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Ruto Orders Emergency Response as Nairobi Floods Leave 23 Dead and Thousands Displaced
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Ruto Orders Emergency Response as Nairobi Floods Leave 23 Dead and Thousands Displaced

At least 23 people have died and thousands have been displaced after severe flooding swept through parts of Nairobi following heavy overnight rainfall, prompting the government to deploy emergency response teams acros…

Mar 7, 2026
10 Killed and 71 Vehicles Swept Away in Nairobi Flash Floods
Kenya

10 Killed and 71 Vehicles Swept Away in Nairobi Flash Floods

At least ten people have died after torrential rain triggered severe flash floods across Nairobi, sweeping through roads and neighbourhoods and leaving dozens of vehicles stranded as rescue teams search for more victi…

Mar 7, 2026
Gangs and Violence: How Kitengela Became a Crime Hotspot
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Gangs and Violence: How Kitengela Became a Crime Hotspot

Kitengela in Kajiado County is facing a surge in violent crime, with residents reporting frequent muggings, burglaries, car thefts, and attacks linked to criminal gangs. At least seven people have died in the past six…

Mar 6, 2026
Sifuna Claims Ksh2 Billion Bribe Attempt as Linda Mwananchi Platforms Face Blockage
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Sifuna Claims Ksh2 Billion Bribe Attempt as Linda Mwananchi Platforms Face Blockage

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused the government of deliberately obstructing efforts by a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to launch digital platforms supporting their Linda Mwananchi campaig…

Mar 6, 2026
Pipeline Estate Submerged as Heavy Rains Paralyse Nairobi Roads
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Pipeline Estate Submerged as Heavy Rains Paralyse Nairobi Roads

Pipeline Estate in Nairobi is facing severe flooding as heavy rains have rendered streets impassable, leaving residents struggling to navigate mud, stagnant water, and uncollected waste.Kware Road, once a busy route f…

Mar 6, 2026
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Kenya Faces Rotavirus Vaccine Shortage as Supply Delayed
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Kenya Faces Rotavirus Vaccine Shortage as Supply Delayed

Kenya is experiencing a shortage of the rotavirus vaccine due to production delays at Bharat Biotech in India, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed on 5 March.The vaccine, given to infants at six, ten, and fo…

Mar 6, 2026
ODM to Convene Special Delegates Convention in Nairobi on March 27
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ODM to Convene Special Delegates Convention in Nairobi on March 27

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will hold a Special Delegates Convention on 27 March 2026 in Nairobi. The meeting will bring together senior officials, elected representatives, and grassroots leaders from across…

Mar 6, 2026
Ruto Renames Shauri Moyo Estate After Late MP Johana Ng’eno
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Ruto Renames Shauri Moyo Estate After Late MP Johana Ng’eno

President William Ruto has announced that Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo estate will be renamed Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate in honour of the late Emurua Dikirr MP, who died in a helicopter crash on 6 March.Speaking during…

Mar 6, 2026
Government to Track Hustler Fund Defaulters Using National ID Data
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Government to Track Hustler Fund Defaulters Using National ID Data

The government is preparing stricter measures to pursue borrowers who have not repaid loans from the Hustler Fund. Officials say new systems will use national identification records and location information provided d…

Mar 5, 2026
Ministry Clarifies PS Njogu Didn’t Decline KTN Interview on Iran and Middle East Crisis
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Ministry Clarifies PS Njogu Didn’t Decline KTN Interview on Iran and Middle East Crisis

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied claims that Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu declined to take part in a televised discussion on the Middle East crisis, following promotional material…

Mar 5, 2026
The Millionaire Women Building Wealth in Kenya’s Arid Lands
Kenya

The Millionaire Women Building Wealth in Kenya’s Arid Lands

Women entrepreneurs in Samburu and Laikipia counties are expanding businesses in livestock trading, beekeeping and irrigated farming, reshaping local economies traditionally dominated by men.In northern Kenya, areas o…

Mar 5, 2026
David Ndii Named Non-executive Director on Kenya Airways Board
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David Ndii Named Non-executive Director on Kenya Airways Board

Kenya Airways has announced a major reshaping of its board, appointing economist David Ndii as a non-executive director and naming Kiprono Kittony as board chairperson and independent non-executive director.The airlin…

Mar 5, 2026
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Waititu Freed After High Court Revises Bail in Sh588m Kiambu Roads Graft Case
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Waititu Freed After High Court Revises Bail in Sh588m Kiambu Roads Graft Case

Ferdinand Waititu has been released from custody after the High Court revised his bail terms in the Sh588 million Kiambu roads graft case, allowing him temporary freedom as he pursues an appeal against his conviction…

Mar 5, 2026
Johana Ng’eno: The Rift Valley MP Who Left a Mark on Mt Kenya
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Johana Ng’eno: The Rift Valley MP Who Left a Mark on Mt Kenya

The death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno in a helicopter crash has unsettled political alliances in Kenya’s Rift Valley and Mt Kenya regions. The outspoken legislator will be buried tomorrow as leaders reflect on h…

Mar 5, 2026
Orengo Defends State House Visit, Cites Duty to Siaya Residents
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Orengo Defends State House Visit, Cites Duty to Siaya Residents

Siaya Governor James Orengo has defended his decision to attend a meeting at State House last year, saying the move was guided by constitutional responsibility and the need to serve residents of his county rather than…

Mar 5, 2026
70 Ethiopians and Eritreans Freed in Nairobi Anti-Trafficking Operation
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70 Ethiopians and Eritreans Freed in Nairobi Anti-Trafficking Operation

Kenyan police have rescued 70 foreign nationals during a raid on a residential property in the Ruai area of Nairobi in a suspected human trafficking case.Authorities said 66 Ethiopians and four Eritreans were found at…

Mar 5, 2026
Sifuna, Babu Owino Reject Bid to Register Linda Mwananchi Party
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Sifuna, Babu Owino Reject Bid to Register Linda Mwananchi Party

Senior officials of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have opposed an attempt to register a new political party under the name Linda Mwananchi Party, stating that it is not linked to their faction.In a formal submi…

Mar 4, 2026
Veteran Red Cross Diver Dies During Nairobi River Rescue Mission
Kenya

Veteran Red Cross Diver Dies During Nairobi River Rescue Mission

The Kenya Red Cross Society has confirmed the death of veteran aqua rescue volunteer Samuel Wanyonyi Wangila, who died during a recovery mission along the Nairobi River in Nairobi.Wangila lost his life on 3 March 2026…

Mar 4, 2026
Oburu Urges Leaders Not to Politicise MP Ngeno’s Death
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Oburu Urges Leaders Not to Politicise MP Ngeno’s Death

The requiem service for Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno and five others who died in a helicopter crash was held at the Africa Gospel Church in Karen, Nairobi.The ceremony brought together political leaders, family memb…

Mar 4, 2026
Mystery Deepens Over 69 Children Missing Without a Trace in 2025
Kenya

Mystery Deepens Over 69 Children Missing Without a Trace in 2025

An increasing number of child disappearance cases in Kenya remain unresolved, with 69 out of 158 reports from 2025 still pending resolution, according to data from Missing Child Kenya.The report highlights various fac…

Mar 4, 2026
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