Nairobi Landlords at Risk of Losing Land as County Announces Crackdown

The Nairobi County Government has warned landowners in Nairobi that they risk losing their properties if they fail to renew their land leases. Despite earlier notices, many property owners have not complied, prompting a stern warning from county officials.

Relief as Sakaja Issues New Directive Over Illegal Buildings in Nairobi

Nairobi property owners received a reprieve as Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration launched a six-month amnesty program for registering unauthorized buildings without penalties. This initiative aims to regularize unapproved developments as part of the Nairobi Development Regulations of 2025.

Concern as Piling Medical Waste Leaves Area at Risk of Landslides

Residents of Ganahola, Mikindani, Mombasa County, are living in fear due to a rapidly expanding dumpsite filled with medical waste, raising concerns about landslides and disease outbreaks. Despite a health notice and warnings from the Mombasa County Government, illegal dumping continues, particularly at night.

Nigerian Singer Asake Mourns Fan Who Died During Nairobi Concert Stampede

Nigerian singer Asake (Ahmed Ololade) is mourning the death of a fan, Karen Lojore, who died during a stampede at his Nairobi concert at Nyayo Stadium on December 20. The incident, attributed to overcrowding and gate delays, has sparked outrage and raised questions about concert safety.

Two injured after building collapses at Makongeni demolition site

Sakaja Admits Revenue Gaps in Nairobi But Says Digital System Boosting Collections

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja admitted to structural weaknesses in Nairobi's revenue collection but highlighted the success of the Nairobi Pay digital platform in boosting collections. He defended the system before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, attributing recent growth in county revenue to digitisation.