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Guterres said the structure of global governance remains unfair to Africa, especially in major financial and security institutions that continue to shape international decisions.
The President said the expansion reflects Kenya’s long-standing commitment to international cooperation and the role Nairobi has played in global affairs over the years.
Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the United Nations Nairobi Expansion Project in Gigiri, Guterres said the nearly Shh43.9 billion investment reflects the UN’s commitment to inclusive multilateralism and sustainable development in Africa.
The governor described the summit as a turning point in relations between African countries and France, adding that leaders attending the meeting must focus on practical solutions that can create opportunities and improve livelihoods.
Emergency response teams later arrived at the scene and established that six people had died on the spot while several others sustained injuries. The injured were rushed to nearby health facilities for treatment, with some reported to be in serious condition.
The hearing followed a petition by Zedekiah Adika, who raised alarm over poor accessibility at facilities including Bima Towers, Uhuru na Kazi offices, Mombasa Law Courts, county offices and other state premises.
According to the notice, motorists using Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Lang’ata Road, Limuru Road, and Kiambu Road should expect slow movement and periodic disruptions. Authorities have advised road users to consider alternative routes where possible to ease pressure on the affected roads.
Ruto described Laikipia as a key county whose growth and stability remain important to his administration’s plans. He appealed to residents not to be swayed by leaders pushing them to abandon his government.
Affidavits tabled before the committee allege that county officials, accompanied by unidentified individuals, forcefully entered homes, broke doors, ransacked property, looted valuables and evicted tenants despite existing court orders.
Ruku noted that earlier visits had revealed persistent challenges such as delayed reporting, absenteeism, and long queues of citizens waiting for services, though he said some improvement had been recorded after ministry interventions.
It aims to educate stakeholders on the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
Green Nairobi executive Maureen Njeri said the county is seeking a more dependable way to fund waste services, noting that current efforts fall short due to limited resources. She said the city produces about 3,600 tonnes of garbage every day, yet only between 45 and 55 per cent is collected.
The Deputy President said both immediate response measures and long-term interventions are being implemented to stop the recurring clashes, which have been linked to competition over grazing land, water, and revenge attacks between communities.
Official records indicate that the firm, which operates as an overseas arm of Fujian Construction Engineering Group, will execute the works within a three-year period, with completion targeted for August 7, 2029.
The operation was executed through a joint effort involving detectives from Kitale Police Station and a specialised unit from DCI Headquarters, following intelligence reports that had flagged suspicious activity linked to organised groups in the region.
According to Director General Luka Kimeli, the process began in February with a public participation meeting held in Meru Town, where residents gave their views on the planned reconstruction.
In a traffic update shared on its official X account, the authority said restoration works are already ongoing, with engineers and response teams deployed to the scene in a bid to restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.
The outage has affected a wide swathe of the city, including Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Upperhill, Ngong Road, Madaraka, Nairobi West, Uthiru, Karen, Kibera and Lang’ata, among other surrounding areas.
Siaya County says 4,750 one-month-old improved kienyeji chicks were delivered to 190 farmer groups in West Alego Ward. The county-run programme pairs distribution with training on feeding, housing, vaccination and biosecurity to improve poultry outcomes.
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) says its ongoing mangrove restoration at Mirarani in Tudor, Mombasa, is guided by assessments of hydrology, salinity and elevation, using national guidelines to support long-term ecosystem recovery.
According to officials, the Kandeki Irrigation Scheme will operate under a cooperative society made up of the 246 beneficiary farmers, who will now manage water distribution and daily operations of the project.
In a statement sent to newsrooms on Tuesday, the mall's management insisted that the facility was not seeking to ban bodabodas but was instead enforcing clearly designated zones for different forms of transport to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow.
The project is part of a joint programme between Nairobi City County and the national government, delivered through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority. The wider plan is aimed at upgrading roads, improving drainage, and ensuring the city can better handle extreme weather while supporting movement within key urban areas.
The county government estimates that the new arrangement will reduce electricity spending by about Sh 30 million every month, alongside Sh 500,000 in monthly maintenance savings.
The disputed project was launched in February 2018 at the former Bachelors Jeevanjee Estate in Ngara, with a plan to construct 1,800 housing units under a partnership between Nairobi City County and Jabavu Village Limited.
The governor said the intervention forms part of wider county efforts to improve agricultural output and support sustainable livelihoods, especially in areas where dairy farming remains a key economic activity.
An EBB Air Embraer jet bound for Mandera overshot the runway after departing Nairobi, veering into nearby vegetation. All passengers and crew escaped unharmed as emergency teams secured the aircraft and investigations begin.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reassigned Chief Officers across Lands, ICT and Infrastructure, Mobility, Public Works, Medical Services, and Gender and Inclusivity. The changes take immediate effect under a circular dated April 24, 2026.
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha said security and coordination teams have already visited and assessed all the project sites set for the Head of State’s tour, assuring residents that everything is in place for a smooth programme
The Single Mothers’ Association of Kenya has maintained that it has occupied the land for more than 30 years while pushing for legal ownership, but disputes over measurements and documentation have repeatedly stalled the process. The matter was escalated to the Senate after renewed concerns over eviction threats and unresolved registration.