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Nairobi MPs fault Governor Sakaja for under-development

Mps in Nairobi county have raised concern over their growing disconnect with the city governor, blaming it on under development.

Nairobi MPs fault Governor Sakaja for under-development

Top county officials summoned in waste firm deal

Top county officials summoned in waste firm deal

Nairobi Assembly Health Committee Rejects Immediate Closure of Langa'ta Cemetery

Nairobi Assembly Health Committee Rejects Immediate Closure of Langa'ta Cemetery

Easter Holidays: Bus fares static, security measures intensified

Easter Holidays: Bus fares static, security measures intensified

Nairobi MCAs oppose the immediate closure of Lang'ata cemetery by the State

The Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee has opposed calls by the national government to close the Lang’ata Cemetery without giving alternative land.

Nairobi MCAs oppose the immediate closure of Lang'ata cemetery by the State

City MCAs seek to limit betting to high-end hotels

The Bill also seeks to allow the County to streamline the sector so as to also generate revenue from the betting firms and make them sensitise their clients of the negative impacts.

City MCAs seek to limit betting to high-end hotels

Leaders reflect on youth frustration during Elachi's son's burial

Namenya, 27, died following a tragic road accident in Nairobi. He had been admitted in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.

Leaders reflect on youth frustration during Elachi's son's burial

Atwoli defends SHA, urges critics to give it a chance

Atwoli said that instead of castigating SHA, those opposed to it should allow the State to address the emerging issues.

Atwoli defends SHA, urges critics to give it a chance

Activists concerned over Nakuru crisis amid Kihika's absence

Some activists in Nairobi now claim the continued absence of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is slowly sinking the county into crisis.

Activists concerned over Nakuru crisis amid Kihika's absence

Elachi opens up on tragic accident that took her son Elvis

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has shared the details of the accident that ended the life of her son Elvis Namenya.

Elachi opens up on tragic accident that took her son Elvis

Governor Sakaja in a spot over Sh2.2 billion variances in revenue collection

This is after the auditor raised concerns that the Sh12 billion announced by the county as revenue collected under the year of review was incorrect.

Governor Sakaja in a spot over Sh2.2 billion variances in revenue collection

Passengers stranded after Super Metro ban

Several passengers in the city are feeling the strain following NTSA's decision to suspend more than 200 minibuses belonging to Super Metro Sacco.

Passengers stranded after Super Metro ban

Lang'ata residents reject Ruto's mega affordable housing project

The Lang’ata Southland Residents Association argued that the area is a controlled zone and that no public participation was carried out so that they could voice their views.

Lang'ata residents reject Ruto's mega affordable housing project

Mixed reactions as leaders, Kenyans mourn Chebukati

High-profile figures and politicians equally mourned the former electoral commission boss who had been out of the public limelight for a while.

Mixed reactions as leaders, Kenyans mourn Chebukati

Matatus exit Railways terminus to pave the way for project

Matatus that have been dropping off and picking up passengers at the Railways terminus will now be relocated to pave way for the Nairobi Railway Project.

Matatus exit Railways terminus to pave the way for project

Nairobi county proposes new heights for city buildings

The number of floors in Riverside, Parklands and Ngara West will be 20, while in Muthangari, Kileleshwa and Kilimani they will be set at 15.

Nairobi county proposes new heights for city buildings

Nairobi draft policy proposes 75-floor buildings in key areas

Nairobi's skyline could change under a proposed development policy that would allow buildings up to 75 floors in selected areas.

By 2 months ago

Nairobi draft policy proposes 75-floor buildings in key areas

Why majority of Nairobi residents can no longer afford to eat

Majority of residents can no longer afford three meals per day in Nairobi while others have stopped cooking altogether,says report.

By 2 months ago

Why majority of Nairobi residents can no longer afford to eat

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.

By 2 months ago

Sakaja revives plan to ban matatus from Nairobi CBD

Scrap metal dealer in possession of trolleys stolen within CBD arrested

The trollies went missing on Jan 18, 2025, as City Hall reinforcement officers mounted a crackdown against the trolleys and handcarts.

By 2 months ago

Scrap metal dealer in possession of trolleys stolen within CBD arrested

Battle of choirs: Sakaja fails to pay top winners

The competition was initiated by the governor to entertain and evoke an Easter mood but 10 months down the line, the money that was to be paid immediately has not been seen.

By 2 months ago

Battle of choirs: Sakaja fails to pay top winners

Motorist who hacked matatu driver in Eastleigh arrested

A motorist who allegedly hacked a matatu driver in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area on Wednesday night is being held by police as investigations begin.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 4 months ago

Embezzlement: CS vows action against Kuscco staff

Nyakach residents urged to unite against rising insecurity

Parliamentary hopeful Mulla calls for unity to solve insecurity.

By 4 months ago

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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

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