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Kenya turns to data to guide irrigation, water investments

Kenya is using data and digital technology to guide irrigation and water investments as it seeks to expand food production while managing growing pressure on water resources.

By David Njaaga 2026-08-25 12:05:00

Kenya turns to data to guide irrigation, water investments

City Hall in rush to expand drainage system ahead of El Nino

By GPS 2026-08-21 19:20:32

Engineers: Kenya's 40pc local content law barely hits 5pc in practice

IEK accuses government of failing to enforce local content rules in infrastructure projects, saying implementation on the ground falls far short of what the law requires.

By David Njaaga 2026-08-20 15:42:38

30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate

Three suspects arrested as police recover 30 handsets, safe box, in targeted operation to dismantle phone syndicate in Nairobi's Kangemi market.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-08-19 14:39:07

30 stolen phones recovered as police bust alleged theft syndicate

Court halts Nairobi County hiring of casual, locum health workers pending case

The Employment and Labour Relations Court has stopped Nairobi County from recruiting casual and locum health workers into a countywide pool pending the hearing of a legal challenge.

By David Njaaga 2026-08-15 14:33:00

Court halts Nairobi County hiring of casual, locum health workers pending case

Nyayo Estate residents protest alleged land grabbing

The residents staged a peaceful protest walk through the estate by visiting several sites they say were originally reserved for public facilities.

By Newton Kimaiyo 2026-08-14 19:07:33

Nyayo Estate residents protest alleged land grabbing

Couple hospitalised after stabbing incident in Umoja III

Police found a blood-stained kitchen knife, believed to have been used in the incident

By Mate Tongola 2026-08-12 21:26:51

Couple hospitalised after stabbing incident in Umoja III

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 Ng'enoh 2026-08-11 17:29:22

Tough times for Nairobi county employees as salaries delay

Woman dies in hospital after being shot by police, family seek justice

A 44-year-old woman died at Kenyatta National Hospital early Friday after succumbing to a gunshot wound she sustained during a police operation earlier in the week.

By Newton Kimaiyo 2026-08-08 21:31:33

Woman dies in hospital after being shot by police, family seek justice

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 Ng'enoh 2026-08-08 16:39:57

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

Two arrested, 41 stolen phones recovered in Nairobi CBD crackdown

Police arrest two suspected mobile phone thieves during a crackdown in Nairobi CBD, recover 41 phones; third suspect on the run as probe continues.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-08-07 11:06:46

Two arrested, 41 stolen phones recovered in Nairobi CBD crackdown

NTSA steps up footbridge crackdown, arrests 50 pedestrians

National Transport and Safety Authority arrests 50 pedestrians for failing to use Allsops footbridge on Thika Road, arraigned before Milimani Law Courts.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-08-05 14:35:04