Also known as: Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba · Nairobi County Commissioner Simon Osumba
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The Standard
… Nairobi County Commissioner Simon Osumba said law enforcement was fully prepared, even as police noted they had not received formal notification authorising demonstrations in the capital.The June 25, 2024 protests, which began as opposition to a Finance Bill proposing sweeping ta …
Activists accuse state of intimidation ahead of Gen Z protestsThe Standard
… Nairobi County Commissioner Simon Osumba said law enforcement agencies were fully prepared, warning that security officers would respond firmly to any attempts to disrupt public order. …
'Don't make us your goons,' boda boda riders warn politicians ahead of Gen Z demosCitizen Digital
… We are prepared to deal with those,” said Nairobi County Commissioner Simon Osumba. …
Activists insist June 25 protest to go ahead despite police warningCitizen Digital
… We are prepared to deal with those,” said Nairobi County Commissioner Simon Osumba. …
Activists insist June 25 protest to go ahead despite police warningThe Standard
… From Right, Nairobi North Sub- Regional County Commissioner Simon Osumba, Argwings Ongijo, County Director of Education and Luke Kimaru, Kessha chair during after a stakeholders meeting on June 5, 2026. …
Stakeholders push for urgent dialogue on schools' unrestThe Standard
… Nairobi North Sub-County Commissioner Simon Osumba said three schools—Highway Secondary School, Pumwani Secondary School, and Our Lady of Mercy Shauri Moyo Girls—had been affected when the unrest began. …
External influences, poor communication to blame for rising school unrestCapital News
… Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba said security teams had been deployed to contain disruptions and ensure normal movement resumed. …
Thousands stranded as PSV strike cripples transport nationwideCitizen Digital
… We will convene regular coordination meetings, both physical and virtual, to strengthen collaboration, maintain alignment, and support timely decision-making among all stakeholders", Muracia said Nairobi South County Commissioner Simon Osumba urged the adoption of clear performan …
Nairobi County restructures clean-up programme, absorbs Climate Worx into daily operationsCapital News
… Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba confirmed that efforts are ongoing, with priority given to vulnerable households as weather conditions remain unpredictable.
700 households face displacement as floods hit tana riverThe Standard
… Rescue efforts are, ongoing, Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Osumba said, while confirming the incident.Tana River In Tana River County, at least 700 households in Abakuyu and Anole villages face possible displacement as water levels continue to rise. …
Heavy rains trigger landslide on Iten-Kabarnet roadActivists and opposition figures accused the government of deliberately intimidating Kenyans ahead of Gen Z-led commemorations marking two years since the protests, while security agencies warned they were prepared to respond to any unrest. Demonstrators are expected to take to the streets on June 25.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activists and opposition figures accused the government of deliberately intimidating Kenyans ahead of Gen Z-led commemorations marking two years since the protests, while security agencies warned they were prepared to respond to any unrest. Demonstrators are expected to take to the streets on June 25.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Boda boda sector leaders pledged to maintain transport services during Thursday's Gen Z anniversary protests and warned politicians against deploying riders to cause chaos and disrupt businesses. At least 16 people were killed and over 400 injured during last year's first anniversary protests.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of June 25 anti-government protests will proceed as scheduled across the country, and have warned the government against using force or deploying goons to disrupt the peaceful protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Activists say planned demonstrations to commemorate victims of the June 25 Gen Z protests of 2025 and 2024 will proceed as scheduled across Kenya, warning the government against using force or deploying "goons" to disrupt the protests.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pressure is mounting on Kenya's Ministry of Education to convene a national stakeholders' meeting following a surge in school unrest involving dormitory fires and destruction of school properties across dozens of institutions. Education stakeholders and teachers' unions are calling for coordinated national intervention, with KUPPET's chairman urging the Basic Education PS to convene an emergency forum by Friday.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders in Nairobi have attributed recent secondary school unrest to external influences, poor communication between learners and school administrations, congestion in boarding facilities, and challenging living conditions. The Nairobi County Director of Education said authorities are engaging with learners to restore calm and encourage them to remain in school ahead of the mid-term break.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
A coordinated nationwide public service vehicle strike backed by major matatu operators protested soaring fuel prices, paralyzing movement across Kenya's major towns and highways, forcing commuters to walk long distances or pay sharply inflated fares for alternative transport.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County has decided to absorb the Climate Worx programme into its routine sanitation system, consolidating duties including street sweeping, drainage clearing, and waste handling into daily operations to eliminate duplication and ensure consistent clean-up work rather than periodic campaigns.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy rains have raised water levels in Tana River County, threatening 700 households in Abakuyu and Anole villages with displacement. Severe flooding has also submerged more than 100 homes in Kasarani, with emergency response teams conducting rescue operations as authorities urge residents to move to higher ground.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Highways Authority has closed a section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road near Kolol after heavy rains caused a landslide that blocked the route. Engineers have been deployed to clear debris and restore traffic flow, while motorists are advised to exercise caution.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →