Nairobi Fire Brigade Stories

Fire erupts at Embakasi Girls Secondary School in Mukuru, no injuries reported so far
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

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

Nairobi unveils bold compliance, digitisation drive to fund Sh44.6 billion budget without raising taxes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The county expects these measures to generate billions in revenue by unlocking dormant property value, enforcing timely payments, and broadening the t...

From waste to water tanks: How Kariokor youth are turning Nairobi’s trash into livelihoods
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

Containers arrive in grimy, greasy, and unwashed condition. There’s no sophisticated equipment—just human effort, soap, water, brushes, and a lot of h...

KAA urges early travel as Nairobi Marathon shuts down key routes
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

KAA urged passengers to make early travel arrangements and consider alternative routes to avoid missing flights.

Fresh push for 'Railway City' as Kenya, UK renew strategic deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

A high-level meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday renewed the Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership, anchoring the major urban regeneration plan that is e...

City Hall targets unapproved developments in drive to collect Sh5 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The law is expected to pave the way for a comprehensive mapping and documentation of all properties within the city to ensure developers and landowner...

Kenyan diaspora births surge 15 per cent to 5,694 amid population growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The numbers reflect the growing trend of Kenyans relocating abroad for work, education, or family, driven by economic hardship and a State-supported l...

Nairobi Expressway, Waiyaki Way among major roads to close from Saturday for city marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 04, 2025

With over 15,000 runners expected to participate, traffic disruptions will begin at 10 pm on Saturday, July 5, and continue until 2 pm on Sunday.

National Police Service vows reforms after admitting error in Ojwang death report release
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

Muchiri admitted that the National Police Service was at fault for releasing a false report and termed the incident “a big mistake and shameful.”

Nairobi Woman Rep Passaris faces backlash from city traders over anti-protest law proposal
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 03, 2025

The small-scale traders and hawkers in Nairobi said they oppose Passaris' proposals, arguing that they too may need to protest issues affecting them,...

Competition Authority opposes proposal to reserve 60 per cent of logistics business for Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

He maintained that the logistics sector currently lacks a dominant firm and therefore does not meet the threshold that could justify setting aside any...

Birth certificate issuance drops as booklet shortage bites
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2025

Data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that 1.35 million birth certificates were issued in 2024, a steep fall from the 1.95 mi...

Four suspects held in Nairobi over armed robbery, motorcycle theft at Embakasi firm
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 02, 2025

The DCI is awaiting call data records from telephone service providers to establish possible communication between the perpetrators and the four suspe...

US embassy in Somalia sends condolences after 3 killed in Ugandan AU helicopter crash in Mogadishu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 02, 2025

In a statement, the embassy extended sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Organised gangs from Nairobi slums tied to Gen Z protests, report warns of 2027 election risks
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The report by Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime links recent violent attacks on peaceful protestors to organised criminal gangs...

New Kenya–Qatar deal to introduce Mombasa–Doha route, third daily flight to Nairobi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Beyond route expansion, the two airlines said they are exploring further cooperation in cargo operations, airport and ground services, loyalty program...

Nairobi water utility records historic Sh11.7 billion in annual revenue amid service reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

NCWSC Chairman Arnold Karanja attributed the sharp revenue rise to better infrastructure, upgraded systems, and consistent growth year after year.

Former Nairobi water company employee to face trial for forging Zetech diploma to secure job
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 01, 2025

Brenda Nelly Sulungai was placed on her defence after the court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support all three char...

Kenya courts UK deals amid infrastructure lessons and uneven gains in London visit
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 01, 2025

The Nairobi Railway City project was touted as a major win for British architects, engineers, and legal consultants, with financing expected to come t...

National Assembly passes Bill to anchor NG-CDF, NGAAF, SOF in Constitution, paves way for Senate review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The Bill was passed unanimously, with 304 MPs voting in favour during the Second Reading and 298 supporting it at the Third Reading, with no single vo...

Nairobi hits record Sh13.7 billion revenue in 2024/25, surpassing last year by Sh1 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The county credits the record-breaking performance to enhanced collection efforts, the adoption of digital systems, and stricter enforcement targeting...

US Embassy warns Ugandans against misusing tourist visas for births
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

While the immigration rules apply to all US visa holders worldwide, the Embassy in Kampala highlighted the growing trend among Ugandans using tourist...

SUPKEM under fire as Kenyan pilgrims decry mismanagement during 2025 Hajj
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2025

Pilgrims who gathered for a joint meeting with travel agents voiced frustration over accommodation standards, transport arrangements, and food quality...

Most packaged foods in Kenya need health warning labels - report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

In Kenya, the sale of processed packaged foods surged by 16 per cent between 2018 and 2023. Over the same period, obesity rates have tripled since 200...

DRC at 65: Tshisekedi calls for peace on independence day as M23 asserts control in Goma
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 01, 2025

While Kinshasa projected diplomacy, Goma staged defiance. M23's Corneille Nangaa and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 marked the day by planting a symbol...

Kenya begins evacuation of citizens from Iran as fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire takes hold
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 30, 2025

The first group of evacuees from Iran arrived in Nairobi on Sunday morning and was received by government officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Air...

How I hosted the perfect Somali breakfast at my own home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 29, 2025

Hosting a Somali breakfast in your own home is not just about cooking, it is about entering an entirely different rhythm of life, one that revolves ar...

Health, education, roads top priorities in Nairobi's Sh44.6 billion budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 29, 2025

The budget, passed during a special sitting of the County Assembly, includes Sh31.2 billion for recurrent costs and Sh13.4 billion for development.

Nairobi United stun Gor Mahia to win FKF Cup
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 29, 2025

National Super League champions Nairobi United stunned FKF Premier League giants Gor Mahia 2-1 to win the Mozzart Bet Cup and book a spot in next seas...

UK to inject Sh266 billion into Kenya under new deal focused on trade, climate and tech
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

The Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030 aims to boost investments, create jobs, and enhance Kenya’s global position in key areas such as climate...

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