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printing Featured image for Nairobi immigration office to remain open on Saturday for passport collection
Fri 17 May, 2024 17:23
Nairobi immigration office to remain open on Saturday for passport collection
Featured image for Nairobi immigration office to remain open on Saturday for passport collection

Applicants seeking to collect the passports thus have between 9 am and 1 pm to visit the offices. 


South B Ward Featured image for Relief for traders as South B ward set for first public market

Thika superhighway Featured image for Thika Superhighway: Nairobi's most dangerous road with highest crash fatalities
Fri 17 May, 2024 09:47
Thika Superhighway: Nairobi's most dangerous road with highest crash fatalities
Featured image for Thika Superhighway: Nairobi's most dangerous road with highest crash fatalities

The National Transport and Safety Authority data which captures road statistics between January 1 to April 30, 2024, reveals that Nairobi recorded 176 fatalities from road crashes.


Police abstract Featured image for Kenyans to access police abstracts at Huduma Centre's countrywide
Fri 17 May, 2024 06:51
Kenyans to access police abstracts at Huduma Centre's countrywide
Featured image for Kenyans to access police abstracts at Huduma Centre's countrywide

The purpose of a police abstract for a lost item is to officially report the loss to the police and obtain an official document as proof of the loss.


NTSA Featured image for NTSA: 1,554 people killed in road crashes in four months
Thu 16 May, 2024 18:25
NTSA: 1,554 people killed in road crashes in four months
Featured image for NTSA: 1,554 people killed in road crashes in four months

According to NTSA, unknown vehicles accounted for 219 of the crashes while 24 were the number recorded by motor vehicles owned by the government.


unplanned developments Featured image for Civil Society groups hold protests against illegal developments in Nairobi
Thu 16 May, 2024 15:06
Civil Society groups hold protests against illegal developments in Nairobi
Featured image for Civil Society groups hold protests against illegal developments in Nairobi

Expressing concerns, the residents said they wanted to bring back order to physical planning and the built environment in Nairobi County per the Constitution of Kenya.


News Featured image for How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
Thu 16 May, 2024 12:03
How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
Featured image for How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi

In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for traders.


News Featured image for Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide
Thu 16 May, 2024 10:19
Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide
Featured image for Floods death toll rise to 291 as 107 cholera cases reported countrywide

The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.


Sherehe GSM maize flour Featured image for MoH flags batch of Sherehe GSM maize flour over high aflatoxin level
Wed 15 May, 2024 21:24
MoH flags batch of Sherehe GSM maize flour over high aflatoxin level
Featured image for MoH flags batch of Sherehe GSM maize flour over high aflatoxin level

Tests on Sherehe GSM maize flour with no batch number have shown it contains a high level of aflatoxin, ministry says.


riparian Featured image for Youths injured in collapsed Kiamaiko building were salvaging scrap metal, says City Hall
Wed 15 May, 2024 13:54
Youths injured in collapsed Kiamaiko building were salvaging scrap metal, says City Hall
Featured image for Youths injured in collapsed Kiamaiko building were salvaging scrap metal, says City Hall

Earlier, area residents said the demolition of the building was halted when its structure weakened, leading to its collapse. 


News Featured image for MCAs call for disbandment of Nairobi's urban planning committee over illegal approvals
Wed 15 May, 2024 10:12
MCAs call for disbandment of Nairobi's urban planning committee over illegal approvals
Featured image for MCAs call for disbandment of Nairobi's urban planning committee over illegal approvals

Nominated MCA Nasra Nanda expressed concern over the sensitive nature of these approvals being discussed outside a government building without proper authorisation.


News Featured image for Dishi na County here to stay, Sakaja assures amid plans by State to scrap programme
Wed 15 May, 2024 08:52
Dishi na County here to stay, Sakaja assures amid plans by State to scrap programme
Featured image for Dishi na County here to stay, Sakaja assures amid plans by State to scrap programme

The governor highlighted that the construction of seven additional central kitchens is at an advanced stage which upon completion will benefit, 310,000 pupils.


News Featured image for Ruto champions collaborative governance from all arms of government for Kenya’s progress
Tue 14 May, 2024 13:11
Ruto champions collaborative governance from all arms of government for Kenya’s progress
Featured image for Ruto champions collaborative governance from all arms of government for Kenya’s progress

Ruto announced increased budgetary allocations from the Financial Year 2022-2023 to the current one, from Sh87 billion to Sh108 billion, to sectors combating corruption and promoting justice.


