Officials from the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace, led by PS Teresia Mbaika, together with the Kenya Airports Authority management, told the committee that rehabilitation works on runways 14/32 and 07 were at 38 percent completion against a target of 40 percent.
By Bradley BosireThe platform converts satellite imagery, climate data, and mobile usage information into financial profiles that allow previously excluded farmers to access formal financial services
By Chrispho OwuorThe hospital's expansion aims to address persistent gaps in child healthcare access by bringing quality medical services closer to rapidly growing communities, as Kenya continues to face challenges in reducing under-five mortality rates
By Chrispho OwuorKileleshwa Ward is one of five wards in Dagoretti North Constituency under Nairobi County. It includes areas such as Kileleshwa, Riverside, Muthangari and parts of Chiromo.The ward is represented in the Nairobi County Assembly by Robert Alai, while the area’s Member of Parliament is Beatrice Elachi.
By Chrispho OwuorSifuna said the reduction comes at a time when Nairobi is under pressure to deliver services such as health, roads, and waste management, all of which require steady funding due to the city’s growing population and demands.
By Bradley BosireCCTV footage showed the attackers arriving in waves, first on motorcycles and later on foot, disrupting the meeting and reportedly robbing some participants
By Chrispho OwuorThe initiative will modernise traffic management through upgraded junctions, smart traffic signals, CCTV surveillance and enforcement systems, while also including bridge construction and long-term operational support aimed at improving mobility across Nairobi
By Chrispho OwuorIn its notice, the water service provider said the shutdown is necessary to allow technical teams to fix the damaged section and restore stable supply across affected zones once repairs are complete.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe works form part of the wider Valley Road Viaduct project, which is aimed at easing chronic congestion in Nairobi by separating through traffic from local traffic entering the city centre.
By Bradley BosireThe confirmation follows an earlier notice by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), which announced that a section of Mombasa Road would also be affected during the exercise.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) says charges against Nairobi City County’s Urban Planning Technical Committee members should be based on individual evidence, not “blanket” liability, after the South C collapse.
By Bradley BosireThe development is anchored on JKIA’s long-term master plan running up to 2045, which outlines phased expansion works, future capacity needs and investment priorities meant to reshape airport operations over the coming decades.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFriends of Nairobi National Park said they are preparing to use all legal and civic options to block the project, insisting the proposal risks weakening the ecological balance of the 117-square-kilometre park located near Nairobi’s central business district.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOfficers recovered a homemade firearm and a knife from the suspect, who is allegedly linked to previous stabbing and phone-snatching incidents
By Chrispho OwuorKURA explained that the affected sections would be accessible under controlled traffic arrangements as contractors undertake bridge construction works within the project area
By Chrispho OwuorAll arrested suspects were escorted to the station and placed in custody pending further police processing and arraignment in court. The confiscated narcotics were securely kept in the station's exhibits room
By Chrispho OwuorThe Nairobi Expressway will be among the most affected routes, with traffic suspended in both directions between James Gichuru Road and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The closure on the expressway is scheduled to start at 10 pm on Saturday and continue until 3 pm on Sunday.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Thursday, EACC said the search is linked to ongoing investigations into allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, bribery and possession of unexplained assets
By David AbonyoWitnesses at the scene said the matatu lost control before rolling onto its side, leaving several passengers injured while others died on the spot.
By Chrispho OwuorThe project also includes the purchase of modern trainsets such as Electric Multiple Units and Diesel Electric Multiple Units.
By Bradley BosireThe organisation cautioned that the loss of urban green spaces would have far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, climate resilience, public health and citizens’ constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment.
By Bradley BosireA bench of three judges on Friday found that state agencies and the Ministry of Housing moved ahead with the Southlands Affordable Housing Project without proper public engagement and without completing a full environmental and social impact assessment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe committee observed that enforcement appeared uneven, with book vendors reportedly bearing the brunt of the crackdown while other informal traders continued operating in similar spaces without interference.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEACC arrested a Kenya Power technician from the Donholm office in Nairobi and an alleged accomplice after a complaint about a Sh30,000 demand to reconnect electricity. The suspects were taken to the Integrity Centre for processing.
By Chrispho OwuorThe National Police Service said the incident happened along CITAM Church Road, a busy stretch commonly used by traders, worshippers, motorists and pedestrians going about their daily routines.
By Chrispho OwuorWaruku in Kileleshwa ward was also hit by a fire overnight that left at least 20 houses and 11 businesses badly affected
By David AbonyoThe County Secretary and Head of Public Service sits at the centre of county operations. The office holder doubles up as the secretary to the county executive committee, oversees implementation of county policies, manages public resources, coordinates government activities, and provides direction to public officers across the county structure.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the data, Nairobi recorded 82 teargas incidents from 284 protests, the highest in the country. Mombasa and Kisumu each registered 14 incidents, despite having fewer protests at 44 and 36 respectively.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe engagement, organised in partnership with Zinduka e.V., brought together members of the Somali community, youth, families and religious leaders to discuss the harmful effects of FGM and ways to end the practice.
By Yunis DekowSpeaking during the launch in Nairobi, Race Director Barnaba Korir confirmed that all slots were filled within just three weeks after registration opened, for an event that will feature four categories, the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and 5km races, with athletes coming from countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, the United States, Japan, and South Africa, among others.
By Shadrack Andenga