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… bi River Regeneration takes shape By Benjamin Muriuki July 28, 2026 04:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja addressing leaders of Grogon mechanics and Central Business District …
Sakaja unveils plan for modern Grogon garage to relocate mechanics as Nairobi River Regeneration takes shapeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 24 — Police have intensified operations targeting mobile phone theft syndicates in Nairobi, arresting four suspects and recovering 26 suspected stolen phones in separate operations across the Central Business District and Shauri Moyo. …
Police recover 26 stolen phones in Nairobi crackdown targeting theft syndicatesCitizen Digital
… He said proposals for a ring railway and Central Business District rail links first emerged in 1948, followed by recommendations for an integrated transport network by the Nairobi City Study Group in 1972 and later in the Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan of 2014. …
Sakaja explains Nairobi’s first underground metro project to Senate, says will end traffic gridlockThe Standard
… The Governor told the Senate Committee that the county’s fire and rescue services have undergone a major transformation after years of relying on a single fire station in the Central Business District, which was overwhelmed in case of multiple emergencies.“Nairobi depended on one …
Nairobi ramps up emergency response with 406 personnel, seven fire stationsCapital News
… Phase I will focus on two key components: the construction of an underground transit core within the Central Business District (CBD) and the Eastlands Line, which is expected to improve connectivity between one of Nairobi’s busiest residential areas and the city centre. …
Nairobi County Executive approves Phase I of Mass Rapid Transit SystemThe Standard
… The first phase of the project will focus on two key mobility corridors: an underground rail core through the Central Business District (CBD) and the Eastlands line, targeting some of Nairobi’s busiest commuter routes.While describing the move as a turning point in the city’s eff …
Sakaja's cabinet approves phase I of metropolitan transit systemCitizen Digital
… The busy corridor, which connects Nairobi's Central Business District to Eastleigh and neighboring areas, has been riddled with deep potholes, open excavations and unfinished sections, leaving motorists trapped in hours-long traffic jams. …
Traders count losses as Kirinyaga Road repairs drag onCitizen Digital
… The busy corridor, which connects Nairobi's Central Business District to Eastleigh and neighboring areas, has been riddled with deep potholes, open excavations and unfinished sections, leaving motorists trapped in hours-long traffic jams. …
Traders count losses as Kirinyaga Road repairs drag onThe Standard
… However, this shift faces strict limitations, especially the city's unique Rift Valley soil capacity and active fault line, which has seen most residential buildings capped at between three and five storeys.Skyrocketing land prices within the Central Business District (CBD) and i …
How surge in cost of land is shaping Nakuru City's built environmentCapital News
… Multi-agency security teams sealed off Parliament Buildings with razor-wire barricades, deployed anti-riot officers and water cannons, and established checkpoints on major routes into the Central Business District, including Thika Road, Mombasa Road, Jogoo Road and Waiyaki Way. …
Nairobi police report 10 arrests as heavy security keeps Saba Saba protests off CBDNairobi's Central Park has reopened to the public following extensive rehabilitation of its green spaces, walkways and recreational facilities. The reopening, which had been delayed by outstanding works and handover processes, is part of Governor Sakaja Johnson's efforts to revive public spaces in the city.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's Central Park has reopened to the public following extensive rehabilitation of its green spaces, walkways and recreational facilities. The reopening, which had been delayed by outstanding works and handover processes, is part of Governor Sakaja Johnson's efforts to revive public spaces in the city.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Security has been heightened in Nairobi ahead of the Linda Mwananchi movement's rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday, with police restricting political gatherings in the CBD and warning that the CBD will remain out of bounds for processions. The Nairobi Regional Police Commander cited concerns that some individuals could mobilise unruly youths to confront rival groups, prompting increased patrols and police presence across the city.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi's Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an 80-year underground mass transit plan, has received approval from the Nairobi City County Executive Committee and President William Ruto's backing. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the project has progressed beyond planning and the county and national governments are now working on a framework for financing and implementation to address the city's traffic congestion.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has launched a podcast called "Discussion with Nairobi" to engage residents on development, service delivery and challenges facing the capital. In the first episode, Sakaja discussed his administration's achievements including the Dishi na County school feeding programme providing meals to over 324,000 children daily and improvements at Mbagathi Hospital.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 50 passengers aboard a Tameed bus from Mombasa to Nairobi experienced a bedbug infestation that forced the trip to be cut short after passengers demanded to be returned. Bedbugs have become a widespread menace in Kenyan society, affecting public transport, homes, offices, hotels, and schools across Nairobi, Mombasa, and other towns.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled plans for Kenya's first underground metro railway system, the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS), estimated to cost nearly KSh.1 trillion and featuring a 30-kilometer line linking the CBD to Eastlands, Westlands, and Upper Hill. City residents have expressed backlash, accusing the governor of prioritizing the megaproject over basic infrastructure like pothole repairs and flood mitigation.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's plan for an underground train system from the CBD to Eastlands is unnecessary, given that functional railway lines already serve those areas but are underutilised. The writer contends that extending existing lines and increasing train frequency would be more cost-effective than constructing an underground railway.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has formally backed the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an underground metro rail project presented by Governor Sakaja Johnson. The first phase will involve constructing a 30-kilometre underground railway connecting densely populated areas.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Power restored power supply to all affected regions after a widespread outage Wednesday night that affected customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift. The utility did not disclose the cause of the blackout, with some areas restored by 11:32pm and full restoration completed Thursday morning.