News Featured image for Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported
Tue 14 May, 2024 10:42
Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported
Featured image for Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported

Some of the most affected counties over the last 24 hours are Tana River, Garissa, and Lamu as a result of the Tana Delta flooding due to heavy rains.


Stephen Munyakho execution Featured image for Saudi Arabia agrees to postpone execution of Kenyan in manslaughter case
Mon 13 May, 2024 15:59
Saudi Arabia agrees to postpone execution of Kenyan in manslaughter case
Featured image for Saudi Arabia agrees to postpone execution of Kenyan in manslaughter case

Sing'oei said that the government would engage stakeholders, including religious leaders, in Nairobi and Riyadh on how the matter could be concluded.


Tana Delta Featured image for Floods death toll hits 277 as 75 people remain missing
Mon 13 May, 2024 15:51
Floods death toll hits 277 as 75 people remain missing
Featured image for Floods death toll hits 277 as 75 people remain missing

188 people were reported injured, while the number of missing persons stands at 75.


schools Featured image for 2,000 schools to remain closed due to floodings
Mon 13 May, 2024 14:24
2,000 schools to remain closed due to floodings
Featured image for 2,000 schools to remain closed due to floodings

According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, some schools were particularly hard-hit by the torrential rains and floods. 


schools reopening date postponed Featured image for Five years after tragedy struck, Ruto commissions Ng’ando ward's first public school
Mon 13 May, 2024 12:52
Five years after tragedy struck, Ruto commissions Ng’ando ward's first public school
Featured image for Five years after tragedy struck, Ruto commissions Ng’ando ward's first public school

"I was here five years ago when tragedy struck after the building collapsed and killed students. I was able to mediate and we got a piece of land from Lenana school where we were able to get land," Ru...


Uhuru NMS Featured image for After exit of NMS, Mathare residents lament lack of tangible projects
Sat 11 May, 2024 07:55
After exit of NMS, Mathare residents lament lack of tangible projects
Featured image for After exit of NMS, Mathare residents lament lack of tangible projects

With nearly 69,000 residents, the community struggles with limited access to clean water, electricity, and adequate drainage, posing serious health risks.


National Featured image for Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain
Fri 10 May, 2024 21:26
Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain
Featured image for Death toll hits 267 as 20 counties brace for more rain

Presently, 75 people remain missing, and the displacement of 56,367 households has affected roughly 281,835 individuals.


News Featured image for CS Kindiki gazettes committee to develop policies for correctional services
Fri 10 May, 2024 17:20
CS Kindiki gazettes committee to develop policies for correctional services
Featured image for CS Kindiki gazettes committee to develop policies for correctional services

The committee comprises a diverse array of experts and stakeholders from various sectors, with Christine Obondi as chairperson and Angus Masoro as his deputy. 


News Featured image for Kindiki directs people living in government forest land to vacate
Fri 10 May, 2024 14:35
Kindiki directs people living in government forest land to vacate
Featured image for Kindiki directs people living in government forest land to vacate

The CS elaborated that the government will reclaim all its forest reserves as it aims to increase the sizes, hence why people living in government forests should start leaving.


Presdent William Ruto Featured image for President Ruto appoints 20 new High Court Judges following JSC recommendations
Fri 10 May, 2024 12:29
President Ruto appoints 20 new High Court Judges following JSC recommendations
Featured image for President Ruto appoints 20 new High Court Judges following JSC recommendations

A High Court judge also has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and any person, body, or authority exercising a judicial function, but not over a superior court.


PSC Featured image for Public Service Commission shortlists 11 candidates for CEO position
Fri 10 May, 2024 11:57
Public Service Commission shortlists 11 candidates for CEO position
Featured image for Public Service Commission shortlists 11 candidates for CEO position

They must present original copies of various documents, including national identity cards, academic and professional certificates, and clearances from relevant authorities.


