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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...

Nairobi United eye historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage berth ahead of clash with Étoile du Sahel
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The Kenyan debutants carry a 2–0 advantage from the first leg played behind closed doors at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.

City Hall to launch crackdown on unauthorised buildings after regularisation deadline, Sakaja says
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Nairobi City County Government will, after the deadline, launch a citywide crackdown to bring thousands of unauthorised structures into compliance...

Second Lady Joyce Kithure calls for tougher action to eliminate lead exposure in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

Dr Kithure, who is also a scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi, said there is no safe level of lead exposure, urging the governm...

Motorists slam 30-year Chinese concession on Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Motorists Association of Kenya accused the government of subjecting travellers heading west to unnecessary costs while other road users enjoy free...

Nairobi County issues new land rate structure effective January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Land rates are the top own-source revenue earner in Nairobi, accounting for about 25 per cent of revenue collected by the county government.

China Road and Bridge Corporation, NSSF endorsed for mega Rironi–Mau Summit Road upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 23, 2025

The decision follows the evaluation of feasibility studies for the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) and Nairobi–Maai Mahiu (A8 South) road projects.

Nairobi informal areas get sanitation boost through new simplified sewer system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

He revealed that the connected areas have not recorded any cholera cases over the past two years, which he attributed to better waste management and h...

Nairobi Southern Bypass to close this weekend for Standard Chartered Marathon
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Authorities have called on all road users to exercise patience, adhere to traffic instructions, and plan their journeys to ensure a smooth weekend for...

Nairobi seeks Sh54 billion from land rates, considers shift to property utilisation tax
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja had earlier revealed that out of 250,000 land parcels in the city, only 50,000 to 60,000 accounts are paying rates.

Nairobi United sink Étoile du Sahel 2–0 in CAF Confederation Cup first leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 19, 2025

The 2–0 victory puts Nairobi United in firm control ahead of the return leg in Tunisia, needing only to avoid a heavy defeat to advance to the CAF Con...

Nairobi United–Étoile du Sahel CAF match to be played behind closed doors
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 18, 2025

Following consultations between the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), it was decided that the match wou...

Court gives Nairobi County one year to align Parklands projects with planning laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

The court found that the county’s actions and omissions regarding developments in Parklands since August 2019 had violated the community’s constitutio...

Bunge La Mwananchi, activists move to court to block Sakaja-National Government deal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 15, 2025

They argue that the proposed deal violates constitutional provisions on devolution and undermines the autonomy of county governments.

City Hall to register roadside vendors in drive to widen tax base
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

County officials said that many small enterprises, including food kiosks, salons, garages, and open-air markets, have operated for years outside the t...

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