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A gas explosion in Donholm yesterday has spurred Nairobi Governor Sakaja's cabinet to approve a Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill for a 24/7 emergency center. This comes as critical drug shortages plague cancer patients in public...A gas explosion in Donholm yesterday has spurred Nairobi Governor Sakaja's cabinet to approve a Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill for a 24/7 emergency center. This comes as critical drug shortages plague cancer patients in public hospitals and SUPKEM urges the government to declare a national emergency over drought in 23 counties. President Ruto, meanwhile, criticized opposition over planned protests and expanded diplomatic ties with new ambassadorial appointments. In Nyandarua, 5.1 billion Kenyan Shillings in pending bills have led CPAC to declare the county "technically insolvent."••• Listen for full story (4 min)(more in audio brief)
A gas depot in Donholm estate, Nairobi, exploded on the morning of Friday, February 6, causing panic and chaos. The incident resulted in huge flames and thick smoke visible across the city, with a series of explosions reported.
Nairobi is set to significantly upgrade its emergency preparedness with the approval of a new Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill by the Sakaja-led County Cabinet. This legislation aims to transform Nairobi's approach to emergencies from reactive to proactive, addressing recurring issues like urban fires and floods that have caused significant loss.
Nairobi is set to launch a new 24-hour Emergency Operations Centre as part of a significant overhaul of its disaster response system, approved by the Sakaja-led Cabinet. This reform aims to improve preparedness and coordination following recent incidents including major fires and gas explosions across the city.
Cancer patients in Kenya are facing critical drug shortages at public hospitals, forcing them to incur exorbitant costs at private facilities or risk their health. This situation has led to significant distress and calls for urgent government intervention to address procurement delays and ensure consistent availability of life-saving medications.
The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) has urged President William Ruto’s government to declare the severe drought affecting 23 counties a national emergency, citing a humanitarian crisis.
The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) has urged President William Ruto’s government to declare the current drought affecting 23 Kenyan counties a national emergency, warning it has reached a humanitarian crisis level.
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has raised alarms about Nyandarua County's alarming Sh5.1 billion in pending bills, urging Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha to prioritize settlement to prevent business collapse. The financial state has led CPAC to label the county as "technically insolvent."
President William Ruto has strongly criticized the opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, for allegedly planning nationwide protests and inciting youth to violence. He accused them of lacking a development agenda and seeking only to remove him from office.
President William Ruto has nominated Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark, establishing a new diplomatic mission. Additionally, Ruto appointed three new Deputy Ambassadors to Somalia, Russia, and Tanzania. These appointments, part of Presidential Action No. IV of 2026, expand Kenya's diplomatic presence to 72 countries.
The Court of Appeal has reversed a High Court decision, declaring the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) constitutional. The court ruled that the fund does not violate devolution principles and that Senate input was not required for amendments to the NG-CDF Act.
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