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Matatu chaos: How Kenya's public transport descended into road anarchy

Nairobi’s matatu system has descended into chaos marked by reckless driving, fare disputes and weak enforcement, raising safety fears as deadly accidents expose deep failures in regulation.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-06-12 15:30:00
Frequent missing-child alerts, safety concerns and social media-fuelled anxiety are prompting many Kenyan parents to adopt stricter routines, reshaping childhood freedoms as families seek balance.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-06-07 09:49:24
As schools grapple with discpline and student welfare, same-sex relationships are emerging as a sensitive, contested and often hidden issues in learning institutions.
By Nairobian Team 2026-06-06 12:20:00
Kenya’s grillz trend is reshaping urban fashion, driven by artistes and creatives embracing custom silver and gold dental accessories as bold self-expression, status symbols and style statements.
By Solomon Koko 2026-06-05 17:45:00
A wave of student unrest across Kenya has disrupted learning in dozens of schools, with strikes, arson and closures exposing overcrowding, stress, poor welfare and safety failures.
By Mike Kihaki 2026-06-05 15:45:00
Controversial preacher Father John Pesa of Coptic Holy Ghost Church of Africa has died, leaving behind a legacy of faith, controversy, alleged abuses, and a devoted but divided following.
By Clinton Ambujoh 2026-06-05 10:26:25
From vape pens that resemble USB drives to nicotine devices disguised as highlighters, health experts warn that the tobacco industry is reinventing itself to attract a younger generation.
By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-31 11:47:28
After surviving a bandit raid as a child in Samburu, Trizah Eyanae has dedicated her life to peacebuilding, helping conflict-affected communities in Northern Kenya foster dialogue and trust.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-05-31 11:23:20
Ntutu family has shaped Narok's politics, land ownership and tourism for decades. From patriarch Lerionka to Governor Patrick Ntutu, their influence continues to spark both admiration and scrutiny.
By George Sayagie 2026-05-30 10:05:00
Kenya faces a worsening child protection crisis marked by rising defilement, abduction and brutal murders of children, exposing systemic failures in justice, families and safeguarding systems.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-05-29 17:00:00
Arthritis is increasingly affecting people of all ages, with doctors warning that late diagnosis and rising lifestyle risk factors are worsening long-term mobility and quality of life.
By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-24 10:35:50
Nairobi’s top hotels faced intense logistical and security demands as they hosted about 30 heads of state and thousands of delegates during the Africa–France “Africa Forward” summit.
By Peter Muiruri And Philip Mwakio 2026-05-24 10:07:45