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Between March 3 and 9, the Kenya Meteorological Department had forecast heavy rainfall in Nairobi, with peak intensity expected between March 4 and 7.
Barasa noted that the programme’s success relies on having large numbers of seedlings available, prompting the government to mobilise forest stations nationwide to increase production.
In a statement issued on March 9, 2026, he accused the government of prioritising taxation and corruption over disaster preparedness and proper urban planning, while calling for competent public appointments, transparent procurement and stronger investment in drainage and disaster management systems.
According to the ministry, the public participation process aligns with Article 10 of the Constitution, which guarantees citizens the right to contribute to the development of laws and public policies.
According to the report, the Director of Public Prosecutions has already accepted seven recommendations for prosecution, one recommendation for administrative action and three recommendations for closure. A further 21 files are still awaiting advice from the prosecution office.
School heads are now required to register candidates through KNEC’s computer-based assessment portal, with strict timelines and verification measures in place to ensure accuracy and accountability.
The move comes alongside the termination of several other key figures from the coalition’s decision-making bodies.
Tourists and operators have been advised to use the nearby Tawi Airstrip, located about five kilometres from the Kimana Gate, as an alternative. This facility will allow continued entry into the park while the main airstrip remains closed.
The NLC emphasized that all acquisition processes were transparent and aligned with legal requirements. As part of the compulsory acquisition procedure, the Commission issued a gazette notice declaring the government’s intention to acquire the land and invited objections from any interested parties.
Under the proposal, the government would transfer royalties to county revenue funds within 21 days of receipt, ensuring that communities start seeing benefits without long delays.
PPA Party Leader Maliba Arnold warns Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund is enabling budget bypass, asset securitization and opaque spending, urging tighter oversight to protect public assets and taxpayers.
Nairobi West Commissioner Rose Chege said that as of March 9, 2026, at least 27 people had been confirmed dead in the capital following the flooding.
Under the legislation, judges will contribute 7.5 per cent of their basic salary, while the government will contribute 15 per cent to the fund.
NPS officials said on Monday that sustained patrols, community engagement and amnesty appeals are encouraging residents to hand over illicit weapons, contributing to broader efforts to curb crime and banditry that have long plagued northern and Rift Valley regions.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, he stressed that mismanagement, lack of coordination, and political interference across 20 agencies have compounded the city’s challenges, leaving residents exposed to recurrent floods and infrastructure failure.
The fund aims to mobilize Sh5 trillion to shift Kenya’s infrastructure financing from a debt-driven model to a sustainable, investment-led approach.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Arnold highlighted that the last comprehensive plan for Nairobi was completed in 1973, and a new blueprint should have been implemented by 1997.
Officers recovered 46 bales of the narcotic from an abandoned vehicle at Malaha Junction. The National Police Service said investigations are ongoing as authorities intensify efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region.
In a Radio Generation interview on Monday, he said increasing rainfall intensity combined with outdated drainage infrastructure and development on wetlands has left the city vulnerable urging authorities to prioritise disaster preparedness. and data-driven urban planning.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Sakaja said the county cannot tackle the problem alone and urged Nairobians to support ongoing efforts to improve drainage and environmental management.
NTSA has launched an automated Instant Fines system to issue traffic penalties via SMS nationwide, with payments due in seven days and defaulters blocked from NTSA services.
In a statement on Sunday, March 8, 2026, Nyong’o said the party born from resistance during the 2005 Kenyan constitutional referendum and shaped by the leadership of the late Raila Amollo Odinga must resist ethnic politics and short-term power deals that risk weakening its reform agenda.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the opposition alliance, now referring to itself as the United Alternative Government, would pursue legal and constitutional action over what they termed an unlawful attempt to stop them from worshipping.
The Cabinet Secretary was travelling from Rarieda to Kisumu International Airport when the accident occurred.
The President said the partnership between political leaders under the broad-based framework was built on mutual respect and a commitment to ensure that all parties benefit from the arrangement.
The Committee to Oversee the Implementation of the 10-Point Agenda and the NADCO Report (COIN-10) said the report marks a significant milestone following the historic memorandum of understanding signed between the United Democratic Alliance and the Orange Democratic Movement.
In a Gazette notice dated March 6, CJ Koome named Gerald Mutiso to preside over matters relating to corruption and economic crimes under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
In a customer notice issued following the overnight downpour, the utility said floodwaters destroyed sections of its infrastructure, affecting water distribution to multiple residential areas across the city.
Senators expressed concern over opaque procurement processes and emphasized the need for thorough, evidence-based investigations.
The remarks come amid growing concerns over flooding in the capital, which has frequently been blamed on poor drainage systems, blocked waterways and rapid urban development that has encroached on natural drainage paths.