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Pkemoi Ngenoh

No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja

The Law Society of Kenya and Greenbelt Movement have demanded the the governor drops the plan and apologise to the city residents.

No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja

Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park

Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park

Kenya embraces technology to secure border points

Kenya embraces technology to secure border points

Kenyans assured of tight security during holidays

Kenyans assured of tight security during holidays

Team seeks more time to table report on revenue collection

A special committee tasked to probe slump in revenue collection in Nairobi has for the second time sought more time to table a final report.

Team seeks more time to table report on revenue collection

US embassy warns its citizens over criminal activities in Nairobi

American Embassy in Nairobi has appealed to its citizens to be on the lookout in the city lest they fall victims of armed robbers.

US embassy warns its citizens over criminal activities in Nairobi

Kericho affordable housing project to employ over 2,000 locals

The first phase of the project will deliver 320 Affordable Housing units alongside a commercial area and a mixed-use commercial development.

Kericho affordable housing project to employ over 2,000 locals

Sakaja has reached out to me for assistance, DP Gachagua says

Deputy President Gachagua has now revealed that Sakaja has reached to him for backing over some issues in the county.

Sakaja has reached out to me for assistance, DP Gachagua says

Battle for Sh200m land in South B

Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome has been ordered to withdraw a contingent of police officers patrolling around a public land in South B, Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

Battle for Sh200m land in South B

Police rescue 16 children from house in Kayole

Police arrested Isaac Mwanjega and Linet Akinyi in a house in Soweto where they were reportedly holding 16 children on the night of February 18.

By 2 months ago

Police rescue 16 children from house in Kayole

How you will easily find plumber, electrician in Nairobi

Once implemented, this will allow city residents to easily find artisans who are the drivers of the jua kali sector in the city.

By 2 months ago

How you will easily find plumber, electrician in Nairobi

Cabinet approves use of cameras to monitor Nairobi traffic

Kura said the system is intelligent in that when it senses that the traffic is growing on one side of the road, it will add more time for traffic lights so that the intersections can be cleared.

By 2 months ago

Cabinet approves use of cameras to monitor Nairobi traffic

Boost for young learners in environment conservation

Learners from 30 different primary schools in Narok County have been trained in tree nursery management to impart knowledge to other pupils through environmental clubs.

By 2 months ago

Boost for young learners in environment conservation

Uproar over City Hall's plan to splash Sh30 million on mace

According to the Annual Development Plan (ADP) 2023-2024, it will cost Sh30 million to acquire 18-carat gold-plated mace.

By 2 months ago

Uproar over City Hall's plan to splash Sh30 million on mace

KRA officials put to task over 2021 deal on revenue collection in city

The Kenya Revenue Authority was put to task to explain the basis for its nine officials have been involved in revenue collection at City Hall.

By 3 months ago

KRA officials put to task over 2021 deal on revenue collection in city

Plans to resettle Kariobangi residents evicted during Covid period

Nairobi County has said the families will be resettled on the same piece of land since the land had been excised and allotments issued through the defunct Nairobi City Council.

By 3 months ago

Plans to resettle Kariobangi residents evicted during Covid period

Bouncers face vetting, licensing after shisha joint attack

Plans are underway to vet and train bouncers in the country and license them so that they can be identified as professionals.

By 3 months ago

Bouncers face vetting, licensing after shisha joint attack

Sakaja seeks EACC probe into City Hall job scam

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has written to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to assist in investigating corruption in Nairobi County’s employment process.

By 3 months ago

Sakaja seeks EACC probe into City Hall job scam

Traders feel heat of county's Unified Business Permit

The Unified permit combines the business, fire, food, health, and advertising licences into one, unlike in the past when traders were supposed to get multiple licenses.

By 3 months ago

Traders feel heat of county's Unified Business Permit

Calls for Sakaja to open Uhuru Park to residents

Uhuru Park was closed by the now-defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) for a facelift.

By 3 months ago

Calls for Sakaja to open Uhuru Park to residents

Grow trade volumes to support recovery, DP tells new envoys

Gachagua says diplomats performance to be measured on market opportunities created. More than 40 envoys asked to market Kenya as tourist, investment and quality export leader.

By 4 months ago

Grow trade volumes to support recovery, DP tells new envoys

Ejected ward fund CEO left stranded in City Hall corridors since July

Fund’s boss was ejected from the office and moved to another department but has never been assigned duties. County Secretary says Kithu was asked to step aside to allow for an audit.

By 4 months ago

Ejected ward fund CEO left stranded in City Hall corridors since July

Revenue collected in Nairobi County since 2013 is unknown

In their update on Thursday evening after their sittings, the Ad Hoc committee said the system used to collect revenue in Nairobi has not been audited for 10 years.

By 4 months ago

Revenue collected in Nairobi County since 2013 is unknown

New gaps as Sh17 billion oil cargo saga deepens

Report shows tonnage of the oil ordered by the government and the cargo supplied was inconsistent.

