Eastleigh United Stories

Eastleigh United’s long road back to glory
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 02, 2025

Eastleigh United, a grassroots football team founded in 2015, has seen its fair share of triumphs and setbacks. From producing several players who now...

Police kill suspected phone snatcher in robbery attempt in Nairobi's Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 02, 2025

The robbers reportedly attacked a pedestrian who was walking to Al-Hidaya Mosque for morning prayers along Athumani Kipande Street, commonly referred...

Eastleigh's business sector sees remarkable growth in 2024 with multiple entrants
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 01, 2025

The regional business hub saw developments in banking, retail, hospitality, and real estate.

One dead, two injured as scaffold collapses at Eastleigh construction site
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

The Authority said preliminary investigations have attributed the scaffold collapse to poor installation, inadequate maintenance, and safety oversight...

How Eastleigh businesses remained resilient in the face of Gen Z protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 31, 2024

In the subsequent demonstrations, Eastleigh’s business community continued to focus on recovery, hoping for stability in the months ahead.

Three members of outlawed Superpower group arrested over murder in Eastleigh
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 30, 2024

The three – Hassan Ali Zahir, Omar Sultan Omar and Suleiman Abdi were arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing Emmanuel Inyanza, a resident of Third...

Ethiopian couple arrested in Nairobi over alleged human trafficking
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 30, 2024

The suspects, identified as Anna Abdirahaman and his wife, Hayat Mohamed, are accused of trafficking multiple individuals, including a 17-year-old gir...

How Eastleigh defied misleading narratives, remained peaceful throughout 2024
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 26, 2024

Despite efforts to tarnish its reputation, Eastleigh has remained a beacon of stability in Nairobi. The area continues to thrive as a major business h...

Eastleigh struggles with garbage crisis during festive season
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 26, 2024

Several major roads in the area have turned into makeshift garbage disposal sites, causing discomfort and disruptions for residents, traders, and moto...

Two men face charges over violent robberies in Eastleigh
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 25, 2024

The accused, Mohamed Abdikadir Omar and Abdikarim Mohamed Ali, are alleged to target taxi operators, food vendors, and pedestrians in the area.

Hashim Dagane to face murder charges in Eastleigh women killings case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 24, 2024

Senior Assistant DPP Gikui Gichuhi, head of the Homicides Prosecutions Unit at the Office of the DPP, notified the Milimani High Court that the suspec...

Nairobi announces 89 new matatu routes aimed at improving access to CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The county government's move aims to improve commuter access to the CBD, streamline public transport services, and reduce congestion in Nairobi's busy...

Eastleigh Business Community members attend launch of Somalia’s $3.5 billion project
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 20, 2024

Eastleigh Business Community Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi Yare led the delegation of 27 Kenyan businesspeople to the launch.

Research shows most GBV offenders are known to victims; communities often shield them
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 16, 2024

GBV victims are often blamed for their circumstances, with some people holding the belief that women are responsible for their abuse based on the clot...

How Sakaja plans to tackle traffic congestion in City with new enforcement unit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.

Family seeks justice after body of missing Form Three student found in Bahati, Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 02, 2024

Arafat had been in Nairobi for just one month, spending the school holidays with his family in Eastleigh.

Sh4.5 billion Kigoro plant expected to reduce city residents’ water woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the Kigoro plant is part of a broader government agenda to improve water access across Kenya.

Security officials and business leaders meet to address crime in Eastleigh 
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 27, 2024

Security officials assured the community that they would take firm action against any criminal activities and ensure the safety of all residents and b...

Where is my daughter? Eastleigh woman seeks help as teen goes missing from school
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 26, 2024

Sumeya's mother, Fartun Isman, has appealed for help, saying her main concern is to be reunited with her daughter.

Beyond the flames: Traumatised Kitui village residents call for psychological support after fire tragedy
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 26, 2024

The tragedy, which claimed seven lives, has left the residents devastated with some seeking psychological support.