Tag Archives: Nairobi

Tuk tuk operators have demanded a public apology from Professor Makau Mutua after he referred to their vehicles as “pathetic contraptions,” warning that they will pursue legal action and organise peaceful nationwide protests if he fails to apologise within seven days. In a statement, the Tuk Tuk Operators Network (TTON) …

A Kenya Airways flight bound for New York was forced to return to Nairobi after developing a technical fault while flying over Chad. In a statement, the airline said Flight KQ002D experienced a spoiler system malfunction on Sunday evening, prompting the crew to carry out standard safety procedures before deciding …

Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has called on security agencies to take decisive action against abductions, warning that the continued incidents are making it harder for government officials to defend the Kenya Kwanza administration. Addressing a youth empowerment event at Kamaigua Grounds in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, on Tuesday, Waiguru said President …

A diplomatic dispute may be emerging between Kenya and Somalia after Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, was reportedly denied entry into Kenya and deported over claims that he possessed a Kenyan passport allegedly obtained through fraudulent means. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday evening at …

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 …

Police in Nairobi are searching for a man suspected of killing his elder brother following a family dispute over Sh20,000 in Kawangware. According to investigators, the incident occurred on the night of June 10, 2026, in the Kawangware 56 area after a disagreement between brothers escalated into a fatal confrontation. …

A fuel tanker exploded after colliding with another truck along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass near Carnivore Restaurant, leaving one person dead and causing major traffic disruption. The accident happened on Saturday, sparking panic along the busy route near Wilson Airport. Both trucks, including the fuel tanker, caught fire, producing thick black …

The government has alerted the public about a rising wave of counterfeit stationery in the market, especially as schools reopen nationwide. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) says dishonest traders are targeting parents and students with enticing offers on items like scientific calculators and textbooks, potentially affecting academic performance. Click here to …

A Nairobi lawyer has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to stop public service vehicles from playing loud music, arguing that the practice infringes on several constitutional rights. In the petition, Lawyer Samwel Barongo Nyamari criticized the Matatu Owners Association, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the …

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in various regions across the country on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. According to Kenya Met, the current weather outlook covers the period from 9:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Residents in areas experiencing sustained rainfall have been urged to remain alert, …