Nairobi County Stories

Tighter household budgets stall land purchases in Nairobi’s satellite towns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

HassConsult noted that Sh1 million invested in satellite town land in 2007 would now be worth Sh13.23 million, compared with Sh7.4 million in Nairobi...

Saccos term petition to ban Matatus at fuel stations baseless, court told
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 28, 2025

They have asked the court to dismiss the case with costs, saying it lacks merit and is based on speculation rather than evidence.

Jamia Mosque Secretary-General Abdulbari Hamid honoured with National Hero Award
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 28, 2025

The award was presented by Charles Wambia, Chief Executive Officer of the National Heroes Council, on behalf of President William Ruto, during a cerem...

Cameroon’s Paul Biya declared presidential winner in tense election, extends 42-year rule
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 27, 2025

Paul Biya’s eighth election win at age 92 extends one of Africa’s longest presidencies, fuelling outrage from opponents who accuse him of clinging to...

Jamia Mosque marks 100 years with photo exhibition, centenary events celebrating faith and community service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The Jamia Mosque Committee said the exhibition will capture the mosque’s transformation over the decades, highlighting its contributions to religious...

Motorist association warns Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway expansion to benefit foreign firms, burden taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

MAK said the proposed PPP arrangement “does not protect taxpayers from long-term fiscal exposure and will only transfer sovereign liability from open...

Historic penalty shootout sends Nairobi United to CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The newly promoted FKF Premier League side defeated Tunisian giants Étoile Sportive du Sahel 7–6 on penalties, following a 2–2 aggregate draw.

Tensions rise in Cameroon as 30 opposition figures arrested before poll results
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

The arrests came a day after Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji announced that security forces had foiled what he described as an "insurrectional movem...

Robots, smart tables and Somali flavours: Eastleigh’s AK’s Restaurant is the future of dining
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 27, 2025

Blending Somali warmth with cutting-edge technology, AK’s Restaurant in Eastleigh is redefining Nairobi’s dining scene with style, flavour, and innova...

Bernard Chepkwony and Hellen Chepkorir triumph at 2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

For the first time, the 42km race featured an exclusive finish line for elite runners at Uhuru Gardens, while the 21km and 10km races concluded at sep...

Nairobi United eye historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage berth ahead of clash with Étoile du Sahel
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The Kenyan debutants carry a 2–0 advantage from the first leg played behind closed doors at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.

City Hall to launch crackdown on unauthorised buildings after regularisation deadline, Sakaja says
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Nairobi City County Government will, after the deadline, launch a citywide crackdown to bring thousands of unauthorised structures into compliance...

Second Lady Joyce Kithure calls for tougher action to eliminate lead exposure in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

Dr Kithure, who is also a scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi, said there is no safe level of lead exposure, urging the governm...

JSC shortlists 50 candidates for Environment and Land Court judge positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The specialised court has become essential in resolving long-running disputes over land and promoting sustainable environmental management across Keny...

Motorists slam 30-year Chinese concession on Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Motorists Association of Kenya accused the government of subjecting travellers heading west to unnecessary costs while other road users enjoy free...

Motorists to pay Sh8 per kilometre on Rironi–Mau Summit Highway under new plan
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

The Rironi–Mau Summit project is being developed by a consortium comprising China Road & Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fu...

Nairobi County issues new land rate structure effective January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Land rates are the top own-source revenue earner in Nairobi, accounting for about 25 per cent of revenue collected by the county government.

China Road and Bridge Corporation, NSSF endorsed for mega Rironi–Mau Summit Road upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

The decision follows the evaluation of feasibility studies for the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu (A8 South) road projects.

EACC recovers grabbed road reserve valued at Sh30 million in Nyali
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The land forms part of the Classic Road reserve, previously vested in the defunct Mombasa Municipal Council for road maintenance and future expansion.

Nairobi informal areas get sanitation boost through new simplified sewer system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

He revealed that the connected areas have not recorded any cholera cases over the past two years, which he attributed to better waste management and h...

Nairobi Southern Bypass to close this weekend for Standard Chartered Marathon
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Authorities have called on all road users to exercise patience, adhere to traffic instructions, and plan their journeys to ensure a smooth weekend for...

Kenya to tap into Senegal’s football success ahead of AFCON 2027 - Ruto
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 22, 2025

As Kenya gears up for AFCON 2027, the collaboration with Senegal could mark a turning point that transforms the nation’s football systems and leaves a...

Kenya, Senegal agree to 90-day visa waiver for citizens
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Under the new arrangement, citizens holding diplomatic and ordinary passports from both countries can enter, stay and transit through either country f...

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye honours Kenya’s freedom struggle
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 20, 2025

President Faye expressed Senegal's support for the "brotherly people of Kenya" and extended condolences over the passing of veteran politician Raila O...

Nairobi seeks Sh54 billion from land rates, considers shift to property utilisation tax
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja had earlier revealed that out of 250,000 land parcels in the city, only 50,000 to 60,000 accounts are paying rates.

Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as President
DW News  |  Oct 20, 2025

With 97 per cent of ballots counted, Paz had won 54.5 per cent of the vote in Sunday’s run-off race, well ahead of right-wing former interim President...

Senegal President Diomaye Faye to serve as Chief Guest during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 20, 2025

During his visit, Faye will also hold bilateral talks with President Ruto at State House, Nairobi, focusing on strengthening political, economic, and...

Nairobi United sink Étoile du Sahel 2–0 in CAF Confederation Cup first leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 19, 2025

The 2–0 victory puts Nairobi United in firm control ahead of the return leg in Tunisia, needing only to avoid a heavy defeat to advance to the CAF Con...

Rwanda, Senegal sign deals as Kagame praises their shared vision for Africa
New Times  |  Oct 19, 2025

Before the signing ceremony, the two Heads of State held a one-on-one meeting during which they discussed ways to deepen collaboration.

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