Urban densification Stories

High-rise living in Nairobi’s Pipeline estate is stressful: How men and women cope
The Conversation  |  Nov 25, 2025

Many of these tenants are unemployed, or employed in low-wage industrial work, precarious gig work, or domestic work.

Microplastics and heart disease: Emerging evidence of a hidden cardiovascular threat
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or hea...

Two new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya, including patient who recently returned from South Sudan
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Homa Bay patient, a 44-year-old man from Koduogo, Ndhiwa sub-county, developed symptoms while supervising KCSE exams.

Maraga says presidential bid driven by desire to put Kenya back on constitutional rails
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Maraga explained that this conviction inspired his decision to run for president and push the country back toward constitutionalism.

Home living: 10 essential items Kenyans should replace at least once a year
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 25, 2025

From kitchen tools to bedroom essentials, items that seem harmless can accumulate bacteria, allergens, and wear that affect both health and home hygie...

DPP calls for stronger inter-agency action on hate speech and incitement cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

DPP Renson Ingonga revealed that the ODPP has only a few active cases in court due to investigative bottlenecks.

High Court upholds ruling against KDF for HIV discrimination in recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counsell...

IGAD rallies region to tackle deepening displacement crisis amid funding cuts, conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

Technical experts are currently deliberating on specific gaps in protection, education and livelihoods, with their recommendations set to be endorsed...

Mombasa Road to temporarily close Sunday for World AIDS Day half-marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The stretch between Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill Interchange will be off-limits from 6:00 am to 10:30 am. Motorists are urged to...

US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations calls for probe into Tanzania election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Committee stressed that any investigation must be independent and immediate. “There must be an independent investigation into these tragic acts im...

Over 31,000 SGBV cases filed as courts improve response, Judiciary Report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The report says 31,460 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases were filed in the year, reflecting a 0.9 per cent rise that the Judiciary links t...

WFP warns of hunger crisis in Nigeria as 35 million face food shortages
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to WFP projections, around 15,000 people in Borno could face "catastrophic hunger" or "famine-like conditions" next year.

AU calls for Africa’s permanent seat on UN Security Council
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

Mahmoud also urged reforms in international finance to make it easier and cheaper for African countries to access loans and funding.

Kenya battles Nigeria, South Africa to keep IMO seat as Africa’s voice in global shipping
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

The election will take place on Friday during the 34th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London, where member states will select the 40 Council m...

World Bank upgrades Kenya’s growth outlook to 4.9 per cent, warns of elevated risks
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 25, 2025

The upward revision follows faster recovery in sectors previously weighed down by tight monetary policy, fiscal consolidation and policy uncertainty t...

Sudan’s RSF declares three-month ceasefire amid backlash over civilian attacks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

On Sunday, Sudan's military leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, dismissed the US-led ceasefire proposal, accusing the Quad of taking sides and presen...

Ugandan police accuse NUP supporters of attacking officers at Bobi Wine rally
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Police condemned the violence and warned that anyone involved in such acts would face strict action.

Why City Hall moved hospital accounts to Sidian Bank- Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The decision has faced scrutiny from some political leaders who raised concerns about transparency. However, the county has directed all Level 4 and 5...

Witness: Officers beat Kianjokoma brothers unconscious before driving them away
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The court heard that the two officers then lifted the unconscious Boniface and placed him into a police Land Rover, while Mutura, still alive despite...

Postmortem confirms Makueni CEC Sonia Nzilani died of cardiac tamponade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating press...

Amputee footballers reclaim hope amid Gaza’s ruins
UN News  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Hope Championship for Amputee Football in the Gaza Strip ran for four days last week.

Why UN’s gradual move back to Khartoum, Sudan is ‘an important step’
UN News  |  Nov 25, 2025

Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, particularly for people displaced by the violence.

South Africa’s Malcolm Marx joins elite list of rugby world players of the year
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 25, 2025

The global rugby body also confirmed that the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year will be announced on Tuesday, November 25, celebrating the best male...

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Fernando Dias declares victory in presidential race
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has experienced repeated instability since gaining independence from Portugal more than 50 years ago, including multiple coups and attem...

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies at 81 after sudden health complication
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

The legendary singer, actor, and cultural ambassador behind ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ and ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ died at 81, his family revealing he suc...

Ian Wambui breaks 5,000m world record, leads Kenyan podium sweep at 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Earlier on Monday, Kenya's Viola Jelimo added a bronze to the country’s medal tally in the women's 5,000m, finishing in 17:26.83.

We inherited Sh118 billion in pending bills, Nairobi Governor Sakaja tells Senate
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

How one teen mom defied stigma, rebuilt her future and became a role model for others
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 25, 2025

From shame and whispers in her village to empowerment and professional success, Rawder Kidula’s journey shows how parental support and resilience can...

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