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Babu Owino declares 2032 presidential bid, says he’s 'overqualified' to lead Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The outspoken legislator stated that after 2027, he will not seek any position lower than the presidency, signalling a shift in his political ambition...

President Ruto responds to Maraga over ‘failed state’ remarks, defends government record
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 23, 2025

Ruto dismissed Maraga’s remarks, insisting that Kenya remains a resilient and progressing nation, despite facing challenges.

President William Ruto unveils Sh44 billion Linzi listing, eyes IPOs for State firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

President William Ruto hailed the listing as a turning point in the country’s strategy to mobilise domestic capital for transformative projects while...

Lands CS Wahome defends demolitions along Nairobi River amid claims of bias
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

According to Wahome, the programme has designated “design areas” where the pollution levels are highest, and operations are focused there to restore t...

Nairobi MCAs accuse city MPs of blocking access to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The Majority Leader warned that if the alleged disrespect continues, the Assembly would not hesitate to take political action, though he did not speci...

Sifuna: Nothing will stop ODM from removing Ruto from office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

Sifuna noted that ODM’s democratic stance is anchored on the belief that leadership can be changed through elections or other democratic means.

Amid party turmoil, Edwin Sifuna says he’s staying put and won’t resign from ODM leadership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

Sifuna expressed disbelief over why some ODM members support extending the party’s working relationship with the Kenya Kwanza administration beyond 20...

Water boss opposes smart meters, says too costly for Nairobi residents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Nahashon Muguna defended the continued use of mechanical meters, arguing they are more compatible with the city’s infrastructure and significantly che...

KWS officers and missing Naivasha fisherman shared location, court told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) admitted in court that there were no official records showing arrests made by rangers on the day Brian Odhiambo went miss...

University of Nairobi cautions new students against fake admission letters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

UoN labelled the letter as fake and advised students to strictly follow instructions issued through the university’s verified Facebook page, official...

University of Nairobi students protest hostel fee hike, threaten shutdown ahead of admissions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

The University of Nairobi Students Association is now demanding an immediate fee reduction and has threatened to shut down the campus and disrupt traf...

Nairobi County issues 60-day ultimatum to unpaid, undeveloped plot owners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

The affected plots lie within site and service schemes, regularised informal settlements and various infills across the city.

Creativity in crisis: Kitui village artisans fight to save Nairobi’s craft heritage after market fire
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 21, 2025

In humble workshops made of corrugated iron and timber, they transform dreams into wooden carvings, beaded jewellery, woven baskets, and furniture tha...

Ruto: Iconic Jacaranda Grounds to be transformed into stadium by September
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

President William Ruto announced on Thursday during an inspection of ongoing works on the Savannah–Stage 17 Bridge Road in Soweto. He said the project...

Court declares State takeover of Gatoto School in Mukuru kwa Reuben unconstitutional
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 17, 2025

In a judgment delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court ruled that Gatoto school should remain a private, non-profit institution operating under...

Over 600 air monitors deployed as Africa’s pollution fight gains ground
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative, launched in September 2024, aims to cut air pollution by 30 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Nairobi i...

Nairobi’s air pollution fuelling surge in children’s lung disease, experts warn
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 600,000 children under 15 years die every year due to respiratory infections linked to air pollution...

Court told JamboPay's director allegedly offered Sonko Sh4-5 million daily bribe for revenue tender
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 16, 2025

Chief Inspector Kiptoo Kisorio told the court how an undercover operation was mounted in January 2019 in Mtwapa, Kilifi County, following a tip-off fr...

Government refutes claims of road levy securitisation, attributes fuel hikes to global prices
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 16, 2025

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum said fuel prices are computed transparently based on global import costs and legally set tax structures.

Sifuna demands Senate probe into stalled Nairobi projects amid concerns over public funds misuse
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Senator Sifuna's demand for transparency puts pressure on both county and national officials to explain why projects remain unfinished and what action...

Absa opens 87th branch in Kawangware to boost banking access in Nairobi's outskirts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The 87th outlet features a full-service hall, a 24-hour ATM, a cash deposit machine and mobile banking services tailored for Kawangware and its neighb...

How Eastleigh rewrote its colonial name into a Kenyan-Somali powerhouse
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 15, 2025

What began as a residential neighbourhood has transformed into a thriving economic hub, drawing traders and suppliers from across Kenya and beyond.

Kenya Railways to refund passengers affected by July 6 Mombasa-Nairobi Madaraka Express suspension
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 15, 2025

The corporation said unprinted tickets will be automatically refunded to the mobile numbers used during purchase, while those with printed tickets wil...

Nairobi clinical officers to stage mass protests, accuse Sakaja administration of ignoring grievances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The union said it is protesting against the county’s failure to implement career progression guidelines, delayed promotions, and stalled staff re-desi...

Motorists warned of temporary closure on Nairobi’s Jogoo and Nyasa roads for drainage upgrade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

In a notice issued on Monday, KURA announced that the temporary road closure will begin at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, and continue until 11:...

Proposed park fee hike may slash Kenya’s domestic tourism by 600,000 visitors, ministry warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Kenya’s park entry charges could rise by between 50 per cent and 249 per cent under the proposed 2025 regulations, affecting both local and internatio...

‘We’ve lost everything’: Traders plead for help after fire ravages handicraft market in Kamukunji
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 14, 2025

Many affected traders had yet to begin rebuilding, citing financial hardship and total loss of capital after the fire destroyed all their goods.

Back like he never left: Police DIG Eliud Lagat set to resume office despite legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lagat’s return comes after more than two weeks of intense public scrutiny and legal uncertainty following the death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested...

Police nab notorious drug trafficker carrying bhang on Mombasa highway
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Michael Charles Chacha, was arrested while travelling in a public service vehicle.

Shut but still open: Spot check reveals Nairobi clinics still operating after official closure
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 13, 2025

In a major crackdown in December 2024, authorities inspected 466 health facilities in Nairobi, shutting down 117 clinics and arresting 15 individuals...

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