Topic: Nairobi
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 ...
Most Kenyans have confidence in DP Kithure Kindiki leadership - Politrack Africa survey
Dec 21, 2024 at 03:31 PM
According to a nationwide survey conducted by Politrack Africa, Kenyans have expressed confidence in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s leadership....
Cabinet approves BRT core line 3 to transform Nairobi's busy transit
Dec 18, 2024 at 05:28 PM
The Cabinet has approved the development of Core Line 3 under Nairobi’s Integrated Mass Rapid Transit System, a project designed to ease congestion in the capital and position it...
US national charged in a Nairobi court over Sh174.1 million gold scam
Dec 17, 2024 at 02:09 PM
A US national was on Tuesday arraigned at Milimani Law Courts for allegedly defrauding a compatriot of $1.35 million in a fraudulent gold deal....
Equity unveils Joska branch, expanding its footprint to 212 locations nationwide
Nov 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Equity Bank has inaugurated its latest branch in Joska, located along Kangundo Road in Machakos County but within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, extending its national branch netwo...
Starlink halts new sign-ups in Nairobi and surrounding areas over network strain
Nov 05, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has temporarily paused new user sign-ups in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and nearby counties, due to an overwhelming surge in dem...
State scrambles to recover 900 missing birth certificates in fresh 'clerical blunder'
Oct 15, 2024 at 11:39 AM
In a startling revelation, the government has called for the immediate return of 900 birth certificates after a clerical mishap at the Mutomo Registration Office rendered them inva...
Reprieve as EPRA announces significant drop in fuel pump prices in latest review
Oct 14, 2024 at 08:11 PM
Kenyans are celebrating a long-awaited relief at the pump as the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a significant drop in fuel prices....
Ministry of Health probes reports of adverse reactions to polio vaccine
Oct 11, 2024 at 04:43 PM
The Ministry of Health has commenced investigations into reports of adverse reactions linked to the recent nationwide polio vaccination campaign, which aimed to combat a recent out...