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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following the completion of renovations at the popular recreational facility, which had remained closed for five years. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, Central Park was shut down by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) …

Several vehicles were destroyed after a fire broke out at a garage along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, leaving mechanics and vehicle owners facing significant losses. The incident occurred early Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with Nairobi County Chief Officer for Customer Engagement and Citizen Service Geoffrey Mosiria visiting the …

Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has announced her decision to resign, informing Head of Public Service Felix Koskei that she plans to leave office at the end of August to pursue other interests. In a letter to Koskei, Wanjiru issued a 30-day notice and confirmed that her last day …

Detectives have launched investigations into the death of a 22-year-old woman who died after reportedly falling from the rooftop of a 22-storey building in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area. The incident was reported at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday after the building’s management was alerted by a security guard who discovered …

A group of demonstrators in Githurai, Nairobi, set up bonfires on Thursday morning as commemorative activities marking the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests took place across parts of the country. Videos circulating online showed thick smoke and flames near the Githurai roundabout, disrupting movement along sections of …

Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) experienced significant disruption on Thursday as increased security measures and widespread business closures accompanied the anniversary of the Gen Z-led protests planned across the country. Normally busy streets in the city centre were largely empty, with a heavy deployment of security officers stationed at strategic …

A man and a woman were dramatically saved on Tuesday evening after their car was carried off by fast-flowing floodwaters in Ruai, Nairobi, following heavy rains that battered the city and surrounding areas. Footage widely shared on social media shows several men braving the rushing water to reach a saloon …

A woman who was captured on video while intoxicated and allegedly exposed in public has spoken publicly about the incident, offering her side of the story. The case has triggered widespread public reaction and reignited discussions around consent, exploitation, and the abuse of social media platforms. Click here to join …

The United States Embassy in Nairobi will shut its doors on Monday, January 19, to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the US. Observed every third Monday of January, the holiday honours the life and enduring legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent figure …

A Nairobi cab driver has shared his account after being attacked by four women in Kilimani, in an incident caught on video that has since gone viral on social media. In a video shared on December 24, 2025, via Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Citizen Engagement and Customer Care chief, the …