Topic: Nairobi
MEWS: City cat owners to pay Sh200 in annual license fee in proposed regulation
Jul 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Cat owners in the city might soon be required to license and vaccinate their pets, under new regulations introduced by the Nairobi County Government....
How businesses in Nairobi CBD, other towns were paralyzed for yet another day
Jun 28, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Discontent over Kenya's Finance Bill 2024 that morphed into anti-government/William Ruto campaigns boiled over into widespread protests on Thursday, crippling business activity in ...
At least 3 feared dead from gunshots wounds during Finance Bill protests
Jun 25, 2024 at 06:54 PM
At least three individuals are feared dead, and several others have sustained gunshot injuries following a violent confrontation between anti-riot police and demonstrators opposing...
Protests over Finance Bill 2024 to disrupt Nairobi CBD businesses yet again
Jun 24, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) faces renewed disruption as Kenyans prepare to take to the streets once more to protest the contentious Finance Bill 2024....
Court grants Gikomba ‘mitumba’ traders 2nd chance to fight imminent eviction
Jun 10, 2024 at 10:16 PM
A fiery legal battle is brewing in Nairobi after a court granted over 200 mitumba traders a lifeline to contest the demolition of their stalls in Gikomba....
Passenger numbers on SGR trains plummet amid rising fares, report reveals
Jun 10, 2024 at 07:25 PM
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has reported a significant drop in passenger numbers on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) following a fare hike implemented in January 2024....
Watu Credit spurs boda boda sector with nationwide donation of office equipment
Jun 10, 2024 at 11:54 AM
For improved operational efficiency of the boda boda sector in Kenya, Watu has initiated a nationwide donation of essential office equipment to boda boda county offices....
Nairobi soars in Global Startup rankings, despite local funding challenges
Jun 07, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Nairobi has cemented its position as a rising star in the African startup scene, advancing 24 positions to achieve the 113th spot globally, a notable...
Kenya inks Sh471 billion deal for Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway construction
May 23, 2024 at 07:20 PM
Kenya has taken a significant step towards easing congestion on the busy road between its capital, Nairobi, and the key port city of Mombasa, with the signing of a $3.6 billion agr...
Mercure Nairobi introduces innovative workspitality experience in Upperhill
May 15, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Mercure Nairobi has introduced the pioneering WOJO Workspitality concept to East and Central Africa, debuting in the vibrant Nairobi's Upperhill area....
Nairobi initiates comprehensive audit of city buildings for regulatory compliance
May 09, 2024 at 09:06 AM
Nairobi City County has initiated a sweeping audit of all buildings erected within the city limits over the past two years, aiming to ascertain their compliance with regulatory sta...
Schools to reopen for second term on Monday despite lingering flood threats
May 08, 2024 at 01:07 PM
After enduring postponement due to devastating floods, Kenyan schools are slated to resume their second term on Monday....
British High Commission allocates Sh143.2 million for flood relief efforts in Kenya
May 06, 2024 at 08:15 PM
In response to the widespread devastation caused by flooding across Kenya, the British High Commission Nairobi has pledged an emergency funding uplift exceeding Sh143.2 million to ...
Pullman picks Nairobi for its first 'workspitality' hotel in East Africa
May 06, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Pullman Hotels & Resorts is scheduled to open the Pullman Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill in Nairobi, in June 2024....
ASSEK pushes for decentralization of business support for startups, SMEs
May 06, 2024 at 10:49 AM
The Association of Startups and SMEs Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) is urging a shift in how business support is distributed, advocating for its decentralization to county levels....
NCBA Bank celebrates Eastleigh Branch success with a vibrant customer forum
May 03, 2024 at 03:09 PM
NCBA Bank hosted a vibrant business engagement forum on Friday at their Eastleigh branch nestled within Business Bay Mall....
Met warning of more heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions across Kenya
Apr 26, 2024 at 10:12 AM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a stern warning as heavy rainfall, predicted to exceed 40mm within 24 hours, threatens multiple regions across the country....
Ruto unveils ambitious plan to dual Nairobi-Nakuru Highway from end year
Apr 24, 2024 at 09:48 PM
President William Ruto has unveiled plans for a significant infrastructure upgrade, with the announcement of the dualization of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway by the end of 2024....
E-mobility players push for tax regime overhaul to ignite uptake of EV in Kenya
Apr 24, 2024 at 08:41 PM
The Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) is making a strong case for a tax overhaul to propel the nation towards widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption....
Bolt, M-Kopa partnership sparks green revolution in Kenya's ride-hailing industry
Apr 22, 2024 at 06:09 PM
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable urban mobility, Bolt, an on-demand mobility company, in partnership with M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, has unveiled its e...