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Pkemoi Ngenoh

Impostors in Nairobi building approvals blamed for collapsed structures

Engineers in Nairobi have raised concerns over the rising number of impostors in the approval of buildings and other developments.

Impostors in Nairobi building approvals blamed for collapsed structures

Mixed reactions as City Hall mulls new rules for PSVs

Mixed reactions as City Hall mulls new rules for PSVs

Murkomen's slow response to killing of Catholic priest questioned

Murkomen's slow response to killing of Catholic priest questioned

Engineers accuse Nairobi County officials of interfering with approval system

Engineers accuse Nairobi County officials of interfering with approval system

Freemasons open up as city county digs in on rates bill

William Ramsay McGhee, the Grand Master Mason, Grand Lodge of Scotland says the few secrets they keep are to guide members.

Freemasons open up as city county digs in on rates bill

Autopsy reveals Kayole woman died of strangulation, excessive bleeding

It was established that the knife pierced through her ribs leading to excessive bleeding around the lungs.

Autopsy reveals Kayole woman died of strangulation, excessive bleeding

Police probing murder of woman in Kayole

Catherine Wanjiru was stabbed to death on Saturday at Kayole Junction.

Police probing murder of woman in Kayole

Murder: Aroko remanded for 7 days MP Were's killing

Businessman Phillip Nahashon Aroko will remain in custody for seven days after Jomo Kenyatta International Law Courts allowed investigators an application to complete investigations.

Murder: Aroko remanded for 7 days MP Were's killing

Uproar over arrest of filmmakers linked to 'Blood Parliament'

On the day that the world was celebrating World Press Freedom Day, some four filmmakers spent the night in the cold cells in Nairobi.

Uproar over arrest of filmmakers linked to 'Blood Parliament'

Filmmakers behind 'Blood Parliament' expose released

All four filmmakers linked to ‘Blood Parliament’ documentary released on free bond after spending a night in police custody, equipment still withheld.

Filmmakers behind 'Blood Parliament' expose released

MP Ong'ondo Were to be buried on May 9

Slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were will be laid to rest on May 9, 2025, at his home in Homa-Bay, the planning committee has announced.

MP Ong'ondo Were to be buried on May 9

Nairobi MCAs now say there was no foul play in colleague's death

Nairobi MCAs have said that the autopsy results of their colleague Joel Munuve, the Kariobangi North Member who died on April 22, 2025 were satisfactory.

Nairobi MCAs now say there was no foul play in colleague's death

University of Nairobi Medical student found dead in pool

On Tuesday, the homicide police unit visited the institution to begin their investigations so as to rule out other causes of his death.

University of Nairobi Medical student found dead in pool

Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve died of blood clots, autopsy reveals

Kariobangi North Member of County Assembly Joel Munuve died of two blood clots in his body, autopsy results have revealed.

Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve died of blood clots, autopsy reveals

DCI to lead probe into the death of Nairobi MCA

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations will lead the probe into the death of Kariobangi North Member of County Assembly Joel Munuve.

DCI to lead probe into the death of Nairobi MCA

Papal dais: A lasting tribute to Pope Francis

A lasting tribute to Pope Francis

Papal dais: A lasting tribute to Pope Francis

Nairobi MCAs demand answers over Kariobangi North rep's death

Nairobi MCAs have vowed to follow the footsteps of the late Joel Munuve, Kariobangi North representative who died on Tuesday after a short illness.

Nairobi MCAs demand answers over Kariobangi North rep's death

Nairobi MPs fault Governor Sakaja for under-development

Mps in Nairobi county have raised concern over their growing disconnect with the city governor, blaming it on under development.

Nairobi MPs fault Governor Sakaja for under-development

Top county officials summoned in waste firm deal

The recent disclosure that a private firm, Nairobi Green, was being set up to manage solid waste in Nairobi has taken a new turn.

Top county officials summoned in waste firm deal

Nairobi Assembly Health Committee Rejects Immediate Closure of Langa'ta Cemetery

The Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee has opposed the national government's call to close Lang'ata Cemetery without providing alternative land

Nairobi Assembly Health Committee Rejects Immediate Closure of Langa'ta Cemetery

Easter Holidays: Bus fares static, security measures intensified

The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has announced that bus fares will remain unchanged during the Easter Holidays starting Friday.

Easter Holidays: Bus fares static, security measures intensified

Nairobi MCAs oppose the immediate closure of Lang'ata cemetery by the State

The Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee has opposed calls by the national government to close the Lang’ata Cemetery without giving alternative land.

Nairobi MCAs oppose the immediate closure of Lang'ata cemetery by the State

City MCAs seek to limit betting to high-end hotels

The Bill also seeks to allow the County to streamline the sector so as to also generate revenue from the betting firms and make them sensitise their clients of the negative impacts.

City MCAs seek to limit betting to high-end hotels

Leaders reflect on youth frustration during Elachi's son's burial

Namenya, 27, died following a tragic road accident in Nairobi. He had been admitted in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.

