NMS Stories

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.

Counties under pressure to clear Sh168 billion pending bills, Nairobi leads defaulters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang'o has raised concerns over the ballooning debts and urged counties to prioritise the settlement of pen...

New Bill aims to regulate transfer of govt functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

In 2020, the national government took over key roles of the Nairobi city county after former Governor Mike Sonko signed a deal with the national gover...

Woodley residents sue City Hall, Lands ministry over planned demolition
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 17, 2024

The petitioners say that they have lived in the estate for more than 50 years, adding that it has a historical and cultural heritage.

City Hall agrees to permanently employ 43 NMS doctors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

KMPDU's Secretary General, Dr. Davji Atellah, confirmed meeting Governor Sakaja and agreeing on the way forward. 

Sakaja stops using KRA to collect city revenue, announces new accounts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

In the last financial year, Nairobi City County marked a milestone as its own source revenue hit Sh12. 8 billion.

Uncontrolled hawking makes Nairobi streets hard to navigate, chokes other businesses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 07, 2024

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

After exit of NMS, Mathare residents lament lack of tangible projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 11, 2024

With nearly 69,000 residents, the community struggles with limited access to clean water, electricity, and adequate drainage, posing serious health ri...

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