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Pkemoi Ngenoh

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja summoned Azimio MCAs for a closed-door meeting as the MCAs resume sittings today after long recess.

Sakaja meets Azimio MCAs as impeachment talks continue to mount

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Shouting match as EACC tussles with MP over summons

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

Nairobians arrested for urinating in streets ordered to clean City mortuary

Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA

Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA

County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra

For the third time this month alone, Nairobi City County has been caught flat-footed as fierce fire gutted down several homes and businesses in Kibera slums.

County caught flat-footed as another fire razes homes in Kibra

City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal

Nairobi City County is on the spot over Sh300 million irregular procurement of goods for the supply and delivery of electrical materials of street lighting.

City Hall on EACC radar over Sh300 million street lighting deal

Public market to be built on disputed South B land

The Ministry of Lands has now confirmed that a disputed piece of land in South B belongs to the public and a market will be put to serve area residents.

By 2 months ago

Public market to be built on disputed South B land

It will take us many months to recover, traders say

On Friday, several traders were counting loses. Some unable to decipher how they would pick up again.

By 2 months ago

It will take us many months to recover, traders say

City Hall set on fire during Anti-Finance Bill protests

A section of City Hall was set ablaze on Tuesday by demonstrators protesting against the Finance Bill 2024.

By 2 months ago

City Hall set on fire during Anti-Finance Bill protests

Kenyans bet on solar energy

Italian companies are looking to tap into Kenya’s quest for solar energy and reduce its dependence on electricity from the national grid.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans bet on solar energy

Mystery of third horse in race for leadership of UDA in Nairobi

Polls for UDA chair where Sakaja and Gakuya are front runners have been postponed. There are claims the party is considering backing another candidate considered neutral.

By 3 months ago

Mystery of third horse in race for leadership of UDA in Nairobi

UDA wars escalate in the city as party polls cause jitters in camps

James Gakuya, who is allied to Gachagua, vowed to fight to the bitter end, even as he complained of a plot to subvert the popular will of voters.

By 3 months ago

UDA wars escalate in the city as party polls cause jitters in camps

City UDA leaders condemn Sakaja remarks, tell him to respect Gachagua

The MPs have strongly stated that it was unfortunate that Sakaja decided to take on the second in command, who is also deputy party leader.

By 3 months ago

City UDA leaders condemn Sakaja remarks, tell him to respect Gachagua

Why Nyakang'o rejected Sakaja's budget

According to a report by CoB Margaret Nyakang'o, the county did not meet the required threshold of the Public Finance Management Act.

By 3 months ago

Why Nyakang'o rejected Sakaja's budget

City land owners at risk owing to unpaid rates

Despite close to 250,000 land owners being listed by the county only 20 per cent have paid their land rates.

By 3 months ago

City land owners at risk owing to unpaid rates

City Hall may have lost Sh250m in land payment

The payment was carried out in the 2019/2020 financial year, according to investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

By 3 months ago

City Hall may have lost Sh250m in land payment

Residents petition Sakaja over illegal development in Nairobi

City residents have petitioned the Nairobi County government to take action against illegal and unplanned development in Nairobi.

By 3 months ago

Residents petition Sakaja over illegal development in Nairobi

University of Nairobi unveils state-of-the-art fresh produce hub

The University of Nairobi has unveiled the first-of-its-kind fresh produce aggregation and distribution hub in the country.

By 4 months ago

University of Nairobi unveils state-of-the-art fresh produce hub

Puzzle of outsiders in Nairobi county urban planning technical committee

The 12-member Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical Committee (UPTC) was unveiled by Governor Johnson Sakaja in 2022.

By 4 months ago

Puzzle of outsiders in Nairobi county urban planning technical committee

Sakaja grilled over expertise of staff in firefighting team

Sakaja was taken to task to explain whether some officers who work at the fire department in the Nairobi County Disaster Management Unit have the requisite qualifications.

By 4 months ago

Sakaja grilled over expertise of staff in firefighting team

Naivasha flower farms asked to manage water in their dams

Some flower farms in Naivasha have been asked to manage waters in their dams to avert disaster amid the heavy downpours in the country.

By 4 months ago

Naivasha flower farms asked to manage water in their dams

EACC targets City Hall in corruption crackdown

Nairobi City County is among those on the corruption list being investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

By 4 months ago

EACC targets City Hall in corruption crackdown

City estates to experience dry taps as floods destroy water pipes

NCWSC has announced that repairs of the damaged pipe will be delayed due the level of water at the spot where it was broken.

By 4 months ago

City estates to experience dry taps as floods destroy water pipes

MCAs question use of funds in Sakaja's school lunch plan

The programme, which is one of Sakaja’s pet projects, is being overseen by the County’s Health docket.

