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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has approved two charges against former Urban Planning Chief Officer in Nairobi County Patrick Analo over the January 2026 South C building collapse that left two people dead.

    DPP recommends manslaughter charges for South C building collapse
  3. Capital News

    Speaking during World Environment Day 2026 celebrations in Kibra Constituency, Nairobi County, under her initiative Science Adding Value to the Environment and the Community, Dr.

    Joyce Kithure Champions community led Climate Action in Kibra
  4. Citizen Digital

    window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); She spoke on Friday during a clean-up exercise to commemorate World Environment Day 2026 in Kibra, Nairobi County

    Collective effort needed for Sustainable Environmental Conservation-Dr. Kithure
  5. Nairobi MCAs call for lifestyle audits after officer's arrest

    1. Capital News

      NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – Suspended Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo has been released a day following his arrest in a raid by EACC detectives.

      Patrick Analo, Spouse Freed On Sh600,000 Cash Bail In Multi-Million Extortion Case
    2. Citizen Digital

      The anti-corruption agency said the operation was part of investigations into alleged irregular approval of building plans and suspected bribery within Nairobi County's urban planning department.

      Sakaja suspends Chief Officer arrested with Ksh.65.3M in cash, disbands urban planning committee
  6. The Standard

    EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud addresses the media following the raid at the home of Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban planning Patrick Analo in Syokimau, Machakos County, 4 June 4, 2026.

    Den of scandals: Arrest of planning boss adds another blot to City Hall
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended Patrick Analo, as Urban Planning Chief Officer for Nairobi County after he was arrested in possession of Sh65 million at his Syokimua residence on Thursday, 4, 2026.

    Sakaja suspends Kerich, Analo as probe into corruption allegations continue
  8. The Standard

    Speaking during a stakeholders' meeting convened to address the growing cases of student unrest, Nairobi County Director of Education Agwings Edwin Ongijo said authorities had intensified engagements with learners in an effort to restore calm and keep students focused on their st

    External influences, poor communication to blame for rising school unrest
  9. The Standard

    EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud addresses the media following the raid at the home of Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban planning Patrick Analo in Syokimau, Machakos County, 4 June 4, 2026.

    From cash seizures to police pursuits: Inside rot at City Hall
  10. Citizen Digital

    EACC recovers Ksh.65.3M from Nairobi County officer's residence By Kimberly Buop June 04, 2026 03:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The cash was in two batches of Ksh.51,300,000 and USD 130,000.

    EACC recovers Ksh.65.3M from Nairobi County officer's residence
Society

Three suspects arrested in Chaiiwali café robbery case

The News

Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on July 5 were arrested following an operation in Mwiki, Githurai, Kiambu County. Police recovered two firearms with ammunition from a residence linked to the suspects and linked them to the incident captured on CCTV footage.

10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Three suspects arrested in Chaiiwali café robbery case

    Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on July 5 were arrested following an operation in Mwiki, Githurai, Kiambu County. Police recovered two firearms with ammunition from a residence linked to the suspects and linked them to the incident captured on CCTV footage.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Three suspects arrested for Westlands café robbery

    Three suspects linked to an armed robbery at Chaiiwali café in Westlands on July 5 were apprehended during an operation in Mwiki, Githurai, Kiambu County. A search of a residence linked to them recovered two loaded firearms.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Kamukunji police station named Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit headquarters

    Kamukunji police station has been proposed as the headquarters for the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, a new unit being formed to tackle crime in Nairobi and composed of police officers from the National Police Service and Nairobi County. The directive to form the unit was issued by President Ruto in February during the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the County and National government.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. Nairobi CEC Kerich avoids jail after settling legal fees dispute

    Former Nairobi County Finance CEC Charles Kerich avoided a three-month jail term after the High Court set aside contempt orders in a Ksh.106 million legal fees dispute. The parties reached a settlement in which Kerich has paid Ksh.30 million to the law firm, with the balance to be cleared in instalments.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. High Court lifts jail term for former Nairobi Finance CEC

    The High Court has set aside contempt orders against former Nairobi County Finance Executive Charles Kerich, sparing him a three-month jail term in a Sh106 million legal fees dispute after the parties reached a settlement agreement. Kerich has paid Sh30 million immediately to Kwengu & Company Advocates, with the balance to follow in instalments.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Nairobi youth welcome proposed county youth council bill

    Young people in Nairobi have backed a proposed law to establish an official county body to champion youth interests, saying it would enhance their participation in governance and entrepreneurship. The Nairobi City County Youth Empowerment and Service Bill, 2026, is intended to address unemployment, limited economic opportunities, and inadequate youth representation in decision-making.

