UDA grassroots elections set for May 18 in five Kamukunji wards
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-16 18:03:20

UDA grassroots elections set for May 18 in five Kamukunji wards

Mwaura said the elections will coincide with those of other wards in Nairobi, Narok, West Pokot, Homa Bay and Busia counties which were cancelled due to flash floods.

Nairobi's Mlango Kubwa residents to benefit from new Sh22.6 million clinic
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-08 18:49:26

Nairobi's Mlango Kubwa residents to benefit from new Sh22.6 million clinic

Valued at Sh22.6 million, the facility will boast a comprehensive array of amenities, including an operational theatre, maternity, and ward wings.

Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-08 10:09:18

Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years

The audit will also look at building plans approved but for which construction is yet to commence.

Four people missing as five-story building collapses in Uthiru
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-07 23:29:56
Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 16:17:57

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings

President William Ruto has declared that the buildings can now be 2 or 30 floors tall.

Sakaja suspends building approvals in Nairobi as floods claim four lives
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-24 23:52:22

Sakaja suspends building approvals in Nairobi as floods claim four lives

The most affected areas include Kibra, Lindi, Mathare, Baba Dogo, Githurai, and Zimmerman, which have suffered extensive damage due to the relentless rains.

Nairobi floods: Kiambiu residents stranded as footbridge collapses
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-24 23:27:55

Nairobi floods: Kiambiu residents stranded as footbridge collapses

Despite other alternative routes, the bridge offers convenience as locals prefer it to access essential infrastructure. 

Nairobi flood crisis: Governor Sakaja orders evacuations in risky areas
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-24 17:11:12

Nairobi flood crisis: Governor Sakaja orders evacuations in risky areas

Governor Sakaja has asked Nairobi residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and their property, particularly those living near riverbanks.

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-22 18:26:20

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain

Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-21 18:23:56

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra

For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.

Sakaja agrees to halt further development at Uhuru Park after uproar
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-20 17:10:35

Sakaja agrees to halt further development at Uhuru Park after uproar

The meeting, held at Uhuru Park, followed a demand letter issued to Sakaja by the Green Belt Movement and LSK demanding that the governor immediately withdraws his announcement of opening nightclubs at the park.

UDA Nairobi leaders turn against Sakaja, demand probe into city governance
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-19 13:55:32

UDA Nairobi leaders turn against Sakaja, demand probe into city governance

With mounting accusations of gross mismanagement and malpractice, UDA leaders called for immediate action to address the crisis.

Plans to establish nightclubs at Uhuru Park spark outrage
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-18 19:19:37

Plans to establish nightclubs at Uhuru Park spark outrage

Kenyans expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision, with some saying they should instead build libraries at the park.

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-17 11:47:20

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 

The officers will visit business premises across the city to ensure that each of them has complied with the directive to obtain a Unified Business Permit (UBP) and other relevant permits after a three-month grace period.

Inside City Hall's proposal to revise zoning regulations to raise building height limits
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-15 10:20:44

Inside City Hall's proposal to revise zoning regulations to raise building height limits

Eastleigh, Pumwani and Ziwani are classified under zone 2 with a limit of 25 floors.

Nairobi UDA MCAs accuse Senate of harassing Governor Sakaja
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-12 13:38:19

Nairobi UDA MCAs accuse Senate of harassing Governor Sakaja

The MCAs claimed that certain individuals are not happy with Sakaja’s progress as governor.

Auditor General flags Nairobi County's payment of Sh7.5 million for tyres
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-11 11:10:41

Auditor General flags Nairobi County's payment of Sh7.5 million for tyres

Gathungu highlights that the examination of the payment voucher and supporting documents revealed a series of anomalies, as detailed in the report

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-08 21:36:33

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.

Nairobi County targets PSVs to contribute Sh1.8 billion in parking fees
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-04-07 22:19:11

Nairobi County targets PSVs to contribute Sh1.8 billion in parking fees

The plan targets 25,000 PSVs from 444 Saccos, with an average fee of Sh6,000 per month.

Biashara Stimulus Programme: Kamukunji residents express views over proposed plan
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-03 21:51:31

Biashara Stimulus Programme: Kamukunji residents express views over proposed plan

The county aims to subsidise the cost of credit to achieve single-digit interest rates for MSEs, engage strategic partners to enhance entrepreneur capacity, and provide market linkages