nairobi water scarcity Stories

Nairobi launches online platform to monitor, manage water usage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The online system provides the 'Equitable Water Distribution Schedule', allowing users to log into Nairobi Water’s website and see exactly when their...

Kamukunji's Kiambiu residents flock to free mobile ID registration ahead of voter listing
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 11, 2025

By 7:00 am, long queues—mostly of young people—had already formed at the registration point. Officials assured residents that the service was free, wi...

Discover Naico Gardens: A serene 1.4-acre retreat in Muthaiga
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 11, 2025

Tucked just off Price Road, along the service lane behind Muthaiga Square on Thika Road Superhighway, it hides in plain sight behind a modest grey gat...

Over 82,000 IDs lie uncollected at Huduma Centres nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

Huduma Kenya confirmed that the documents had already been processed and were ready for collection in all its 59 centres across the country.

Benni McCarthy praises ruthless Harambee Stars after 5-0 thumping of Seychelles
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 09, 2025

McCarthy admitted there was pressure heading into the clash, but praised his players for bouncing back strongly.

Harambee Stars rocked as Abud Omar suspended, Omija misses Seychelles clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 08, 2025

Deputy captain Aboud Omar has been suspended just a day before the fixture, a decision McCarthy said was necessary to preserve discipline within the s...

Ambulance operators, emergency personnel directed to register with KMPDC by September 15
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

KMPDC CEO David Kariuki said the registration is mandatory for all ambulances, regardless of ownership and all emergency care personnel, including par...

Technical University of Mombasa opens first School of Medicine in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

Vice Chancellor Prof. Laila Abubakar revealed that the Government of Kenya allocated Sh266 million for the construction of the facility and a further...

Stakeholders decry gaps in cancer care under Social Health Insurance
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 06, 2025

Despite the SHA Act’s promise to guarantee affordable healthcare for all, especially those grappling with chronic and critical illnesses like cancer,...

Groundbreaking trial finds single dose of LSD eases anxiety
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 06, 2025

While it has a history of recreational use, LSD is now being seriously reconsidered by the medical community for its therapeutic potential when admini...

McCarthy: Kenya must learn fast after costly mistakes during match with Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The coach highlighted the gulf in experience, noting that every Gambian outfield player is Europe-based, while Stars still field a mix of foreign and...

McKinstry hails fighting spirit of Harambee Stars after Gambia’s 3-1 win at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The Gambia coach downplayed the impact of altitude on his side’s performance, saying they deliberately managed training intensity and relied on their...

Harambee Stars’ World Cup dreams fade after 3-1 defeat to Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The Stars eventually found a breakthrough in the 81st minute when Ogam scored the first goal.

MPs slam Ministry of Health over SHA failures, demand urgent reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

MPs raised concerns that Kenyans are struggling to access services despite being registered under the new scheme, citing delays in claims, stalled aut...

McCarthy urges Harambee Stars to fight on after Gabon's win dealt huge blow to Kenya's World Cup dreams
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 04, 2025

Anything less than three points would end their campaign with two rounds still to play.

How Muthurwa’s young mothers are fighting child malnutrition with simple home-cooked meals
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 04, 2025

The approach helps families rehabilitate and prevent child malnutrition using affordable, locally available foods. Mothers are taught to prepare nutri...

Livestock project targets Garissa youth with skills, finance and market opportunities
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Beneficiaries are expected to earn up to Sh17,500 per month from livestock-related enterprises.

Rwanda set to launch Africa’s first self-flying taxi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The initiative is powered by EHang, a global leader in urban air mobility technology, which has joined forces with CRBC to expand its international fo...

Governors, Ministry of Health, resolve to verify all UHC staff before transfers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

The meeting further resolved to roll out a Governors’ Dashboard to track Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) claim payments, with all claims expected...

McCarthy clinches SJAK coach of the month award following CHAN 2024 run
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

Under his leadership, the Stars stunned eventual champions Morocco 1-0, edged past two-time winners DR Congo and Zambia with identical scorelines, and...

Guinea reverses opposition parties' coverage ban ahead of key referendum
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

At the same time, the regulator suspended Guinee360.com, one of Guinea's most widely read private news outlets, for three months, over "professional i...

Government steps up push for miraa cooperatives to enhance oversight, security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Officials say the move will make it easier to track the movement of the crop across the country and strengthen organisation among producers.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy eyes balance ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Amina Wako  |  Sep 01, 2025

McCarthy said Kenya is closely monitoring emerging talents abroad and, while admitting World Cup qualification is slim with only four games left, stre...

Ministry of Health submits over 1,180 files exposing healthcare fraud to DCI for prosecution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

According to the Ministry, the 1,188 files represent the culmination of these enforcement efforts. SHA’s submissions include facilities with proven fr...

New Bill proposes Sh50 million fine for hospitals failing on patient safety
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 01, 2025

The proposed laws come amidst reports of illegal organ harvesting by certain health facilities that are facing government ban and scrutiny.

Kenyan mother’s brave battle with hepatitis B: From liver cancer to a life-saving transplant
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 31, 2025

Over 300 million people worldwide live with hepatitis, causing 1.5 million deaths annually, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, with Kenya accounti...

Lamu County, Jubaland vow to strengthen cross-border ties in trade, health and security
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 31, 2025

The Jubaland ministers praised Lamu’s digitised emergency response systems and women’s leadership in public service.

Morocco lift their third CHAN trophy after beating Madagascar 3-2
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 30, 2025

The Atlas Lions, who previously lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2020, once again showed their pedigree, but only after surviving a stern examination fro...

Kenya ready to host CHAN 2024 final at Kasarani, CS Mvurya assures
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The CS revealed that top dignitaries, including the FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe, are expected in Kenya.

Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui calls for focus and humility ahead of CHAN final
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The Atlas Lions are chasing a record third CHAN crown, but Sektioui insists his team will not underestimate their opponents despite Morocco’s pedigree...

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