    15 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Childhood malnutrition undermines Kenyan football, says Gor Mahia coach

    A former Gor Mahia assistant coach warns that Kenyan football is paying the price for childhood malnutrition, as stigma around indigenous foods in urban homes drives reliance on processed and imported alternatives. Eighteen percent of Kenyan children under five are stunted, according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya's fuel prices unchanged until August 14

    EPRA announced that prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the next one month, with the next review scheduled for August 14, 2026. The regulator said volatility in global oil markets has been offset by intervention that has cushioned Kenyans from paying higher prices.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Mama Lucy Hospital opens expanded renal unit for dialysis

    Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson announced the opening of an expanded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital equipped with state-of-the-art dialysis machines and staffed by nephrology specialists. The facility will offer hemodialysis services, comprehensive renal care, nutrition guidance, and patient support to reduce the need for patient referrals and improve kidney disease treatment outcomes.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. High Court orders former Nairobi finance CECM to jail

    The High Court has directed former Nairobi County Finance Executive Charles Kerich to surrender within three days to serve a three-month prison sentence after being found guilty of contempt of court. The court rejected his lawyers' request to halt the sentence pending new applications in the matter.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Court Orders Kerich to Prison for Contempt of Court

    The High Court declined to suspend a three-month jail term for suspended Nairobi County Finance Executive Charles Kerich, who was convicted of contempt of court over unpaid Sh106.7 million in legal fees. He was ordered to immediately surrender to prison.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Matiang'i warns nation sliding into anarchy amid crime surge

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for urgent government action to curb rising crime, citing armed youth attacks at political rallies, restaurants and streets as evidence the nation is losing order ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Matiang'i warns of rising anarchy amid surge in street crime

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has called for expeditious government action to curb the rising crime rate, warning that armed youths attacking citizens at political rallies, restaurants and in the streets are pushing the country into lawlessness and chaos ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Parents seek Sh36 million compensation for daughter killed cycling

    Eight-year-old Aisha Faysal Mohamed was killed on December 16 while riding her bicycle at Mugoya Estate in South C, Nairobi County. Her parents are demanding Sh36 million in compensation for her death.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. NACADA partners with Kenya Scouts to prevent youth drug abuse

    The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has strengthened its partnership with the Kenya Scouts Association during the 2026 Regional Inter-Patrol Competitions in Nairobi County, emphasizing the role of youth organizations in promoting discipline, integrity, and leadership to protect young people from alcohol and substance abuse.

    3 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kenya's overlooked economic ties with Somalia extend beyond security concerns

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya has underestimated Somalia's economic importance, pointing to Eastleigh's contribution of an estimated 30 per cent of Nairobi County's revenue and Somalia's status as Kenya's largest export market for miraa, which imports 13–17 tonnes daily since trade resumed in 2022.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. High Court suspends orders for EACC to release probe documents

    The High Court has temporarily suspended court orders requiring the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to disclose investigation documents in a Sh170 million unexplained wealth probe involving suspended Nairobi County Chief Officer Patrick Analo Akivaga. The anti-graft agency challenged the lower court's directions, arguing they would interfere with its constitutional mandate and independence during investigations.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. Kenyan startup partners with Zambia on school meals programme

    Food4Education, a Nairobi-based startup, has signed a four-year partnership agreement with Zambia's Ministry of Education to provide technical support and infrastructure planning for the country's national school feeding programme serving millions of schoolchildren. The agreement builds on a Zambian delegation's visit to Kenya to study school kitchen models, and Zambia's expansion of school meals following its Free Education Policy in 2022.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Kenyan firm secures four-year school meals role in Zambia