News Featured image for Tree growing day: Every adult encouraged to plant 50 seedlings on Friday
Fri 10 May, 2024 09:58
Tree growing day: Every adult encouraged to plant 50 seedlings on Friday
Featured image for Tree growing day: Every adult encouraged to plant 50 seedlings on Friday

To ensure accountability and monitoring of tree planting efforts, citizens are encouraged to record all trees planted.


schools reopening Featured image for Education ministry directs unconditional admission as schools reopen amidst flood disruptions
Fri 10 May, 2024 08:51
Education ministry directs unconditional admission as schools reopen amidst flood disruptions
Featured image for Education ministry directs unconditional admission as schools reopen amidst flood disruptions

Schools were to reopen for the second term on April 29 but the government put it off in the wake of heavy rainfall and devastating floods which have so far killed over 257 people.


passport collection Featured image for Immigration office to remain open on Saturday for passport collection
Thu 09 May, 2024 18:31
Immigration office to remain open on Saturday for passport collection
Featured image for Immigration office to remain open on Saturday for passport collection

Kindiki had told the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services to make sure that 49,500 passports that hadn't been picked up yet are delivered and collected within 14 days starting May 10,...


tree planting exercise Featured image for National Tree Growing Programme: CSs given monthly targets to plant seedlings
Thu 09 May, 2024 07:52
National Tree Growing Programme: CSs given monthly targets to plant seedlings
Featured image for National Tree Growing Programme: CSs given monthly targets to plant seedlings

Defense CS Aden Duale and the Kenya Defence Forces will be planting trees every Wednesday of the month in Nakuru and Isiolo counties with a target of planting 2.8 million seedlings.


Nairobi Featured image for Nairobi's Mlango Kubwa residents to benefit from new Sh22.6 million clinic
Wed 08 May, 2024 18:49
Nairobi's Mlango Kubwa residents to benefit from new Sh22.6 million clinic
Featured image for Nairobi's Mlango Kubwa residents to benefit from new Sh22.6 million clinic

Valued at Sh22.6 million, the facility will boast a comprehensive array of amenities, including an operational theatre, maternity, and ward wings.


uthiru building collapse Featured image for Government stops construction near waterways amid heavy rains
Wed 08 May, 2024 13:01
Government stops construction near waterways amid heavy rains
Featured image for Government stops construction near waterways amid heavy rains

The authority said the order applies particularly to construction near waterways and further directed the cessation of all ongoing construction work when it rains.


News Featured image for Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years
Wed 08 May, 2024 10:09
Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years
Featured image for Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years

The audit will also look at building plans approved but for which construction is yet to commence.


Red Cross Featured image for City Hall ramps up bridge repairs as torrential rains sweep Nairobi
Tue 07 May, 2024 19:12
City Hall ramps up bridge repairs as torrential rains sweep Nairobi
Featured image for City Hall ramps up bridge repairs as torrential rains sweep Nairobi

The Chief Officer of Disaster Management reiterated the government's commitment to minimising disruptions for Nairobians during this challenging period.


Rùirù village Featured image for Kindiki issues immediate vacation orders for Ruiru village in Kiambu
Tue 07 May, 2024 16:55
Kindiki issues immediate vacation orders for Ruiru village in Kiambu
Featured image for Kindiki issues immediate vacation orders for Ruiru village in Kiambu

More water is building up around the Kijabe railway, increasing chances of a catatrophe bigger than witnessed in Maaì Mahiù, CS says.


National Featured image for Kenya floods death toll rises by eight to 238
Tue 07 May, 2024 14:20
Kenya floods death toll rises by eight to 238
Featured image for Kenya floods death toll rises by eight to 238

A total of 174 people have been reported wounded, 75 missing, and 47,000 families, or 235,000 people, displaced.


somali refugees in kenya Featured image for Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to be upgraded to settlements in urban support programme
Tue 07 May, 2024 13:07
Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to be upgraded to settlements in urban support programme
Featured image for Dadaab, Kakuma refugee camps to be upgraded to settlements in urban support programme

This will be the first time refugee camps in the county will be integrated into the initiative.


SGR Featured image for Kenya Railways resumes commuter train services in select routes after heavy rains
Tue 07 May, 2024 07:52
Kenya Railways resumes commuter train services in select routes after heavy rains
Featured image for Kenya Railways resumes commuter train services in select routes after heavy rains

However, the Limuru and Ruiru routes will remain suspended due to ongoing repair works on the railway lines following heavy rains.


National Featured image for Kenya floods: Death toll reaches 229, number of IDP camps now 167

Sewage Featured image for City Hall repairs 3 main water pipelines damaged by floods
Mon 06 May, 2024 12:07
City Hall repairs 3 main water pipelines damaged by floods
Featured image for City Hall repairs 3 main water pipelines damaged by floods

Last week, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) announced that several estates in Eastlands will experience water rationing.


