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The inquiry into the whereabouts of Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Finance Charles Kerich has taken another twist after reports emerged that he was away in the United States of America. …
Mystery over Kerich's trip to AmericaCitizen Digital
… Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri said the city stands to benefit significantly from hosting the conference through knowledge exchange, research partnerships and access to innovative solutions that can be replicated across Africa. …
Nairobi takes centre stage as global climate leaders chart path for sustainable citiesCitizen Digital
… Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri said the city stands to benefit significantly from hosting the conference through knowledge exchange, research partnerships and access to innovative solutions that can be replicated across Africa. …
Nairobi takes centre stage as global climate leaders chart path for sustainable citiesThe Standard
… Nairobi County, working with KSPCA, recently carried out its largest mass vaccination drive, targeting more than 10,000 animals.Rescue organisations say such campaigns remain critical but warn that vaccination alone cannot keep pace with uncontrolled breeding without wider steril …
How unchecked breeding is driving Kenya's stray animal surgeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA total of 122 Form Three and Form Four students at Ofafa Jericho High School in Makadara, Nairobi County, have been affected after a fire destroyed their dormitory. …
122 students affected as fire guts dormitory at Ofafa Jericho High SchoolCitizen Digital
… ollow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize In a bid to enhance medical care, more than 150 healthcare professionals have undergone specialized training in minimally invasive surgical procedures at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, strengthening Nairobi County …
Over 150 health workers trained in advanced surgical techniques at Mama Lucy HospitalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSurveyors have opposed plans by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to charge all members of Nairobi County’s Urban Planning Technical Committee (UPTC), among other suspects. …
Go for individual suspects in South C building collapse, surveyors tell DPPThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe whereabouts of Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Finance Charles Kerich remain unknown about a month after he was convicted of contempt of court. …
Suspended Finance CECM Kerich fails to appear before MCAsThe Standard
Church leaders from various denominations in Nairobi County have endorsed Senator Tabitha Mutinda for the Nairobi Women Representative seat in the 2027 General Election during a prayer service held in the city. …
Nairobi clergy endorse senator Tabitha Mutinda for 2027 women representative seatCapital News
… Nairobi County recorded the highest number of street-connected persons at 4,690, followed by Nakuru (1,546), Mombasa (1,428), and Kiambu (1,370). …
Women on streets face higher risk despite population drop – CensusNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the city is owed Sh2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, with police stations, prisons, and military barracks among the biggest defaulting tenants. Sakaja told the Senate that full collection could raise up to Sh80 billion annually, but his administration faces difficulty recovering what is owed.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the city is owed Sh2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, with police stations, prisons, and military barracks among the biggest defaulting tenants. Sakaja told the Senate that full collection could raise up to Sh80 billion annually, but his administration faces difficulty recovering what is owed.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Nairobi County arrested one suspect in a phone-snatching incident in the Slaughter area after members of the public apprehended him; his accomplice escaped. Police officers rescued the suspect from an angry crowd and took him to Obama Police Station, where he is being held pending arraignment, while the motorcycle and phone allegedly used in the crime are held as exhibits.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
A pig farmer in Kona Mbaya area, Ruai, Nairobi County lost his entire herd of 156 pigs within 72 hours after an African Swine Flu outbreak in late June 2026, resulting in losses worth about Ksh 2.9 million. The farmer is pleading with the government for assistance to cushion farmers who have lost their source of livelihood.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Africa must prioritize agriculture and trade to escape poverty and overcome aid dependency, citing former AfDB president Donald Kaberuka's view that the continent should "farm and trade" its way out of poverty rather than rely on external assistance.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has commenced extradition proceedings against Sancho Kibutu, a Kenyan fugitive wanted in the United States for conviction of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Kibutu was arrested in Runda, Nairobi on September 9 and appeared before a Milimani magistrate, with the US citing that he has been at large since October 11, 2013.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement will hold month-long commemorations in October, one year after the death of founder and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, beginning with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony on October 2 and including a major memorial rally in Kakamega.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant on September 11–12 for emergency repairs on the Sasumua–Kabete pipeline, affecting water supply in Dagoretti, Westlands, Starehe, Kibra and Lang'ata constituencies. The company advises customers to store adequate water in advance.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others pleaded not guilty to unlawfully obstructing the operation of motor vehicles along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District on September 7, 2026. The prosecution alleges their actions interfered with the free flow of traffic.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria's involvement in the arrest of TikTok creator Papa TV—footage shows him confronting the handcuffed content creator shortly after arrest—has triggered debate over whether a public official who was the target of alleged online abuse should have a visible role in law enforcement proceedings. The arrest followed an online dispute in which Papa TV allegedly posted insulting content criticizing Mosiria's crackdown on explicit content creators.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy El Niño rainfall expected between October and December 2026, with the Kenya Red Cross stating that 46 counties are at risk and more than two million people could be affected. Preparations are underway across the country, including drainage clearing efforts in Nairobi and other mitigation strategies.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's insurance industry saw gross direct premiums grow 16.5 per cent to Sh466.58 billion in 2025, while insurance penetration rose to 2.63 per cent of GDP, the highest level since 2016. Long-term insurance premiums increased 23.20 per cent to Sh236.29 billion.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has ordered police to produce Sammy Murigi, driver of a matatu operated by Risen Limited that killed three people along Komarock, within 14 days to face charges of causing death by dangerous driving. Victims' lawyers alleged police illegally released the vehicle to the owner for refurbishing despite it being evidence in the case.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyer Angela Mulwa and Nelson Masiga Makaralu have been charged with conspiracy to steal a Ksh.15 million Range Rover Sport belonging to the Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health. According to the prosecution, they stole the vehicle on February 12, 2026, in Machakos County.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A group of boda boda riders in Nairobi's Ngando area started a self-help group in 2020 to pool and save money for business expansion and financial support. After a bank declined their loan application, they accessed financing through Apstar Sacco, which was supported by the SAFER initiative.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC is planning to procure a new election management system from South Korea to bungle the 2027 General Election, claiming IEBC leadership is determined to award the contract to MIRU Systems Technology.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) arrested 11 people during a ten-day operation against counterfeit alcohol in Nairobi County, covering eight sub-counties and confiscating illicit beverages, counterfeit KRA excise stamps, and expired products. The authority is collaborating with KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service to verify seized items and pursue those involved in manufacturing, distributing, and selling counterfeit beverages.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed 17 fresh charges against 15 officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and National Intelligence Service over the alleged 2022 kidnapping of two Indian nationals and a Kenyan driver. The suspects face charges including kidnapping with intent to murder, conspiracy, and subjecting a person to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned against the National Treasury's Treasury Single Account (TSA) proposal, arguing that consolidating all public funds into a single centralised system would undermine devolution and reverse gains made under the 2010 Constitution. The Cabinet approved the TSA in 2024.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has filed 17 new charges against 15 officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the National Intelligence Service over the alleged kidnapping of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver in July 2022. The suspects face charges including kidnapping with intent to murder, conspiracy, and cruel treatment.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
Four suspects—Angela Mulwa, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, and Elijah Kibelion Kimoi—appeared before the Milimani Law Courts and were charged with the July 29 murder of Dr Victoria Thunya Mutiso in Kilimani, Nairobi. The court directed that the suspects undergo mental assessment before appearing before another judge to answer the charge.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Government installed a chapati-making machine at Toi Primary Kitchen to support the Dishi na County school feeding programme, which serves more than 324,000 learners and is approaching 100 million meals served this term. The machine produces up to 2,000 chapatis per hour and will be distributed to public schools on a set schedule.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has directed that Rose Mbithe, her two children Chris and Angela Mulwa, and Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi undergo mental tests to determine fitness to answer murder charges in the death of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso on July 29, 2026. The four suspects face plea-taking on September 23, 2026, after a 14-day detention extension.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved 17 fresh charges against 15 DCI and NIS officers over the alleged kidnapping of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan driver in July 2022. The officers face charges including kidnapping with intent to murder, conspiracy to commit a felony, and subjecting persons to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua conducted a media briefing. The article is primarily a video embed with minimal substantive detail provided.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Angela Mulwa was re-arrested at Milimani Law Courts and will face a murder charge alongside her mother Rose Mbithe Mulwa and Chris Mulwa over the death of Dr Victoria Thunya Mutiso on July 29, 2026. The three are accused of acting jointly with other individuals yet to be brought before the court.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyer Angela Mulwa has been re-arrested and is to be charged with the murder of Dr Victoria Thunya Mutiso alongside her mother Rose Mbithe Mulwa and Chris Mulwa. The prosecution alleges the three murdered Dr Mutiso on July 29, 2026, at about 9:30am along Mawensi Road in Kilimani, Nairobi County, and acted jointly with other persons not yet brought before court.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua reports on a 55-day Wamunyoro consultations conclave. A photo shows him engaging a delegation from Makadara Constituency, Nairobi County.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto is forming parties in the Mt Kenya region to divide votes, and urged residents to stick with his DCP party instead.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has stepped up preparations for expected heavy rains by accelerating drainage and flood-mitigation works across vulnerable areas of the capital. The county is implementing a coordinated flood-resilience programme worth Ksh.2.4 billion, with Ksh.2 billion allocated for drainage and flood-mitigation works targeting 19 roads in flood-prone areas.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →