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Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services

Growing concerns over service delivery, revenue accountability and uneven development are increasingly placing Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration under scrutiny.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-25 22:12:26

Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services

Borehole ends water vendor reliance for 1,900 Kajiado learners

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-24 22:33:38

Kahiga questions night-time use of county vehicle

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has raised questions over the alleged use of a county government vehicle outside official duties.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-23 18:50:14

KMA warns of rough seas, strong winds along Kenyan coast

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has issued a public safety warning over anticipated adverse weather and dangerous sea conditions along the Kenyan coast.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-23 16:43:11

KMA warns of rough seas, strong winds along Kenyan coast

Kilifi pending bills hit Sh10.7bn as suppliers decry payment delays

Kilifi County’s financial troubles have come under renewed scrutiny after suppliers and contractors told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-21 23:47:09

Kilifi pending bills hit Sh10.7bn as suppliers decry payment delays

Killings, border violence and political tensions: KNCHR sounds alarm ahead of 2027

KNCHR warns of threats to life over killings in Isiolo, Embu and Turkana border banditry ahead of 2027 General Election, demands State action.

By David Njaaga 2026-09-20 18:10:16

Killings, border violence and political tensions: KNCHR sounds alarm ahead of 2027

Plate of rice exposes plot to smuggle escape tools to suspects in police cell

Police at Ruai Police Station in Nairobi have arrested an 18-year-old woman accused of smuggling escape tools hidden in a plate of rice.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-09-16 10:24:06

Plate of rice exposes plot to smuggle escape tools to suspects in police cell

Woman killed in hit and run at Jacaranda rally

One person killed after being knocked down and run over by a Toyota Prado during Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda Grounds, police say.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-13 23:07:53

Woman killed in hit and run at Jacaranda rally

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16 injured, vehicles damaged as Golbo protests force suspension of land registration

Twelve police officers and four demonstrators were injured and 19 vehicles damaged during protests over a disputed community land registration exercise in Golbo Ward, Moyale

By Abraham Fayo 2026-09-13 00:00:00

16 injured, vehicles damaged as Golbo protests force suspension of land registration

Kibra residents call on Senate for stalled Kenya railways resettlement

Residents and traders displaced by Kenya Railways projects in Laini Saba, Kibra, have appealed to the Senate to intervene over stalled resettlement programmes.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-10 23:34:12

Kibra residents call on Senate for stalled Kenya railways resettlement

Counties reveal the hidden cost of national health deals

County governments are being left to shoulder the cost of health agreements negotiated by the national government, Murang’a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania has said.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-09 14:21:10

Counties reveal the hidden cost of national health deals

Mount Kenya wildfire: What 8,700 burnt hectares reveal about the crisis

More than 3,000 hectares of Mount Kenya Forest have been affected by a wildfire that has burned since September 1, exposing gaps in Kenya’s ability to fight fires in remote forest areas.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-08 16:05:34