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… The people are now calling on Nairobi County officials and other relevant agencies to urgently drain and repair broken sewer lines and collect garbage before the situation worsens. …
Residents protest overflowing sewer, garbage along Juja roadCitizen Digital
… .push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, currently happening in Nairobi, and whose chief guest is French President Emmanuel Macron, the Nairobi County …
'Nairobi for foreigners...' Eyebrows raised as Gov't quickly fixes roads as powerful visitors come knockingThe Standard
… "This reality underscores the the critical importance of investing in strong well-equipped and highly-trained emergency response mechanisms that can guard life,” Wamatangi said.Bramwel Simiyu, who is in charge of disaster management in Nairobi County, said rescue and fire units i …
Polish government funds search, rescue teams in Nairobi, KiambuThe Standard
… According to government officials, the intervention is part of broader urban renewal plans targeting traffic congestion, poor walkability and deteriorating public infrastructure in the capital city.“This cooperation between the National Government and Nairobi County seeks to impr …
In pictures: Ruto, Sakaja inspect Nairobi CBD overhaulCitizen Digital
… That alone should have triggered immediate accountability.Instead, Nairobi County officials were caught in leaked WhatsApp exchanges seemingly more concerned with escaping blame than explaining how a four-floor violation escaped enforcement. …
BONYO'S BONE: South C building: Then what?The Standard
Nairobi County leads in the number of crimes reported across the country, which witnessed an overall 5.1 per cent drop. …
Revealed: Nairobi City leads in crime casesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeIllegal Chang'aa brewing on the river banks of Mathare Valley, Nairobi County. …
Political goodwill needed to end illicit brewsThe Standard
Illegal Chang'aa brewing on the river banks of Mathare Valley, Nairobi County. [File, Standard] Kenya loses about Sh120 billion in tax revenue annually due to the illicit alcohol trade, with both the volume and value of the market continuing to grow. …
Billions lost yearly through illicit alcohol industry, Parliament toldThe Standard
Illegal Chang'aa brewing on the river banks of Mathare Valley, Nairobi County. [File, Standard] Kenya loses about Sh120 billion in tax revenue annually due to the illicit alcohol trade, with both the volume and value of the market continuing to grow. …
How billions are lost yearly through illicit alcohol industryThe Standard
Illegal Chang'aa brewing on the river banks of Mathare Valley, Nairobi County. [File, Standard] In the second week of March, residents of Gatitu village, about 10 kilometres from Nyeri town along the Nyeri-Karatina highway, blocked the road with twigs and lit bonfires to protest …
Central Kenya reels as families bury sons lost to alcoholThree 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →