Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for the restoration of prosecution powers to county governments, arguing that the absence of direct legal authority has undermined efforts to curb unsafe construction practices in the capital. Speaking on the third day of rescue operations following the collapse of a building in South…
The Nairobi County government has arrested several landlords who failed to comply with an October 2025 directive requiring the repainting of buildings as part of efforts to enhance the city’s appearance. In a press briefing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Nairobi County Health Executive Suzanne Silantoi emphasized that while the…
Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has been acquitted of multiple corruption charges in a case involving Ksh 213 million, following a ruling by the court on Wednesday. In its decision, the court declared: “Count 1–17 all are acquitted under Section 210; Count 18–35, the accused person is placed on their…
A devastating gas explosion and subsequent fire tore through Madoya slums in Huruma, Nairobi County, on Thursday night, October 2, 2025, leaving at least eight people feared dead and more than 80 residents homeless. According to eyewitnesses, the inferno was triggered by a gas cylinder explosion that rapidly spread through…
President William Ruto has once again defended and celebrated his administration’s record, outlining key achievements since the Kenya Kwanza government took office in 2022. Speaking on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, during the launch of the Nairobi International Trade Fair, the Head of State highlighted milestones in healthcare, housing, and agriculture,…
A political standoff is brewing between Nairobi County legislators and Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya over the upcoming Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise scheduled for October 2025. Led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, 18 MPs have accused the Ministry of Defence of unfairly sidelining Nairobi residents by designating…