How Nairobi County spent Sh1.2 billion on trips in nine months
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-08 17:43:43

How Nairobi County spent Sh1.2 billion on trips in nine months

The report states that the Executive spent Sh902.19 million while Sh314.24 million was spent by Members of County Assembly (MCAs).

Uncontrolled hawking makes Nairobi streets hard to navigate, chokes other businesses
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-07 07:41:02

Uncontrolled hawking makes Nairobi streets hard to navigate, chokes other businesses

Tom Mboya Street has turned into a hot spot for hawking, with reports of stealing, pickpocketing, and other crimes

Tarmacking of Eastleigh's Eighth Street a welcome boost for businesses
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-22 13:43:02

Tarmacking of Eastleigh's Eighth Street a welcome boost for businesses

The repairs have improved the face of the area, making it a magnet for both small and large business owners and leading to a noticeable increase in economic activity.

Nairobi County seeks KAA partnership to boost fire response capacity
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-19 15:43:58

Nairobi County seeks KAA partnership to boost fire response capacity

Nairobi has relied on the Koja fire station on Tom Mboya Street, which was built in 1907 and another in the Industrial Area, built in 1957.

World Environment Day: How Nairobi residents are coping with garbage menace
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-05 17:59:17

World Environment Day: How Nairobi residents are coping with garbage menace

In Eastleigh, Nairobi, poor waste management remained a pressing issue, with many lacking designated places for waste disposal, leading to an increase in illegal dumping sites.

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 16:17:57

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings

President William Ruto has declared that the buildings can now be 2 or 30 floors tall.

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-22 18:26:20

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain

Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-21 18:23:56

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra

For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-17 11:47:20

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 

The officers will visit business premises across the city to ensure that each of them has complied with the directive to obtain a Unified Business Permit (UBP) and other relevant permits after a three-month grace period.

Inside City Hall's proposal to revise zoning regulations to raise building height limits
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-15 10:20:44

Inside City Hall's proposal to revise zoning regulations to raise building height limits

Eastleigh, Pumwani and Ziwani are classified under zone 2 with a limit of 25 floors.

Auditor General flags Nairobi County's payment of Sh7.5 million for tyres
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-11 11:10:41

Auditor General flags Nairobi County's payment of Sh7.5 million for tyres

Gathungu highlights that the examination of the payment voucher and supporting documents revealed a series of anomalies, as detailed in the report

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-08 21:36:33

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.

'A sense of pride': Kenyans praise Uhuru Park after long-awaited reopening
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-31 17:23:50

'A sense of pride': Kenyans praise Uhuru Park after long-awaited reopening

Nakuru resident Beatrice Njoki, who went to the park immediately after reaching the capital on Sunday, said she is proud of the rich history it holds.

New Dawn: Security guards to collaborate with police in combating crime
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-30 19:46:21

New Dawn: Security guards to collaborate with police in combating crime

After the September 2013 Westgate terror attack, the government noted that guards remain a key first line of defence in potential terror attacks.

Architects, planners criticise Sakaja's proposal to raise floor limit for buildings
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-27 17:01:52

Architects, planners criticise Sakaja's proposal to raise floor limit for buildings

The remarks come after Governor Sakaja said that construction of high-rise apartments in upscale neighborhoods would continue despite criticism, raising concerns among residents about the city's changing landscape.

Residents of flood-hit Kitui village in Kamukunji narrate ordeal, await assistance
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-03-26 17:40:11

Residents of flood-hit Kitui village in Kamukunji narrate ordeal, await assistance

While many parts of Kamukunji experienced flash floods, the most significant impacts were seen in informal settlement areas along the Nairobi River in Majengo and Kitui Village in Pumwani, Kinyago and Kanuku in California Ward.

Eastleigh Airbase among areas to get 25-floor buildings as height limits lifted
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-24 21:14:35

Eastleigh Airbase among areas to get 25-floor buildings as height limits lifted

The governor clarified that this development does not mean all building proposals will automatically be approved.

Nairobi County school feeding programme case pushed to June
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-14 12:44:41

Nairobi County school feeding programme case pushed to June

Janet Ouko, executive director of the Tunza Mtoto Coalition, filed a petition against Nairobi after it launched the 'Dishi na County' programme last July.

Sakaja seeks police help to curb traffic congestion, illegal dumping in CBD
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-03-12 10:57:19

Sakaja seeks police help to curb traffic congestion, illegal dumping in CBD

Sakaja emphasised the need for concerted efforts to address challenges such as illegal dumping, construction, encroachments, noise pollution, liquor licencing, drug control, traffic management and vandalism.

Sakaja renews bid to rid Nariobi estates of noisy nightclubs
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-10 16:15:59

Sakaja renews bid to rid Nariobi estates of noisy nightclubs

Last year, Governor Sakaja kicked off a process to regulate nightclubs, calling on city residents to share their views on the matter.

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