Urbanisation Stories

Kinshasa flood disaster highlights deadly mix of rapid urban growth and poor infrastructure
The Conversation  |  Apr 23, 2025

Of Kinshasa’s two flood risks, the impact of Congo River flooding can be observed in large cities located along major rivers, and typically peaks arou...

Higher deductions push NSSF contributions up by Sh220 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

The higher deductions have accelerated the growth of the State-backed national pension scheme, pushing its total assets close to the Sh600 billion mar...

City Hall environment officials summoned over controversial garbage firm
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Maureen Njeri, the CEC in charge of Green Nairobi, and Geoffrey Mosiria, the Environment Chief Officer, are expected to appear before the committee to...

Why Kinshasa keeps flooding and why it's not just about the rain
The Conversation  |  Apr 18, 2025

Local rains combined with runoff from torrential rains coming from neighbouring Congo Central Province quickly overwhelmed the city’s small urban trib...

29 killed in Oromia's Haro Limu amid retaliation attacks linked to OLA leader's death
Addis Standard  |  Apr 17, 2025

In an interview with Addis Standard, a resident of Gorba Guddina kebele, who is related to the family of the victims by marriage, described how the ha...

MPs demand action as KURA–Kenya Railways dispute stalls Sh892m Likoni Road bridge project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris asked why proper consultation wasn’t done at inception, while MP Paul Katana proposed that a variation of...

Tarmacking of Mvuma Nyuki Road spurs economic activity in Eastleigh South
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 14, 2025

The stretch of road running from 17th Street to beyond 19th Street was previously in poor condition, marked by large potholes, heavy dust during dry s...

MPs demand swift completion of Likoni Road bridge in Nairobi which has stalled for 3 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 09, 2025

The delay, according to the committee, stemmed from a change in the bridge’s design, which exceeded the initial estimated cost.

Pension fund assets surpass Sh2 trillion for the first time
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The rise in assets under management to a record high was primarily driven by increased compulsory contributions to the NSSF in line with the ongoing i...

Nairobi County turns to new firm for garbage collection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

The move has sparked heated debates over legality, financial transparency, and the impact on private contractors.

Kenyan pilot in ill-fated cargo plane that crashed in Somalia buried in Nairobi
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 24, 2025

His burial was attended by family, friends and colleagues who worked with him at Wilson Airport where he operated.

Tragedy as Kenyan aircraft crashes near Mogadishu killing five people on board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The aircraft, operated by Trident Aviation Ltd, had departed from Dhobley and was heading to Aden Abdulle International Airport when it went down.

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan hands over 50 computers to technical college
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 19, 2025

The computers were sent by President William Ruto following a request made by the MP during the President’s visit to the institution last week.

Unremitted pension contributions rise to Sh57 billion, threatening retirees' security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

A recent RBA survey highlighted the hardships facing retirees, with 57 per cent of pensioners stating that their savings were inadequate to sustain th...

Majority of Kenya's retirees earn below Sh20,000 amid high dependency - RBA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

Despite their limited income, many retirees remain financially responsible for their families. The survey found that 83.2 per cent of pensioners still...

Senate probes Technical University of Kenya pension scandal as workers lose Sh5.3 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

The committee was shocked to learn that for 15 years, the university deducted employee contributions but failed to remit both employee and employer co...

Hospitals directed not to turn away emergency cases after SHA cover suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

RUPHA said new admissions under SHA or Medical Administrators Kenya Limited will only proceed if the cover provider guarantees upfront payment.

Traffic disruptions expected as KURA closes Mlolongo's Quarry Road for 2 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The road, which was tarmacked just over five years ago, connects Mombasa Road to Kangundo Road and is a vital route for many in Machakos County.

Crisis looms as Ombudsman gives SHA seven days to settle Sh30bn hospital arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

RUPHA, citing the crippling financial strain, announced that its members would no longer offer credit-based services due to the government's failure t...

City Hall to give digital IDs to compliance officers to curb illegal construction site inspections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Analo explained that the lack of properly assigned officers in some areas had created an opportunity for imposters to take advantage of the situation.

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