Traders operating at Uhuru Market along Jogoo Road in Nairobi are counting heavy losses after government officers reportedly demolished their business structures in a late-night operation, leaving many scrambling to salvage whatever remained of their livelihoods. Photos circulating online on Monday morning showed devastated traders picking through piles of rubble, broken iron sheets, and scattered
Heavy rains that began on Friday evening have continued to cause destruction in different parts of the country, with the number of people who have died in the floods rising to 43. Many families are now dealing with the effects of the disaster as homes, farms, and roads have been destroyed by the fast moving
Popular Kenyan sports commentator Arap Uria is dealing with heavy losses after his Nairobi home was severely affected by the floods caused by heavy rains on Friday, March 6. The downpour led to widespread flooding across the capital, leaving at least 11 people dead and displacing dozens of families as water swept through residential areas
Motorists travelling along Mombasa Road on Friday evening were granted temporary free access to the Nairobi Expressway after heavy rainfall caused serious flooding on one of the city’s busiest highways. In a public notice issued on Friday evening, Moja Expressway Company announced that the toll road would be opened to all motorists at no cost
Kenya’s energy regulator has moved to calm fears about possible fuel shortages as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect global shipping routes. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, commonly known as Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, says the country has enough fuel supplies and measures are already in place to prevent disruptions. Officials
The Auditor‑General has declared the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) effectively “broke”, a finding that has intensified pressure on the body to pay exam invigilators and meet its core obligations.In a report tabled recently, Auditor‑General Nancy Gathungu flagged significant financial strain at KNEC, warning that the council’s finances are inadequate to sustain operations, including critical
A major change in satellite internet services is expected next year as Starlink prepares to roll out a new generation of satellites designed to connect directly to mobile phones. The company announced that the upgrade will remove the need to pass signals through ground antennas, making it possible for users to access service straight from
Sadness and grief filled the home of Nayianoi Ntutu Ngeno, the widow of the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johanna Ngeno, as she was seen for the first time in public since her husband’s tragic death in a helicopter crash. The heartbroken widow struggled to hold back tears while receiving visitors at their Nairobi
Prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Brian Kagoro was briefly detained and later deported upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, in an incident that has sparked concern among civil society groups across the region. Kagoro, known for his work on governance, democracy, and social justice issues in Africa, had travelled to Kenya for
IG Douglas Kanja, On Wednesday, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration on Wednesday at Bunge Towers. The session, chaired by Hon. Mohamed Said Chute, followed rising concerns over inflammatory statements by public figures and political leaders. During the engagement, IG Kanja highlighted the NPS’s crucial role in