Nairobi Intensifies Clean-Up Drive in Waste Hotspots Under SafishaKaNairo Campaign
The Nairobi City County has intensified a citywide clean-up exercise targeting major waste hotspots across residential estates, informal settlements and public markets under the SafishaKaNairo campaign. The initiative, implemented in partnership with Zoomlion Kenya, aims to improve sanitation, restore environmental dignity and reduce public health risks associated with poor waste management and illegal dumping. County…
NCCK Raises Alarm Over Goonism, Rising Cost of Living and SHA Crisis
Rev. Dr. Alphonce Kang, NCCK chairman speaking during the NCCK media briefing in Nairobi he is accompannied by Rev.Jackline Makena-Youth Representative NCCK Rev .Canon Charles Chege- NCCK Vice Chair Nairobi Region and other delegates The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has raised concern over what it described as growing governance failures in the…
Nurses, Media Seek Closer Collaboration as Sector Pushes for Recognition
Ministry of Health Director of Nursing Services Dr. Judith Awinja speaking during a media roundtable in Nairobi on May 06, 2025 Nurses in Kenya are seeking stronger collaboration with the media and greater recognition of their role in healthcare delivery following an engagement with stakeholders held ahead of the launch of the Nurse of the…
Murkomen rallies support for APS Bomet as relegation battle tightens
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed government support for disciplined services teams, saying sports play a key role in nurturing talent, promoting health and strengthening community ties. Murkomen, who also serves as patron of APS Bomet FC, spoke in Kericho after watching the side secure a 1-0 victory against KCB FC in a FKF…
Nairobi City Marathon targets 25,000 runners as registration opens
Organisers of the 2026 Nairobi City Marathon have opened registration for this year’s race, setting an ambitious target of 25,000 participants ahead of the event scheduled for June 7. Race director Barnaba Korir said preparations for the fifth edition of the marathon are on course, expressing optimism that the event will attract both elite and…
Surveyors Back Riparian Protection but Demand Clarity on Property Rights and Compensation
Officials from the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya address the media in Nairobi on May 5, 2026, outlining their position on riparian reserve demarcation, property rights, and compensation amid ongoing demolitions along river corridors. The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has supported government efforts to reclaim and protect riparian reserves, but raised concerns over…
Mavericks appoint Masai Ujiri as President in major front-office shake-up
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor in a major front-office overhaul aimed at steering the franchise back to championship contention. Ujiri, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s top basketball executives, will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster construction, scouting and player personnel. The appointment…
Jubilee Party Challenges Ruto to Address Uhuru Directly Amid Escalating Political Tensions
The Jubilee Party has publicly challenged President William Ruto to personally address his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, amid growing political tensions between allies of the two leaders. Speaking during a press briefing held at the party headquarters on Monday, May 4, 2026, Jubilee Party Secretary General Montalel Ole Kenta accused the President of allegedly allowing his…
Unlocking a New Era of Trade and Investment: Kenya and Tanzania Unite to Boost Economic Growth
To drive progress and unlock new opportunities, the Joint Business Council will become the central platform for structured collaboration between Kenya and Tanzania.
Northern Rangelands Trust Strengthens Community Governance for Sustainable Conservation and Development
Across northern Kenya’s vast and often complex landscapes, governance is increasingly emerging as the defining factor between short-term interventions and long-term, sustainable impact. In 2025, the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) placed renewed emphasis on strengthening community governance systems recognising that resilient institutions are essential to sustaining conservation, livelihoods, and peace. An independent review of NRT’s…
