Nairobi Rent Prices Stories

Urban Kenyans push for rent regulation as households spend heavily on housing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

Four out of 10 Kenyans living in urban areas want the government to regulate rent to curb arbitrary increases by landlords.

Taxes account for 46 per cent of fuel prices as state increases levies to meet revenue targets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya's dependence on fuel taxes has deepened in recent years as the government seeks more revenue from this vital commodity.

Sugar price to rise from February as new 4 per cent development levy on sweetener takes effect
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

While consumers enjoyed some relief from high prices, the new taxes are expected to reverse some of these gains.

Kenya's sugar imports drop 45 per cent as local production surpasses demand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

While Kenya produces around 800,000 tonnes of sugar annually, national demand is estimated to be about one million tonnes, leaving a shortfall of 200,...

Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

State’s cash transfer programme not doing enough for the needy - Study
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 02, 2025

To effectively improve food consumption and dietary diversity, the policy experts argue that cash transfer amounts will need to be adjusted.

Beatrice Chebet smashes World 5km record in Barcelona
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 31, 2024

Beatrice Chebet, Kenya’s double Olympic champion, ended 2024 on a high note by setting a new world record in the 5km at the Cursa dels Nassos in Barce...

Increased food, power, transport costs push inflation to 3 per cent in December
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 31, 2024

This seasonal spike, along with increases in prices of some food commodities and power, pushed up the country's inflation rate to 3.0 per cent in Dece...

From Gen Z protests to shilling's performance: What shaped Kenya in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 31, 2024

The year 2024 experienced a series of interest rate hikes on loans, a crucial go-to remedy by households in times of constrained disposable incomes su...

Morans call for reduced bride price demands to end banditry in affected communities
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 29, 2024

The inclusion of dialogue amongst the young men who form the warriors who go to fight is also seen as a sustainable way of fostering peace.

Sugar prices to increase following rise in excise duty on imports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The new tax, introduced through the recently signed Tax Laws Amendment Act, 2024, raises the excise duty on imported sugar to 7.5 per cent, up from th...

CAF President Motsepe praises Kenya’s CHAN 2024 preparations
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 20, 2024

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe visited Kenya to assess CHAN 2024 preparations, touring key stadiums and meeting President William Ruto at State Hou...

You will still pay higher fares despite fuel price drop, matatu association says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The association has not issued a standard fare for different routes, leaving the final pricing to be determined by individual drivers and touts based...

Government extends controversial G-to-G oil deal, citing stabilisation of shilling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The G-to-G arrangement allows Kenya to import refined petroleum products and make payments in Kenyan shillings, rather than in US dollars.

Relief for Kenyans as fuel prices drop ahead of festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

These new prices will remain in force for the next 30 days until January 14, 2025, when the next review will be done.

KEBS denies claims of contaminated rice in Kenyan market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

In a statement issued on Wednesday, KEBS clarified that a consignment of 452 bags of rice imported by Anytime Limited had been seized and tested, reve...

Kenyan market flooded with contaminated rice - KEBS
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

According to KEBS documents, the rice, imported from Pakistan between September and October, failed safety tests as it exceeded the permissible aflato...

Prosecutors ask ICC to convict two Central African Republic militia leaders
Reuters  |  Dec 10, 2024

Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona and Alfred Yekatom are accused of helping to lead a campaign of violence against Muslim civilians.

Athletics Integrity Unit unveils guidelines to prevent doping bans
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 09, 2024

The latest guidelines come amid a rise in doping allegations against Kenyan athletes. On December 3, veteran runner Beatrice Jelagat Cherop was banned...

MPs identify key electricity transmission projects to save consumers billions of shillings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The National Assembly’s Energy Committee wants the government to prioritise these projects to ease the burden of high-power bills for Kenyans.

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