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Deep concerns for Palestinians amid intense Israeli raids in occupied West Bank
UN News  |  Dec 13, 2025

Heavy rains across the Gaza Strip have flooded more displacement sites, damaged buildings in Jabalya and Gaza City, and caused further casualties, inc...

Uhuru Park set for food, music and culture as three-day Nairobi Festival kicks off
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The festival will run under the theme Experience the Vibe of the City, and organisers have lined up a wide list of activities meant to showcase Nairob...

Consumers to get more units for less as electricity tariffs decline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2025

The reduction in power costs comes at a critical time, giving households more purchasing power during the holidays and helping businesses lower their...

Nairobi orders staff to submit academic, professional records by January 15
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2025

The county board explained that these directives form the basis of the plan to run a complete review of academic and professional papers for every emp...

Inside Tatu City, Kenya’s model for sustainable urban development
Zainab Saidi  |  Dec 09, 2025

Tatu City, a 5,000-acre Special Economic Zone near Nairobi, blends housing, industry and schools with strict planning, tax incentives and jobs, offeri...

Tatu City hosts Muslim business community to explore new investment opportunities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 07, 2025

Tatu City hosted Nairobi’s Muslim business community to outline property acquisition, tax incentives and expansion options in its special eEconomic zo...

John Korir, Joyciline Jepkosgei lead Kenyan sweep at 2025 Valencia Marathon
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2025

The Valencia Marathon, one of the final major events on the global road-running calendar, once again delivered its trademark fast times, with athletes...

Kenya’s electricity demand hits all-time high of 2,439 MW, straining power generation capacity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 07, 2025

Kenya Power said the 2,439.06 megawatts (MW) peak recorded on December 4, 2025, marks the highest power demand in Kenya’s history, highlighting the ur...

Kindiki unveils Sh1 billion plan to power 6,100 Marsabit homes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Kindiki noted that electricity access plays a big role in improving education, business and security in places that have long remained underserved.

City Hall opens six-month window to regularise non-compliant properties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Applying during the amnesty allows developers to avoid enforcement actions, secure guidance from county officials, and integrate their property into t...

Over 16,000 in the dark as Kenya Power struggles to procure essential meters, transformers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya Power has repeatedly cited ongoing lawsuits that disrupt procurement processes, alongside challenges in acquiring wayleaves for power lines, as...

County governments owe Kenya Power Sh5.67 billion in unpaid electricity bills - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

The utility’s financial results indicate that electricity revenues fell five per cent to Sh219.28 billion, while net profit tumbled by 18.7 per cent t...

Governor Sakaja unveils six-borough structure to enhance service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Each borough will be managed by a dedicated borough manager, responsible for coordinating all county services within their area.

UN says rebuilding Gaza will cost Sh 9.1 trillion as Palestinian economy nears collapse
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 26, 2025

The UN estimates that rebuilding homes, roads, hospitals, and other basic services in Gaza will cost more than Sh 9.1 trillion ($70 billion) and will...

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

City residents say Nairobi's illegal billboard cleanup favours some areas over others
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 24, 2025

Residents accuse Nairobi city officials of favoritism as illegal billboards are removed selectively, calling for action across all neighborhoods.

Sakaja’s loan request for salaries draws ire from Nairobi MCAs for lack of details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The call for scrutiny comes after City Hall moved its primary accounts to Sidian Bank, a shift that raised questions from MCAs and finance officers ov...

Motion filed seeking probe into irregular land allocation in Nairobi County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Assembly is expected to consider the proposal in its upcoming sessions, as the debate over the fate of Nairobi’s remaining public spaces gains ren...

Ruto unveils plan to add 10,000 MW to Kenya’s power grid in next seven years
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 20, 2025

While Kenya currently has an installed capacity of 3,300 MW, the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy means the firm capacity stands at only 2...

Kenya moves to end power shortages and lower electricity costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The announcement comes after President William Ruto acknowledged that Kenya’s current power generation is not enough to meet rising demand. He explain...

Governor Sakaja moves Geoffrey Mosiria from Environment to Customer Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The changes, which take effect immediately, see officers shifted to new roles as the county seeks to strengthen management in key sectors.

Hope rises in Thika’s Kiandutu slum as long-neglected community sees historic transformation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

From its beginnings in the 1960s as a makeshift settlement for migrant laborers, Kiandutu is now transforming into a thriving community with land titl...

City Hall pulls down 20 illegal billboards in citywide crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The county says the operation is part of a broader plan to restore order in public spaces and enforce compliance among advertising firms.

New 1MW generator boosts Wajir’s power supply, promises relief from frequent blackouts
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

The county's peak demand currently stands at about 3.3MW, leaving the region in constant shortfall and routine rationing.

Talanta Sports City Stadium 66 per cent complete, set for opening on February 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

CS Mvurya highlighted that complementary infrastructure works, including rail connectivity, road upgrades, utilities, and other supporting facilities,...

Kisumu County City manager under EACC investigation for forgery, fraudulent travel allowances
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Wanga is facing multiple charges, including forgery, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and presenting false documents, following an investiga...

National Assembly lifts seven-year ban on new power deals, paving way for local generation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Cabinet had lifted the moratorium in 2023, but MPs reinstated it, saying they needed more time to review the current PPAS.

Senate flags 24 State agencies still performing county functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The issue came into sharp focus after REREC was summoned to explain why it continues to oversee rural electrification, a responsibility classified as...

Nairobi Water digitises services to curb losses, speed up billing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The move comes in response to the city’s persistent non-revenue water (NRW) challenge, which includes losses from leaks, theft, and unbilled consumpti...

City Hall cracks down on Illegal billboards, seeks Sh500 million in unpaid fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga in Wednewday said the county is owed over Sh500 million by various advertising...

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