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PHOTOS: Search, rescue efforts ongoing following South C building collapse
The operations are being conducted by the Nairobi City County, the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross.
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Building under construction collapses in Nairobi's South C
The Kenya Red Cross said teams are on site to manage the situation.
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Heavy rainfall to sweep across Kenya, weatherman warns of flood risks
The Meteorological Department has issued an advisory warning of widespread showers across both western and eastern parts of the country. Flood-prone zones, low-lying areas, and regions with saturated soils are...
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Court nullifies coal import fees, halts government charges
The charges, which came into effect on December 1, 2024, required importers to pay 50 cents per kilogramme of coal, an increase from the previous rate of 16 cents, as well as Sh500 for every phytosanitary certi...
Business
Kenyan airlines plan Arusha flights after airport upgrade
The planned services come after Arusha Airport underwent an extensive upgrade that was completed in June, with Tanzanian authorities now taking steps to designate it as an international entry and exit point. Cu...
Environment
Sh50 billion plan to revive Nairobi’s polluted rivers launches in December 2025
The Ministry of Lands will demarcate riparian reserves along Nairobi, Ngong and Mathare rivers from December 12, 2025, requiring nearby landowners to submit ownership documents within 14 days for verification.
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Nairobi leads Kenya’s building boom as national construction hits Sh947 billion
Outside the capital, the remaining 44 counties recorded building works valued at Sh361.7 billion, accounting for 38.2 percent of the total. Kiambu led among them with projects worth Sh120 billion, followed by M...
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Nairobi launches 2025–29 plan to fight air pollution and protect residents
Toxic air has been a serious health risk in Nairobi. In 2019, air pollution was linked to about 2,500 early deaths. The new strategy sets clear targets to cut emissions from major polluters, including vehicles,...
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Gachagua invites Sifuna, Babu to join DCP as he questions ODM’s direction
Gachagua described DCP as “the party of Kenyan patriots,” but noted that the two lawmakers could still choose Wiper if they preferred. He said the united opposition was still working together and that parties w...
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Nairobi offices searched in Sh500 million U.S. investor fraud case
The warrants, granted on October 30, 2025, followed a request by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Economic and Commercial Crimes Unit (ECCU).
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MCAs raise alarm over blank loan motion for Nairobi salaries
Majority Leader Peter Imwatok introduced the motion, but when pressed, could not provide information on the amount to be borrowed, the lender, or the repayment schedule. The motion, framed as a short-term loan...
Crime
Police seize large cannabis hauls in Nairobi and Lamu as crackdown widens
These recent busts highlight the scale of the drug problem Kenya faces, especially the illegal trade and rising use of cannabis. The National Police Service annual crime report shows that 3,860 people were arre...