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Governor Sakaja moves Geoffrey Mosiria from Environment to Customer Service docket
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The changes, which take effect immediately, see officers shifted to new roles as the county seeks to strengthen management in key sectors.

Nairobi, Kiambu lead Kenya’s insurance uptake as rural counties lag
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

The report links higher insurance uptake to counties with stronger formal employment, thriving businesses, better literacy rates, and more stable hous...

Ministry warns Kenyans on escalating antibiotic resistance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry stressed that antimicrobials remain a cornerstone in fighting infections in people...

Lake Victoria Fish farming booming but pollution and disease are wiping out millions: How to reduce losses
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

Improved production practices can reduce the need for antibiotics, while coordinated monitoring and cross-sector collaboration promote their responsib...

Matatus take EPRA and City Hall to court over ban on passenger pickups at fuel stations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application, the matatu operators argue that the directive was introduced abruptly, without consultation, and took immediate effect despi...

Eastleigh residents decry ongoing water shortages, demand immediate action from Nairobi Water Company
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2025

The association said the situation has disrupted homes, businesses, and essential services, and called for immediate action to restore supply.

Nairobi developers celebrate court win, push for better water and power in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 16, 2025

Some developers raised concerns about police harassment, saying officers from outside Eastleigh sometimes arrest residents or interfere with their wor...

Governor Sakaja says Sh180 billion needed to clean Nairobi's main rivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja clarified that these demolitions were carried out by national government agencies.

City residents living along riparian corridors assured of fair treatment in relocation plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasised that riparian laws must be strictly followed to safeguard lives while ensuring that any affected residents receive...

Nairobi County bans Probox vehicles from meat transport amid health concerns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

County Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba said the move is aimed at ensuring only approved vehicles, traceable to the market, are used for me...

Murkomen restructures Nairobi administration, appoints three County Commissioners to head new sub-regional units
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The three sub-regions meant to coordinate service delivery are Nairobi North (Roysambu, Kasarani, Kamukunji, Mathare and Ruaraka), Nairobi East (Embak...

Nairobi Water digitises services to curb losses, speed up billing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The move comes in response to the city’s persistent non-revenue water (NRW) challenge, which includes losses from leaks, theft, and unbilled consumpti...

Sifuna questions Nairobi County’s directive to move hospital accounts to Sidian Bank
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The directive, issued by Nairobi County Secretary Godfrey Akumali on November 5, instructed CEOs of Level 4 and 5 hospitals, along with officers manag...

38 days of torture: Kenyan activists Njagi and Oyoo, abducted at gunpoint in Uganda, tell harrowing story
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo describe being abducted, held in a freezer, denied family contact, and subjected to starvation and torture during a 38-day...

Civil rights group sues over Nairobi County’s Sidian Bank directive for health facilities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 12, 2025

They allege that the policy could point to irregular financial arrangements involving Sidian Bank, and want the court to intervene before public funds...

City Hall cracks down on Illegal billboards, seeks Sh500 million in unpaid fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga in Wednewday said the county is owed over Sh500 million by various advertising...

Kiambu Road set for expansion as Cabinet approves dual carriageway plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

The new dual carriageway is expected to reduce travel times, improve safety, and support economic growth by enhancing the flow of goods and people bet...

Nairobi County Assembly pays emotional tribute to Raila’s enduring influence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

The special session, attended by leaders across party lines, was marked by emotional tributes celebrating Odinga’s immense contribution to democracy,...

Iconic Hilton Hotel building reopens as coworking space in Nairobi CBD
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 11, 2025

Tulivu Co-Working Space has taken over the site on Mama Ngina Street, repurposing it into a modern workspace targeting entrepreneurs, small businesses...

Sakaja, MCAs agree on new housing policy and tenant reinstatement plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Among the major outcomes is the decision to develop a County Housing Estate Management Policy that will regulate all processes involving tenant evicti...

Over 280 county corruption cases under EACC investigation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud told the committee, chaired by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, that six of the reported cases have been concluded in court, seven a...

Nairobi County begins citywide inspection as 14-day repainting deadline expires
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The operation, led by the Health and Nutrition department, targets commercial zones including the CBD, Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara and Kirinyaga Road...

Ex-British soldier arrested in UK over Agnes Wanjiru murder
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Kenya issued an arrest warrant in September for Purkiss, requesting his return to face charges over the 2012 killing of Wanjiru, then 21, who was a si...

Survivors of 1998 Nairobi bombing renew plea for justice, US compensation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignit...

KeNHA to map out alternative routes for motorists as Rironi-Mau Summit toll highway plans advance
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

Under the proposed tolling framework, passenger cars will pay Sh8 per kilometre, with the rate increasing by 1 per cent annually.

Nairobi Water employee fined Sh8.5 million for using forged KCSE certificate to secure job
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 04, 2025

This is after a probe by the EACC) established that Balamu had forged the academic document, purporting it to be a genuine certificate issued by KNEC.

Court halts Gitaru link road after owners complain of restricted access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

Residents say their properties are situated at the V-junction where the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway splits toward the Western bypass, entering the Gitaru a...

Officials warn of child safety risks near Ngong River in Mukuru
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The festive season, coupled with relaxed routines, has heightened concerns over child safety in the densely populated settlement.

Nairobi County moves to formalise and regulate childcare sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The framework highlights childcare as a shared responsibility between the government, private sector, philanthropic organisations, and communities, en...

Nairobi United drawn with Wydad Casablanca in historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Nairobi United become the first Kenyan club to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, drawn alongside Wydad Casablanca, Azam FC, and AS Maniema...

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