Africa
Nairobi hosts launch of Africa’s first anti-corruption research centre
The centre will serve as a continental hub for research, capacity building, and knowledge sharing
Nairobi
News
Visa partners with BAKE Awards to boost financial access for Kenya’s digital creators
Visa highlighted that the initiative aims to address key financial challenges facing creators, including limited access to global payment systems, inconsistent brand payout structures, and exposure to fraud risks
Health and Wellness
Gertrude’s Children’s hospital opens 18th branch in Utawala to boost child healthcare access
The 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
Nairobi
Nairobi set to lose Sh1.4 billion under new county revenue formula, says Sifuna
Sifuna 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.
Nairobi
KURA launches tender for Sh10.8 billion Nairobi Smart Traffic Project
The 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
Education and Career
UoN students face housing crisis as UNSA President raises alarm over welfare challenges
Ahmed says overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure are worsening student welfare, while also criticising the university funding model and calling for stronger government involvement in housing and youth inclusion in decision-making processes
News
KNCHR terms All Saints Cathedral attack a threat to constitutional freedoms
In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the attack on a gathering convened to discuss the national budget violated the rights to freedom of worship, expression, association and peaceful assembly guaranteed under the Constitution.
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Three more arrested as DCI expands probe into All Saints Cathedral attack
The suspects identified as George Omondi Otieno, Effenburg Wanyama Khisa and Melvin Alumasa Bwani were arrested during coordinated operations across the city
Nairobi
Westlands, Karen among Nairobi estates set for 14-hour water blackout after pipeline leak
In 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.
Corridors of Justice
Court told Tob Cohen raised alarm over assault before his death
Superintendent James Murigu told the High Court in Kibera that Cohen walked into Parklands Police Station in February 2019 complaining that he had been attacked by Sarah Wairimu Kamotho.
News
Ruto calls for reforms to curb violence in protests as reparations framework takes shape
He called for reforms in police training and management of demonstrations to ensure professionalism, restraint, accountability, and respect for constitutional rights
News
Protest victims may get compensation within a week, Mutua says, amid 2,400 claims review
Speaking during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations at State House, Nairobi on Monday, Mutua said the claims, drawn from oversight bodies and state agencies, are being processed through what he described as an “AI integrated case management system” designed to ensure transparency, accountability and full auditability of the reparations process.