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Senators demand urgent Ministry of Health action on child deaths from drug-resistant infections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 06, 2025

The legislators faulted weak regulation, poor diagnostic systems and inadequate medical infrastructure in Kenya as among issues accelerating the misus...

Nairobi County seeks court nod to auction clamped properties over unpaid land rates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

Kerich lamented that only 20 per cent of Nairobi landowners pay their land rates, even as all residents expect uniform service delivery from the count...

Kasipul MP Were murder suspect Ebel Ochieng denied bail after threat against prosecutor
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 04, 2025

In response to the threat, Justice Kavedza ordered increased courtroom security and noted that the accused had threatened to kill the prosecutor.

Sakaja: Nairobi's development stalled by land rate defaulters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

Sakaja also revealed that residents living in council houses without paying land rates for more than 10 years had been evicted, saying the city had lo...

Azerbaijan opens Nairobi embassy as it marks 20 years of ties with Kenya
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 03, 2025

The embassy, inaugurated on Tuesday, is a visible sign of Azerbaijan's ambitions to strengthen its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa.

Raila hosts Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdilahi in farewell dinner, rekindling ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 03, 2025

President Abdirahman described Odinga as "an esteemed statesman and one of the dearest friends of Somaliland".

Behind the story of coffee: Africa's struggle against colonialism
XINHUA  |  Jun 01, 2025

Eastern Africa, where Kenya is located, shares an inseparable bond with coffee, while Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is widely hailed as the birthpl...

Government reveals it spent Sh500 million on constructing Homa Bay's Raila Odinga Stadium
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the modern 12,000-seater stadium was part of the state’s broader plan to promote development in histo...

Eastleigh's California Food Court offers unique dining experience with tasty Halal delights
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 31, 2025

The rice, warm and comforting, had a subtle smokiness that blended seamlessly with the freshness of the vegetables and the chicken, juicy and tender,...

Watch: Nominated IEBC commissioner Mary Sorobit faces vetting panel
Mercy Asamba  |  May 31, 2025

Should Parliament approve her nomination, Sorobit will join the commission tasked with overseeing Kenya’s electoral processes, including the critical...

Engineers: Bribe demands, system failures hindering building approvals in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Other engineers described additional frustrations, including delays in payment confirmations and unclear communication channels, which further slow do...

Global temperatures projected to remain elevated until 2029 - report
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 31, 2025

The WMO projects that average near-surface global temperatures for each year between 2025 and 2029 will range between 1.2 degrees Celsius and 1.9 degr...

Rwandan hospital unveils East Africa’s most advanced robotic surgical microscope
The New Times  |  May 30, 2025

The advantages of the microscope are the system’s precision, which helps surgeons operate more safely and efficiently, especially in delicate brain an...

Three suspects detained in Sh10.4 million Safaricom Sacco fraud case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 30, 2025

Kaburu was arrested in May 2025 at a mall parking lot in Nairobi, while Ombogo and Mugambi were arrested in a lodge at the Namanga border.

Toi Market traders demand fresh public participation on perimeter wall, fire station plans
Barack Oduor  |  May 29, 2025

They are asking for speedy engagement between the county government and the traders, who fear that a delay in modernising the project might see it pol...

Defiant Somaliland opens diplomatic mission in Nairobi despite Kenya’s official objection
Barack Oduor  |  May 29, 2025

Somaliland’s mission in Nairobi serves as its representation office in Kenya, with its key roles including trade and investment, consular services, po...

Court declines bid to halt Nairobi’s Green Army initiative amid labour rights petition
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that halting the programme at this stage would be premature and instead directed that the matter be heard and determine...

Mbadi blasts counties over Sh40bn pension arrears, calls non-remittance ‘theft’
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

Mbadi decried the persistent non-remittance of pension dues by counties, terming it a significant challenge to the viability of public pension systems...

Sh455 billion Mombasa-Nairobi Expressway construction set for early 2026 start
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The project is being driven by Usahihi Expressway Limited, with Everstrong Capital, a US-based investor, leading the sponsorship and fundraising effor...

Kangemi residents move to court to stop eviction for affordable housing project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 26, 2025

George Mbugua, speaking on behalf of the affected parties, claims that they are the beneficial owners of land within the Nairobi River Corridor and ha...

Kenya launches panel to review health benefit tariffs, promote equity and cost-effective care
Charity Kilei  |  May 26, 2025

The committee will conduct thorough reviews, analyse Kenya’s disease burden, and provide expert recommendations to inform policy decisions grounded in...

Thunder fall just short in Kigali thriller as BAL debut ends in heartbreak
Erick Kariuki  |  May 26, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder came agonisingly close to ending their debut BAL campaign with a win, but a buzzer-beating three-pointer from APR’s Obadiah Noel...

Nairobi City Thunder win first ever BAL game
Erick Kariuki  |  May 24, 2025

Nairobi City Thunder became the first Kenyan side to win a Basketball Africa League game after an 85-76 upset over South Africa’s Made By Ball - leavi...

Property owners in Nairobi urged to enrol titles in City Hall database
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

The registration process, which targets previously unlisted properties, will be handled at locations spread across the affected wards.

Six arrested as police recover stolen phones worth Sh3 million in Nairobi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 24, 2025

Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Sedah pointed out that phone theft is increasingly becoming a cross-border crime.

Ruto extends Kibera affordable housing registration by two days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The exercise, which was initially set to end on Saturday, has already seen over 11,000 people enlisted.

Nairobi United secure FKF Premier League slot
Erick Kariuki  |  May 23, 2025

Nairobi United are headed to the top flight. A 2-1 comeback win over 3K FC at Dandora Stadium has confirmed their promotion to next season’s FKF Premi...

Four arrested, firearms and ammunition recovered as DCI officers thwart planned Eastleigh robbery
Mary Wambui  |  May 23, 2025

Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda announced the arrest of the four suspects — including three Ugandan nationals — at Pangani Police Statio...

City residents seek Sakaja’s attention over shrinking parking spaces amid fears of land grabbing
Barack Oduor  |  May 23, 2025

A spot check by the Eastleigh Voice in the CBD on Thursday morning revealed the ongoing struggle for parking. Many motorists were seen circling blocks...

Nairobi City Thunder still eyeing playoff spot in BAL despite winless start
Rama Mohammed  |  May 22, 2025

After a challenging start to their debut Basketball Africa League (BAL) campaign, Nairobi City Thunder remain determined to turn things around. With t...

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