Catholic Bishops raise alarm over State-protected goons undermining stability

The Catholic Bishops have raised concerns over the rise of goons in the country, disrupting events, including those being held in places of worship.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 15 days ago

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Fuel scandal: Prosecutors yet to receive files

Joe Sang, Daniel Kiptoo, Liban Mohammed were released on Sh100,000 cash bail after spending the weekend in Gigiri, Capitol Hill and Langata police stations respectively.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 20 days ago

State House wall sitting on riparian land to be demolished

A section of the wall surrounding the State House will be brought down since it sits on a reparian land, President William Ruto has revealed.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 21 days ago

Woodley residents accuse county over illegal evictions

The eviction has left about 30 residents homeless and others living in vandalised houses, without doors and windows.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 23 days ago

Nairobi leaders raise concerns over suspicious voter transfers

Several leaders in Nairobi County have expressed concern over the ongoing voter registration exercise.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 27 days ago

Nairobi Water admits supplying salty water to city residents

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company was forced to shed light on why they sell borehole water to some areas in Nairobi.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 29 days ago

Nairobi boda boda riders lose money in fake motorbike deal

Boda boda riders in Nairobi have accused a credit company of duping them with an attractive deal before going underground.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Shock as senior City Hall officials linked to fake academic certificates

A probe into Nairobi County’s workforce has uncovered a shocking trend, senior City Hall officials allegedly secured jobs using fake academic certificates .

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Residents endorse rehabilitation of 73-year-old Nairobi dam

During a public participation exercise on Friday, residents were taken through the planned interventions aimed at restoring the dam to its original state.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Balmer Healthcare to establish Sh26 billion tertiary facility in Eldoret

The facility, expected to serve millions of people across the country is expected to offer comprehensive medical services across more than 20 specialties.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Uthiru residents accuse Nairobi County of allowing unregistered liquor joints

Uthiru-Ruthimitu Ward residents in Dagoretti South have accused Nairobi County of allowing unregistered liquor outlets to operate in the area.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

City Hall to auction property of rates defaulters as debt collectors step in

Property owners with outstanding balances now face penalties, legal proceedings, and the possibility of property auctions if arrears persist.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Water supply to State House disrupted due to heavy rains

The water supply to State House and other posh residences in Nairobi was disrupted on Friday following heavy rainfall pounding the city and its environs.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Why public toilets near National Archives were demolished

A busy toilet located around the National Archives area in Nairobi City centre was demolished on Friday night.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Inside Sakaja's demolition plan for illegal riparian structures

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the demolition of illegal structures on riparian land to reduce flooding, following inspections near Westgate Mall.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Demolitions along Nairobi, Ngong Rivers begins as weatherman warns of more rains

Multi-agency teams on Friday worked around the clock, clearing structures sitting on riparian land along the Nairobi and Ngong rivers.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Nairobi Hospital board member detained after dramatic arrest

The Nairobi Hospital board member Dr Job Obwaka has been detained at the Muthaiga Police Station after being picked up outside his office at NSSF plaza in Nairobi.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Eastleigh traders accuse county askaris of harassment

Traders in Eastleigh have raised alarm over persistent harassment and extortion by Nairobi City County enforcement officers.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

Karura MCA faults government over the controversial tree nursery project

Karura Ward Rep Kamau Fiu ni Fiu has faulted the government's response to the controversial nursery project in Karura Forest, terming it misleading and confusing to the public.  

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Death and destruction: Shame of failed city system

Flash floods in Nairobi caused over 25 deaths, destroyed property, and left residents stranded, highlighting the city’s failing drainage system.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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How TikToker was dumped by roadside after 12-hour ordeal

TikToker and government critic Joash Omollo, also known as Janeko Genzi, says he was held in a car by abductors for 12 hours before being dumped by the roadside.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Sakaja impeachment: Azimio MCAs disown plot remove governor from City Hall

While Minority Deputy Leader Chege said the threshold to table a motion has been met, ODM Ward Reps led by Majority Leader Peter Imwatok have rejected the plan.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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Sakaja impeachment resurfaces as MCAs adopt County-State agreement

Nairobi MCAs have adopted a County–State co-operation agreement signed on February 17, 2026, even as fresh impeachment attempts against Governor Johnson Sakaja resurface.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 month ago

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From Stephen Lelei to Katitu and Patrick Shaw: The rise and fall of famed 'super' cops

From Titus Ngamau alias Katitu, to Stephen Lelei and Daniel Seronei, Kenya’s super cops have risen and fallen over time, dating back to the era of Timothy Kamunde and Patrick Shaw.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Aviation workers vow strike despite restraint by court

Aviation workers have vowed to continue their strike despite a court order restraining industrial action.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

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New Nairobi Bill to regulate sale of alcohol

Nairobi County is set to tighten regulations on alcoholic drinks in a Bill that seeks to safeguard public health.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Nairobi MCAs question State House city management deal

Nairobi MCAs say they are yet to interact with the cooperation agreement that was signed in State House on Tuesday, allowing the national government to assist in managing the city.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Chiefs set for training to curb political violence, radicalisation

 Chiefs and their assistants from the Nairobi region are set to undergo capacity-building training aimed at identifying weak security links ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 months ago

Liquor traders optimistic that digital licensing will tackle corruption in Nairobi

Bar owners and liquor traders in the city have expressed optimism that the introduction of digital licensing by Nairobi County will help curb corruption.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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Funeral of a kind as street families bury nine

Street families in Nairobi buried the bodies of their friends who died between November 2025 and January 2026 at the Lang'ata Cemetery.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

Matatu operators decry state's silence as boda-boda riders torch vehicles

Matatu operators countrywide have threatened to withdraw their services on February 2, over rising cases of boda-boda riders torching vehicles involved in accidents.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

Lobby group petition NCIC over remarks by Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama

In their petition, the group stated that Arama made remarks to vet the targeted beneficiaries inquiring about their community.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

Taskforce unearths 390 suspicious labour recruitment agencies

There are up to 390 suspicious recruitment agencies currently under probe, it has emerged.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

Family of man killed in Karen building collapse demands justice

According to witnesses, the residential building, which had been constructed up to the first floor, caved in while some workers were mixing concrete underneath.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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Top candidates beat challenges to pursue dream courses

Despite facing challenges in their studies, some candidates who sat for the 2025 KKCSE posted exemplary results, opening ways for them to pursue their dream courses in the university.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 3 months ago

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Police officers hailed in the streets but left to fight court battles alone

To the members of the public such police officers are heroes, but legally, they are villains.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 4 months ago

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Nairobi runs 174 bank accounts against the law

The damning details are captured in the county governments budget implementation review report for first quarter of 2025-26 financial year.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 4 months ago

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Controversial Bill seeking to regulate churches put on hold

After several appeals by the clergy, the controversial Religious Organisations Bill 2024 has been temporarily stopped.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 4 months ago

Report warns civic freedoms in East Africa under strain

East Africa has been ranked among the most dangerous regions for civic freedoms, with human rights defenders facing growing threats including violence, intimidation and imprisonment.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 4 months ago

State: Over 22,000 services now available on e-citizen

This is according to an update by the Governance and Public Administration Sub-Committee chaired by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo.

By Pkemoi Ngenoh 4 months ago