City Affairs

The registration process, which targets previously unlisted properties, will be handled at locations spread across the affected wards.

The modern urban infrastructure meant for easing pedestrian movement and facilitating smooth traffic flow into the CBD is now 88 per cent complete, according to the contractor.

The exercise, which was initially set to end on Saturday, has already seen over 11,000 people enlisted.

A spot check by the Eastleigh Voice in the CBD on Thursday morning revealed the ongoing struggle for parking. Many motorists were seen circling blocks multiple times, eventually resorting to parking far from their intended destinations.

The contested 100-acre parcel of land has been at the centre of a dispute between the residents, who have lived in the area for years, and a private developer who insists he holds legal title to the land.

Eng Muguna's contract as the MD is expiring on May 27, the same date he turns 60, but the NCWSC Board had extended his term in office to May 26, 2028.

In the case filed by the Masonic Trustees, the society claims that the county was aware that they were exempt from paying rates.

According to the draft Nairobi City County Permit to Operate Regulations, 2025, the county official responsible for public transport will decide how many matatus can operate on each route based on passenger demand.

The organisation asserted that the actual residents of the area are not among the selected beneficiaries of these housing allocations and alleged that the true recipients are largely unknown to the community and believed to be outsiders posing as locals.

President William Ruto on Tuesday officiated the handover of 1,080 units, describing the project as a turning point in Kenya’s housing sector.

The facility, which serves hundreds of motorists daily, will now be managed by City Hall until the full amount is paid.

According to sources, it took the intervention of fire engines from the military and the Nairobi County Government to contain the raging inferno that gutted at least eight houses and razed two churches.

The initiative follows what the county described as “the unfortunate theft of previously installed bins”, which had hampered the city’s efforts to maintain cleanliness and order.

The blaze, which reportedly started at around 3am, prompted an immediate response from the Nairobi County fire department.

President Mustafa expressed his gratitude to the Somali community in Nairobi for organising the event and hosting him. He stated that it was a moment of pride to witness the unity of Somali people outside Ethiopia.

KWS said that through the lanes, over 60 per cent of visitors to Nairobi National Park that morning had prepaid for their tickets, describing it as an encouraging step toward improving the park experience.

The Kenya Forest Service said the suspension is necessary to allow time for roundtable discussions with all stakeholders to address the public’s concerns.

These appointments are in line with Section 34 of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024, which requires county governments to form housing committees to help implement the national housing agenda at the local level.

KWS also reminded the public of alternative entry points to ease congestion, pointing to the East Gate off Mombasa Road and Mbagathi Gate on Magadi Road, opposite Multimedia University.

The organisation has now demanded that the KFS disclose the identity of the developer undertaking construction within the forest.

The closure is expected to create temporary congestion, especially for motorists who usually use the overpass to stay on Waiyaki Way and bypass the roundabout.

Eng. Kitheko Mutonga confirmed that the project involved building seven sewage ponds of 20,000 cubic metres capacity, valued at Sh1 billion, and a perimeter wall on 4,000 acres of land at a cost of Sh300 million.

The building, located in the city centre, reportedly owes over Sh19 million in land rates.

IEK President Eng Shammah Kiteme expressed deep frustration over the county's failure to act on engineering and construction-related submissions.

The MCAs have warned that the recruits’ unchecked actions risk turning the county’s enforcement unit into a militia.

The Health Chief Officer emphasised that food safety enforcement remains the duty of the Executive, and it must be exercised with evidence and in line with the law.

However, Naivas has pushed back strongly, denying all the claims terming the accusations as false and misleading.

She displayed injuries on her back, which later required a spinal belt and medical treatment. Wanjiru said the situation deteriorated further after she threatened to expose the officers.

County officials say they have no choice but to act, with the total land rates debt now approaching Sh50 billion.

The operation, launched on Tuesday by enforcement officers from City Hall, involved clamping buildings whose owners have allegedly failed to pay land rates amounting to hundreds of millions of shillings.

The county has issued innumerable stay orders to the developers whose construction activities were in breach.

For the residents of Kiambiu, Kivevu's farm has become a vital source of nourishment and a symbol of what urban agriculture can achieve in difficult conditions.

The move comes after the expiration of a waiver period that ended on April 30, during which landowners were allowed to regularise their accounts without facing penalties.

The operation's primary aim was to clear the illegal structures and prevent further illegal activities within the gazetted areas of Nairobi’s fuel depots.

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ng’ondi, visibly moved, reflected on how deeply Munuve had influenced his own path to leadership.

Sifuna reminded the MCAs that their roles are crucial and must be performed fearlessly, just as Munuve did during his time in office.

The magnitude of the earthquake, reported at around 10:30 am, has not yet been confirmed. However, according to Volcano Discovery, the tremors may have originated from Kajiado before spreading to neighbouring areas.

The court noted that Muraya was not represented by a counsel who could inform it about her whereabouts and the reasons behind her failure to appear as ordered.

In the suit, the residents say they are retirees of the Kenya Railways Corporation who have lived in the premises since their days of service, while others are senior citizens who have lived in the Ngara estate together with their families.

The NG-CDF has faced legal challenges over the years, with critics arguing that it encroaches on county governments' roles.

Available documents show that roughly a third of the Sh300-Sh400 million allocated to the hospital’s projects has been released, yet details of the contracts remain unclear.

At the centre of the dispute was a press statement issued by Bungei on June 18, 2024, in which he declared that protests and public gatherings would not be allowed within the city center.

The plan, which tenants claim was rolled out without their involvement, has triggered resistance from residents who are also facing threats of eviction due to longstanding rent arrears.

Mumo Musuva, the vice-chairman of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, made it clear that the project would not result in the displacement of local residents.

The manual offers clear and practical guidance for vendors on how to handle raw and cooked food safely.

Professional groups expressed concerns that the city’s development control processes have weakened and that political interference has led to bypassing important safety standards.

The team is led by Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor.

Oduor said the examination revealed that Muneve had insufficient oxygen in his body at the time of death.

Munuve, elected as an independent candidate in the 2022 General Elections, was known for his unwavering independence.

Sakaja also said the county could start clamping buildings belonging to defaulters, as allowed by law, but expressed hope that such measures would not be necessary.

Munuve's boldness was perhaps most visible in 2023 when he initiated an impeachment motion against Governor Sakaja, citing mismanagement and poor service delivery.