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City residents say Nairobi's illegal billboard cleanup favours some areas over others
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 24, 2025

Residents accuse Nairobi city officials of favoritism as illegal billboards are removed selectively, calling for action across all neighborhoods.

Makongeni residents secure legal win as judge suspends evictions and demolitions pending hearing
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

The petitioners are seeking multiple conservatory orders, including the immediate restoration of water and electricity, a halt to any further eviction...

Nigeria withdraws police from VIP protection, redirects 100,000 officers to frontline security amid surge in kidnappings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

The move affecting approximately 100,000 officers comes days after more than 300 schoolchildren from St. Mary Private Schools in Papiri, were abducted...

High Court sets December 16 mention in Agnes Wanjiru murder case as UK confirms suspect in custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

ODPP informed the court that they had received official confirmation that Purkiss is being held by British authorities, and that the UK courts will co...

Senator Omtatah files petition seeking to declare National Tallying Centre unconstitutional in presidential elections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

The petitioner, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, argues that the current system of centralised verification not only duplicates work already done at the c...

Auditor General calls for penalties on officers who ignore audit recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu expressed concerns that her office’s audit recommendations are often not implemented, with many issues recurring in sub...

Treasury under fire for using Sh2.67 trillion in domestic loans on recurrent spending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

A report by the Auditor General reveals that the money raised between 2018 and 2023 largely went to cover routine exchequer releases and debt maturiti...

KeNHA launches crackdown on unsafe sugarcane transport amid spike in road crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

KeNHA noted that transporters have increasingly been stacking sugarcane beyond permissible height limits, with nighttime movement further raising the...

SUPKEM Chair Hassan Ole Naado rejects calls to resign, defends tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

Hassan Ole Naado defended his tenure, arguing that the council operates fully within the law and that elections, when due, will be held according to S...

How tiny plastic particles disrupt the gut-brain axis and aggravate Parkinson’s disease
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 24, 2025

WHO emphasises that while the risks are concerning, the exact effects and safe exposure levels are still unclear, highlighting the urgent need for fur...

50 students escape captivity after abduction from Catholic school in Nigeria
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

Kidnappings for ransom have become an increasing threat to schools in Nigeria, particularly in the north-central and northwestern regions.

Former British soldier facing extradition over Agnes Wanjiru murder denies knowing victim
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Robert James Purkiss, 28, said he only learned of her death weeks later while on a military exercise in Canada and insisted he had never met the 21-ye...

Sakaja’s loan request for salaries draws ire from Nairobi MCAs for lack of details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The call for scrutiny comes after City Hall moved its primary accounts to Sidian Bank, a shift that raised questions from MCAs and finance officers ov...

Judiciary reports 17 per cent drop in fines collected for minor offences in 2023/24
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

The report shows that fines accounted for 42.34 per cent of the Judiciary’s total revenue, while court fees remained the largest contributor at 47.35...

Kibaki-era minister and ex-Mbooni MP Joseph Munyao is dead
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

He passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, November 22, 2025, while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital.

Eastleigh MCA blames county officials for destruction of newly built Captain Mungai Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 22, 2025

A borehole drilling company operating in one of the buildings along the street had released sludge and dirty water onto the road, making movement diff...

Kanja admits police could have done better in handling Gen Z protests, advocates for training
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 22, 2025

Kanja said the service is prioritising reforms aimed at improving professionalism at police stations, which he described as the “centres of excellence...

How follow-up programmes bridge treatment gap in non-communicable diseases
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 23, 2025

As of 2024, approximately 589 million adults aged 20 to 79 are living with diabetes, which equates to roughly one in nine adults worldwide. Projection...

Why fight over ODM threatens party’s future, Odinga dynasty - analysts
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2025

A vicious rift has emerged within the ODM hierarchy, with tensions simmering between party leader Oburu Oginga and the family of his late brother, Rai...

North Eastern Commissioner urges multi-sectoral cooperation to bolster regional security
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 22, 2025

RC John Otieno said the forum, comprising security agencies, community leaders, civil society groups and other stakeholders, has created a vital space...

Motion filed seeking probe into irregular land allocation in Nairobi County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The Assembly is expected to consider the proposal in its upcoming sessions, as the debate over the fate of Nairobi’s remaining public spaces gains ren...

Riparian corridor residents renew commitment to Nairobi River regeneration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Communities expressed strong support for the NRRP, pledging active participation while emphasising that the programme’s success relies on balancing in...

Senate summons Isiolo, Kericho governors for skipping audit hearings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The two were expected to answer questions regarding the 2023-24 financial reports, but both requested last-minute postponements that senators describe...

New Bill proposes hefty fines, jail terms for careless disposal of electronics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

The proposed legislation requires the construction of recycling centres on at least 30 acres, with a safety buffer of no less than five acres from res...

Truck that overturned in Uasin Gishu was ferrying natural rubber latex to DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Consequently, the county chief warned residents downstream against using the contaminated river water for drinking, household needs, livestock, or agr...

Weekend treat: How to make beef sausage and spinach frittata
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 22, 2025

Praised for its bold flavour and keto-friendly profile, the recipe has become a go-to choice for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts.

Harambee Starlets enter camp ahead of Algeria friendlies as WAFCON preparations begin
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 21, 2025

Kenya will face Algeria on Wednesday, November 26 and again on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with both matches set for Blida.

Africa presses global financiers for bigger, better capital flows to power growth
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 21, 2025

At the heart of the summit’s outcomes was the continent’s persistent infrastructure and industrialisation gap, with delegates stressing that Africa st...

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