Nairobi
EACC arrests two KRA officers over alleged Sh3 million bribery scheme
According to the anti-corruption agency, the arrests followed an operation launched after a formal complaint was lodged by the taxpayer.
Nairobi
Politics
ODM removes Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General after NEC decision
In resolutions released following a meeting held at Chungwa House in Nairobi on Monday, ODM said the decision followed an internal disciplinary process that examined complaints against the Nairobi senator in his capacity as Secretary General.
Health and Wellness
PPB arrests 95, shuts 48 unlicensed medicine outlets in Nairobi and Kajiado
According to PPB officials, the exercise uncovered widespread breaches of pharmaceutical regulations, resulting in arrests, closures and the seizure of medicines from premises operating outside legal requirements.
Nairobi
Safina Party calls for urgent support for traders after Gikomba Market fire
The party urged authorities to investigate the recurring blazes and strengthen safety measures in public markets, saying traders deserve secure business environments rather than repeated cycles of devastating losses
Nairobi
Faith Odhiambo urges action to prevent repeated fires at Gikomba Market
In a statement on Sunday, Odhiambo urged authorities to implement lasting measures, including proper market planning, stronger fire safety infrastructure and transparent investigations into repeated fire incidents.
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Major fire erupts at Gikomba Market as emergency teams respond
In an update on Sunday, the humanitarian agency said the fire was "believed to have started at around 4:00 a.m." and had "caused significant damage, with response efforts ongoing."
Nairobi
Bomas project targets 11,000 delegates as Kenya eyes major global events
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano told senators that construction work is moving ahead steadily, with key stages of design already completed and structural development ongoing across the site.
Nairobi
Nairobi Water announces 24-hour shutdown affecting 17 areas over pipeline leak
The shutdown will run from Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., marking a full 24-hour suspension of supply to allow engineers to complete repairs and restore system stability.
Health and Wellness
Kenya records over 1.42 million Syphilis tests as infections fall to 9,000 cases
Figures from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council show a steady rise in screening across the country. In 2020, health workers tested 1.29 million people. By last year, the number had gone up to 1.42 million, showing growing access to testing services in public facilities.
Corridors of Justice
Africa must resolve its own disputes, Ruto tells Chief Justices Summit
Ruto cited Rwanda’s Gacaca courts as an example of community-based justice, saying the system handled close to two million cases through thousands of local tribunals after the 1994 genocide.
Nairobi
KeNHA announces three-month partial closure of Waiyaki Way near Westlands roundabout
The authority said the affected section is the Nakuru-bound side of Waiyaki Way (A8) between Karuna Close and Westlands Roundabout. The traffic restrictions will take effect on June 25 and remain in place until September 25, 2026.
Nairobi
Residents petition City Hall over tree-cutting concerns in Parklands, Highridge and Westlands
The petition was signed by Parklands Residents Association Secretary General Teddy Obiero, who faulted the county's Forestry Department for allegedly approving tree-cutting requests without conducting adequate inspections or exploring options that would allow the trees to remain standing.