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Senior police officer collapses, dies at home in Nandi County
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 06, 2025

The National Police Service is mourning AIG Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur, who died at home in Nandi, as officers seize illegal motor vehicle number plate...

Experts warn of rising hidden hunger in Nairobi households
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 06, 2025

A Nairobi mother’s story highlights hidden hunger, where families eat enough to feel full but lack vital nutrients, raising risks of anaemia, poor gro...

City Hall opens six-month window to regularise non-compliant properties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

Applying during the amnesty allows developers to avoid enforcement actions, secure guidance from county officials, and integrate their property into t...

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan announces skills programme to fight poverty in Kamukunji
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 05, 2025

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has launched a NITA-certified skills program for youth in the constituency’s five wards, offering free training, certificati...

Government expands passport services to ease Nyayo House congestion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

The Interior Ministry plans new passport application centres in Nairobi and several counties to ease Nyayo House congestion, cut travel distances and...

Nairobi County dismisses claims of parking fee hike amid confusion over new tariff policy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

Nairobi County Receiver of Revenue, Tiras Njoroge dismissed suggestions that City Hall is preparing to hike parking charges, saying the county leaders...

Debt, wages devour 68 per cent of Kenya’s revenue, leaving citizens struggling - KHRC report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

A KHRC report says Kenya now spends 68% of ordinary revenue on debt and wages, breaching legal limits and shrinking funds for health, social protectio...

Kenya Railways adds extra Nairobi–Mombasa trains for festive season rush
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Kenya Railways will run additional Madaraka Express trains between Nairobi and Mombasa from December 8, 2025, to January 5, 2026, to ease festive-seas...

Gachagua rattles political scene with push for DCP-only candidates in Nairobi in 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua faces backlash after claiming his DCP should control Nairobi seats in 2027, with Kalonzo Musyoka publicly rejecting the all...

Museums go fully digital as National Museums of Kenya unveils new ticketing system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

National Museums of Kenya has launched a cashless eCitizen ticketing system at major sites, giving visitors 30 days to use old tickets as it phases ou...

Nairobi eyes Sh60 billion annual revenue under National Rating Act
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Nairobi plans to use the National Rating Act, 2024 to modernise land valuation, tax all 250,000 parcels and unlock about Sh60 billion yearly, as senat...

Renowned Kiswahili scholar Ruo Kimani-Ruo dies, leaving language fraternity in mourning
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2025

Renowned Kiswahili scholar and author Ruo Kimani-Ruo has died in Kenya after an illness, his family confirmed, leaving the Kiswahili language fraterni...

Judiciary urges state to plug funding gap as Nairobi courts face heavy caseload
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 01, 2025

The Judiciary has closed nationwide budget hearings in Nairobi, warning a Sh17 billion funding gap could undermine court security, digital reforms and...

High Court grants more time for talks in Nairobi matatu-petrol station ban case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 01, 2025

During earlier court-facilitated discussions, the parties agreed to maintain a temporary arrangement allowing the PSV companies to continue operating...

Police probe Kariobangi church clash as six injured in youth fight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

The incident occurred as the congregation celebrated the election of David Wanyoike as Kariobangi North Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) following...

Nairobi United fall 1–0 at home to AS Maniema Union in tense Group B clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 30, 2025

Despite controlling phases of the second half, Nairobi United struggled with efficiency in the final third.

Tear gas, running battles rock Kariobangi North as rival groups clash during Gachagua church visit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

The confrontation broke out just before noon, prompting police to fire tear gas and shoot into the air to disperse the crowd.

Nairobi United set for crucial group-stage clash against Maniema at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 30, 2025

Nairobi United and Maniema Union face off today at 4pm at Kasarani, with both teams seeking to solidify their positions in the CAF Confederation Cup g...

Ruto says 15,000 jobs on the horizon following launch of landmark highway expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

The 233-kilometre corridor, one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes, links Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC. Once compl...

President Ruto launches Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit, Maai Mahiu–Naivasha road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road stretches 175 kilometres, while the Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha Road covers 58 kilometres.

UoN lecturers, workers demand implementation of 2017–2021 CBA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Workers argue that delays in signing and implementing the CBA have left staff struggling financially and facing uncertainty about their professional b...

Counties intensify pressure on national government over park revenue-sharing model
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The push follows the recent handover of Amboseli National Park management to Kajiado, allowing the county to oversee tourism operations and directly c...

Sifuna blames Interior CS Murkomen for failing to contain by-election violence
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 27, 2025

Sifuna demanded that Murkomen and his team take full responsibility for failing to secure the safety of all participants in the ongoing by-elections.

Governor Sakaja unveils six-borough structure to enhance service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2025

Each borough will be managed by a dedicated borough manager, responsible for coordinating all county services within their area.

Kenya signs Sh24 billion China loan to launch modern intelligent transport system
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 26, 2025

According to a statement from the National Treasury, the ITS project is a key component of Kenya’s integrated transport management framework.

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

PS Hinga defends Makongeni demolitions, says majority of tenants were paid Sh150,000
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Makongeni Estate, covering 139 hectares under the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme, is among Nairobi’s older estates. The redevelopment...

Retirees demand action over Sh4 billion Nairobi Water pension arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The retirees say more than Sh4 billion in arrears owed to various pension schemes has left hundreds of families in hardship, while management and coun...

High-rise living in Nairobi’s Pipeline estate is stressful: How men and women cope
The Conversation  |  Nov 25, 2025

Many of these tenants are unemployed, or employed in low-wage industrial work, precarious gig work, or domestic work.

How Riruta’s upgrade to Level IV hospital is transforming healthcare across Dagoreti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The upgrade marks a turning point for a centre that has remained one of the busiest public health facilities in the city, serving close to 750 patient...

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