Topic: Nairobi
Cabinet sets June commencement date for delayed Rironi-Mau Summit road dualling
Mar 11, 2025 at 06:05 PM
The construction of the long-awaited Rironi-Mau Summit Road is finally poised to commence in June, following a directive from the Cabinet, bringing an end to the delays that had hi...
Contoller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o flags 43 counties over fund diversions
Mar 07, 2025 at 07:49 PM
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has raised the alarm over county governments diverting funds meant for approved projects, with a new report showing that 43 devolved units...
City Hall's power debt hits Sh1.55 billion as Kenya Power flags faulty meters
Mar 03, 2025 at 02:34 PM
A comprehensive audit of electricity meters linked to Nairobi City County has uncovered a staggering Sh1.55 billion in outstanding power bills, raising concerns over the county’s...
Why roundabout joining Haile Selassie, Uhuru Highway will face major traffic jam
Feb 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Motorists using Haile Selassie Roundabout on Uhuru Highway should brace for temporary traffic disruptions as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) embarks on the constructi...
Health crisis looms as Nairobi doctors set on downing tools on Thursday midnight
Feb 26, 2025 at 06:58 PM
Doctors in Nairobi County will down their tools from midnight on Thursday in protest against salary delays, job insecurity, and stalled career progressions....
Bolt expands electric bike fleet to 500 in Kenya, aims to triple number by 2025
Feb 26, 2025 at 01:38 PM
Bolt’s electric two-wheeler fleet in Kenya has now surpassed 500 vehicles, representing a significant milestone in the company’s drive for sustainable transport solutions....
CA steps in as Kenya Power and Nairobi County feud triggers city digital blackout
Feb 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has responded to mounting concerns following the disconnection of fibre optic cables mounted on Kenya Power poles within Nairobi County, ...
State to auction stolen wealth as ARA moves to reclaim public funds
Feb 25, 2025 at 02:33 PM
The hammer is about to fall on assets seized from individuals linked to corruption, as the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) gears up for a major public auction....
Nairobi mulls approving 75-storey buildings in major urban overhaul
Feb 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Nairobi’s cityscape is on the verge of a radical transformation and may join the ranks of global cities with towering skyscrapers as the county government considers a transformat...
Thika Road, Southern Bypass among roads set for tolling in new Govt policy
Feb 21, 2025 at 08:14 PM
Kenyan motorists may soon be required to pay toll fees on key highways as the government moves to implement a new road tolling policy to fund road construction and maintenance....
NBA Africa, Safaricom unveil programme to promote youth basketball in Kenya
Feb 19, 2025 at 04:18 PM
A major boost for youth basketball in Kenya is underway as NBA Africa and Safaricom roll out the M-Pesa Jr. NBA program, a new initiative set to provide basketball training and fin...
How Bolt is leveraging technology to enhance safety of riders and drivers
Feb 09, 2025 at 04:00 PM
In a bustling metropolis like Nairobi, where the rhythm of life flows through the daily ebb and flow of ride-hailing services, safety is paramount....
Jambojet suspends Nairobi-Goma flights after M23 rebels claim to seize DRC city
Jan 27, 2025 at 05:25 PM
Jambojet has announced the temporary suspension of its Nairobi-Goma flights, effective Monday citing safety concerns and the closure of Goma’s airspace as the key reasons behind ...
Landlords put on notice as High Court sides with tenants in rent deposit row
Jan 27, 2025 at 03:24 PM
A recent ruling by the High Court in Nairobi has brought significant relief to tenants, with the court’s decision to uphold a tenant’s right to claim a refund of her rent depos...
Starlink unveils Nairobi PoP to reduce latency for its users across East Africa
Jan 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Starlink has launched a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Nairobi, Kenya, a development poised to revolutionise internet connectivity in East Africa....
Nairobi County clamps down on loud matatu touts, noisy businesses in CBD
Jan 22, 2025 at 02:34 PM
Nairobi County has unveiled fresh measures aimed at reducing noise pollution in the city’s Central Business District (CBD)....
Drive unveiled to link Jua Kali artisans with the Affordable Housing Program
Jan 17, 2025 at 06:04 PM
Kenya’s Jua Kali artisans are being handed the keys to unlock new opportunities in the government’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP), thanks to the launch of 'Chanuka, Jipange ...
Museum of Illusions set to dazzle Nairobi with its over 60 mind-bending exhibits
Jan 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
On January 25, 2025, Nairobi will welcome a fresh and intriguing addition to its cultural landscape: the Museum of Illusions (MOI)....
This is why a section of Nairobi Southern Bypass will be closed this festive season
Dec 23, 2024 at 03:28 PM
Motorists using the Nairobi Southern Bypass are advised to plan alternative routes following the temporary closure of a section of the road between the Ole Sereni Interchange and N...
Ruto announces dualling of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway to ease traffic woes
Dec 23, 2024 at 01:56 PM
President William Ruto has announced that the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway will be upgraded to a dual carriageway, offering hope to motorists frustrated by persistent traffic congestion ...