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Counties face solid waste nightmare

Counties are turning to public-private partnerships to tackle growing waste management challenges as population growth, industrial expansion and financial constraints strain existing systems.

By Antony Gitonga 2026-06-02 17:31:39

DCI identifies six students linked to Utumishi Girls dorm fire

By Mate Tongola 2026-05-31 11:34:59

Father, son among three dead inside septic tank at Makindu Boys High School

A father and his son are among three casual labourers who died after drowning inside a septic tank during a cleaning operation at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-05-28 23:03:04

EACC warns counties over conflict of interest

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has urged county governments to tighten accountability systems and fully implement the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-05-21 23:25:00

EACC warns counties over conflict of interest

Sh19.3 Billion appeal for drought crisis

Special Programmes sector has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh19.3 billion to bolster emergency relief operations as Kenya faces worsening drought conditions

By Mike Kihaki 2026-05-20 20:27:57

Sh19.3 Billion appeal for drought crisis

Concern over management of Nairobi Food Certification Unit

The KEHPHPU has accused Nairobi City County of unlawfully deploying unqualified personnel to manage the Food Hygiene and Medical Certification Unit at City Hall.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-05-18 14:41:24

Concern over management of Nairobi Food Certification Unit

Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaduct

Motorists using the busy Ngong Road and Naivasha Road corridor in Nairobi should brace for temporary traffic disruptions during evening hours.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-05-17 11:47:54

Partial closure on Ngong road as KURA finalises Sh3.8 B junction mall viaduct

Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works

Motorists using Eldoret Road in Nairobi will face major traffic disruptions after the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announced the closure of a section of the road

By Mike Kihaki 2026-05-11 10:58:13

Four-month closure of Eldoret Road for Nairobi River Bridge works

13 suspects arrested in Trans Nzoia gang crackdown

13 suspects arrested in Gitwamba, Trans-Nzoia county on Saturday in an operation targeting criminal gangs, NPS says.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-05-10 13:56:23

13 suspects arrested in Trans Nzoia gang crackdown

Detectives arrest 68-year-old woman, seize suspected narcotics in Nairobi

Detectives arrestes 68-year-old woman, recover suspected narcotic drugs in an operation targeting drug trafficking in Nairobi.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-05-08 22:38:27

Detectives arrest 68-year-old woman, seize suspected narcotics in Nairobi

Body of missing five-year-old boy found in Nyamira tea plantation

The body of Ezra Momanyi, a PP1 pupil, was found on Friday afternoon in a tea plantation in Endemo village under disturbing circumstances.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-05-08 22:31:07

Body of missing five-year-old boy found in Nyamira tea plantation

Hope, doubt in Laikipia as decades-long road crisis nears resolution

Despite the renewed excitement, many residents remain cautiously optimistic, saying years of broken promises from previous administrations have taught them to wait.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-05-08 18:10:00