Kibera court Stories

Man accused of killing MMU student Sylvia Kemunto charged in Kibera court, denied bond
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

The court was told that Mutinda is a flight risk, having allegedly fled the university after the crime and contacted a prosecution witness to express...

From Kibera to global honour: Odede wins 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize for community leadership
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

SHOFCO’s impact goes beyond services; it mobilises communities through the SHOFCO Urban Network, empowering over two million Kenyans to lead change lo...

Ruto pledges Sh500 million to curb fires in informal settlements
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 25, 2025

Ruto also announced that the government would donate land for the construction of a fire station in Kibera to improve emergency response times and bet...

Ruto extends Kibera affordable housing registration by two days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The exercise, which was initially set to end on Saturday, has already seen over 11,000 people enlisted.

Slum residents oppose eviction plans amid flooding risk, demand compensation first
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 15, 2025

The debate comes even as President William Ruto, during his tour of city, assured that all persons displaced from riparian lands due to floods would b...

Two fencing enthusiasts on mission to make young Kenyans embrace the sport
DW News  |  Dec 22, 2024

Ndolo is a co-founder of the Kenyan Fencing Federation, which has officially been part of the World Fencing Association since 2019.

Affordable Housing Programme consultants decry Sh1 billion unpaid dues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

The consultants have warned that the unpaid dues, which have been pending for nine months, are hindering the successful implementation of the initiati...

Kibera's Toi Market traders elect new officials in polls marred with disputes
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 31, 2024

The traders are requesting that the county government to station a fire engine at the market.

We have no links with Gachagua, Kibera youths summoned by DCI say
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 25, 2024

The youths now want detectives to exhaustively investigate the matter and have the authors of the leaflets arrested and charged in court.

Through the lens: Photographers showcase life in Kibra through art exhibition
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 14, 2024

With their motive being to reshape the narrative about Kibra, the photographers wanted people to see it through a new lens; the people, cultures, expe...

Nubians want their land in Kibera protected from planned demolition
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 05, 2024

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta granted Nubians a communal land title deed for 288 acres in Kibera.

Toi Market traders want county to erect a fence around it after frequent fires
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 20, 2024

The market is home to approximately 3,000 traders who sell second-hand clothes and food products, such as vegetables and grains.

Young Malindi entrepreneur who chose to forgo university making waves in fashion world
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 11, 2024

Located in Watamu, his shop offers a variety of clothing for men, women, and children.

Menstrual hygiene a struggle as Nairobi's water scarcity persists
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 24, 2024

In some of Nairobi's bustling neighbourhoods, women grapple daily with the scarcity of water, but during menstruation, the struggle becomes more acute...

Designer Avido puts Kenyan slum on the fashion map
AFP  |  Oct 18, 2023

His style has caught the eye of Bruno Mars, rapper Ty Dolla Sign, reggae singer Chronixx, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Beyonce.

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