The Nairobi City County Government has intensified its urban renewal programme, with reinstated street lighting and upgraded pavements forming the latest phase of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s beautification agenda. The works, currently underway across major corridors including the CBD, Kileleshwa, Eastlands and Westlands, are designed to enhance security, improve pedestrian mobility and restore the capital’s aesthetic…
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a strong public warning over escalating non-compliance with national water laws, as the agency moves to reinforce regulation amid growing pressure on Kenya’s already scarce water resources. Speaking during a media briefing, WRA CEO Mohamed Shurie said the Authority has observed a concerning rise in illegal water abstraction,…
Kenya has officially welcomed back the first group of National Police Service (NPS) officers who have completed an 18-month peacekeeping deployment in Haiti, marking a significant milestone in the country’s expanding footprint in global peace and security efforts. The contingent was deployed last year after President William Ruto ceremonially handed them the national flag, a…
Kenya National Commission on Human rights (KNCHR) Chairperson Claris Ogancah speaking during the launch of the KNCHR report in Nairobi on November 9, 2025 Kenya’s human rights landscape has deteriorated sharply over the past year, with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reporting a surge in killings, abductions, and widespread rights violations. The…
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Hon. Susan Mang’eni, on Wednesday represented the country at the Africa Start-Up Conference 2025 Ministerial Summit in Algiers, Algeria, where she delivered an extensive presentation on Kenya’s achievements in strengthening its MSME sector and positioning small enterprises at the centre of…
Kenya’s Environment CS Dr. Deborah Barasa opens the UNEA-7 proceedings in Nairobi on 8 December 2025. Kenya has urged the international community to rethink resilience beyond environmental protection and embrace a holistic approach that links social justice, sustainable resource use, and innovation-driven development. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Session of the United Nations…
Nairobi, Kenya – December 5, 2025 — Kenya has cemented its influence in regional energy cooperation following the election of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General, Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, as Chairperson of the Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP). Kiptoo will serve a two-year term at a…
Defence CS Soipan Tuya, Defence PS Dr. Patrick Mariru and Nandi Governor Stephen Sang are taken through the architectural model of the stadium and its envisioned final look. The Government has intensified its focus on wellness and preventive healthcare with the transformation of the proposed Kapsabet Kipchoge Keino Stadium, a flagship project that positions sports…
Nairobi, Thursday, December 4th, 2025-Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive society on Wednesday as national leaders, development partners and disability rights advocates gathered at the Kenya Society for the Blind to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura, who delivered his weekly briefing during the event,…
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has named Tanzanian hip hop artist Frida Amani as its first Advocate for Ecosystem Restoration, a move expected to boost youth involvement ahead of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi next week. Speaking in Nairobi, UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen welcomed Amani’s appointment, praising her influence and long-standing commitment…