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Power announced a widespread power outage affecting customers in Nairobi, the Coast region, Mt. Kenya, and parts of the Central Rift following a disruption to electricity supply on Wednesday night. The utility said technical teams were working to restore supply to the affected areas.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art garage to accommodate mechanics affected by the Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, with capacity for up to 1,200 vehicles and support facilities including showrooms, painting booths, car wash bays, training rooms, clinics, shops, and kitchens.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service arrested four suspects and recovered 26 suspected stolen mobile phones across Nairobi's Central Business District and Shauri Moyo in operations targeting phone theft syndicates. Officers recovered 11 phones from two city-centre premises and 15 phones from Majengo, including a victim's device stolen along Digo Road.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, including the capital's first underground metro line, will address chronic traffic congestion and transform Nairobi into a "20-minute city." Sakaja said the project had been approved by the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, with the National Government fast-tracking implementation.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has established a 406-member Fire and Rescue workforce and operationalised seven fire stations as part of reforms to build disaster preparedness. Governor Sakaja told the Senate that the county has conducted fire safety drills and emergency simulation exercises, with the Gikomba Fire Station 80 per cent complete.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Executive has approved the implementation framework for Phase I of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, which will include an underground transit core in the CBD and the Eastlands Line to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Governor Johnson Sakaja's cabinet has approved phase one of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, which will include an underground rail core through the CBD and the Eastlands line to address traffic congestion and modernize public transport.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Motorists, traders and commuters on Nairobi's Kirinyaga Road are reporting worsening traffic congestion and mounting business losses due to slow rehabilitation works, deep potholes, open excavations and unfinished sections. Public service vehicle operators say the prolonged repairs have disrupted transport services and reduced daily earnings.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Motoists, traders and commuters using Nairobi's Kirinyaga Road are raising concerns over worsening traffic congestion and mounting business losses, blamed on the slow pace of ongoing rehabilitation works and the road's deteriorating state. For public service vehicle operators, the prolonged repairs have significantly disrupted transport services and slashed daily earnings.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Surging land costs and rapid population growth in Nakuru City are pushing developers toward multi-storey residential projects to address affordability challenges, though geological constraints—the Rift Valley's soil capacity and active fault line—have limited residential buildings to three to five storeys, while commercial blocks reach 9 to 24 storeys.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested ten people in Nairobi during Saba Saba commemorations, with six apprehended in Pangani and four within Central Police Station jurisdiction, for obstruction and other offences. Heavy security operations, including razor-wire barricades around Parliament Buildings and checkpoints on major routes into the CBD, were credited with maintaining relative calm.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nakuru stayed peaceful during Tuesday's Saba Saba commemorations marking Kenya's pro-democracy anniversary, with businesses reopening gradually after a cautious start as heightened police deployment kept many residents off streets in early morning hours. By midday, commercial activity had largely returned to normal.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Several youths were arrested by plainclothes police officers near Harambee House on Tuesday as security agencies enforced heightened restrictions during Saba Saba commemorations. Multi-agency security teams maintained extensive operations across Nairobi, including checkpoints, anti-riot officers, and cordoned government facilities.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accused the government of violating constitutional freedoms by using security deployments and roadblocks to restrict Saba Saba demonstrations, which commemorate Kenya's 1990 pro-democracy protests. Police sealed off Parliament, mounted checkpoints across Nairobi, and said the measures were necessary to prevent violence and disruption.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service will establish enhanced checkpoints on various Nairobi roads on July 7 to regulate movement and maintain public order ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations, citing past incidents of violence and disruption. Activists say they will proceed with protests despite warnings that unlawful gatherings will face legal action.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Growing numbers of Nairobi residents are ditching smartphones for people-watching and social activities in public spaces like parks, restaurants, and the CBD, driven by concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on social habits.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights activists plan a peaceful march to Parliament on Tuesday to petition lawmakers over extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. The march follows a notice submitted to police, with participants gathering at Jevanjee Gardens from 8 a.m. before processing through the CBD to Parliament.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of commuters are enduring severe traffic congestion along the Valley Road–Milimani Law Courts junction as construction of the Kenyatta Avenue–Upper Hill viaduct disrupts movement between the Central Business District and Upper Hill, with partial lane closures intensifying gridlock during peak hours.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A security lockdown of Nairobi on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests shut businesses and disrupted supply chains as police blocked major roads and restricted access to the Central Business District.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
During June 25 Gen Z memorial protests marking the second anniversary, police deployed plainclothes officers and undercover investigators in Nairobi's Central Business District as part of a new crowd control strategy ordered by the Executive, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defending the tactics.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended the deployment of plain-clothes police officers and DCI operatives during June 25 Gen Z memorial protests, stating that undercover measures are standard policing tactics aimed at protecting officers and maintaining order while enabling security agencies to identify suspects.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →