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Nairobi County

City Hall next battlefront for ODM and UDA

From the analysis of results so far, Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition will control the assembly. Nairobi has 85 wards and two, Kwa Reuben and Utawala, are yet to hold elections.

By Ibrahim Oruko 23 hrs ago

City Hall next battlefront for ODM and UDA

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

Nairobi: Green City turns blue as Azimio wins most seats

By Judah Ben-Hur 1 day ago

Disputes rock tallying centres in Nairobi

Disputes rock tallying centres in Nairobi

By Standard Team 2 days ago

KAA wins land battle against Nairobi County

KAA wins land battle against Nairobi County

By John Muthoni 10 days ago

Reprieve for city boda bodas as NMS to issue new rules

The operators will now have definite routes to ply, will have an office and have also been allocated parking space at the newly constructed Greenpark Terminal.

By Collins Kweyu and Fred Kagonye 15 days ago

Reprieve for city boda bodas as NMS to issue new rules

Nairobi the big, smelly city

From the CBD through markets all the way to homes, Nairobi is littered with trash, some which go uncollected for weeks, making the capital city an eyesore.

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh and Mike Kihaki 16 days ago

Nairobi the big, smelly city

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

Igathe defended NMS saying it has transformed the city since taking over key county functions.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

Court jails four former Nairobi County officials for Sh18m fraud

Jimmy Kiamba has the option of paying a fine of Sh10.7 million to escape the jail sentence.

By Paul Ogemba 1 month ago

Court jails four former Nairobi County officials for Sh18m fraud

Donald Kipkorir's 'modest' Sh1.3b legal bill to City Hall sparks hue and cry

Donald Kipkorir’s law firm- KTK Advocates - billed Nairobi City county government a modest sum of Sh1,338,011,582.76 for a matter handled in the Environment and Land Court.

By Nzau Musau 1 month ago

Donald Kipkorir's 'modest' Sh1.3b legal bill to City Hall sparks hue and cry

When Africans couldn't relieve themselves in Nairobi toilets

Early Nairobi was described by diplomat Ralph Bunche as “one big (outdoor toilet) because there are practically no public facilities available for natives.”

By Peter Muiruri 1 month ago

When Africans couldn't relieve themselves in Nairobi toilets

Cartels at City Hall must be dismantled for capital to prosper, Igathe says

Polycarp Igathe noted that despite efforts by the former regime to rid the menace, the monster has refused to go away.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Cartels at City Hall must be dismantled for capital to prosper, Igathe says

Commuters stranded as 'dry run' at Green Park affirms ours is a city running on empty

How many runs, by the way, are they likely to run before they launch a project?

By Peter Kimani 1 month ago

Commuters stranded as 'dry run' at Green Park affirms ours is a city running on empty

Confusion galore as test run held at new city terminus

The test run started at 5am but was stopped at 10am with pedestrians and passengers expressing their anger over inconveniences.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Confusion galore as test run held at new city terminus

To make Nairobi great again, elect capable leaders

It can be done. Let voters elect a capable governor, selfless MCAs and demand better services from the county government.

By Editorial 2 months ago

To make Nairobi great again, elect capable leaders

KCB sues Nairobi County over Sh4b decade-long loan dispute

KCB is demanding Sh4.2 billion and Sh9 million in costs. Its chief executive officer raised concern about the county’s default to the Treasury CS in 2019 but the situation has not changed.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

KCB sues Nairobi County over Sh4b decade-long loan dispute

Sakaja promises to fix land tenure system in Nairobi

Mr Sakaja also pledged to provide essential services like roads and water in informal settlements.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 months ago

Sakaja promises to fix land tenure system in Nairobi

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 2 months ago

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

Nairobi emerges richest county, Marsabit records fastest growth

Nairobi County has emerged as the richest of the 47 counties with the output of its economy hitting Sh2.6 trillion in 2020.

By Frankline Sunday 3 months ago

Nairobi emerges richest county, Marsabit records fastest growth

Kisiis migrate to other counties more, Nairobi still town of choice

More people are moving out of Kisii than in any other county in the country in search of greener pastures.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 months ago

Kisiis migrate to other counties more, Nairobi still town of choice

Badi team given nine more months to run city affairs

Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) tenure has been extended by nine months. The last three months will be for transition.

By Josphat Thiong'o 4 months ago

Badi team given nine more months to run city affairs

Will the new CEO heal Nairobi Hospital?

Reports indicate more than 200 junior staff have also been shown the door as part of the regime change at the facility.

By Graham Kajilwa 5 months ago

Will the new CEO heal Nairobi Hospital?