Leaders reflect on youth frustration during Elachi's son's burial

Atwoli defends SHA, urges critics to give it a chance

Atwoli said that instead of castigating SHA, those opposed to it should allow the State to address the emerging issues.

By 2 months ago

Atwoli defends SHA, urges critics to give it a chance

Activists concerned over Nakuru crisis amid Kihika's absence

Some activists in Nairobi now claim the continued absence of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is slowly sinking the county into crisis.

By 2 months ago

Activists concerned over Nakuru crisis amid Kihika's absence

Elachi opens up on tragic accident that took her son Elvis

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has shared the details of the accident that ended the life of her son Elvis Namenya.

By 2 months ago

Elachi opens up on tragic accident that took her son Elvis

Governor Sakaja in a spot over Sh2.2 billion variances in revenue collection

This is after the auditor raised concerns that the Sh12 billion announced by the county as revenue collected under the year of review was incorrect.

By 2 months ago

Governor Sakaja in a spot over Sh2.2 billion variances in revenue collection

Passengers stranded after Super Metro ban

Several passengers in the city are feeling the strain following NTSA's decision to suspend more than 200 minibuses belonging to Super Metro Sacco.

By 2 months ago

Passengers stranded after Super Metro ban

Lang'ata residents reject Ruto's mega affordable housing project

The Lang’ata Southland Residents Association argued that the area is a controlled zone and that no public participation was carried out so that they could voice their views.

By 2 months ago

Lang'ata residents reject Ruto's mega affordable housing project

Mixed reactions as leaders, Kenyans mourn Chebukati

High-profile figures and politicians equally mourned the former electoral commission boss who had been out of the public limelight for a while.

By 3 months ago

Mixed reactions as leaders, Kenyans mourn Chebukati

Matatus exit Railways terminus to pave the way for project

Matatus that have been dropping off and picking up passengers at the Railways terminus will now be relocated to pave way for the Nairobi Railway Project.

By 3 months ago

Matatus exit Railways terminus to pave the way for project

Nairobi county proposes new heights for city buildings

The number of floors in Riverside, Parklands and Ngara West will be 20, while in Muthangari, Kileleshwa and Kilimani they will be set at 15.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi county proposes new heights for city buildings

Nairobi draft policy proposes 75-floor buildings in key areas

Nairobi's skyline could change under a proposed development policy that would allow buildings up to 75 floors in selected areas.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi draft policy proposes 75-floor buildings in key areas

Why majority of Nairobi residents can no longer afford to eat

Majority of residents can no longer afford three meals per day in Nairobi while others have stopped cooking altogether,says report.

By 3 months ago

Why majority of Nairobi residents can no longer afford to eat

Sakaja revives plan to ban matatus from Nairobi CBD

Some matatu operators said if the plans succeed it will be a win for all the stakeholders insisting that more deliberations will be made before the final decision.

By 3 months ago

Sakaja revives plan to ban matatus from Nairobi CBD

Scrap metal dealer in possession of trolleys stolen within CBD arrested

The trollies went missing on Jan 18, 2025, as City Hall reinforcement officers mounted a crackdown against the trolleys and handcarts.

By 3 months ago

Scrap metal dealer in possession of trolleys stolen within CBD arrested

Battle of choirs: Sakaja fails to pay top winners

The competition was initiated by the governor to entertain and evoke an Easter mood but 10 months down the line, the money that was to be paid immediately has not been seen.

By 4 months ago

Battle of choirs: Sakaja fails to pay top winners

Motorist who hacked matatu driver in Eastleigh arrested

A motorist who allegedly hacked a matatu driver in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area on Wednesday night is being held by police as investigations begin.

By 4 months ago

Motorist who hacked matatu driver in Eastleigh arrested

South B to get Sh350 million market

A modern market construction project has begun in South B shopping centre, Nairobi, after residents successfully reclaimed land from a private developer.

By 4 months ago

South B to get Sh350 million market

The messy battle to control public toilets in Nairobi

For two days Nairobi residents who rely on public toilets in the central business district have been forced to seek other alternatives following closure of three facilities.

By 4 months ago

The messy battle to control public toilets in Nairobi

ODM youths in Nairobi condemn attack on Kitisuru MCA

A section of ODM Youth in Nairobi has condemned the attack on Kitisuru Member of County Assembly Alvin Olando.

By 4 months ago

ODM youths in Nairobi condemn attack on Kitisuru MCA

Relocation of hawkers from CBD divides traders, stirs political rift

The ejection decision has triggered political tension, with leaders clashing over its fairness and execution.

By 4 months ago

Relocation of hawkers from CBD divides traders, stirs political rift

Boys outdo girls in 23 out of 30 examined subjects

Boys recorded better mean scores than girls in 23 subjects in last year.

By 4 months ago

Boys outdo girls in 23 out of 30 examined subjects

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