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Pkemoi Ngenoh

Sakaja revives plan to ban matatus from Nairobi CBD

Some matatu operators said if the plans succeed it will be a win for all the stakeholders insisting that more deliberations will be made before the final decision.

Sakaja revives plan to ban matatus from Nairobi CBD

Scrap metal dealer in possession of trolleys stolen within CBD arrested

Scrap metal dealer in possession of trolleys stolen within CBD arrested

Battle of choirs: Sakaja fails to pay top winners

Battle of choirs: Sakaja fails to pay top winners

Motorist who hacked matatu driver in Eastleigh arrested

Motorist who hacked matatu driver in Eastleigh arrested

South B to get Sh350 million market

A modern market construction project has begun in South B shopping centre, Nairobi, after residents successfully reclaimed land from a private developer.

South B to get Sh350 million market

The messy battle to control public toilets in Nairobi

For two days Nairobi residents who rely on public toilets in the central business district have been forced to seek other alternatives following closure of three facilities.

The messy battle to control public toilets in Nairobi

ODM youths in Nairobi condemn attack on Kitisuru MCA

A section of ODM Youth in Nairobi has condemned the attack on Kitisuru Member of County Assembly Alvin Olando.

ODM youths in Nairobi condemn attack on Kitisuru MCA

Relocation of hawkers from CBD divides traders, stirs political rift

The ejection decision has triggered political tension, with leaders clashing over its fairness and execution.

Relocation of hawkers from CBD divides traders, stirs political rift

Boys outdo girls in 23 out of 30 examined subjects

Boys recorded better mean scores than girls in 23 subjects in last year.

Boys outdo girls in 23 out of 30 examined subjects

How volatile city politics aided Rigathi Gachagua's downfall

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua was also accused of meddling in Nairobi’s affairs and undermining Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration on multiple occasions.

How volatile city politics aided Rigathi Gachagua's downfall

Motorists headache over KeNHA closure of Southern Bypass

KenHA closed the Southern Bypass from December 23 until January 5 from Ole Sereni Interchange to Ngong Road Interchange.

Motorists headache over KeNHA closure of Southern Bypass

Embezzlement: CS vows action against Kuscco staff

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has said that action will be taken against Kuscco officials over poor management of funds.

Embezzlement: CS vows action against Kuscco staff

Nyakach residents urged to unite against rising insecurity

Parliamentary hopeful Mulla calls for unity to solve insecurity.

Nyakach residents urged to unite against rising insecurity

City Hall okays plan to lease out Uhuru, Central parks

A row has erupted in Nairobi after Governor Johnson Sakaja allowed leasing of resting places at Uhuru and Central parks.

By 2 months ago

City Hall okays plan to lease out Uhuru, Central parks

Kindiki's sudden change of fortunes as country's second-in-command

He left KICC with a bigger motorcade than what had brought him and his wife as his new office comes with independence and power.

By 3 months ago

Kindiki's sudden change of fortunes as country's second-in-command

Sonko: Missing Pangani, Jee-van-Jee title deeds were used to borrow Sh1.9B loan

Some witnesses said the title deeds that ought to have been used to borrow loans to complete the projects could not be traced and claimed Sonko had kept them.

By 3 months ago

Sonko: Missing Pangani, Jee-van-Jee title deeds were used to borrow Sh1.9B loan

Fear grips Eastleigh after murder of three family members

The mutilated bodies of the three women were discovered at three separate locations in Machakos, Parklands, and Bahati in Nairobi on Tuesday.

By 3 months ago

Fear grips Eastleigh after murder of three family members

Seven foreign nationals abducted in Nairobi

The incident happened in the Kileleshwa area while the foreigners were driving to their office in the morning hours.

By 3 months ago

Seven foreign nationals abducted in Nairobi

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

Protestors who damage or torch buildings in Nairobi and major towns could soon be thrown behind bars for 15 years or pay a fine of Sh15 million.

By 3 months ago

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution

Nairobi residents could soon have noiseless Sundays if the agreement between churches and the County will be adhered to.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution

Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain

Motorists and pedestrians using Mombasa Road, Nairobi, have raised concerns over the slow pace of completion of a section of the highway by the contractor.

By 4 months ago

Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain

Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words

While touring Wakulima market, Gachagua told Sakaja to let traders do their business while the governor said he will not fall for populist political gimmicks.

