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Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

When it comes to implementing policies, it will not be smooth sailing since his coalition is the minority in the assembly.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 days ago

Water, garbage and transport biggest challenges for Johnson Sakaja

Nairobi: The city of haves and have-nots stuck in colonial times

Nairobi: The city of haves and have-nots stuck in colonial times

By Peter Theuri 9 days ago

Nairobi in 'Times' places to visit in 2022

Nairobi in 'Times' places to visit in 2022

By Gilda Naibei 1 month ago

Shocking tale of fake Tanzanian beggars on the prowl in Nairobi

Shocking tale of fake Tanzanian beggars on the prowl in Nairobi

By Denish Ochieng 1 month ago

Basketball: Champs Ulinzi guard perfect form with third win

Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors stretched their unbeaten run to three matches after a commanding 65-39 win over Nairobi City Thunder

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Basketball: Champs Ulinzi guard perfect form with third win

Shame as Nairobi City Stars players robbed at Kasarani during match with Gor Mahia

Nairobi City Stars players and technical bench are counting losses after thugs made their way into their dressing room and stole valuables at Kasarani Stadium

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Shame as Nairobi City Stars players robbed at Kasarani during match with Gor Mahia

A railway depot that birthed Nairobi city 123 years ago

Today marks 123 years since the settlement today known as Nairobi came to be. It is a settlement that grew out of a need to speed up the work on the Uganda Railway, or the Lunatic Express.

By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago

A railway depot that birthed Nairobi city 123 years ago

Ten-man Gor Mahia edge City Stars in five-goal thriller

Ten-man Gor Mahia on Sunday came from behind twice to defeat Nairobi City Stars 3-2 in a five goal FKF Premier League thriller match staged at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday.

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Ten-man Gor Mahia edge City Stars in five-goal thriller

Nairobi and rest of Africa deserve fresh, clean air

African countries should take measures that complement each other’s response to climate change will not only be less costly but also lay the foundation of a united and progressive continent.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Nairobi and rest of Africa deserve fresh, clean air

How Osano's clean sheets are pushing Nairobi City Stars to top four finish

Nairobi City Stars are staring at a top four finish in the 2021-2022 FKF Premier League season with four matches left till the end of the regular season.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

How Osano's clean sheets are pushing Nairobi City Stars to top four finish

Why relocating capital city won't solve Nairobi's mess

In the last 100 years, 30 countries have moved or decided to relocate their capital cities.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago

Why relocating capital city won't solve Nairobi's mess

Kipkorir, Barsosio bag Sh6m in Uhuru Classic

The inaugural Nairobi City Marathon dubbed, “Uhuru Classic”, showpiece ended with some exciting talking points for athletics enthusiasts

By Jonathan Komen 3 months ago

Kipkorir, Barsosio bag Sh6m in Uhuru Classic

I fell at the beginning - Kiprop says after Nairobi City Marathon win

Brimin Kiprop and Agnes Barsosio were named winners of the male and female categories during the inaugural edition of the event dubbed ‘Uhuru Classic’.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

I fell at the beginning - Kiprop says after Nairobi City Marathon win

Kenyans to use Nairobi Expressway on Saturday, Uhuru announces

While addressing participants during the first edition of the Nairobi City Marathon at Nyayo Stadium, Kenyatta clarified that the road will be open for public.

By Winfrey Owino 3 months ago

Kenyans to use Nairobi Expressway on Saturday, Uhuru announces

All set for inaugural Nairobi City Marathon at Nyayo today

It’s all system go ahead of today’s inaugural Nairobi City Marathon dubbed Uhuru Classic at Nyayo Stadium.

By Dennis Okeyo 3 months ago

All set for inaugural Nairobi City Marathon at Nyayo today

Elite athletes to battle for glory at Nairobi City Marathon today

Two-time Eldoret City Marathon champion Kipchirchir among stars to compete in the highest paying race in Africa.

