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Middle East and North Africa conflict leaves over 12 million children displaced or injured – UNICEF
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 02, 2025

According to UNICEF, 20,000 children have died and over 40,000 have been maimed, while the number of displaced minors now exceeds 12 million.

DCJ Philomena Mwilu urges heads of stations to enhance supervision of registry operations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 27, 2025

DCJ Mwilu urged heads of station to actively supervise registry staff, particularly to ensure that court fees are correctly assessed, especially befor...

Nairobi County govt blames residents for flooding, citing "illegal dumping mindset"
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the habit of throwing garbage from vehicles along road reserves and relying on unli...

Fresh twist in Gachagua case as petitioners seek his reinstatement as DP and judge’s recusal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

Five petitioners argue that a High Court order issued in October 2024, which suspended the Senate’s resolution to impeach Gachagua and blocked the app...

Governor Natembeya snubs Madaraka Day celebrations in Trans Nzoia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 01, 2025

Tensions peaked in late May when anti-corruption officials raided his Kitale home over alleged procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds,...

National Assembly rejects withdrawal of boda boda regulation Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The Bill, which aims to regulate motorcycle taxis at the county level, will now proceed to a second reading after the National Assembly voted against...

Petition seeks removal of DCJ Mwilu over judges’ appointment in Gachagua impeachment case
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

Through her legal team, Bashir & Associates Advocates, the petitioner argues that Mwilu acted in excess of her authority under Article 165(4) of the C...

Court of Appeal orders Koome to appoint new bench to hear Gachagua impeachment case within 14 days
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 09, 2025

“The discretion granted to the Chief Justice by Article 165(4) to empanel a bench is a power solely vested in the Chief Justice. It is the Chief Justi...

Court of Appeal to rule on DCJ Mwilu’s power to appoint judges in Gachagua case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

Mwilu had empanelled Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi to hear the case, which sought to determine the legality of Gachagua’s imp...

City Hall environment officials summoned over controversial garbage firm
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Maureen Njeri, the CEC in charge of Green Nairobi, and Geoffrey Mosiria, the Environment Chief Officer, are expected to appear before the committee to...

Nairobi County turns to new firm for garbage collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The move has sparked heated debates over legality, financial transparency, and the impact on private contractors.

Mombasa residents, business owners demand action on infrastructure challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 17, 2025

Many business operators have resorted to hiring private waste management services due to inconsistent garbage collection, further straining their oper...

Eastleigh's Waudo Street descent into disrepair less than two years after tarmacking
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 29, 2025

Waudo Street which was constructed under Governor Johnson Sakaja, now has multiple potholes and becomes excessively muddy after rains.

Petitioners seek removal of seven Supreme Court judges over alleged misconduct
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The JSC's response will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive and potentially transformative issue for Kenya's highest court.

Senate proposes new regulations to streamline Kenya's boda boda sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

To assist law enforcement in distinguishing commercial motorcycles from private ones, boda bodas will be branded with specific colour bands designated...

Chad downplays threat from foiled attack on presidential compound in capital N'Djamena
Reuters  |  Jan 10, 2025

Chad is led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after rebels killed his father, longstanding President Idriss Deby.

Eastleigh struggles with garbage crisis during festive season
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 26, 2024

Several major roads in the area have turned into makeshift garbage disposal sites, causing discomfort and disruptions for residents, traders, and moto...

City Hall's attorney unable to explain Sh47bn Dandora waste-to-energy tender deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

The already filled-up Dandora dumpsite holds about 1.8 million tonnes of solid waste against a 500,000-tonne capacity

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu speaks on DP Gachagua's impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

She emphasised that the ongoing impeachment hearing is a structured application of Kenya's Constitution and not an arbitrary action.

Duale: Kenyans to use colour-coded bins in new garbage disposal rules
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 12, 2024

The goal of these changes, according to the CS, is to enhance waste management and ensure better disposal practices.

Youth initiative seeks to tackle persistent garbage menace in Pangani
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 03, 2024

Pangani, located in Starehe Sub-County, has long struggled with garbage disposal, despite having a good road network.

Digital boda boda riders call for new legislation to regulate sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

They are asking for fair pricing, equitable commissions, and fair contract terms.

Garbage piles up at Eastleigh roundabout, affecting businesses and residents
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 05, 2024

Local workers and business owners around the roundabout have voiced their concerns.

Asal counties move to stop spread of stubborn Mathenge plant
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2024

Locals say the tree has for long been a menace and has over time affected the growth of Indigenous trees.

Bodaboda officials meet security team after recent spate of violence in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 18, 2024

Four people were injured in Thursday's confrontations between two groups of about 40 bodaboda riders which were triggered by a fight between two opera...

Nairobi County moves to tame 'Kanjos', streamline bodaboda industry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

To get rid of impostors, City Hall has instructed all the inspectorate offices under the bodaboda compliance and enforcement team to put on the approp...

Waste service providers reject Nema's biodegradable bag directive over cost concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 11, 2024

The directive, issued by NEMA on April 8, requires all organic waste from households and institutions to be placed in 100 per cent biodegradable bags.

Residents, county officials and KDF officers team up in California Ward cleanup
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 26, 2024

Participants swept roads and corridors, collected garbage, and planted trees.

Mombasa County officials face fraud charges over Sh1.6bn garbage scandal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2024

EACC has recommended their prosecution and forwarded the case to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for further action.

City Hall to take over garbage collection from private firms from July
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2024

Governor Sakaja has blamed the private sector for the perennial garbage menace in the capital.

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