City Affairs

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.

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.