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Chaos as police clash with residents during Mukuru kwa Njenga demolitions

Tension was high in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi, on Tuesday morning as residents protested against demolitions, triggering running battles with police.

By Okumu Modachi 2026-01-20 13:39:11

Chaos as police clash with residents during Mukuru kwa Njenga demolitions

Two suspected robbers killed after mob justice in Ngara, Nairobi

By Mate Tongola 2026-01-19 09:58:16

Police stop looters at Wamatangi's flattened premises

A day after Governor Wamatangi’s property near Nyayo Stadium was demolished, police officers were stretched thin, maintaining constant watch over youths attempting to loot valuables.

By Okumu Modachi 2026-01-16 06:00:00

Westlands public schools turn to boreholes to end water shortage

Public schools in Westlands, Nairobi, have turned to boreholes to keep learning going after years of water shortages and unresolved bills disrupted sanitation and daily operations.

By Benard Orwongo 2026-01-14 16:42:18

Westlands public schools turn to boreholes to end water shortage

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AG Oduor, IG Kanja risk jail after Wamatangi demolition

Kenya Railways Corporation CEO Phillip Mainga, AG Dorcas Oduor and IG Douglas Kanja now risk jail after the demolition of Governor Kimani Wamatangi's business premises.

By Kamau Muthoni 2026-01-14 14:42:08

AG Oduor, IG Kanja risk jail after Wamatangi demolition

Wamatangi fires back after his properties are demolished

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned the demolition of his business premises near Nyayo Stadium, terming it an “act of cowardice.”

By Okumu Modachi 2026-01-14 14:25:15

Wamatangi fires back after his properties are demolished

Doctors' strike in Nairobi continues, KMPDU says

Nairobi medics’ strike to continue over delayed salaries and stalled promotions, KMPDU accuses county government of ignoring their grievances; strike began on Dec 19, 2025.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-01-14 14:10:13

Doctors' strike in Nairobi continues, KMPDU says

Family of man killed in Karen building collapse demands justice

According to witnesses, the residential building, which had been constructed up to the first floor, caved in while some workers were mixing concrete underneath.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 2026-01-14 11:21:33

Family of man killed in Karen building collapse demands justice

Wamatangi loses millions as businesses flattened near Nyayo Stadium

Property worth millions of shillings belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was destroyed Tuesday night during a demolition near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.

By Okumu Modachi 2026-01-14 10:51:20

Wamatangi loses millions as businesses flattened near Nyayo Stadium

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Petitioner wants official fired over South C building collapse

Patrick Analo Akivaga faces accusations of dereliction of duty for allegedly permitting construction to proceed without mandatory approvals from the county's building department.

By Nancy Gitonga 2026-01-13 19:00:00

Petitioner wants official fired over South C building collapse

Embakasi police on the spot after fatal shooting of 19-year-old man

Shukri Abdi Ibrahim was shot dead during an encounter with police officers after what his family said was a road accident while he was on his way to the mosque.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2026-01-13 00:00:00

Embakasi police on the spot after fatal shooting of 19-year-old man

Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse

Traders operating near the collapsed building said they suffered losses through theft, vandalism and forced closure of premises as access roads were blocked to allow rescue teams to work.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2026-01-11 14:19:30

Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse

Another building collapses in Nairobi

Building under construction opposite Karen Community Church, Nairobi collapses; three people evacuated, more suspected to be trapped, Kenya Red Cross says.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-01-10 18:13:11