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News Featured image for Kenya prepares for electric motor vehicles as new policy is launched
Wed 27 Mar, 2024 18:51
Kenya prepares for electric motor vehicles as new policy is launched
Featured image for Kenya prepares for electric motor vehicles as new policy is launched

The policy that is set to be subjected to public participation will now be examined by Kenyans as they propose ways of improving it.


Zakat Kenya Featured image for Thousands take part in Iftar Fun Walk to aid 5,000 needy families during Ramadhan
Sun 25 Feb, 2024 11:59
Thousands take part in Iftar Fun Walk to aid 5,000 needy families during Ramadhan
Featured image for Thousands take part in Iftar Fun Walk to aid 5,000 needy families during Ramadhan

The aim of the Iftar Fun Walk 2024 is to raise funds to provide Iftar food packs to 5,000 vulnerable families.


News Featured image for Moi Air Base, Moi Forces Academy to experience power outage on Sunday
Sun 18 Feb, 2024 08:47
Moi Air Base, Moi Forces Academy to experience power outage on Sunday
Featured image for Moi Air Base, Moi Forces Academy to experience power outage on Sunday

The outage from 9 am to 5 pm will also affect parts of Nairobi including Huruma, Pioneer Estate, parts of Kangundo, Buruburu and Juja Road.


Town and County Planners Association Featured image for Eastleigh's Growth Story: Sustainability concerns amidst real estate boom
Wed 10 Jan, 2024 18:56
Eastleigh's Growth Story: Sustainability concerns amidst real estate boom
Featured image for Eastleigh's Growth Story: Sustainability concerns amidst real estate boom

Over the last ten years, Eastleigh has witnessed tremendous growth in the real estate sector. What was once an old neighbourhood has transformed into a modern economy, with new apartments, hospitals,...


News Featured image for Sakaja invites EACC to probe bribery claims into employment processes at City Hall
Tue 09 Jan, 2024 12:22
Sakaja invites EACC to probe bribery claims into employment processes at City Hall
Featured image for Sakaja invites EACC to probe bribery claims into employment processes at City Hall

Sakaja said numerous individuals in their quest for employment have been exploited and stripped of their finances only to be left without the promised jobs.


passports Featured image for Two suspects arrested for impersonating immigration officers
Sun 19 Nov, 2023 09:11
Two suspects arrested for impersonating immigration officers
Featured image for Two suspects arrested for impersonating immigration officers

The two were arrested after soliciting Sh370,000 from a Norwegian National pretending that they were in a position to assist him in securing a Kenyan work permit and other immigration documents


Osman Khalif Featured image for Governor Sakaja aide Osman Khalif whereabouts still unknown following alleged abduction
Sun 12 Nov, 2023 14:33
Governor Sakaja aide Osman Khalif whereabouts still unknown following alleged abduction
Featured image for Governor Sakaja aide Osman Khalif whereabouts still unknown following alleged abduction

Osman Khalif was allegedly taken by individuals armed with pistols and driving a double-cabin vehicle.


News Featured image for Nairobi to tap into African Development Bank's multi-billion funding resources 
Sun 12 Nov, 2023 11:37
Nairobi to tap into African Development Bank's multi-billion funding resources 
Featured image for Nairobi to tap into African Development Bank's multi-billion funding resources 

The Nairobi City County Government will also seek to tap into more than US$ 2 billion in resources that ADB provides annually to fund projects and programs that directly impact African urban areas.


Wells Fargo Featured image for Four suspects linked to Sh94 million Quickmart heist arrested
Sun 12 Nov, 2023 09:21
Four suspects linked to Sh94 million Quickmart heist arrested
Featured image for Four suspects linked to Sh94 million Quickmart heist arrested

According to the police, Sh9.1 million was recovered during the operation which also netted a getaway car that was used by the suspects to escape with the loot in Rongai.


Somalia Featured image for Eastleigh community leader Anas Mohamed urges Governor Sakaja to address garbage crisis urgently
Sat 11 Nov, 2023 14:42
Eastleigh community leader Anas Mohamed urges Governor Sakaja to address garbage crisis urgently
Featured image for Eastleigh community leader Anas Mohamed urges Governor Sakaja to address garbage crisis urgently

Former MCA aspirant and community leader Anas Mohamed has issued a fervent appeal to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, demanding immediate action to address the mounting filth and garbage crisis along...


