Experts to Sakaja: A beautiful city needs proper drainage

Some experts, including town planners and valuers, are warning that too many cabros in the city, without factoring in enough spaces to channel water out of the CBD is akin to courting disaster.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 22 days ago

Pressure mounts on authorities to protect foreigners from goons after Ruto exit orders

Pressure is mounting on authorities in Nairobi to protect foreigners in Nairobi following President Ruto’s orders that those without proper documents ought to exit.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 21 days ago

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Livelihoods of Tata Chemicals workers on the edge after Ruto closure directive

President William Ruto ordered the closure of Tata Chemicals, announcing that his administration would give the license to a new company.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 25 days ago

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Police gave views on change, Ruto defends new uniforms

Ruto said the unveiling of the new uniforms reflects consideration of professional identity, operational suitability and dignity of the officers.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 27 days ago

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Face the residents, leaders tell Sakaja after moving to podcast

The latest move by Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja to launch a podcast so as to speak to the electorates in Nairobi on matters development has elicited mixed reactions

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 27 days ago

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NYS officers living a dog's life despite their dedication and service

Thousands of men and women in the NYS are living in squalid conditions despite playing a key role in keeping order in government installations and their dedication to serve.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 29 days ago

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5,000 AP officers to keep peace in 2027 elections

Approximately 5,000 Administration Police officers will be deployed to join other officers to keep peace during the 2027 general elections

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Shutdown as Nairobi traders accuse KRA of punitive taxes on goods

Police lob tear gas to disperse traders marching along City Hall headed to Parliament in protest against KRA's tax increase on goods.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Top police commanders meet to deliberate on how to tackle goonism, criminal gangs in Nairobi

Police Commanders in Nairobi are now under firm instructions to tackle goonism menace and criminal gangs in Nairobi and its environs.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Tough times for Nairobi county employees as salaries delay

Nairobi City County Government employees have gone for two months without salaries, forcing some to abscond duties.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Over 400 bodies to be disposed as Nairobi struggles with congested morgues

In a notice to the public, the county government said some of the unclaimed bodies have been lying in the morgues since 2024.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Eric Otieno killing : Family demands release of CCTV clips at Muthaiga police station

The family of the slain Eric Otieno and human rights activist were yesterday mounting pressure on the National Police Service to release CCTV footages from Muthaiga police station.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Nairobi revives 78-year-old metro plan in bid to end traffic nightmare

What started as long term plan that was birthed 48 years ago and left to gather dust in the Archives of City Hall is now being proposed to unlock Nairobi's transport congestion mess.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Family demands answers after kin dies following arrest by police

Kenyans are once again, mourning the death of another young man, Eric Otieno, beaten by police and left for dead.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Deputy OCS, three officers arrested in connection with kidnapping, demanding 1 million shillings

A deputy OCS in Nairobi North Sub-region and three other officers were arrested on Thursday in connection with kidnapping with intent to commit a felony.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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Crime city? Slain psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso had reported that her life was in danger

The fatal shooting of Dr Victoria Mutiso on Wednesday has triggered questions on whether security agencies are doing enough in the capital city.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Inside Sakaja's Sh49 billion budget

The budget represents an increase of nearly Sh4 billion from the Sh44.6 billion approved for the 2025/26 financial year.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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Firearm in wrong hands on the rise as experts call for stricter vetting threshold

More worrying is how some of the pistols reported in the wrong hands are linked to high-profile figures, among them those associated with appellate court judge Aggrey Muchelule.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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Murkomen deflects criticism over goon violence to Kanja

The debate about taming goon culture is turning out to be a blame game as top leaders, Kenyans and the clergy call for stricter measures by security forces to curb the menace.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Clergy: 2027 elections may be flawed if goons are not tamed

The clergy has warned that the 2027 General Election may not be free and fair if the goon culture is not dealt with as soon as possible.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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Kerich sneaks back to City Hall as questions linger over his role

Embattled Nairobi County Executive Member Charles Kerich returned to City Hall on Tuesday, marking the end of his prolonged absence.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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Former speaker loses firearm after encounter with Nairobi ladies

The former Speaker claims that he had traveled to Nairobi when he met two women on Friday night along Wabera Street.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Government admits State House website hacked

The government has admitted that President William Ruto's official website, president.go.ke, was hacked.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Police gun down suspect in daytime robbery at Chaiiwali restaurant

On July 4, 2026 Kenyans were treated to a shocking incident after two armed robbers stormed into a high end restaurant, Chaiiwali at Spring Valley in a spine-chilling mission.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Autopsy reveals what killed KMTC student as family demands justice

KMTC student Anne Adhiambo was found dead in her hostel after an alleged altercation with fellow students.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Lawyers demand speedy probe into colleagues' killings

Lawyers led by LSK president Charles Kanjama participate in the Purple Ribbon Walk to protest deaths of colleagues Edward Muthee and Esther Wairimu, call for police action

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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Untouchable cop: Demoted OCS in the spot for allegedly pushing woman from sixth floor

Nicole Omondi, 25, is lucky to be alive today after she was allegedly pushed from the sixth floor of a building at Thome Estate in Kasarani on June 4, 2026.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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'Thoughtless' Fikirini Jacobs faces resignation pressure after fatal shooting

Youth Affairs PS Fikirini Jacobs has recorded a statement over the fatal shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma as calls grow for him to step aside pending investigations.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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City MCAs say 'Sakaja is ignoring us'

It was expected that by end of June, the County Assembly would have endorsed budget. Ward reps also claim there are pending bills of the assembly not yet paid. 

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

PS Fikirini's bodyguard linked shooting of youth organiser in Nairobi

"We were about 60 youths and after the event the PS asked for our leader so that he can be given some money, we decided to send Ouma to his car," A witness Lawrence Agolla shared.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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Abducted activists recount 48-hour torture ordeal in hands of masked men

Several civil society organisations that visited the victims in hospital accused the state of violating the rights of Kenyans during the GenZ second Anniversary.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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355 arrested as security officers accost grieving families

At least 355 people were arrested across the country during the Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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Murkomen contradicts police on demos, traders appeal for peace

Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud and Interior CS Kicphumba Murkomen issued conflicting statements about the planned protests.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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Mystery over Kerich's trip to America

Kerich, who was convicted of contempt of court more than one month ago, has been missing in action, leading to various theories on his whereabouts.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

Embakasi takes top spot with mountains of garbage collected in two months

Between April and June 2026, alone about 1,170 truckloads of garbage were collected in Embakasi according to statistics by the Nairobi County environment department.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

Senator Nyamu, trader clash over unpaid hotel bill

A businessman in Nairobi and Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu are caught up in a nasty exchange over an unsettled Sh29,850 hotel bill.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

Suspended Finance CECM Kerich fails to appear before MCAs

The whereabouts of Nairobi Finance CECM Charles Kerich remain unknown about a month after he was convicted of contempt of court.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

No new ban on Kenyan workers seeking job opportunities in Kuwait

The Ministry of Labour has dismissed claims that Kuwait has barred Kenyans looking for job opportunities in the Gulf nation, citing that it was a miscommunication.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

School infernos: Church leaders call for gradual scrapping of boarding schools

A section of religious leaders is now proposing that boarding schools be gradually abolished, even as several are now opting to send the learners home to avoid destruction.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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Anxiety after foreigner with Ebola-like signs treated

There was drama at a hospital on Kiambu Road after journalists were barred from the facility while on assignment.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago