Eastleigh Stories

Eastleigh residents feel the pinch as food prices climb during Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 06, 2025

A 20-litre container of vegetable cooking oil is currently priced at Sh4,850, while a 25-kilogramme sack of sugar is selling for between Sh3,600 and S...

Mother of teen shot by police in Majengo recounts final moments before his death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

Ibrahim’s mother said the son had left home for evening prayers after reminding his mother to prepare a meal for him upon his return.

The Eastleigh Voice reporter assaulted by police while covering Majengo protest
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 05, 2025

After being detained for several hours, the officers returned his camera and phone, but the footage he had taken of the protests had been deleted.

Protests erupt in Majengo, Pumwani after police officer shot dead teenager
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 05, 2025

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan condemned the killing of the teenager and demanded swift action on the officer responsible for the shooting.

How pay-to-play pitches are turning football in Nairobi to a sport for the wealthy
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 04, 2025

Despite its barren surface, which earned it the nickname "Desert", Desa Grounds has long been a nurturing ground for football talent in Nairobi.

Businesses to onboard eTIMs instantly as KRA scraps manual approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

The taxman has automated the registration process, streamlining compliance and making it easier for businesses to adopt the system.

Hundreds of vulnerable families in Kamukunji receive Ramadan food aid
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

Each household received 12 kilograms of wheat flour, 10 kilograms of maize flour, 10 kilograms of rice, 10 kilograms of sugar, and three litres of veg...

Rare calendar alignment marks start of Ramadan 1446 AH on March 1, 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 02, 2025

In 2025, the city of Kiruna in Sweden will have the longest fasting hours, with Muslims abstaining from food and drink for 20 hours and 30 minutes eac...

Restaurants in Eastleigh remain closed as residents begin observing Ramadan
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Muslim community in Eastleigh followed the announcement by Saudi Arabia, which declared the start of fasting based on moon sighting reports.

Eastleigh traders brace for uncertainty, decry harsh economic times
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 28, 2025

A spot check across the business district revealed a contrasting perspective, with business owners sharing a different outlook than the reports sugges...

Camel milk: The superfood you should be drinking
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 26, 2025

The mobility photobook: Archiving Somali and its diasporic legacies through gender
Mohamed Mohamud  |  Feb 25, 2025

By amplifying the voices of the marginalised and showcasing the positive portrayal of Somalis worldwide, the platform challenges prevailing stereotype...

Nairobi property developers raise concerns over harassment in Parklands
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 22, 2025

Members accused another association in Parklands of engaging in discriminatory practices.

How to make mayonnaise ranch dressing with a Kenyan twist
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 23, 2025

This Kenyan-style ranch dressing is easy to make and can be customised with locally available ingredients.

Tarmacking of Mvuma Nyuki Road in Eastleigh South Ward begins
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 20, 2025

The construction work began on Thursday, with heavy machinery, including caterpillars and lorries, seen excavating the land. Structures that had encro...

Locals fear resurgence of crime as streetlights fail on Eastleigh’s Waudo Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 20, 2025

Waudo Street is a crucial route in California Ward, serving as an alternative for motorists avoiding traffic congestion on Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue.

Eastleigh residents begin early Ramadan preparations amid rising food prices
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 19, 2025

During the month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, dedicating themselves to extra prayers and spiritual reflection.

Eastleigh sees business boom as county tackles hawker congestion, garbage collection
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 17, 2025

Business owners are hopeful that the improved conditions will create a better trading environment, free from congestion and sanitation issues.

A simple guide to cooking the perfect sausages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Pan-frying is the most common and easiest way to cook sausages.

Eastleigh Business owners demand action against hawkers, taxi operators
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 17, 2025

The business owners warned that if the county government does not take action, they will take the matter to court.

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