Public Holiday Featured image for KCSE candidates to sit for exams despite November 13 public holiday
Tue 07 Nov, 2023 19:01
KCSE candidates to sit for exams despite November 13 public holiday
Featured image for KCSE candidates to sit for exams despite November 13 public holiday

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has assured the public that the upcoming public holiday on Monday, November 13, will not disrupt the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.


South B Featured image for Several injured after gas cylinder explodes at a South B restaurant
Sat 04 Nov, 2023 19:06
Several injured after gas cylinder explodes at a South B restaurant
Featured image for Several injured after gas cylinder explodes at a South B restaurant

The incident happened on Saturday at Frizzle Bites Restaurant located at the South B Shopping Centre a few minutes before 4 p.m.


National Featured image for King Charles III observes British-trained Kenya marines drill in Mombasa
Fri 03 Nov, 2023 13:09
King Charles III observes British-trained Kenya marines drill in Mombasa
Featured image for King Charles III observes British-trained Kenya marines drill in Mombasa

On Thursday, King Charles III of the United Kingdom observed a captivating drill performed by an elite unit of British-trained Kenya marines during the third day of his inaugural state visit to a Comm...


Politics Featured image for ODM asserts commitment to dialogue amidst concerns over high cost of living
Mon 30 Oct, 2023 15:29
ODM asserts commitment to dialogue amidst concerns over high cost of living
Featured image for ODM asserts commitment to dialogue amidst concerns over high cost of living

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the ongoing dialogue facilitated by the National Dialogue Committee.


Palestine Featured image for Kenyan solidarity protest denounces Israel's Gaza airstrikes
Sun 29 Oct, 2023 19:55
Kenyan solidarity protest denounces Israel's Gaza airstrikes
Featured image for Kenyan solidarity protest denounces Israel's Gaza airstrikes

From Nairobi to the world's major cities, protests have surged, denouncing Israel's relentless airstrikes on Gaza and advocating for peace amid mounting civilian casualties.


News Featured image for Inside Sakaja's plan to streamline hawking activities in Nairobi's CBD
Sat 28 Oct, 2023 14:04
Inside Sakaja's plan to streamline hawking activities in Nairobi's CBD
Featured image for Inside Sakaja's plan to streamline hawking activities in Nairobi's CBD

According to the programme which began on Friday, no trading will be allowed on any carriageway throughout the city.


News Featured image for Police officer among two arrested over murder of city taxi driver
Fri 27 Oct, 2023 13:37
Police officer among two arrested over murder of city taxi driver
Featured image for Police officer among two arrested over murder of city taxi driver

Kinyua was found to be a police officer attached to a police station in Lang'ata who had been interdicted.


News Featured image for City Hall officers enforce Sakaja’s order on hawkers in CBD
Fri 27 Oct, 2023 12:12
City Hall officers enforce Sakaja’s order on hawkers in CBD
Featured image for City Hall officers enforce Sakaja’s order on hawkers in CBD

Governor Sakaja in a surprise move, took time from his schedule to inspect the exercise and was seen in some of the major streets including Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya.


News Featured image for Chinese embassy issues travel advisory
Thu 26 Oct, 2023 11:15
Chinese embassy issues travel advisory
Featured image for Chinese embassy issues travel advisory

The Chinese embassy in Kenya has broken from its customary practice by releasing a travel advisory for its citizens, cautioning against travel to specific regions within the country due to escalating...


Videos Featured image for Burma Market traders protest rent hike and suspected sale of illegally sourced meat
Thu 26 Oct, 2023 08:59
Burma Market traders protest rent hike and suspected sale of illegally sourced meat
Featured image for Burma Market traders protest rent hike and suspected sale of illegally sourced meat

Burma Market in Kamukunji Constituency has recently been embroiled in controversy following the Nairobi County Council's sudden increase in rent and cess, leaving traders baffled and discontented.