nairobi health Stories

Report exposes mismanagement of Nairobi's health fund, other county resources
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the report, the county government has failed to develop clear rules for how the fund should be used, leading to unaccounted spending.

Urban Kenyans push for rent regulation as households spend heavily on housing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

Four out of 10 Kenyans living in urban areas want the government to regulate rent to curb arbitrary increases by landlords.

Fire breaks out at University of Nairobi’s Taifa Halle causing extensive damage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Police were quickly mobilised to secure the area and prevent theft while firefighters worked tirelessly to control the flames.

Influx of hawkers in Eastleigh sparks concerns
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 15, 2025

Officially, hawkers in Eastleigh are allowed to conduct business starting at 5 p.m., as the mornings are reserved for shop owners and mall businesses.

Nairobi Rivers Commission CEO sacked after board vote
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

A vote was conducted through a secret ballot, leading to his dismissal.

Nairobi MCAs vow to resist intimidation after 'attack' on Kitisuru legislator Alvin Palapala
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Kangemi MCA Hamisi Maleya said the county legislators would not back down from their oversight duties despite threats.

UoN retirees face pension crisis as varsity fails to remit Sh7.2 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

According to the audit, the UoN, as the primary sponsor, owed the pension scheme Sh7,223,501,000 an increase of over Sh1 billion from the previous yea...

Matatu operators, hawkers ordered to vacate Nairobi CBD stages and streets at night for cleaning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Nairobi's hawkers have also been ordered to remove their wares from the streets and lanes by 10 pm daily to make way for cleaning operations by city w...

Sh4 billion earmarked for Nairobi roads as Ruto promises to complete stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

Secondary school heads warn of worsening financial crisis as capitation funds from state remain in limbo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

Kuria explained that boarding schools, which typically rely on fees from new Form One students, are now struggling to sustain operations.

How free emergency medical services are saving lives in Nairobi slums riddled with poverty, violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 12, 2025

Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.

Nairobi County's payroll system remains vulnerable to abuse, graft - CoB
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The report indicates that the Sh159.41 million paid via the manual system highlights a significant vulnerability within the county's financial systems...

Weatherman says moderate rainfall expected in Nairobi metropolis as weather patterns shift
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Kenyans have been encouraged to stay vigilant as the weather shifts over the coming days.

City Hall restricts hawkers to designated backstreets in Nairobi CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mangano Street, Hakati Road, and River Road are some of the...

Defiance of court orders by police bosses a sign of failure in security leadership, says Nairobi Senator Sifuna
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Senator Sifuna expressed disappointment at what he termed as an apparent belief among some security leaders that they are above the law.

Eastleigh matatus come to the rescue of stranded passengers travelling to Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

Salva Kirr calls for unity in South Sudan, urges opposition to return to Nairobi Tumaini Initiative peace talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 02, 2025

The peace process, which stalled due to political disagreements, will resume on January 7, 2025.

Investors make fortunes at NSE compared to other investments in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 01, 2025

Official data shows between January 1 and December 30, the NSE saw a staggering 34.4 per cent increase in investor wealth, translating to an additiona...

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