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After floods, Sakaja in rush to map drainage hotspots

Johnson Sakaja has ordered a 48-hour action plan to identify and fix drainage hotspots in Nairobi following recent floods.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-03-17 17:34:47

After floods, Sakaja in rush to map drainage hotspots

Four killed in Shauri Moyo collapsed building

By Denis Omondi 2026-03-16 18:10:22

Several trapped after building collapses in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi

Red Cross says the structure caved in next to buildings that were being demolished on riparian land.

By Mate Tongola 2026-03-16 15:08:54

Rights group defends Tuju as courts clear way for Sh4.5bn property auction

A grassroots human rights movement has condemned the forced auction of properties linked to former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju, arguing the process amounts to persecution rather than justice.

By David Njaaga 2026-03-15 15:12:00

Rights group defends Tuju as courts clear way for Sh4.5bn property auction

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City under water: Nairobi drowned by poor leadership, planning failures and corruption

Nairobi city has experienced a plethora of challenges, the latest being the devastating flooding of the evening of Friday March 6, 2026.

By Peter Theuri 2026-03-15 08:00:00

City under water: Nairobi drowned by poor leadership, planning failures and corruption

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 Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2026-03-14 19:28:00

Nairobi Hospital board member detained after dramatic arrest

Activist group wants Nairobi out of devolution, into capital territory

A Nairobi-based civil society group has called for a national debate on stripping Nairobi of its county status and restructuring it into a special metropolitan capital territory.

By David Njaaga 2026-03-14 15:42:58

Activist group wants Nairobi out of devolution, into capital territory

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Sitting ducks: City residents not prepared as more rain looms

Nairobi residents remain ill-prepared for looming heavy rains despite recent floods that killed 33 people.

By Okumu Modachi 2026-03-14 07:15:00

Sitting ducks: City residents not prepared as more rain looms

Huruma traders demand alternative site after market demolition

Traders displaced by the demolition of Huruma Open-Air Market are urging authorities to provide alternative trading spaces as redevelopment plans move forward.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-03-13 17:17:57

Huruma traders demand alternative site after market demolition

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 Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2026-03-12 15:12:14

Eastleigh traders accuse county askaris of harassment

Families of Nairobi flood victims decry unpaid autopsy, mortuary bills as grief deepens

Families of Nairobi flood victims are grieving further after the county government failed to waive autopsy and mortuary fees, despite earlier assurances.

By Okumu Modachi 2026-03-12 12:44:43

Families of Nairobi flood victims decry unpaid autopsy, mortuary bills as grief deepens

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 Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2026-03-11 18:15:00

Karura MCA faults government over the controversial tree nursery project

Muturi alleges state plot to take over Nairobi Hospital

Muturi claimed that senior government officials have been exerting pressure on the hospital’s board to alter its leadership and create vacancies for individuals allegedly linked to the state.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-03-11 17:32:08