Court orders developer to provide playing field in landmark verdict

Judge says swimming pool and clubhouse are not enough for children to play.

By Kamau Muthoni 5 months ago

Court orders developer to provide playing field in landmark verdict

City Hall mum as KCB gets nod to seize, auction Sh4.3 billion assets

A look at the Nairobi county budget reveals that a huge chunk of its monies go towards payment of salaries to its over 12,000 employees.

By Josphat Thiong’o 5 months ago

City Hall mum as KCB gets nod to seize, auction Sh4.3 billion assets

Queries over Sh211m Nairobi County funds spent under Sonko

The Nairobi County Government is still unable to explain Sh211 million in expenditure made outside the Ifmis

By Frankline Sunday 5 months ago

Queries over Sh211m Nairobi County funds spent under Sonko

Governor Ann Kananu reshuffles cabinet after exit of five ministers

Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu has reshuffled her cabinet following the resignation of five of her ministers to seek elective posts in the August polls.

By Josphat Thiong'o 5 months ago

Governor Ann Kananu reshuffles cabinet after exit of five ministers

Nairobi County workers protest poor services at City Hall (Photos)

Nairobi County workers stage protests outside City Hall demanding repair of lifts, clogged toilets, and other facilities; union blames Executive

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Nairobi County workers protest poor services at City Hall (Photos)

Relief for bar owners, traders as City Hall slashes levies by 50 per cent

Wines and spirits owners within Nairobi will now pay Sh12,000 for a 12-month license after the charges were slashed from Sh24,000.

By Josphat Thiong’o 5 months ago

Relief for bar owners, traders as City Hall slashes levies by 50 per cent

Speaker seeks CBK help to unclock City Hall financial crisis

The Nairobi County Assembly has been plunged into a financial crisis that has seen its operations grind to a halt.

By Josphat Thiong’o 5 months ago

Speaker seeks CBK help to unclock City Hall financial crisis

Nairobi County Assembly on the spot over Sh14.4m unaccounted for pending bills

The report revealed that the assembly only availed supporting documents for transactions totalling Sh18 million for the special audit review.

By Josphat Thiong’o 5 months ago

Nairobi County Assembly on the spot over Sh14.4m unaccounted for pending bills

Battle for Nairobi heats up in Azimio factions

Two factions of the coalition are out to take over county elective seats, with each presenting their preferred line-up ahead of April nominations.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 6 months ago

Battle for Nairobi heats up in Azimio factions

72-year history of death and tears of Nairobi’s Woodley estate

How can so much death, pain, power and history be packed in a single city estate?

By Amos Kareithi 6 months ago

72-year history of death and tears of Nairobi’s Woodley estate

City Hall staff in strike threat over Sh490m withheld deductions

Nairobi County workers have threatened to go on strike in 21 days over failure by City Hall and NMS to remit Sh490.5 million in statutory deductions.

By Josphat Thiong’o 6 months ago

City Hall staff in strike threat over Sh490m withheld deductions

Businessman Richard Ngatia pledges to boost city traders

Richard Ngatia told the traders to ensure they are registered as voters if they want to be part of the change they desire.

By Samson Wire 6 months ago

Businessman Richard Ngatia pledges to boost city traders

Battle for Embakasi Central gains momentum as elders endorse Guyo

The Nairobi County Assembly Majority Leader, who also doubles as the Matopeni/Springvalley MCA, is seeking to oust the incumbent, Benjamin Mwangi.

By Josphat Thiongó 6 months ago

Battle for Embakasi Central gains momentum as elders endorse Guyo

Fresh crackdown to rid CBD of muggers, pickpockets looming

Central OCPD Adamson Bungei said this is part of a strategy to eliminate petty crimes in the city.

By Collins Kweyu 6 months ago

Fresh crackdown to rid CBD of muggers, pickpockets looming

Margaret Kenyatta: In the footsteps of Nairobi's first female Mayor in 1938

Margaret Kenyatta, Jomo Kenyatta's eldest child, assumed office as mayor of Nairobi in 1970 and relinquished the seat in 1976.

By Amos Kareithi 6 months ago

Margaret Kenyatta: In the footsteps of Nairobi's first female Mayor in 1938

I’m still in the race for Nairobi governor: Wanyonyi

Mr Wanyonyi said he was focused on clinching the city’s top job.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 7 months ago

I’m still in the race for Nairobi governor: Wanyonyi

Battle for city governor takes shape as more declare interest

Candidates hope to transform the capital and bring sanity to a county that has been at the epicentre of theatrics for nine years.

By Josphat Thiong’o 7 months ago

Battle for city governor takes shape as more declare interest

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