Tag Archives: Nairobi

A new TIFA survey has found that although most Kenyans are registered voters, many eligible citizens remain outside the voters’ register due to a lack of national identification documents, limited time, low interest in politics and difficulties accessing voter registration services. According to the survey, 83 percent of respondents said …

President William Ruto on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) at State House, Nairobi. The meeting brought together the Head of State and senior representatives from the global recording industry, highlighting Kenya’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships within the music and creative sectors. …

A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against Nairobi City County official John Gombe Osike after he failed to appear in court in a case linked to the collapse of a building in South C. Osike is among several individuals facing charges over the incident. He is accused …

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 …

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. …