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This upgrade at the Eastleigh Health Centre—from fewer than eight outdated beds—represents a major improvement in both comfort and care for expectant...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

Eastleigh traders urge City Hall to address street vendor clashes, poor roads, waste crisis
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 04, 2025

Street interviews conducted along Third to Seventh streets revealed growing frustration and a sense of helplessness among traders.

Somalia Independence Day celebrations banned in Eastleigh over security fears
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 30, 2025

Every year, on the night of June 30, thousands of residents gather in the streets of Eastleigh to commemorate the unification of British Somaliland an...

Silent struggles: Kenyan men speak out on financial pressure, mental health, and masculinity
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2025

In addition to stigma, practical obstacles such as limited access to affordable and male-friendly mental health services further restrict men’s abilit...

13 suspects arraigned over mugging in Eastleigh's Maries Stopes area
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 27, 2025

The suspects were found armed with the offensive weapons in circumstances that indicated they prepared to commit robbery with violence on June 26 at a...

Hawkers celebrate fresh opportunities in Eastleigh’s Five Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 24, 2025

According to the hawkers, Nairobi City County has unofficially allowed them to operate on Five Street, in an arrangement reached between the hawkers a...

Nairobi County govt blames residents for flooding, citing "illegal dumping mindset"
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the habit of throwing garbage from vehicles along road reserves and relying on unli...

Why Eastleigh is Nairobi’s economic powerhouse: Stories of hustle, culture and community
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 22, 2025

Eastleigh does not just function, it thrives, powered by people who have turned challenges into opportunities and made their corner of Nairobi a symbo...

Kenya commits to Shirika Plan on World Refugee Day amid mounting refugee hunger crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 20, 2025

The day is marked under the theme "Solidarity with refugees" with Kenya hosting an event at the Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute, Eastlei...

Construction of Keroe Street begins, sparking hope for safer, accessible roads in California, Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 16, 2025

Contractor Ibrahim Hamza said despite initial challenges from years of neglect, construction on Keroe Street is progressing well and is expected to be...

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