By 4 months ago

MCAs question use of funds in Sakaja's school lunch plan

No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja

The Law Society of Kenya and Greenbelt Movement have demanded the the governor drops the plan and apologise to the city residents.

By 4 months ago

No nightclub in Uhuru Park, LSK and Greenbelt now warn Sakaja

Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park

For decades, Uhuru Park has hosted political rallies and events that have shaped the history of the country including promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.

By 4 months ago

Duale rules out political rallies at refurbished Uhuru Park

Kenya embraces technology to secure border points

Border security is not only a local challenge but a global problem necessitating the use of technology to enhance surveillance.

By 5 months ago

Kenya embraces technology to secure border points

Kenyans assured of tight security during holidays

Interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo said that proper deployment of police officers was done ahead of the holidays so as to allow Kenyans to mark the holiday in peace.

By 5 months ago

Kenyans assured of tight security during holidays

Team seeks more time to table report on revenue collection

A special committee tasked to probe slump in revenue collection in Nairobi has for the second time sought more time to table a final report.

By 5 months ago

Team seeks more time to table report on revenue collection

US embassy warns its citizens over criminal activities in Nairobi

American Embassy in Nairobi has appealed to its citizens to be on the lookout in the city lest they fall victims of armed robbers.

By 5 months ago

US embassy warns its citizens over criminal activities in Nairobi

Kericho affordable housing project to employ over 2,000 locals

The first phase of the project will deliver 320 Affordable Housing units alongside a commercial area and a mixed-use commercial development.

By 5 months ago

Kericho affordable housing project to employ over 2,000 locals

Sakaja has reached out to me for assistance, DP Gachagua says

Deputy President Gachagua has now revealed that Sakaja has reached to him for backing over some issues in the county.

By 5 months ago

Sakaja has reached out to me for assistance, DP Gachagua says

Battle for Sh200m land in South B

Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome has been ordered to withdraw a contingent of police officers patrolling around a public land in South B, Nairobi.

By 6 months ago

Battle for Sh200m land in South B

Police rescue 16 children from house in Kayole

Police arrested Isaac Mwanjega and Linet Akinyi in a house in Soweto where they were reportedly holding 16 children on the night of February 18.

By 6 months ago

Police rescue 16 children from house in Kayole

How you will easily find plumber, electrician in Nairobi

Once implemented, this will allow city residents to easily find artisans who are the drivers of the jua kali sector in the city.

By 6 months ago

How you will easily find plumber, electrician in Nairobi

Cabinet approves use of cameras to monitor Nairobi traffic

Kura said the system is intelligent in that when it senses that the traffic is growing on one side of the road, it will add more time for traffic lights so that the intersections can be cleared.

By 6 months ago

Cabinet approves use of cameras to monitor Nairobi traffic

Boost for young learners in environment conservation

Learners from 30 different primary schools in Narok County have been trained in tree nursery management to impart knowledge to other pupils through environmental clubs.

By 7 months ago

Boost for young learners in environment conservation

Uproar over City Hall's plan to splash Sh30 million on mace

According to the Annual Development Plan (ADP) 2023-2024, it will cost Sh30 million to acquire 18-carat gold-plated mace.

By 7 months ago

Uproar over City Hall's plan to splash Sh30 million on mace

KRA officials put to task over 2021 deal on revenue collection in city

The Kenya Revenue Authority was put to task to explain the basis for its nine officials have been involved in revenue collection at City Hall.

By 7 months ago

KRA officials put to task over 2021 deal on revenue collection in city

Plans to resettle Kariobangi residents evicted during Covid period

Nairobi County has said the families will be resettled on the same piece of land since the land had been excised and allotments issued through the defunct Nairobi City Council.

By 7 months ago

Plans to resettle Kariobangi residents evicted during Covid period

Bouncers face vetting, licensing after shisha joint attack

Plans are underway to vet and train bouncers in the country and license them so that they can be identified as professionals.

By 8 months ago

Bouncers face vetting, licensing after shisha joint attack

Sakaja seeks EACC probe into City Hall job scam

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has written to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to assist in investigating corruption in Nairobi County’s employment process.

By 8 months ago

Sakaja seeks EACC probe into City Hall job scam

Traders feel heat of county's Unified Business Permit

The Unified permit combines the business, fire, food, health, and advertising licences into one, unlike in the past when traders were supposed to get multiple licenses.

By 8 months ago

Traders feel heat of county's Unified Business Permit

Calls for Sakaja to open Uhuru Park to residents

Uhuru Park was closed by the now-defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) for a facelift.

By 8 months ago

Calls for Sakaja to open Uhuru Park to residents

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