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Ruai residents decry years of flooding along Kangundo road

By Okumu Modachi   2026-04-30 16:33:00

Ruai residents have decried recurring floods along Kangundo Road, blaming poor drainage and demanding urgent government action.

Extend voter listing, city youth urge IEBC

By Okumu Modachi   2026-04-30 16:51:00

Weather disruptions and long queues among major reasons why they want exercises extended.

Wajir on course to host Madaraka Day celebrations, State says

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-01 00:00:00

Wajir County is on course to host Madaraka Day celebrations, with the government expressing confidence that preparations are progressing steadily and will be completed ahead of schedule.

Kenya Pipeline steps up community safety drive amid rising fire incidents

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-01 15:50:01

For residents of the informal settlements of Viwandani along Lungalunga Road in the Industrial Area, Nairobi, fire outbreaks have become an all-too-familiar threat

Overnight rains leave city residents stuck in floods

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-02 08:00:00

The heavy overnight rains rendered the city’s major roads impassable, paralysing movement across Nairobi as motorists remained stranded for hours

Police arrest woman over death of Dr Job Obwaka

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-02 13:45:56

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka.

AI tool targets 'ghost learners' in schools

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-03 08:30:00

A Kenyan data scientist has unveiled an AI-powered digital register to curb corruption, track attendance and improve accountability in schools, pending government approval.

Fresh twist as police detain woman over Dr Obwaka's death

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-02 00:00:00

Tributes pour in for Dr Job Obwaka as leaders honour his legacy, while his death takes a new twist with the arrest of a woman linked to his final moments.

Motorists, drivers count losses as fuel crisis bites in Nairobi

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-06 08:20:00

Diesel supplies most affected, grounding heavy trucks and passenger vehicles. City residents urge government to act fast to restore normal operations.

Man allegedly kills mother in Mukuru kwa Njenga slums

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-06 09:17:33

Police are investigating the brutal killing of a 52-year-old woman whose body was found in a pool of blood at her rented house.

Orengo, Babu accuses police of targeting supporters in Kisumu

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-07 08:00:00

The government and hired goons are intimidating and harassing supporters and mobilisers of the ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu, Orengo and Babu have said.

Doctors threaten to down tools over salary increment and arrears

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-10 10:40:00

Doctors have issued a fresh strike notice to the government over salary increments, unpaid arrears and failures to fully implement return-to-work agreements.

More boys than girls now out of schools

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-12 00:00:00

Report shows rising boy-child school dropouts in Kenya driven by poverty, work pressures, and post-COVID learning disruptions.

Syokimau residents warned to remain vigilant over suspected hyena invasion

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-13 10:47:36

Residents of Syokimau have been urged to remain calm but vigilant following reports of a hyena sighting near residential estates on Sunday evening. 

Nacada's wastewater drug analysis report reveals surge in synthetic abuse

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-16 07:00:00

There is an alarming growing rate of uptake of synthetic drugs and emerging psychoactive substances in Kenya, a report by NACADA has revealed.

Matatu strike looms, as fare increased by half

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-16 16:02:38

Matatu operators have increased fares by half and threatened a strike action starting Monday, protesting the high cost of fuel.

Borana leaders call for release of elders arrested during Moyale protests

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-17 16:52:02

Borana community leaders have called for the release of two elders arrested during protests against the construction of a disputed government multi-agency security camp in Moyale constituency.

Business paralysed, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD as matatu strike begins

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-18 10:40:02

Business activities in Nairobi’s Central Business District remained subdued on Monday morning as a transport sector boycott triggered by rising fuel prices disrupted movement across the city.

Transport strike sparks chaos in Nairobi CBD

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-18 12:26:00

The nationwide transport sector strike over fuel increase has caused chaos in Nairobi CBD

Businesses paralysed in Nairobi CBD as matutu strike enters second day

By Okumu Modachi   2026-05-19 11:48:00

Nairobi’s Central Business District remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the nationwide matatu and motorists’ protests over soaring fuel prices.