City Affairs

The historic residence of the Head of State has undergone extensive renovation and upgrading that reimagines its visual identity while preserving key elements of its neoclassical architectural heritage.

A third suspect, who was not clearly visible in the video, has also been taken into custody and is assisting with investigations.

The Africa Forward Summit, now in its second day, is being held at KICC with more than 30 Heads of State in attendance. The high-level discussions are focusing on financing reforms, peace and security, artificial intelligence, the blue economy, health and agriculture.

Key junctions targeted include Moi Avenue-Kenyatta Avenue, Koinange Street-Kenyatta Avenue, Raila Odinga Way-Lang’ata Road, and Limuru Road-Muthaiga Road, all of which experience severe congestion during peak hours.

Senators raised concerns that tenants with valid payment records were still being removed from their homes, prompting demands for accountability in the management of the estate.

Domestic customers found with illegal connections will be fined up to Sh30,000, while commercial users will face penalties of up to Sh100,000.

Moja Expressway Company has introduced the arrangement to ease traffic disruptions caused by ongoing construction works along Waiyaki Way, a key corridor linking the CBD and Westlands.

Mohamed Ahmed, a resident in the area, said the problem has persisted for a long time without repair, and that rainfall makes the situation worse by increasing flooding and dirt along the road.

Kenya currently hosts one of the most vibrant and diverse diplomatic communities in the world, comprising bilateral missions, consular offices, United Nations agencies, and intergovernmental organisations.

Nairobi City Hall announced a citywide clean-up drive on Friday, 1 May, to address flooding and waste management. The plan integrates the Climate Worx programme into routine services, with NYS, police, and sub-county committees overseeing enforcement and coordination.

The move follows significant congestion linked to waterlogging along a section of the busy Nairobi Expressway.

Out of 18 surveyed suburbs and satellite towns, 10 recorded falling apartment prices in the period under review.

A Nairobi court acquitted former governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko of money laundering after finding the prosecution’s evidence fell short. The ruling said the trial should continue on separate tender-related allegations.

Authorities noted that all these rivers drain into the larger Athi River system, which is currently running at critically high levels, placing downstream communities at even greater risk, including in places where rainfall may appear minimal.

The court heard that the suspects also transferred ownership of the high-value property to themselves on unknown dates.

The findings were presented to the Committee by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who cautioned that critical security infrastructure in the capital is operating without secure legal ownership.

KeNHA warned motorists to expect delays and urged them to plan their journeys as emergency and recovery teams worked at the scene to restore normal traffic flow.

The changes come after a similar major reshuffle in November last year, when Sakaja reassigned ten County Chief Officers in a broad restructuring of the county executive.

The committee said the Governor has not responded for nearly seven months since a statement was first raised in October 2025 by Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who raised concerns over the forced eviction of six households from Old Ngara Estate on May 14 and June 18, 2025.

The closure will cover key points along Forest Line Road, Ngong Road at Embulbul Junction, Tamfeed/Gataka Junction, and extend up to the SGR Bridge on Olkeri Road.

Kanja explained that the process was not initiated independently by the National Police Service, but followed a formal directive issued by the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration in June 2025.

His appointment to the hospital’s management board has not been universally welcomed, with critics raising concerns over qualifications and leadership capacity.

In his determination, Justice Mutai held that the threshold for granting conservatory orders had not been met at this stage, noting that the dispute raises substantive constitutional questions better addressed through a full hearing.

South C Residents Association members protested outside Ardhi House, urging Lands CS Alice Wahome to act after a 16-storey Muhoho Avenue building collapsed on Jan. 2, killing two. They also raised concerns about an adjacent property.

Nairobi City County has called a public forum at Charter Hall on April 21, 2026 to collect residents’ views on a draft Environmental and Social Risk Management Policy before finalisation.

A Nairobi magistrate has ordered the arrest of two businessmen accused of a Sh150 million Westlands property fraud after they skipped court, paving the way for their trial to proceed.

Nairobi City County has begun preparing a new land use and physical development plan for the Woodley–Kilimani zone and given residents 21 days to submit views before the May 7, 2026 deadline.

County officials say the practice has significantly undermined revenue collection, with estimated losses reaching about Sh300,000 every day.

CS Murkomen said the new formation will operate under a multi-agency framework aimed at strengthening coordination, enforcement and accountability across the capital

The Upper Hill District Association plans to move to court to challenge the degazettement of Capitol Hill Police Station in Nairobi, citing public safety risks and lack of public participation.

In the case, Robert Leroy Ochieng’ claims that vehicles linked to county officials are routinely parked along key streets, including City Hall Way, Mama Ngina Street, and Wabera Street, in blatant disregard of traffic and parking regulations.

Ruto said the measures aim to make the capital safer, more coordinated and efficient in responding to urban security challenges.

The President said illegal occupation of public land remains the biggest hurdle in upgrading the country’s largest open-air market.

Ruto said the decision, prompted by a petition he received, is crucial to uphold urban planning standards, warning that illegal constructions will not be tolerated under his administration.

The closure has also disrupted ongoing investigations. Officers from various agencies with active cases or exhibits stored at the station have been directed to retrieve them immediately.

Emergency teams, led by the Kenya Red Cross, confirmed that the structure was still under construction when it gave way.

The planned shutdown was earlier announced by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, which said more than 100 estates will be affected. Areas likely to experience shortages include the central business district, Ngara, Lavington, Kilimani, Westlands, Kibera, the Industrial Area and Kinoo.

The interruption is scheduled to begin at 6:00 am on Monday, April 6, 2026 and end at 6:00 am on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Gachagua argued that the demolition carried out earlier in the week left traders without a place to operate, raising concerns over how such actions are implemented.

Mosiria warned operators of high-risk facilities near residential areas to act responsibly. He also proposed that petrol stations located within or close to residential neighbourhoods be relocated to safer, designated zones to prevent future hazards.

Hinga disclosed that traders and market leaders met with President William Ruto in January to request government intervention.

He noted that the government had already engaged Gikomba Market leaders, who have long called for improved working conditions due to congestion and frequent fire outbreaks.

The governor said the extension is aimed at easing congestion at customer care centres and ensuring that no property owner is locked out of the payment process.

After demolitions at Gikomba’s shoe market, thousands of traders face limited space, disputed fees and harsh weather as they rebuild livelihoods and demand clearer planning and communication.

Sakaja explained that his previous absence was in line with guidance from the Council of Governors (CoG).

The conservation group says the development involves relocating the park’s animal orphanage to create a 1,300-vehicle parking lot, far beyond the operational needs of the orphanage.

He dismissed claims of illegal evictions, saying the process is voluntary and that traders have been consulted throughout the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme redevelopment.

He argued that disputes between governors and the Senate that are not personal “should be addressed institutionally between the CoG and the Senate not through actions targeting an individual governor.”

Police in Nairobi are searching for Governors Johnson Sakaja and Lati Lelelit after a Senate committee ordered their arrest for repeatedly ignoring summons on county financial oversight.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the proposed measures include budgetary provisions, securitisation, and a blended approach to ensure micro, small and medium enterprises are adequately considered.

The groups urged the public to join the SAVE NNP campaign by signing a petition demanding an immediate halt to the destruction and to hold authorities accountable.