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KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists as Rironi-Mau Summit toll highway plans advance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

Nairobi Water employee fined Sh8.5 million for using forged KCSE certificate to secure job
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.

Court halts Gitaru link road after owners complain of restricted access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Residents say their properties are situated at the V-junction where the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway splits toward the Western bypass, entering the Gitaru a...

Officials warn of child safety risks near Ngong River in Mukuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The festive season, coupled with relaxed routines, has heightened concerns over child safety in the densely populated settlement.

Nairobi County moves to formalise and regulate childcare sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The framework highlights childcare as a shared responsibility between the government, private sector, philanthropic organisations, and communities, en...

Nairobi United drawn with Wydad Casablanca in historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Nairobi United become the first Kenyan club to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, drawn alongside Wydad Casablanca, Azam FC, and AS Maniema...

Race against the rains: Nairobi and Kiambu counties rush to unclog drainages and stop flooding
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 03, 2025

After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...

Nairobi governor contest heats up as Makadara MP George Aladwa enters race
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 03, 2025

At a meeting chaired by Kisii Governor Simba Arati, one of the three ODM deputy party leaders, the leaders announced that ODM tickets would only be gi...

Oburu dismisses favouritism claims, assures Babu Owino of fair ODM nominations in 2027 Nairobi governor contest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2025

Oburu dismissed claims that Babu’s ambitions could be blocked, saying the party would ensure a fair nomination process and that no aspirant would be d...

Kenyan Muslims plant 10,000 trees at Uhuru Park in solidarity with Palestine
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 02, 2025

UNICEF reports that at least 61,000 children have been killed or maimed in Gaza during this period — an average of one child affected every 17 minutes...

Nairobi County issues public health alert as heavy rains trigger flooding, contamination fears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 02, 2025

The county said the alert aims to curb potential health hazards caused by the rains, including water pollution, power-related accidents and drowning.

Governor Johnson Sakaja appeals for funds to sustain ‘Dishi na County’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2025

Sakaja urged the national government to prioritise Nairobi, warning that the current school infrastructure is “far from adequate” for the city’s growi...

City Hall targets Eastleigh, Ruai, Kasarani in crackdown on illegal structures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

Governor Sakaja urged Nairobians to cooperate with county officials and professional planners to make the city safer, more liveable and better organis...

Jamia Mosque Nairobi celebrates 100 years with commemorative book, Jamia TV rebrand
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The book, titled “Jamia Mosque Nairobi 100-Year Journey” and authored by Ghalib Yusuf Tamim, offers a detailed account of the mosque’s history from th...

Sakaja appeals for extra funds to expand Dishi na County to informal schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

Sakaja said that despite the county’s efforts to reach all learners, limited resources and infrastructure have hindered the inclusion of children in i...

NSE enforces strict shareholding regulations as Kenya’s capital markets soar 15 per cent
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The NSE urged investors to conduct due diligence when buying or selling its shares—whether for themselves or on behalf of clients—to avoid breaching t...

Kenya, France partner to upgrade Nairobi’s ageing water pipelines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The new upgrades will help stabilize water pressure, improve flow across the network, and curb losses caused by illegal connections and leaks.

Nairobi-Embakasi train service emerges as top-earning rail route
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The line generated Sh17.94 million in the first six months of the year, marking a 36.3 per cent increase from the previous year.

12 matatu Saccos sue Nairobi County over eviction from three petrol stations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The petitioners, Ezekiel Oyugi and Joshua Karuu, named Nairobi City County as the primary respondent, alongside Total Energies (Rhino), Ola Energy (Af...

Police launch manhunt after rifles stolen in armoury break-in at Thika patrol base
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The armoury breakage and theft of the arms were discovered around 4:00 am when a police officer on patrol duties returned to the station after checkin...

Atlas Copco engages Nairobi’s Muslim community to showcase industrial solutions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 29, 2025

Participants gained insights into solutions that power construction, manufacturing, and healthcare industries across Kenya.

Oburu assures Babu Owino of fair ODM nomination for Nairobi governor race
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Speaking on Ramogi TV on Tuesday evening, Oburu sought to calm fears that Babu could be blocked from contesting, insisting there is no reason for him...

Tighter household budgets stall land purchases in Nairobi’s satellite towns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

HassConsult noted that Sh1 million invested in satellite town land in 2007 would now be worth Sh13.23 million, compared with Sh7.4 million in Nairobi...

Saccos term petition to ban Matatus at fuel stations baseless, court told
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 28, 2025

They have asked the court to dismiss the case with costs, saying it lacks merit and is based on speculation rather than evidence.

Jamia Mosque Secretary-General Abdulbari Hamid honoured with National Hero Award
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 28, 2025

The award was presented by Charles Wambia, Chief Executive Officer of the National Heroes Council, on behalf of President William Ruto, during a cerem...

Jamia Mosque marks 100 years with photo exhibition, centenary events celebrating faith and community service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

The Jamia Mosque Committee said the exhibition will capture the mosque’s transformation over the decades, highlighting its contributions to religious...

Historic penalty shootout sends Nairobi United to CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The newly promoted FKF Premier League side defeated Tunisian giants Étoile Sportive du Sahel 7–6 on penalties, following a 2–2 aggregate draw.

Robots, smart tables and Somali flavours: Eastleigh’s AK’s Restaurant is the future of dining
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 27, 2025

Blending Somali warmth with cutting-edge technology, AK’s Restaurant in Eastleigh is redefining Nairobi’s dining scene with style, flavour, and innova...

Bernard Chepkwony and Hellen Chepkorir triumph at 2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

For the first time, the 42km race featured an exclusive finish line for elite runners at Uhuru Gardens, while the 21km and 10km races concluded at sep...

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