By 5 months ago

New gaps as Sh17 billion oil cargo saga deepens

Njeri's whereabouts still a mystery amid claims Sh17b oil may have been siphoned

The circumstances surrounding the battle of a vessel carrying Sh17 billion oil cargo continue to elicit various reactions from Kenyans.

By 5 months ago

Njeri's whereabouts still a mystery amid claims Sh17b oil may have been siphoned

Nairobi MCAs slam county government over bursary delays

MCAs in Nairobi have faulted the county government over the delayed distribution of bursary funds.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi MCAs slam county government over bursary delays

Bar owners pour heat on Sakaja's new license fees

In the new law, general retail alcoholic drinks, in premises situated within Nairobi County will pay annual fees of Sh100,000 up from Sh25,000.

By 5 months ago

Bar owners pour heat on Sakaja's new license fees

Liquor dealer on the run after evading Sh2.5 million tax

A liquor dealer who was arrested for evading Sh2.5 million in tax is now on the run after failing to appear in court.

By 5 months ago

Liquor dealer on the run after evading Sh2.5 million tax

Sakaja: No more hawking on sidewalks, roads within CBD

Nairobi Governor Sakaja outlaws hawking on sidewalks and roads within the CBD, says directive effective immediately.

By 6 months ago

Sakaja: No more hawking on sidewalks, roads within CBD

UDA MCAs divided over new Minority Leader, Whip in Nairobi

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has faced an unexpected twist in its political process to change the leadership team in the Nairobi County Assembly.

By 6 months ago

UDA MCAs divided over new Minority Leader, Whip in Nairobi

'Kanjo' askaris are not allowed into private vehicles, county clarifies after viral video

County officers are supposed to inform the driver of the offence committed and escort them to the county offices or to a police station.

By 6 months ago

'Kanjo' askaris are not allowed into private vehicles, county clarifies after viral video

Disputed market land in South B belongs to the public, Assembly declares

Residents of South B estate in Nairobi have reason to smile after a piece of land, which had garnered interest from a private developer, was declared a public facility.

By 6 months ago

Disputed market land in South B belongs to the public, Assembly declares

City 'Kanjo' askaris on the spot for manhandling female hawker

Nairobi South MCA Waithera Chege in a request of statement, argued that there is increasing harassment and extortion of hawkers by County askaris.

By 6 months ago

City 'Kanjo' askaris on the spot for manhandling female hawker

New TB infections likely to increase, as Kenya runs out of supply of drugs

Kenya is ranked fourth in the African continent with the highest TB burden after South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.

By 6 months ago

New TB infections likely to increase, as Kenya runs out of supply of drugs

Deadlock at City Hall over plans to move petty offenders court to Milimani

"The county pleas will now be taken to No.23 Milimani Law Courts by the County Magistrate pleas Court,” a notice by the Judiciary reads.

By 6 months ago

Deadlock at City Hall over plans to move petty offenders court to Milimani

Blow to Sakaja as MCAs extend public participation on Finance Bill for 30 days

The Budget committee says it needs 30 more days after city residents rejected the Finance Bill, 2023, terming it punitive.

By 6 months ago

Blow to Sakaja as MCAs extend public participation on Finance Bill for 30 days

Ex-Nairobi County workers protest outside Sakaja's office over jobs

Premises around City Hall and outside the governor’s office were turned into noisy environs by the group demandinmg that their pleas be heard.

By 7 months ago

Ex-Nairobi County workers protest outside Sakaja's office over jobs

South B residents protest over market space in dispute

Residents of South B estate in Nairobi staged a peaceful demonstration on Tuesday morning to oppose a private developer’s plan to take over public land.

By 7 months ago

South B residents protest over market space in dispute

Auditor General raises red flag over expenditure by Nairobi assembly

According to the Auditor General report for the financial year 2021-2022, the assembly paid for the travel but the same was not supported by payment vouchers or approvals.

By 7 months ago

Auditor General raises red flag over expenditure by Nairobi assembly

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

"We have deployed them, deepening on the number of wards in the Sub-county and the number of hotspots we identified" Otieno.

By 7 months ago

Nairobi County deploys 2,500 youths to Sub-counties ahead of the El Nino rains

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

“We are supposed to have three sessions in a week but last week for instance we had only one session,” Ngondi stated.

By 8 months ago

City MCA's risk losing seats for skipping sessions

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

County Executive Committee for Finance Charles Kerich who delivered the budget said the school feeding program will encourage students to attend school leading to an increase in enrollment.

By 9 months ago

School feeding program that made Governor Sakaja cry gets Sh1.2 billion in City budget

Team seeks more time to table report on revenue collection

A special committee tasked to probe slump in revenue collection in Nairobi has for the second time sought more time to table a final report.

Team seeks more time to table report on revenue collection

US embassy warns its citizens over criminal activities in Nairobi

American Embassy in Nairobi has appealed to its citizens to be on the lookout in the city lest they fall victims of armed robbers.

US embassy warns its citizens over criminal activities in Nairobi

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