Kiamanyeki Stories

DCI warns Kenyans against obstructing officers on duty after mob prevents arrest in Kirinyaga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Officers driving a Subaru car bearing what residents said was a suspicious number plate attempted to forcibly take Jackline Gatwiri, claiming she coul...

Management crisis, internal wrangles at University of Nairobi trigger Senate probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The university has been facing governance challenges, particularly a succession battle for the vice-chancellor’s position.

MPs question UoN's decision to terminate Prof Stephen Kiama's tenure as VC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2024

Additionally, they criticised the council's decision to terminate Kiama not only as Vice Chancellor but also as a university professor.

University of Nairobi picks Prof. Margaret Hutchinson after Kiama's exit
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 05, 2024

The replacement of Kiama comes at a time when the university is embroiled in leadership disputes over the operation of the country's premier universit...

UoN Council suspends Prof Kiama for three months, appoints Hutchinson as acting Vice-Chancellor
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 02, 2024

Earlier in the day, UoN students staged demonstrations calling for Kiama's removal, accusing him of mismanagement and poor service delivery.

Goat traders flock to Eastleigh streets on eve of Eid ul-Adha
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 15, 2024

While many prefer to buy goats from Kiamaiko, the largest goat market in Nairobi, some traders have eased the burden by bringing the goats to Eastleig...

Against all odds: Single mothers thrive at male-dominated Kiamaiko goat market
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 11, 2024

Each of these women has faced significant personal and societal challenges but has managed to turn her circumstances around through sheer willpower an...

Kindiki: State to hire youths to plant trees on reclaimed riparian land in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, said on Friday that the youths will be paid for their labour. 

Confusion rocks UoN as VC Kiama dismisses compulsory leave letter
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2024

In response to the letter on Monday, Prof Kiama dismissed the letter, urging all members of staff and students to disregard the communication entirely...

UoN Vice-Chancellor Stephen Kiama sent on compulsory leave again
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2024

The University Council has appointed the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Prof. Ayub Gitau to act as the Vice-Chancellor with effect from April 19,...

Kiamaiko businesspeople raise uproar after NEMA operations at slaughterhouses
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 09, 2024

The workers claimed they had adhered to the regulations, including proper disposing of their waste, claims NEMA refutes.

Academia, officials, students hail Verkooijen's UoN leadership
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 13, 2024

The University of Nairobi's Chair, Professor Amukowa Anangwe, welcomed Professor Verkooijen's appointment, recognising his solid experience that will...

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