee coaches.

By 4 months ago

Coffee aroma that pushed techie to train global baristas

Owner of city Matatu torched during anti-government protests speaks

The matatu driver, Francis Nyakundi, says he was heading to the city from Ngong and had not been informed about the situation.

By 4 months ago

Owner of city Matatu torched during anti-government protests speaks

Situation at the city centre as Azimio protests resume

Nairobi will be a key focus where Azimio leaders have dared to march to the city centre on day one of the demonstrations.

By 4 months ago

Situation at the city centre as Azimio protests resume

KTN anchor Zubeidah Koome elected Editors Guild President

Standard Group journalist Zubeidah Koome is the new president of the Kenya Editors Guild.

By 5 months ago

KTN anchor Zubeidah Koome elected Editors Guild President

Return of garbage: City choking in filth

Nairobi is fast losing its lustre to stinking garbage strewn all over the streets, walkways, bridges, and markets. The heaps are an eye sore and pose a health risk.

By 5 months ago

Return of garbage: City choking in filth

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

"We have deployed them, deepening on the number of wards in the Sub-county and the number of hotspots we identified" Otieno.

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

“We are supposed to have three sessions in a week but last week for instance we had only one session,” Ngondi stated.

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

County Executive Committee for Finance Charles Kerich who delivered the budget said the school feeding program will encourage students to attend school leading to an increase in enrollment.

By 3 months ago

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

Nairobi Water staff threaten service interruptions over controversial bill

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company employees have threatened to down tools if bill seeking to place the entity's management under County Government is passed.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi Water staff threaten service interruptions over controversial bill

Mama Lucy hospital found culpable in pregnant woman's death

Jackson Mandago-led Senate team has concluded there was an unjustifiable delay, of about eight hours before Anyango was transferred to the theatre.

By 3 months ago

Mama Lucy hospital found culpable in pregnant woman's death

City Hall Annex askaris suffer after toilets were demolished over renovations

For the last two months, some toilets at City Hall Annex have been out of bounds due to the ongoing renovation works.

By 4 months ago

City Hall Annex askaris suffer after toilets were demolished over renovations

New system to monitor errant motorists in real time, says NTSA

The government will roll out a system that will alert authorities whenever a traffic offence occurs.

By 4 months ago

New system to monitor errant motorists in real time, says NTSA

Help! Mosquitoes are feasting on us in Chambers - City MCAs

The complaint was raised by Highrise MCA Kennedy Oyugi stating that the insects have made the stay in Chambers uncomfortable.

By 4 months ago

Help! Mosquitoes are feasting on us in Chambers - City MCAs

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