By 4 months ago

Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words

Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has appointed the National Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of police reforms proposed by the Maraga Taskforce.

By 4 months ago

Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja summoned Azimio MCAs for a closed-door meeting as the MCAs resume sittings today after long recess.

By 4 months ago

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Didmus Barasa is accused of extorting businesswoman Sh2 million. He allegedly promised to deliver road construction tenders to the trader.

By 5 months ago

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

People who were arrested on Monday night for urinating in public areas in Nairobi were ordered to clean the City mortuary.

By 5 months ago

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA

The Indian firm has proposed to manage the regional aviation hub for 30 years but the Union says there are secret agreements in the deal that put jobs and assets at risk.

By 5 months ago

Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA

County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra

For the third time this month alone, Nairobi City County has been caught flat-footed as fierce fire gutted down several homes and businesses in Kibera slums.

By 5 months ago

County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra

City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal

Nairobi City County is on the spot over Sh300 million irregular procurement of goods for the supply and delivery of electrical materials of street lighting.

By 5 months ago

City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal

South B to get Sh350 million market

A modern market construction project has begun in South B shopping centre, Nairobi, after residents successfully reclaimed land from a private developer.

South B to get Sh350 million market

The messy battle to control public toilets in Nairobi

For two days Nairobi residents who rely on public toilets in the central business district have been forced to seek other alternatives following closure of three facilities.

The messy battle to control public toilets in Nairobi

ODM youths in Nairobi condemn attack on Kitisuru MCA

A section of ODM Youth in Nairobi has condemned the attack on Kitisuru Member of County Assembly Alvin Olando.

ODM youths in Nairobi condemn attack on Kitisuru MCA

Relocation of hawkers from CBD divides traders, stirs political rift

The ejection decision has triggered political tension, with leaders clashing over its fairness and execution.

Relocation of hawkers from CBD divides traders, stirs political rift

Boys outdo girls in 23 out of 30 examined subjects

Boys recorded better mean scores than girls in 23 subjects in last year.

Boys outdo girls in 23 out of 30 examined subjects

How volatile city politics aided Rigathi Gachagua's downfall

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua was also accused of meddling in Nairobi’s affairs and undermining Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration on multiple occasions.

How volatile city politics aided Rigathi Gachagua's downfall

Motorists headache over KeNHA closure of Southern Bypass

KenHA closed the Southern Bypass from December 23 until January 5 from Ole Sereni Interchange to Ngong Road Interchange.

Motorists headache over KeNHA closure of Southern Bypass

Embezzlement: CS vows action against Kuscco staff

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has said that action will be taken against Kuscco officials over poor management of funds.

Embezzlement: CS vows action against Kuscco staff

Nyakach residents urged to unite against rising insecurity

Parliamentary hopeful Mulla calls for unity to solve insecurity.

Nyakach residents urged to unite against rising insecurity

City Hall okays plan to lease out Uhuru, Central parks

A row has erupted in Nairobi after Governor Johnson Sakaja allowed leasing of resting places at Uhuru and Central parks.

By 2 months ago

City Hall okays plan to lease out Uhuru, Central parks

Kindiki's sudden change of fortunes as country's second-in-command

He left KICC with a bigger motorcade than what had brought him and his wife as his new office comes with independence and power.

By 3 months ago

Kindiki's sudden change of fortunes as country's second-in-command

Sonko: Missing Pangani, Jee-van-Jee title deeds were used to borrow Sh1.9B loan

Some witnesses said the title deeds that ought to have been used to borrow loans to complete the projects could not be traced and claimed Sonko had kept them.

By 3 months ago

Sonko: Missing Pangani, Jee-van-Jee title deeds were used to borrow Sh1.9B loan

Fear grips Eastleigh after murder of three family members

The mutilated bodies of the three women were discovered at three separate locations in Machakos, Parklands, and Bahati in Nairobi on Tuesday.

By 3 months ago

Fear grips Eastleigh after murder of three family members

Seven foreign nationals abducted in Nairobi

The incident happened in the Kileleshwa area while the foreigners were driving to their office in the morning hours.

By 3 months ago

Seven foreign nationals abducted in Nairobi

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

Protestors who damage or torch buildings in Nairobi and major towns could soon be thrown behind bars for 15 years or pay a fine of Sh15 million.

By 3 months ago

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

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