City Affairs

South B MCA Waithera Chege says crime in Nairobi has become worse due to poor visibility in public areas, and warned that unless the situation is addressed, the city’s economic potential will continue to suffer.

Both officials are now facing formal censure motions, sparking a fierce confrontation between the executive and the assembly.

In a travel advisory on Sunday, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) announced that the movement of teams, officials and fans attending the premier football tournament would result in major road closures and diversions across Nairobi.

Speaking on-site, KURA Engineer Benjamin Asin explained that the structures are protective enclosures put up to shield both the work area and motorists during the ongoing construction.

If approved, the motion would direct the county attorney to publish the Act within two weeks and require the Urban Planning executive to put in place regulations that stop illegal advertisements in Nairobi.

Patrick Nyambaka Osoi, one of the founding members of the movement, was arrested along Lang’ata Road during a police operation.

The affected roads include Aerodrome Road from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout; Lang’ata Road; and Mombasa Road.

The petitioners had accused Governor Sakaja of gross violation of the Constitution and national laws, abuse of office and violation of the rights of Nairobi residents.

The MPs said the challenge of underfunded schools is longstanding, and that no administration in the last seven years has fully disbursed the official capitation amount.

Joined by boda boda riders and other road users, demonstrators temporarily blocked a section of the road, demanding urgent intervention from the government.

The tenants say court orders meant to protect them from eviction are being ignored, leading to violent break-ins and mounting insecurity.

Testifying in a case where Sonko and businessman Anthony Ombok are defending themselves in a Sh20 million graft case, Gathagu said she was also urged by fellow county executives to support Sonko’s impeachment.

On Monday, four youthful petitioners—Shakira Wafula, Mavin Mabonga, Dominic Omondi, and Sichei Soet—presented a petition at the IEBC’s Nairobi offices accusing two-term MP Esther Passaris of abandoning her constitutional duties and failing to represent the interests of Nairobi residents, particularly women.

According to intelligence officer Fredrick Gichuki, on March 31, 2017, a group of young men believed to be members of the notorious ‘Gaza’ gang boarded different matatus heading toward Kariobangi, triggering alerts among security agencies.

Kitui village residents say the new road has done more than improve safety and commerce — it has restored a sense of dignity to the area, where children can now play freely.

The project is part of a wider national plan that targets 81 settlements in 23 counties, with the aim of transforming poor urban neighbourhoods by upgrading essential infrastructure and community spaces.

Mosiria added that although the county supports livelihoods, there must also be respect for public spaces and the law.

To promote equitable access to services like schools and hospitals, Jera said leaders from Nairobi's informal settlements have formed a committee to lobby for the completion of projects initiated by Governor Sakaja and President Ruto.

Kibisu, who was in April handed a 20-year sentence for robbery with violence, broke free while being escorted by officers at the court premises.

The county has secured 100 acres at Kamiti Prison and an additional 50 acres at Embakasi Garrison to ease pressure on the overstretched Lang’ata Cemetery.

According to Wahome, the programme has designated “design areas” where the pollution levels are highest, and operations are focused there to restore the river’s health and surrounding communities.

The Majority Leader warned that if the alleged disrespect continues, the Assembly would not hesitate to take political action, though he did not specify what form that might take.

Rashid said being denied an ID made him feel like he wasn’t a citizen, despite being born and raised in Huruma, where both his parents and grandparents lived and held valid identification documents.

Nahashon Muguna defended the continued use of mechanical meters, arguing they are more compatible with the city’s infrastructure and significantly cheaper.

He explained that his administration had set aside Sh9.2 billion in the 2024/2025 budget to fix leaking pipes, improve meter accuracy, and carry out pipeline rehabilitation.

The affected plots lie within site and service schemes, regularised informal settlements and various infills across the city.

In humble workshops made of corrugated iron and timber, they transform dreams into wooden carvings, beaded jewellery, woven baskets, and furniture that finds its way across Kenya and beyond.

KNH CEO William Sigilai said the patient was discovered dead at around 2:00 pm, shortly after visiting hours, with his body lying in blood-soaked beddings.

Ruto strongly criticised the unnamed private developer accused of attempting to illegally take over the land, warning that the government would not tolerate such actions.

"If you allow me to work with you, utakua unapata between Sh3 million and Sh5 million daily, depending on how we run this," Muchemi is heard telling Sonko in the recording.

Each household affected by the fire received a relief package containing 5 kilogrammes of rice, 5 kilogrammes of beans, one mattress, two blankets, one large bar of soap, and three sanitary towels.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 600,000 children under 15 years die every year due to respiratory infections linked to air pollution. In 2021, pollution was connected to over 700,000 deaths among children under five years old.

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who led county officials to present the resolution, remains hopeful that the Senate will approve the request.

Chief Inspector Kiptoo Kisorio told the court how an undercover operation was mounted in January 2019 in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, following a tip-off from Sonko himself.

Senator Sifuna's demand for transparency puts pressure on both county and national officials to explain why projects remain unfinished and what action is being taken to protect public funds.

The residents now face an uncertain future as they wait for assistance. Many are calling on authorities to investigate the cause of the fire and provide support to the affected families.

The union said it is protesting against the county’s failure to implement career progression guidelines, delayed promotions, and stalled staff re-designations, which have led to a three-month-long strike.

In a notice issued on Monday, KURA announced that the temporary road closure will begin at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, and continue until 11:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Many affected traders had yet to begin rebuilding, citing financial hardship and total loss of capital after the fire destroyed all their goods.

In a major crackdown in December 2024, authorities inspected 466 health facilities in Nairobi, shutting down 117 clinics and arresting 15 individuals for operating without licenses.

The closure, announced by MOJA Expressway Company, will begin at midnight and last a full 24 hours, with normal operations resuming at midnight on Monday, July 14.

The video, which has since circulated widely online, shows Mosiria walking through the streets of Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) with a boy who appears intoxicated and disoriented.

KeNHA, in a notice published on Tuesday, July 8, revealed it has received a proposal from Multiplex Partners Company for the construction of a 175-kilometre four-lane highway from Rironi to Mau Summit.

This transformation of long-term housing into short-stay units has made it harder for residents to afford homes in a market where salaries are not keeping up with inflation.

Sifuna petitioned for an investigation into why communities such as Mathare, Korogocho, Majengo Gorofani, and Kwa Reuben have remained without electricity for years, leaving residents vulnerable to insecurity and deepening inequality.

The minors were among over 100 individuals arraigned in court, where the DCI sought orders to detain them while investigations into the robberies continued.

Mohamed Abdirazak Abdisamad will remain in Pangani police station cells as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) investigates the murder of Bashir Omar alias Kwachacha.

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Nairobi's Gross County Product (GCP) stands at Sh3.8 trillion annually, translating to about Sh10.4 billion every day.

City Hall aims to generate at least Sh5 billion, forming part of a broader plan to raise Sh20.9 billion in revenue for the 2025/2026 financial year.

In a joint statement on Sunday, following a meeting in Nairobi, the MCAs said they could no longer stay quiet as violence, tribal incitement and reckless politics continue to divide communities and undermine development progress.

At the time of publishing, no injuries or fatalities had been reported, and the full extent of the damage remained unclear.