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The bus, which was transiting from Tanzania into Kenya, was flagged by a joint team of customs officers and border security personnel during standard clearance procedures. Attention was drawn to a wooden box that had been listed as containing motor vehicle parts.
Chege, who also serves as Nairobi County Deputy Minority Leader, raised concern over what she termed as unequal development across the city. She said several wards have been left behind in the rollout of major projects, deepening disparities among residents.
Earlier proposals had suggested closing the dam completely to allow natural recovery of the ecosystem. However, after fresh technical discussions, authorities have now settled on rehabilitation as the most practical option to address both environmental and safety challenges.
Drivers have been asked to use the diversion routes put in place under a traffic control plan during the period of the works. KeNHA also called on motorists to follow directions issued by police officers and traffic marshals stationed at the site to manage movement and maintain safety.
Under the directions given, parties that had not submitted responses were ordered to do so within seven days. The petitioners will then have seven days to file their submissions, followed by another seven days for responses from the other side before the matter is highlighted in court.
Senate report flags counties over ethnic imbalance in hiring
The Senator Moses Kajwang-led committee report states, “County Governments comprising the Executive, Assembly and Water Services Boards owe pension schemes a total of Sh.115.7 billion, inclusive of principal, interest, penalties, and the actuarial deficit.”
A report by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee has highlighted gaps in the management of debts owed by counties, pointing to what it says is a widening financial pressure point in devolved units.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki outlined Sh712m electrification and Sh32bn road projects in Baringo County, saying expanded power access and new tarmac corridors will boost rural trade and household welfare.
According to evidence presented, the complainant had been at a local bar on the evening of the incident where she had taken alcohol before deciding to leave.
The new arrangement comes as Nairobi’s policing system continues to undergo internal changes under city police leadership. Nairobi police boss Issah Mahamud has already introduced new directives aimed at changing how officers conduct operations in the capital.
The governor said the county government had already begun addressing the issues raised by residents before the protests escalated. She noted that meetings held on April 7 and April 8 brought together hospital management, the facility board and other stakeholders.
Under the plan, the city will be split into Nairobi North, Nairobi West and Nairobi East, each placed under a dedicated sub-regional police commander.
Sakaja described the decision as a powerful demonstration of leadership and accountability, noting that compliance with environmental regulations must begin at the highest level of government.
The identity of the deceased had not been confirmed by the time of going to press, according to police.
The agency raised concerns that firms sourcing goods from Eastleigh are struggling to secure the required electronic invoices, making it difficult for them to account for expenses and reduce their taxable income
The matter arises from investigations that were finalized in October 2022 following a judicial inquest into incidents recorded between August 11 and 15, 2017, after the presidential election results were announced. Those findings later formed the basis of prosecutions under the International Crimes Act.
Nyong’o stressed that while the county government remains a key development partner, security is primarily a national government mandate, calling for swift intervention to restore order.
The President further encouraged leaders to present their plans to Kenyans in a clear and respectful manner, saying political competition should be based on ideas rather than attacks and hostility. He maintained that unity remains a key pillar in his administration’s agenda.
The incident happened on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Gem–Ramula, when residents took to the streets to protest alleged forced evictions linked to operations by Shanta Gold Kenya Limited. The demonstrations were driven by concerns over land ownership, lack of consent, and unclear resettlement and compensation processes, before escalating into violent confrontation.
The committee, chaired by Mandera West MP Adan Yussuf Haji, said the security response on the ground has not matched the scale of the problem, even with what they believe is adequate deployment in the region.
Speaking during a Special Address to the Nairobi City County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, Ruto said the plan will rely on new infrastructure, including a Material Recovery Facility and transfer stations distributed across different parts of the city.
Ruto framed the initiative as part of a wider effort to restore dignity, functionality, and order in Nairobi, which he described as central to Kenya’s economic strength and international standing.
Addressing the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, he said leadership is about “delivering justice, dignity, order and opportunity for the majority,” warning that illegal encroachments, structures, and dumping will be removed and reorganized to restore urban order.
The affected section lies along the Kirichwa Kubwa River, where the boundary wall extends into restricted land.
Key roads in Nairobi’s CBD are closed today for President Ruto’s historic address at City Hall and the Africa Urban Forum at KICC, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.
The address is expected to focus on joint programmes agreed between the two levels of government, supported by a Sh80 billion partnership signed earlier in the year aimed at improving service delivery across Nairobi.
Among the services introduced is the payment of ground rent, which remains a key obligation for landowners within the county. Property owners can now settle these payments conveniently at the centres without having to visit county offices.
Governor Sakaja Johnson on Saturday explained that the interruption is linked to ongoing works designed to strengthen the city’s water infrastructure and improve long-term supply.
The report titled “What a Waste 3.0” highlights a broader global trend in which waste generation is rising quickly, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The region is projected to see total waste increase from about 230 million tonnes to more than 500 million tonnes by 2050, largely driven by population growth and increased consumption.