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National policymakers must treat urbanisation not just as a city issue, but as a national priority.
The renewed problem comes despite previous efforts by Nairobi County’s anti-dumping unit, supported by local well-wishers, which had significantly red...
This warning follows a similar crackdown just a month ago, when Mosiria reprimanded landlords in Pipeline over illegal garbage dumping that had blocke...
A study from the University of Dar es Salaam found that drinking ginger-clove tea three times a week significantly improved antioxidant levels in part...
KURA has identified critical violations along several roads in Garissa Town, including Bashal-Sambul Road, Sambul-Mikono Road, Miraa Road, Garissa Ndo...
Among the affected is the family of a senior government dentist who died treating Covid-19 patients and is still owed Sh29.9 million five years after...
Governor Ahmed reaffirmed the county government's commitment to peace and coexistence, praising community-led efforts that paved the way for formal me...
Under the Bill, every MCA would contribute not less than 7.5 per cent of their pensionable earnings, while county governments would contribute not les...
Exotic species that combine large, thin leaves with tall, woody growth and high retention of dry or dead foliage are of particular concern.
The sludge has blocked a large section of the road, making it difficult for vehicles and motorcycles to pass.
The changes, eliminated maternity and inpatient bed allocations for all Level 2 hospitals, including those with functional maternity units, and for Le...
The 230-metre stretch, earmarked for upgrades by KURA and the Mombasa County Government, is part of ongoing efforts to improve drainage infrastructure...
The funds are being used to clear pending bills owed to contractors, pay interest on delayed payments, and settle land compensation fees to pave the w...
Acting SRC CEO Margaret Njoka stated that the Bill directly undermines the commission’s exclusive constitutional mandate to set and review the remuner...
If passed, the law will task Kemri with conducting clinical and biochemical research on traditional treatments to verify their effectiveness and safet...
A clean home requires more than weekly tidying—monthly deep-cleaning of often-overlooked areas can be the key to comfort and preventing chronic illnes...
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure argues that some directors currently enjoy five-year terms while others...
Barasa further said that counties have failed to manage and maintain dumpsites, including access roads, which has made it hard for garbage trucks to r...
The county has secured 100 acres at Kamiti Prison and an additional 50 acres at Embakasi Garrison to ease pressure on the overstretched Lang’ata Cemet...
The South Caucasus nation, with a GDP of $81 billion and a per capita income of around $8,000 (World Bank, 2023), has traditionally relied on oil and...
As the six-month closure takes effect, residents and regular users of the Nyali section of Links Road are being asked to plan, expect changes, and coo...
An internal analysis reveals that non-revenue water—water produced but not billed—has exceeded 50 per cent, straining the company’s finances, discoura...
CS Davis Chirchir told the Senate on Wednesday that the Public-Private Partnership Directorate is still finalising the procurement process and evaluat...
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who led county officials to present the resolution, remains hopeful that the Senate will approve the request.
In a notice issued on Monday, KURA announced that the temporary road closure will begin at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, and continue until 11:...
The unusual urban farm has drawn both admiration for its creativity and concern over its impact on road visibility, igniting a lively debate within th...
The hospitals association warned that the closures are already undermining access to critical healthcare services across the country.
The CPF Individual Pension Scheme, designed for the self-employed and informal sector, posted notable performance.
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria said the habit of throwing garbage from vehicles along road reserves and relying on unli...
KURA stated that the directive is in line with a presidential order and supports ongoing public finance management reforms aimed at digitising and str...