    Food4Education, a Nairobi-based startup, has signed a four-year partnership with Zambia's Ministry of Education to provide technical support and infrastructure planning for the country's national school feeding programme. The agreement follows a Zambian delegation's visit to Kenya to study school kitchen models, and will cover digital systems and institutional kitchen planning while the Zambian government retains financing and implementation responsibility.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 28 June

  1. Matiang'i opposes NTSA vehicle inspection plan as economically insensitive

    Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has joined leaders opposing the government's plan to introduce mandatory annual inspections for private vehicles older than four years starting July, at a cost of KSh2,000 per vehicle. He argues the policy lacks evidence, transparency, and sensitivity to citizens' economic hardship amid rising fuel prices, insurance premiums, and taxes.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. President Ruto urges banks to lend more to small businesses

    President William Ruto challenged Kenya's banking sector to increase lending to micro, small and medium enterprises, saying small businesses contribute nearly 40 per cent of Kenya's economy but remain underfunded despite a KSh3 trillion financing gap. He noted that although commercial banks have extended about KSh1 trillion in credit to the sector over the last three years, this remains insufficient to support MSMEs' growth potential.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government considers altering Wilson Airport flight paths over demolition

    The government is facing accusations of double standards after revealing it is considering changing flight paths around Wilson Airport instead of demolishing more than 40 buildings that have breached aviation height restrictions. Senators questioned why authorities appear willing to accommodate these developments when informal settlements have previously been demolished for similar planning violations.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Over 90 Gen Z protesters charged with traffic offences

    Over 90 protesters arrested during Gen Z anniversary demonstrations in Nairobi on June 25, 2026, were arraigned at Milimani Law Courts and charged with obstructing motor vehicles on public roads under the Kenya Roads Act. The accused came from multiple police stations and allegedly heaped stones and burned tyres on roads, causing obstruction to motor vehicles.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. 355 arrested during June 25 Gen Z demos anniversary events

    At least 355 people were arrested during nationwide demonstrations on June 25 marking the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-government protests. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the suspects face charges including robbery, vandalism, obstruction of roads, and attempted theft, with Nairobi County recording 161 arrests, Kajiado 123, and Kiambu 36.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police roadblocks empty towns on Gen Z protest anniversary

    On June 25, Kenya's major towns were largely deserted as police mounted roadblocks and heavy security deployments ahead of planned protests marking the second anniversary of the June 2024 Gen Z demonstrations. The lockdown occurred despite the Interior Cabinet Secretary's assurance that it would be a normal working day.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. 355 arrested during Thursday anniversary protests across Kenya

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praised Thursday's demonstrations as largely peaceful with no widespread looting, vandalism, skirmishes, or injuries reported, describing them as evidence of political maturity. However, police arrested 355 people in connection with the protests over various offences including robbery, vandalism, road obstruction, and attempted theft, with Nairobi recording the highest number at 161 arrests.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya to host World Rafting World Cup Series in July 2026

    Kenya will host the African leg of the World Rafting World Cup Series from July 5–12, 2026, in Sagana, with 32 countries participating and 19 competing. The Kenya Rafting Federation has imported 57 rafts and selected 50 rafters to represent the country, with extensive preparations underway to meet international standards.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya to host World Rafting World Cup Series in July 2026

    Kenya will host the African leg of the World Rafting Federation's World Cup Series from July 5–12, 2026, in Sagana, with 32 countries participating and 19 competing. The Kenya Rafting Federation has imported 57 rafts and selected 50 rafters to represent the country.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Nairobi finance official's US trip deepens mystery over whereabouts

    Charles Kerich, a Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Finance who was convicted of contempt of court more than one month ago, has been missing in action, with reports now suggesting he was away in the United States of America.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. Nairobi hosts global climate leaders discussing sustainable urban development

    Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and city officials meeting in Nairobi at the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference have called for deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, businesses and communities to accelerate climate action and build sustainable cities amid rapid urbanization. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach warned that Africa's cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace while millions lack adequate housing and basic urban services.

    22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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