City Affairs

According to the DCI, the recovered phones included 120 devices that were intact, while another 80 had already been dismantled.

The extended operating hours are expected to benefit Kenyans who are unable to visit the centres during regular working hours because of employment, business or other commitments.

Justice Mburu found that the court's intervention was necessary to facilitate the implementation of an already valid appointment and prevent further disruption to Nairobi County's financial administration and public service delivery.

Viwandani MCA Aaron Kang'ara Wangare, popularly known as Rooney, and two co-accused denied robbery with violence, theft and malicious damage to property charges before the Makadara Law Courts and were released on bond.

Data released by County Chief Officer for Revenue Administration Tiras Njoroge shows the amount is the highest own-source revenue collected by the county in a single financial year since county governments were established.

The upgraded facility at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital will provide dialysis, specialised kidney treatment and comprehensive renal care under SHA, helping bring affordable services closer to Nairobi residents.

Francis Awino wants the court to suspend the enforcement of the revised charges introduced through Gazette Notice No. 2710 pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Six of those detained were picked up in Pangani while the remaining four were arrested in the Central Business District (CBD).

CCTV footage captured two armed men storming a Westlands restaurant, robbing customers at gunpoint and fleeing on motorcycles, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in Nairobi.

Stakeholders in the country’s housing and settlement sector, who emphasised that residents of informal settlements, especially in urban areas, are among the hardest hit by climate change.

At the centre of the stalemate is a widening disagreement between Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration and Members of the County Assembly, with MCAs accusing the executive of failing to provide full details on key financial proposals needed for approval.

The increase in personnel costs comes at a time when county governments are under pressure to allocate more resources towards development projects and improve service delivery.

In a statement, the association condemned what it described as unlawful restrictions on movement in areas including Kangemi, Githurai, Mlolongo, and Athi River, arguing that the measures contradicted official communication issued ahead of the planned demonstrations.

He assured the public that the National Police Service would protect all Kenyans, including peaceful demonstrators, regardless of their political affiliation.

The commission said the road closures imposed an unlawful and disproportionate burden on millions of Kenyans and called on police to allow citizens to commemorate lives lost during last year's anti-government protests.

The Assembly cited Raila's decades-long role in shaping Kenya's political and economic development, noting that he dedicated much of his adult life to the struggle for greater democratic space, good governance, the rule of law and infrastructure development.

Governor Sakaja called on residents, business owners and community groups to dispose of waste responsibly by using designated waste collection and disposal points.

Traders count fresh losses and raise tough questions as yet another blaze sweeps through Gikomba Market, deepening concerns over safety, accountability, and repeated fire outbreaks.

The revamped 7.27-acre facility features modern sports amenities, a community centre, green spaces and flood-control infrastructure while preserving the historic legacy of the iconic Kamukunji Grounds.

Nairobi County launches urgent recovery and rebuilding efforts as Sakaja assures traders they will not be displaced following the deadly Gikomba Market fire.

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan says the deadly Gikomba Market blaze is the worst in the market's history, announcing police deployment and calling for urgent government support for affected traders.

A fire in Mlango Kubwa, Mathare, has destroyed homes and businesses and forced residents to flee, coming just hours after a deadly Gikomba Market blaze that left at least two people dead and caused extensive damage in Nairobi.

The early morning blaze swept through Nairobi’s Gikomba Market, killing two people, injuring several others including firefighters, and destroying large sections of the trading hub as investigations into the cause continue.

What stood as one of the busiest trading centres in Nairobi had turned into a scene of destruction by Sunday morning, with burnt stalls, twisted metal sheets and piles of ash covering large sections of the market.

She noted that repeated fire incidents at the market continue to affect traders and their families, stressing the need for practical measures to safeguard businesses.

Legislators argued that the arrangement raises questions over whether taxpayers are getting value for money, especially after an audit report showed the vendor could earn up to Sh2.7 billion over five years.

According to the Kenya Red Cross Nairobi Branch, the fire was reported near the fish side area of the market.

At the centre of the deliberations were concerns over the county's failure to upload statutory procurement data to the Public Procurement Information Portal.

The association is also seeking investigations into the issuance of permits by the county forestry department and wants action taken against any officers found to have approved irregular tree cutting.

Speaking during a follow-up exercise on the installation, Mechanical Engineer Joseph Kangethe said the system enables real-time monitoring of vehicles and equipment.

The council expressed concern over what it termed an increasing trend of using violence and intimidation to silence public discourse and discourage citizens from participating in lawful civic engagements.

The orders followed an application by the anti-graft agency, which is probing the source of the millions recovered from the couple's home and whether the funds constitute proceeds of corruption or unexplained wealth.

The authority said the closure is necessary to allow for the installation of fabricated footbridge beams for the Airtel Footbridge across the expressway carriageway which is part of ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety along the busy highway.

Families in Nairobi's Majengo settlement recount the trauma of disappearances as new government data reveals thousands of child protection cases nationwide.

Professional bodies say the Urban Planning Technical Committee only provides advisory recommendations and has no legal authority to approve developments, urging investigators to focus on officials with statutory decision-making powers in the Manzil Towers collapse case.

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan assures Gikomba traders of first priority in allocation at the nearing completion Quarry Road Market, while also dismissing demolition fears and outlining wider infrastructure and service upgrades.

Sections of Kenyatta Avenue, Valley Road, and Jakaya Kikwete Road will be partially closed from Friday, June 12, 2026, to Friday, February 12, 2027, a period of eight months.

A suspected senior member of the notorious Panga Squad gang was arrested with a machete during an intelligence-led police operation in Laini Saba, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks in Kibra.

A humanoid AI robot identified as “Jay Tron” joined runners in the 5km race of the Nairobi City Marathon, drawing excitement and marking a rare blend of sport and emerging technology in Kenya.

Former Nairobi County planning chief Patrick Analo Akivaga, is among those who will face charges over abuse of office and neglect of official duty.

Analo and tens of others will face prosecution after the DPP determined that investigations had yielded sufficient evidence to support the charges.

The Milimani High Court found Kerich guilty of contempt on May 19 after he failed to comply with court orders requiring payment of more than Sh106 million to a Nairobi-based law firm.

The sting operation at Analo’s home in Syokimau, Machakos County, led to the recovery of Sh51.3 million and $113,000 (about Sh14 million), bringing the total to approximately Sh65.3 million.

The Nairobi Expressway will be fully closed in both directions between James Gichuru Road and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from 10:00 pm on Saturday until 3:00 pm on Sunday.

After the raid and recovery, the official was escorted to the EACC headquarters in Nairobi for questioning.

Nairobi will receive technical support to improve road design, strengthen traffic law enforcement, expand cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, and reduce road crash fatalities under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety.

NYPD, said CS Murkomen, leverages technology and data, including camera systems, social media research, facial recognition, and vehicle identification, among other strategies.

The Green Belt Movement said it had already established that survey beacons were visible within sections of the parks, pointing to possible initial activity related to the proposed project.

Sakaja said Nairobi’s hospitals now operate under “hybrid boards” that bring together medical professionals and community representatives to strengthen decision-making.

Residents say the sewer problem has persisted for years and has worsened as more buildings continue to come up in the neighbourhood without corresponding improvements to drainage and sewer infrastructure.