Tag Archives: Nairobi

Nyayo National Stadium and Ulinzi Sports Complex are set for major structural improvements to bring them in line with World Athletics requirements ahead of the 2029 Nairobi World Athletics Championships, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has said. The two venues have been identified as official training facilities for the championships, …

Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 aircraft on the Nairobi-Dubai route from October 25, introducing its Premium Economy cabin to Kenyan travellers for the first time. The A350 will operate flights EK717 and EK718, making Nairobi the 32nd destination in the airline’s network to receive the aircraft. The aircraft has …

By: BBC Kenya is under increasing pressure to speed up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with CAF President Patrice Motsepe urging the three East African hosts—Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda—to develop a greater sense of urgency. The tournament will return to East Africa for the first time …

Former Sports Principal Secretary and ex-ambassador Peter Kirimi Kaberia has been charged alongside eight other individuals and companies over the alleged misappropriation of Ksh330.57 million set aside for the hosting of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Kaberia, Stephen Njoroge Muthuma, Enock Onditi Ondwari, John Kiende Ruga, Samuel Mbaa Njoroge …

Kenya Airways has appointed Habil Waswani, the airline’s Company Secretary and Director of Legal Services, as Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He will take over from Captain George Kamal, who is leaving the national carrier after four years. According to a staff communication from Kenya Airways Chairman …

The Milimani Environment and Land Court has issued interim orders stopping Club 213 from playing music for patrons at its premises following complaints over excessive noise and disturbances. The order took effect on Sunday after Allan Monroe Onyango, a resident of a neighbouring property near the junction of Isaac Gathanju …

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 …