eastleigh shooting Stories

Ballistics expert fails to conclusively link ex-Pangani police officer Ahmed Rashid's gun to Eastleigh shootings
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 19, 2025

He further confirmed that the recovered AK-47 rifle was in good mechanical condition, but test firings showed no match with the bullets or cartridges...

Ex-Pangani officer Ahmed Rashid’s colleagues say they didn’t witness youths’ shooting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 18, 2025

The officers appeared on Monday before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera Law Courts during the hearing of Rashid’s murder case.

‘We are tired’: Eastleigh residents decry bad state of neglected roads amid heavy rains
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 18, 2025

The flooding has disrupted movement for both pedestrians and vehicles. Cars often get stuck or are forced to slow down to navigate through the water,...

Best biriyani in Eastleigh: Esli Hub Restaurant at Yare Towers delivers a flavour explosion
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 17, 2025

Tucked away on the first floor, Esli Hub Restaurant is fast becoming Eastleigh’s hidden gem, famed for what many consider the best biriyani in town.

From fruit vendors to matatu drivers: Meet the people keeping Eastleigh alive
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 15, 2025

Eastleigh is more than just a business hub; it’s a vibrant, living organism where grit, sacrifice, and unshakable dreams drive the lives of everyone f...

Garbage dumping returns to Eastleigh road reserves as residents blame lax enforcement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 14, 2025

The renewed problem comes despite previous efforts by Nairobi County’s anti-dumping unit, supported by local well-wishers, which had significantly red...

Residents of Eastleigh’s Seventh Street demand urgent road repairs
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 13, 2025

Seventh Street, which links Second Avenue to Third Avenue, remains in poor condition. Its neighbouring streets, including Sixth Street and Eighth Stre...

Why ginger and cloves deserve a daily spot in your kitchen
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

A study from the University of Dar es Salaam found that drinking ginger-clove tea three times a week significantly improved antioxidant levels in part...

Eastleigh traders decry soaring taxes during meeting with KRA officials
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 07, 2025

Traders said delays in offloading and clearance of consignments have worsened, resulting in higher storage fees and increased costs for final consumer...

Sludge dumping by Nairobi's Green Army sparks health, safety concerns along Eastleigh's General Wariungi Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 05, 2025

The sludge has blocked a large section of the road, making it difficult for vehicles and motorcycles to pass.

From bargains to burden, inside Gikomba’s growing pile of textile waste
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 31, 2025

The accumulation is severe, layers upon layers of textile waste have built up, with no comparable situation elsewhere, making it hard to even differen...

Eastleigh residents urged to register for SHA during opening of Globcare Hospital
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 30, 2025

Globcare Hospital is expected to offer a wide range of medical services, including a surgical theatre, CT scan, DEXA scan, maternity care, X-ray, dial...

Court hears how police surveillance systems tracked suspects in Ahmed Rashid murder case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 28, 2025

According to intelligence officer Fredrick Gichuki, on March 31, 2017, a group of young men believed to be members of the notorious ‘Gaza’ gang boarde...

Rehabilitation of Eastleigh’s Athumani Kipanga Street begins amid mixed reactions from traders and residents
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 28, 2025

The road, which has remained in poor condition for several years, is home to over 20 shopping malls, including the well-known gold market, and serves...

Eastleigh business leaders decry increased import duties during meeting with Trade PS
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 24, 2025

Business owners reported that the cost of importing goods such as clothes, shoes, curtains, carpets, aluminium products, and furniture has risen sharp...

Residents demand action as borehole drilling company renders Yusuf Haji Avenue impassable
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 24, 2025

Residents and traders are calling for urgent intervention to clean the road and hold the company accountable for repeated negligence.

Tarmacking of 18th Street in Eastleigh South begins, completion expected next week
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 23, 2025

Eighteenth Street is a vital route in the area and is surrounded by several important community amenities.

Safaricom’s Ndoto Zetu initiative elevates maternal health in Kamukunji's Eastleigh with bed donation
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 22, 2025

This upgrade at the Eastleigh Health Centre—from fewer than eight outdated beds—represents a major improvement in both comfort and care for expectant...

Eastleigh residents slam City Hall over shoddy repairs on Athumani Kipanga Street, demand permanent fix
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 21, 2025

The Eastleigh Residents Association has accused the Nairobi City County of failing to provide a long-lasting solution, saying the ongoing rehabilitati...

Nexus United crowned champions of Eastleigh Peace Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 20, 2025

Nexus United defeated Villa Roma 3-1 in the final of the Eastleigh Peace Cup on Sunday, capping off a thrilling tournament.

Mahiza Cafe and Bakery: Eastleigh’s chocolate and dessert factory serving pistachio dreams, boba, and halal elegance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

The design balances Middle Eastern chic with Nairobi flair. It is stylish but approachable, luxurious without being loud.

State delivers relief aid to fire victims of Kasilili Village in Kamukunji's Airbase Ward
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 17, 2025

Each household affected by the fire received a relief package containing 5 kilogrammes of rice, 5 kilogrammes of beans, one mattress, two blankets, on...

Mother, four children killed in suspected love triangle arson attack in Isiolo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

Angry residents hunted down the suspected arsonist, lynched her and burned her house, located just a few metres from the scene of the initial fire.

How Eastleigh rewrote its colonial name into a Kenyan-Somali powerhouse
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 15, 2025

What began as a residential neighbourhood has transformed into a thriving economic hub, drawing traders and suppliers from across Kenya and beyond.

Jifora restaurant: The secret luxury spot transforming Eastleigh's dining scene
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 12, 2025

Jifora feels like a portal to another world – one where elegance, comfort, and hospitality blend effortlessly.

Eastleigh man transforms neglected 13th Street roundabout into flourishing maize farm
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 09, 2025

The unusual urban farm has drawn both admiration for its creativity and concern over its impact on road visibility, igniting a lively debate within th...

Court to rule Wednesday on detention of four Eastleigh robbery suspects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

The four face several charges, among them robbery with violence, unlawful possession of firearms, and being in Kenya illegally, in the case of the thr...

Robbery suspect who killed accomplice over stolen phone finally arrested
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 08, 2025

Mohamed Abdirazak Abdisamad will remain in Pangani police station cells as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) investigates the murder of...

Construction begins on 18th Street, Eastleigh’s last untarmacked road, easing access to Kiambiu
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 06, 2025

Residents and business owners voiced optimism about the road’s improvement, having long endured daily hardships due to its poor condition.

Japanese Embassy officials tour Kamukunji, praise local innovation and enterprise
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 04, 2025

The visit commenced at Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College, where the two officials were briefed on the institution’s operations. The college p...

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