News Featured image for Nairobi’s first metalwork, woodwork industry to be setup in Mathare
Mon 06 May, 2024 09:52
Nairobi’s first metalwork, woodwork industry to be setup in Mathare
Featured image for Nairobi’s first metalwork, woodwork industry to be setup in Mathare

The County Aggregation and Industrial Parks project across 27 counties will cost Sh1.45 billion.


News Featured image for City in distress: Nairobi’s death toll hits 39 amid devastating floods
Sun 05 May, 2024 08:32
City in distress: Nairobi’s death toll hits 39 amid devastating floods
Featured image for City in distress: Nairobi’s death toll hits 39 amid devastating floods

The assessment from the county also revealed that three villages in Kamukunji have reported diarrhoea cases.


Maureen Kinyanjui Featured image for Interior Ministry bans beach activities in coastal region as Kenya braces for Cyclone Hidaya
Sat 04 May, 2024 17:02
Interior Ministry bans beach activities in coastal region as Kenya braces for Cyclone Hidaya
Featured image for Interior Ministry bans beach activities in coastal region as Kenya braces for Cyclone Hidaya

The CS explained that scientific tracking of Cyclone Hidaya has established that it has acquired its full status with the capability of remaining so until it hits Kenya and Tanzania any time now.


National Featured image for List of 138 camps to host 62,061 people evacuated from flood-prone areas
Sat 04 May, 2024 15:53
List of 138 camps to host 62,061 people evacuated from flood-prone areas
Featured image for List of 138 camps to host 62,061 people evacuated from flood-prone areas

The list of the camps has been publicly displayed at the offices of the Assistant Chiefs, Chiefs, Assistant County Commissioners, Deputy County Commissioners and County Commissioners.


National Featured image for Kenya floods: Interior ministry says death toll now 219
Sat 04 May, 2024 11:08
Kenya floods: Interior ministry says death toll now 219
Featured image for Kenya floods: Interior ministry says death toll now 219

CS Kindiki's ministry further announced that 164 people had been reported injured while 72 were missing.


tropical cyclone Featured image for Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast
Fri 03 May, 2024 17:08
Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast
Featured image for Explainer: Details of Cyclone Hidaya threatening Kenya's Coast

Kenya and Tanzania are bracing for a cyclone on the heels of torrential rains and floods that have devastated the two nations.


schools reopening Featured image for Ruto postpones reopening of all schools indefinitely
Fri 03 May, 2024 14:38
Ruto postpones reopening of all schools indefinitely
Featured image for Ruto postpones reopening of all schools indefinitely

The initial school reopening date had been pushed from Monday, April 29 to Monday, May 6 this year. 


News Featured image for Flood victims in Nairobi's California and Pumwani wards receive aid
Fri 03 May, 2024 13:00
Flood victims in Nairobi's California and Pumwani wards receive aid
Featured image for Flood victims in Nairobi's California and Pumwani wards receive aid

Among the supplies that were distributed to the affected people were maize flour, cooking oil, bar soaps, cereals including rice, green grams, and beans.


News Featured image for Reason for traffic disruption on Nairobi Expressway on Thursday
Fri 03 May, 2024 11:04
Reason for traffic disruption on Nairobi Expressway on Thursday
Featured image for Reason for traffic disruption on Nairobi Expressway on Thursday

The heavy rains have rendered several roads in the city estates impassable and flooded since they began.


President Wiliam Ruto Featured image for Charles Kahariri sworn in as new Chief of Kenya Defence Forces
Fri 03 May, 2024 10:00
Charles Kahariri sworn in as new Chief of Kenya Defence Forces
Featured image for Charles Kahariri sworn in as new Chief of Kenya Defence Forces

The Head of State addressed the newly sworn military officers with a solemn reminder of the responsibility they now carry.


News Featured image for Floods: Death toll rises to 210 as 196,296 persons displaced by ongoing floods
Fri 03 May, 2024 08:37
Floods: Death toll rises to 210 as 196,296 persons displaced by ongoing floods
Featured image for Floods: Death toll rises to 210 as 196,296 persons displaced by ongoing floods

In response to the flooding impact, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has highlighted that 115 camps have been set up across 19 Counties hosting 27,586 people.


train station Featured image for Madaraka Nairobi-Mombasa train changes departure time from 10pm to midnight
Fri 03 May, 2024 07:16
Madaraka Nairobi-Mombasa train changes departure time from 10pm to midnight
Featured image for Madaraka Nairobi-Mombasa train changes departure time from 10pm to midnight

The adjustment of time as explained by Kenya Railways is a result of the heavy rainfall which has affected movement on the roads.