Nairobi City County Stories

City Hall targets Eastleigh, Ruai, Kasarani in crackdown on illegal structures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

Governor Sakaja urged Nairobians to cooperate with county officials and professional planners to make the city safer, more liveable and better organis...

Kenya’s top athletes eye glory, millions in New York City Marathon
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 30, 2025

Organised by New York Road Runners (NYRR), the marathon is one of the most lucrative road races in the world.

12 matatu Saccos sue Nairobi County over eviction from three petrol stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The petitioners, Ezekiel Oyugi and Joshua Karuu, named Nairobi City County as the primary respondent, alongside Total Energies (Rhino), Ola Energy (Af...

CS Wandayi, senators clash over county wayleave fees in Energy Bill debate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

This change would allow counties direct control over fees from electricity lines, substations, and other state-owned infrastructure running through pu...

Kenya records highest electricity imports as domestic supply dips
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Power purchased from Uganda nearly doubled compared to the previous month, reaching 32.5 million kWh in August from 18.95 million kWh in July.

Tighter household budgets stall land purchases in Nairobi’s satellite towns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

HassConsult noted that Sh1 million invested in satellite town land in 2007 would now be worth Sh13.23 million, compared with Sh7.4 million in Nairobi...

3K FC stun Mombasa United as Kibera Black Stars edge City Stars in NSL thriller
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The weekend’s results saw 3K FC and Kibera Black Stars emerge as the standout performers of Round Four, sending a clear message of intent as the race...

Ethiopian quarter: How migrants have shaped a thriving shopping district in South Africa’s city of gold
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

The cross-border shopping hub of Jeppe offers hope for an inland entrepot to be recognised, supported and expanded to offer the global services that J...

City Hall to launch crackdown on unauthorised buildings after regularisation deadline, Sakaja says
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Nairobi City County Government will, after the deadline, launch a citywide crackdown to bring thousands of unauthorised structures into compliance...

Nairobi informal areas get sanitation boost through new simplified sewer system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

He revealed that the connected areas have not recorded any cholera cases over the past two years, which he attributed to better waste management and h...

Government proposes special levy on fuel, electricity to fund energy projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Wandayi said the fund will draw money from multiple sources, including appropriations from Parliament and contributions from energy sector players, wh...

Nairobi seeks Sh54 billion from land rates, considers shift to property utilisation tax
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja had earlier revealed that out of 250,000 land parcels in the city, only 50,000 to 60,000 accounts are paying rates.

Somalia unveils plan to halve imported fuel for power generation by 2028
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2025

Minister Abdullahi said that Somalia’s energy sector has made significant progress in recent years, largely due to the participation of local private...

Githurai MCA asks EACC to probe Sh17 Million roadworks irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

The MCA has asked the EACC to investigate whether due process was followed in procurement, whether the payments were aligned with the actual work done...

Should Nairobi be a county? The capital city's management crisis that refuses to go away
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 13, 2025

Urban planner Peter Ogolla suggested that Kenya should emulate global capitals managed directly by their national governments.

Kenya records steady growth in electricity generation — EPRA
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 13, 2025

EPRA attributes this growth to Kenya’s sustained investment in expanding and diversifying its energy sources to meet rising electricity demand.

City Stars, Kibera Black Stars and Migori Youth shine in thrilling NSL weekend
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 12, 2025

It was a strong weekend overall for City Stars, Black Stars, and Migori Youth — teams that have shown early signs of ambition in what promises to be o...

Ruto unveils plan to overhaul Nairobi’s roads and sanitation through county, private sector partnership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

Ruto said the initiative will include streetlight installations, river cleanups and wider collaboration with local businesses to restore the city’s di...

Sh44 billion Talanta Stadium project hits 61 per cent completion milestone
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 10, 2025

Key infrastructure supporting the stadium includes a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along Ngong Road, a railway station providing access to the stadium,...

KURA announces closure of Jamhuri Road for sewer, drainage construction at Talanta Sports City
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The agency explained that the works are crucial to address long-standing drainage problems that have frequently caused flooding around Jamuhuri and Ng...

Motion filed to force Nairobi contractors to repair damaged roads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Neglected construction sites have contributed to flooding, heavy traffic, and, in some instances, accidents, leaving residents frustrated and motorist...

City Hall admits past planning mistakes behind Nairobi’s transport crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

Auma said transport plans from previous decades underestimated the role of non-motorised mobility and the shift to electric transport, leaving the cit...

Kenya Power profit falls to Sh24.5 billion despite higher electricity sales
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

Managing director and CEO Joseph Siror said the steady reduction in base tariffs over the past two years has made electricity more affordable and boos...

MPs slam KETRACO over Coast power project delays despite billions in funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

The MPs questioned why KETRACO’s reports indicated significant progress when there was little visible activity on the ground.

Kenya’s electricity access slows, usage surges to record levels
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 07, 2025

Despite the dip in new connections, all customer categories recorded higher electricity consumption, reaching their highest levels to date.

Lawyer moves to court to bar Kenya Forest Service from managing City Park
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 07, 2025

Senior Counsel Charles Mugane argues that the management of City Park rightfully belongs to the Nairobi County Government and was unlawfully taken ove...

Nairobi Water to cut supply from October 15 over unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The company explained that despite multiple reminders and notices, a large number of accounts remain unsettled.

Nairobi gives property owners 14 days to repaint, clean up their buildings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

Authorities said the action is necessary to raise sanitation standards and ensure buildings comply with public health and housing requirements.

MPs propose capping power purchase prices at Sh9/kWh to curb soaring bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

The MPs said the pricing cap is part of a broader plan aimed at cushioning Kenyans from expensive electricity while paving the way for lifting a morat...

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