By Dennis Okeyo 3 months ago

Elite athletes to battle for glory at Nairobi City Marathon today

Roads that will be closed tomorrow for the Nairobi City Marathon

Uhuru Highway, one carriageway on Lang’ata Road, Moi Avenue, Bunyala and Mombasa roads are some of the routes that will be affected tomorrow.

By Brian Okoth 3 months ago

Roads that will be closed tomorrow for the Nairobi City Marathon

Nairobi bursting at the seams, is it time to move capital?

There is growing evidence in almost every sector that Kenya’s biggest city Nairobi, can no longer accommodate its population.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago

Nairobi bursting at the seams, is it time to move capital?

Winners of inaugural Nairobi City Marathon set to earn Sh6m

The inaugural Nairobi City Marathon slated for May 8 is set to offer the largest purse in Africa with the winner going home with Sh6 million, the organisers announced yesterday.

By Dennis Okeyo 3 months ago

Winners of inaugural Nairobi City Marathon set to earn Sh6m

Nairobi City Stars stun Ulinzi 1-0

Nairobi City Stars moved third in the FKF Premier League standings after narrowly defeating Ulinzi Stars 1-0 today at Ruaraka Grounds.

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

Nairobi City Stars stun Ulinzi 1-0

Nairobians to experience dry taps from Thursday

Some of the areas that will be affected are Parklands, areas along Mombasa Road including South B and C, Buruburu, City Stadium, Maringo, Bahati and the whole Industrial Area.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh 4 months ago

Nairobians to experience dry taps from Thursday

FKF Premier League: Nairobi City Stars dock Bandari

Nairobi City Stars on Saturday bounced back to winning ways after defeating visiting Bandari 2-1 in an early kick off Football Kenya Federation Premie

By Washington Onyango 4 months ago

FKF Premier League: Nairobi City Stars dock Bandari

Badi city sinking in stinky trash

The eyesore is a mockery of the beautification efforts by the Nairobi county government and the Nairobi Metropolitan Services.

By David Njaaga 4 months ago

Badi city sinking in stinky trash

Why Kinoo building is tilting

Residents of the area say the unoccupied building’s pillars began to buckle at 11.30 pm on Saturday night and the police intervened by evacuations.

By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago

Why Kinoo building is tilting

City attractions: Romantic getaways just next door

For a start, both Uhuru Park in the city and Uhuru Gardens in Langata are both closed to the public.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

City attractions: Romantic getaways just next door

Nairobi City Stars cage Sharks to move second in FKF-PL

Nairobi City Stars cut the gap between them and FKF Premier League leaders Kakamega Homeboyz to within two points after narrowly defeating Kariobangi

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Nairobi City Stars cage Sharks to move second in FKF-PL

Trader ordered to refund State Sh8m from cemetery land scam

A businessman has been ordered to refund government Sh8 million he received from the cemetery land saga that involved the defunct Nairobi City...

By Paul Ogemba 6 months ago

Trader ordered to refund State Sh8m from cemetery land scam

Nairobi City Stars sip Tusker to move second in FKF-PL table

Nairobi City Stars stunned defending champions Tusker 1-0 to move second in the FKF Premier League standings on Sunday.

By Washington Onyango 7 months ago

Nairobi City Stars sip Tusker to move second in FKF-PL table

Nairobi City Stars humble Talanta to go third

Nairobi City Stars moved third in the log after defeating newbies FC Talanta 2-1 in a FKF Premier League match staged at the Kasarani Annex on Saturda

By Washington Onyango 7 months ago

Nairobi City Stars humble Talanta to go third

FKF Premier League: Leopards dim City Stars, Nzoia hold Gor

AFC Leopards registered their third win of the season after beating Nairobi City Stars 1-0 in Wednesday’s FKF Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium.

By No Author 7 months ago

FKF Premier League: Leopards dim City Stars, Nzoia hold Gor

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