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… In an appeal to President William Ruto, Dr Muli urged equal urgency in responding to the crisis. “Treat Kwa Kamari with the same urgency as Westlands. …
NLP calls for declaration of Mwingi insecurity a National EmergencyKenya National Highways Authority has temporarily closed a section of Mombasa Road (A8) at the Cabanas Eastern Bypass off-ramp from September 17 to October 22, 2026, to facilitate construction of a box drain. Motorists heading to JKIA will use a designated diversion lane, with traffic marshals deployed to manage flow.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Highways Authority has temporarily closed a section of Mombasa Road (A8) at the Cabanas Eastern Bypass off-ramp from September 17 to October 22, 2026, to facilitate construction of a box drain. Motorists heading to JKIA will use a designated diversion lane, with traffic marshals deployed to manage flow.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benard Odero Okello, a Nairobi lawyer, was arrested at his Westlands office after allegedly threatening to jump from the eighth floor to evade police arrest. He faces charges of forgery and uttering a false document related to a Sh150 million fee dispute, plus additional charges of resisting arrest and assaulting officers.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's annual Digital Essay Competition introduced a mother tongue language category for the first time, attracting more than 200 entries with the theme "Let me speak," enabling students to raise concerns including bullying and educational malpractice.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The Nairobi Expressway will divert traffic at the Westlands exit from September 8 to September 20, 2026, for maintenance and construction on the elevated overpass, requiring motorists to use the lower A8 road on Waiyaki Way.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Webuye East MP Martin Pepela has withdrawn his support from Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and endorsed Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing Barasa's development agenda and proposal to construct ECDE centres across the county.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The race to succeed Governor Kenneth Lusaka in 2027 is taking shape as potential contenders increase visibility across the county. Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa is among those positioning themselves, recently distributing Sh5 million to 30 groups across Bungoma's 45 wards to support youth, women and older residents in starting or expanding businesses.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pioneer 101 has signed a three-year partnership with Th3 Swish, a women's basketball team co-owned by Ariel Okal, with the goal of developing the team into African champions and creating pathways for players to access educational scholarships abroad while pursuing basketball opportunities in the United States and Australia.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Standard opinion piece raises questions about the state of children's literature in Kenya during September's book month, when the Kenya Publishers Association and Sarit Centre host the annual Nairobi International Book Fair.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the redevelopment of Kihumbuini Stadium in Kangemi is more than 70 per cent complete, with terraces and changing rooms finished and work now focused on the playing surface and remaining facilities. The upgraded facility is expected to be ready within the coming months and will serve residents of Kangemi, Westlands and neighbouring areas for sporting and community activities.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said Kihumbuini Stadium's redevelopment is over 70 per cent complete, with terraces and changing rooms finished and turf preparation underway. The project is part of the county's broader plan to upgrade sports facilities across Nairobi.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's property market shows contradictory trends: apartment values in prime areas like Westlands and Upper Hill are declining (down 2.8 per cent and 2.5 per cent respectively in Q1 2026), yet strong demand persists, creating a housing mismatch in the market.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 19-year-old JKUAT student has accused an American national, King Nwachukwu, of rape following a Tinder date at an apartment in Westlands, Nairobi. Nwachukwu appeared before a magistrate and pleaded not guilty; police allege the encounter turned violent and resulted in sexual assault without consent.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With limited employment opportunities, Nairobi's youth have taken to street vending, selling smokies, eggs and other snacks to sustain themselves. Street vendors face challenges including dishonest customers who reverse mobile payments and rising costs of goods, which pressure both their profits and pricing.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi resident who started casual sports betting three months ago reports that the activity has changed how he engages with football—forcing him to pay closer attention to matches and learn more about teams and players than he did before betting.
13 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 →
Land prices in Nairobi's suburbs rose 1.4 per cent between April and June, driven by stronger demand in areas such as Lang'ata, Karen and Runda, while satellite towns also saw land prices rise 1.4 per cent, nearly three times faster than the previous quarter.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over the last two decades, Kenya has invested heavily in roads, railways and other public infrastructure to transform the economy, but now faces mounting maintenance costs.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya focuses on agricultural losses—WRI Africa research found the country loses up to 40 per cent of food produced annually, worth roughly KSh 72 billion—policy and research overlook food waste in kitchens and restaurants, the "last mile" of the food system.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Sakaja announced that 2,500 officers from the Nairobi County Inspectorate and National Police Service will undergo intensive training to establish a specialised Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, aimed at shifting policing focus from traffic enforcement to enhanced security patrols and rapid response across the capital.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives arrested three suspects linked to violent robberies in Nairobi following an operation in Kawangware, recovering a Retay Falcon pistol and two motorcycles believed to have been used as getaway bikes. The suspects remain in custody pending court arraignment.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
A couple visited Myra IVF Clinic in Westlands in March 2024 seeking to have a child through surrogacy, but a dispute has since erupted, apparently related to the child's complexion.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 approved the implementation framework for the first phase of a metropolitan mass rapid transit system featuring an underground railway through the CBD and a high-capacity rail link to Eastlands, designed to ease congestion and integrate with pedestrian and transit services.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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.
21 July 2026 · 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.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →