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Pkemoi Ngenoh

Kindiki's sudden change of fortunes as country's second-in-command

He left KICC with a bigger motorcade than what had brought him and his wife as his new office comes with independence and power.

Kindiki's sudden change of fortunes as country's second-in-command

Sonko: Missing Pangani, Jee-van-Jee title deeds were used to borrow Sh1.9B loan

Sonko: Missing Pangani, Jee-van-Jee title deeds were used to borrow Sh1.9B loan

Fear grips Eastleigh after murder of three family members

Fear grips Eastleigh after murder of three family members

Seven foreign nationals abducted in Nairobi

Seven foreign nationals abducted in Nairobi

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

Protestors who damage or torch buildings in Nairobi and major towns could soon be thrown behind bars for 15 years or pay a fine of Sh15 million.

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution

Nairobi residents could soon have noiseless Sundays if the agreement between churches and the County will be adhered to.

Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution

Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain

Motorists and pedestrians using Mombasa Road, Nairobi, have raised concerns over the slow pace of completion of a section of the highway by the contractor.

Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain

Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words

While touring Wakulima market, Gachagua told Sakaja to let traders do their business while the governor said he will not fall for populist political gimmicks.

By 2 months ago

Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words

Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has appointed the National Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of police reforms proposed by the Maraga Taskforce.

By 2 months ago

Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja summoned Azimio MCAs for a closed-door meeting as the MCAs resume sittings today after long recess.

By 2 months ago

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Didmus Barasa is accused of extorting businesswoman Sh2 million. He allegedly promised to deliver road construction tenders to the trader.

By 2 months ago

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

People who were arrested on Monday night for urinating in public areas in Nairobi were ordered to clean the City mortuary.

By 3 months ago

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA

The Indian firm has proposed to manage the regional aviation hub for 30 years but the Union says there are secret agreements in the deal that put jobs and assets at risk.

By 3 months ago

Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA

County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra

For the third time this month alone, Nairobi City County has been caught flat-footed as fierce fire gutted down several homes and businesses in Kibera slums.

By 3 months ago

County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra

City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal

Nairobi City County is on the spot over Sh300 million irregular procurement of goods for the supply and delivery of electrical materials of street lighting.

By 3 months ago

City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal

Public market to be built on disputed South B land

The Ministry of Lands has now confirmed that a disputed piece of land in South B belongs to the public and a market will be put to serve area residents.

By 4 months ago

Public market to be built on disputed South B land

It will take us many months to recover, traders say

On Friday, several traders were counting loses. Some unable to decipher how they would pick up again.

By 4 months ago

It will take us many months to recover, traders say

City Hall set on fire during Anti-Finance Bill protests

A section of City Hall was set ablaze on Tuesday by demonstrators protesting against the Finance Bill 2024.

By 4 months ago

City Hall set on fire during Anti-Finance Bill protests

Kenyans bet on solar energy

Italian companies are looking to tap into Kenya’s quest for solar energy and reduce its dependence on electricity from the national grid.

By 5 months ago

Kenyans bet on solar energy

Mystery of third horse in race for leadership of UDA in Nairobi

Polls for UDA chair where Sakaja and Gakuya are front runners have been postponed. There are claims the party is considering backing another candidate considered neutral.

By 5 months ago

Mystery of third horse in race for leadership of UDA in Nairobi

UDA wars escalate in the city as party polls cause jitters in camps

James Gakuya, who is allied to Gachagua, vowed to fight to the bitter end, even as he complained of a plot to subvert the popular will of voters.

By 5 months ago

UDA wars escalate in the city as party polls cause jitters in camps

City UDA leaders condemn Sakaja remarks, tell him to respect Gachagua

The MPs have strongly stated that it was unfortunate that Sakaja decided to take on the second in command, who is also deputy party leader.

By 5 months ago

City UDA leaders condemn Sakaja remarks, tell him to respect Gachagua

Why Nyakang'o rejected Sakaja's budget

According to a report by CoB Margaret Nyakang'o, the county did not meet the required threshold of the Public Finance Management Act.

By 5 months ago

Why Nyakang'o rejected Sakaja's budget

City land owners at risk owing to unpaid rates

Despite close to 250,000 land owners being listed by the county only 20 per cent have paid their land rates.

By 5 months ago

City land owners at risk owing to unpaid rates

City Hall may have lost Sh250m in land payment

The payment was carried out in the 2019/2020 financial year, according to investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

By 6 months ago

City Hall may have lost Sh250m in land payment

Residents petition Sakaja over illegal development in Nairobi

City residents have petitioned the Nairobi County government to take action against illegal and unplanned development in Nairobi.

By 6 months ago

Residents petition Sakaja over illegal development in Nairobi

University of Nairobi unveils state-of-the-art fresh produce hub

The University of Nairobi has unveiled the first-of-its-kind fresh produce aggregation and distribution hub in the country.

By 6 months ago

University of Nairobi unveils state-of-the-art fresh produce hub

Puzzle of outsiders in Nairobi county urban planning technical committee

The 12-member Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical Committee (UPTC) was unveiled by Governor Johnson Sakaja in 2022.

By 6 months ago

Puzzle of outsiders in Nairobi county urban planning technical committee

Sakaja grilled over expertise of staff in firefighting team

Sakaja was taken to task to explain whether some officers who work at the fire department in the Nairobi County Disaster Management Unit have the requisite qualifications.

By 6 months ago

Sakaja grilled over expertise of staff in firefighting team

Naivasha flower farms asked to manage water in their dams

Some flower farms in Naivasha have been asked to manage waters in their dams to avert disaster amid the heavy downpours in the country.

By 6 months ago

Naivasha flower farms asked to manage water in their dams

EACC targets City Hall in corruption crackdown

Nairobi City County is among those on the corruption list being investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

By 6 months ago

EACC targets City Hall in corruption crackdown

City estates to experience dry taps as floods destroy water pipes

NCWSC has announced that repairs of the damaged pipe will be delayed due the level of water at the spot where it was broken.

By 6 months ago

City estates to experience dry taps as floods destroy water pipes

MCAs question use of funds in Sakaja's school lunch plan

The programme, which is one of Sakaja’s pet projects, is being overseen by the County’s Health docket.

By 6 months ago

MCAs question use of funds in Sakaja's school lunch plan

No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja

The Law Society of Kenya and Greenbelt Movement have demanded the the governor drops the plan and apologise to the city residents.

By 7 months ago

No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja

Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park

For decades, Uhuru Park has hosted political rallies and events that have shaped the history of the country including promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.

By 7 months ago

Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park

Kenya embraces technology to secure border points

Border security is not only a local challenge but a global problem necessitating the use of technology to enhance surveillance.

By 7 months ago

Kenya embraces technology to secure border points

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

Protestors who damage or torch buildings in Nairobi and major towns could soon be thrown behind bars for 15 years or pay a fine of Sh15 million.

State mulls tough penalties for protestors destroying critical infrastructures

Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution

Nairobi residents could soon have noiseless Sundays if the agreement between churches and the County will be adhered to.

Nairobi churches, county reach deal to curb noise pollution

Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain

Motorists and pedestrians using Mombasa Road, Nairobi, have raised concerns over the slow pace of completion of a section of the highway by the contractor.

Unguarded trenches on Mombasa Road leave motorists in pain

Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words

While touring Wakulima market, Gachagua told Sakaja to let traders do their business while the governor said he will not fall for populist political gimmicks.

By 2 months ago

Who runs Nairobi? Gachagua, Sakaja engage in war of words

Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has appointed the National Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of police reforms proposed by the Maraga Taskforce.

By 2 months ago

Kindiki appoints committee to oversee implementation of police reforms

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja summoned Azimio MCAs for a closed-door meeting as the MCAs resume sittings today after long recess.

By 2 months ago

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Didmus Barasa is accused of extorting businesswoman Sh2 million. He allegedly promised to deliver road construction tenders to the trader.

By 2 months ago

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

People who were arrested on Monday night for urinating in public areas in Nairobi were ordered to clean the City mortuary.

By 3 months ago

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

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