Nairobi
ACA seizes suspected counterfeit care products worth Sh1.1m in Eastleigh
The raid recovered assorted products bearing the Nivea, Vaseline and Tresemmé brands, which authorities suspect are fake.
Nairobi
Nairobi
City Hall asks Communication Authority to probe alleged spread of explicit online content
Mosiria explained that some individuals had also been involved in live-streaming activities that residents considered inappropriate, prompting concerns over their possible effect on children, young people and the wider moral environment
Nairobi
Nairobi rolls out Sh2.4bn flood plan ahead of El Niño rains
The county has identified 227 flood-prone locations across Nairobi’s 17 sub-counties. The mapping exercise will guide where equipment, personnel and emergency resources are deployed as the rains intensify.
Politics
Nyakera drops Nairobi governor bid, eyes Makadara MP seat
Nyakera announced the change after visiting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro home, where he was accompanied by a delegation from Makadara.
Nairobi
Two die as Range Rover hits boda boda, rams truck on Nairobi's Riverside Drive
Another witness said the Range Rover rammed into a nearby tipper shortly after hitting the motorcycle, before losing control and rolling several times. The witness said the vehicle was allegedly speeding and overtaking dangerously at the time of the crash
Crime
Two Indians rescued after JKIA kidnapping, three Pakistanis arrested
Detectives from the Operation Support Unit (OSU), acting on investigative leads, traced the vehicle to a bungalow in Tumaini Estate, Nkoroi, Kajiado South.
Nairobi
Nairobi’s Sh1 trillion metro rail set to begin construction in 2028
The project is aimed at addressing the growing pressure on Nairobi’s roads by moving large numbers of passengers more efficiently and reducing the number of private and public vehicles on congested routes.
Politics
Babu Owino: Why I will seek Nairobi governor’s seat before presidency
Babu said his plan for a one-term governorship is linked to a wider political idea that leaders should agree to serve for a single term before giving their support to one presidential candidate.
Nairobi
Sakaja steps up flood measures as Nairobi braces for heavy rains
One of the major interventions involves widening parts of the Nairobi River to allow it to carry more water and improve the movement of stormwater through the river network.
Nairobi
Thika Road BRT stalls as NaMATA debt climbs to Sh2.5bn
The amount represents a sharp rise from the Sh1.563 billion recorded in the previous financial year, putting further pressure on an authority expected to oversee major public transport projects in Nairobi.
Nairobi
Nairobi workers face longer wait for July salaries as budget delays persist
President William Ruto announced the country’s nuclear power programme on March 25 during the International Conference on Nuclear Energy held in Nairobi.
Nairobi
473 bodies lie unclaimed at Nairobi Funeral Home as City Hall issues seven-day notice
The county said the bodies were admitted under different circumstances, with the list including deaths recorded as natural, sudden, accidents, suspected murder, drowning, mob injustice and unknown causes, among others.
Nairobi
Alionya: Ruto’s 2027 bid will hinge on development record
Alionya points to projects in Nyanza, Western Kenya, parts of Northeastern and the Coast as a key reason some youth are reconsidering their political choices.
Crime
Nairobi police arrest two over suspected cannabis valued at Sh420,000
The suspects are expected to appear in court as police proceed with investigations into the seized substance and the vehicle used to transport it
Nairobi
Police arrest two suspects after recovering suspected stolen Toyota Harrier parts on Kangundo Road
A search of the motorcycle uncovered a Toyota Harrier grille and a Toyota Harrier headlight believed to have been stolen
Nairobi
KURA announces partial closure of Outer Ring Road for gantry removal on Saturday
In a traffic advisory issued on Thursday, KURA said the temporary closure is necessary to allow the safe dismantling and removal of the gantry located on the southern section of Outer Ring Road near the Airport North Road junction.
Crime
Police arrest 35-year-old over alleged car break-in at Sameer Business Park
According to investigators, security guards on duty quickly turned their attention to a Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number KDT 122Q, which was parked nearby with two occupants whose behaviour raised suspicion.
Crime
Police recover 132 stolen phones, arrest four in Kayole crackdown
Among those arrested was a man police believe was a major receiver of mobile phones stolen by street snatchers. Three other suspects were also taken into custody over their alleged involvement in a series of phone-snatching incidents within the area
Nairobi
KeNHA announces month-long partial closure of Mombasa Road
In a notice issued on Monday, KeNHA said the works will affect both carriageways until September 14, with the affected section being closed interchangeably.
Nairobi
KNH defends tree felling after outcry over marabou storks' habitat
In a statement issued on Sunday, August 2, the hospital said the African acacia trees were more than 30 years old and had become weak and decayed, posing a danger to patients, staff, visitors, property and the birds themselves.
Nairobi
Ruto clears path for Nairobi’s first underground metro network
The President’s endorsement followed a high-level presentation by Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and senior officials from both the national and county governments on the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS).
Crime
Police Inspector arrested as cops probe gang behind kidnapping of online traders
According to police, the couple arrived at the agreed meeting point expecting to complete the transaction before they were confronted by three men.
Nairobi
Wilson Airport reopens main runway after six-month upgrade
Runway 07 is the main landing runway for commercial aircraft operating at Wilson Airport, with flights approaching through the BOMAS-Uhuru Gardens flight path.
Counties
Nairobi warns property owners as six firms begin debt recovery
Nairobi City County Revenue Authority warned that failure to clear the arrears could attract enforcement measures allowed under the National Rating Act 2024. These include attachment and auction of property, listing with credit reference bureaus and any other lawful recovery action.
Counties
Nairobi unlocks Sh49.27 billion budget after MCAs ends month-long standoff
The county expects to finance the budget through Sh23.47 billion from the equitable share and grants, Sh20.86 billion generated from its own revenue, Sh3.2 billion from the Health Facilities Improvement Fund and liquor licensing, and Sh1.7 billion from projected cash balances.
Counties
Sakaja tells court Waikenda's nomination for County Secretary now awaits Assembly approval
Sakaja explained that the recruitment process had to start afresh after the Assembly rejected the first nominee, forcing the county government to form a new selection panel and conduct another competitive hiring process before identifying a new candidate.
Counties
UN reveals why Nairobi is emerging as its preferred global base
Bangura said Nairobi remains the only city in Africa hosting two global UN headquarters — the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) — giving Kenya a special place within the organisation.
Nairobi
Sakaja unveils plan for 1,200-vehicle garage to relocate Grogon mechanics
Speaking on Monday after separate meetings with leaders of Grogon mechanics and Central Business District (CBD) traders, Sakaja acknowledged that the river restoration project has disrupted businesses but said the temporary inconvenience is necessary to deliver a cleaner, safer and more economically vibrant Nairobi.
Nairobi
Command structure for Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit unveiled
Former Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Tom Odero has been appointed to lead the new formation.
Nairobi
South C Business Community raises alarm over rising insecurity, calls for more police patrols
Speaking during a stakeholders' meeting held on Monday with security agencies at Okash Hotel in South C, local administrators and residents, the association said crime had become a growing concern despite recent improvements made by security agencies.