Topic: Nairobi
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Kenya loses Sh23.2 billion in gold each year as illicit exports dwarf official figures
Jun 05, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A new report has revealed that Kenya is quietly bleeding an estimated Sh23.2 billion annually through illicit gold exports, with smuggled consignments outweighing the country’s d...
Africa sets sights on seamless digital future with sweeping Nairobi declaration
Jun 04, 2025 at 02:42 PM
A decisive step toward economic integration in Africa's digital space has emerged from Nairobi, where the 14th Connected Africa Summit concluded with the formal adoption of the ‘...
City Hall to expel hawkers from CBD and restrict their trade to designated zones
May 31, 2025 at 04:52 PM
Nairobi City County has announced that hawkers will no longer be permitted to operate within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), as part of a new plan to reduce congestion...
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Binance-backed Kenya blockchain event draws over 1,500 amid crypto tax reforms
May 29, 2025 at 08:31 PM
More than 1,500 participants from across Africa’s blockchain and crypto ecosystem are set to converge in Nairobi for the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025....
NSSF partners with Chinese firm in bid for Nairobi–Mau Summit highway project
May 29, 2025 at 01:28 PM
Kenya’s largest pension fund, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), is positioning itself to channel part of its Sh477 billion asset base into the dualing of the busy Nairobi...
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Nairobi goes up six places to 107 among the world’s most startup-friendly cities
May 22, 2025 at 02:09 PM
Kenya, after years of treading water, has gained new ground in the global startup arena, with Nairobi rising six places to rank 107th among the world’s most startup-friendly citi...
Why households in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam are paying more for maize
May 20, 2025 at 05:38 PM
Families across Eastern and Southern Africa are feeling the strain of rising food costs, as a new report reveals that maize prices have climbed to their highest levels within the C...
Why AirAsia will suspend its Nairobi-Kuala Lumpur flights from September
May 06, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Travellers planning to fly between Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur using AirAsia will need to revise their plans, as the airline is set to suspend the direct service from September 1, 202...
Court orders KRA to pay Sh6.8 million for unlawful auction of importer's machine
Apr 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Greenboot Kenya Limited has been awarded Sh6.8 million by the High Court after customs officers at the Port of Mombasa unlawfully detained and sold the company’s imported cooling...
Nairobi satellite towns surge ahead in property market growth in Q1 2025
Apr 30, 2025 at 06:39 PM
Nairobi’s satellite towns are now the star performers of Kenya’s real estate scene, showing the strongest property price growth in more than two years, according to HassConsult...
Zaumu: New platform gives content creators hope for fairer pay, brand access
Apr 25, 2025 at 03:37 PM
A new digital marketplace has been unveiled to reshape how Kenyan content creators interact with brands, offering them direct access to projects and guaranteed payments through a t...
Kirinyaga coffee farmers earn up to Sh145 per kilo as county reforms bear fruit
Apr 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Coffee growers in Kirinyaga are reaping the benefits of improved policies and direct market access, with several factories confirming cherry payouts of up to Sh145.10 per kilogramm...
Health Ministry raids shisha dens in Nairobi, vows nationwide crackdown
Apr 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Illegal shisha joints in Nairobi came under fire over the weekend as the Ministry of Health intensified efforts to stamp out the banned substance, arresting multiple individuals an...
Cholera claims six lives in Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi, Ministry of Health confirms
Apr 08, 2025 at 05:15 PM
A cholera outbreak has claimed six lives and left 97 people infected in Migori, Kisumu, and Nairobi counties, the Health CS Aden Dual confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday....
Why city court halted the construction of a high-rise apartment in Lavington
Apr 08, 2025 at 01:33 PM
The construction of a controversial high-rise apartment complex in Nairobi’s Lavington suburb has been temporarily halted by the Court of Appeal as it reviews an appeal against t...
Adulting Just Got Easier: Secure what you treasure without breaking the bank!
Mar 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Let's be real, adulting in Nairobi (or any major Kenyan city) is a whole vibe – building your career, chasing that side hustle, and trying to secure your financial future....
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...
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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...
