May 08
Kenya: All Residents Housed in Collapsed Uthiru Building Safe - City Hall
Nairobi County Disaster Management Unit has accounted for all the thirty-four residents housed in a collapsed building along Naivasha Road in Nairobi's Uthiru area. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday cautioned residents of the Nairobi metropolitan area about the likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" and advised exercising… Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Authorities Warn of Temporary Road Closures in Nairobi Due to Floods
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of several roads in Nairobi due to overnight rains causing flooding. Read more »
April 27
Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Red Cross Appeals for Donations As Flooding Displaces Hundreds
The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city. Read more »
Kenya: New Storm Water Warning for Counties and Companies
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water… Read more »
April 24
Kenya: 8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works
Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company. Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Petition Parliament to Be Included in the Bnpl Probe
The Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya has petitioned Parliament to be included in the ongoing probe into the regulation of the Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) credit sector. Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Rescue of Passengers Stranded After Bus Swept Away By Floods On Nairobi - Garissa Road Underway
A rescue operation of passengers stranded after a bus they were traveling in was swept by raging floods at Chuma Mrefu area along the Nairobi-Garissa highway is currently underway. Read more »
Kenya: Kenha Declares High Safety Risk On Nairobi-Garissa Road - Flooding Alert
Kenya National Highway Authority closes the Nairobi- Garissa Road due to flooding at Arer area between Bangaley and Madogo caused by heavy rains leading to rising water levels… Read more »
March 27
Kenya: Pain for Civil Servants As Govt to Increase Rent for Housing Units
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning now plans to hike the rent of civil servants living in 56,892 housing units across the country. Read more »
March 18
Kenya: Ruto Ready to Sign Affordable Housing Bill Into Law
President William Ruto is expected to sign the Affordable Housing Bill into law this morning, marking a significant step towards the implementation of the housing project and the… Read more »
March 05
Kenya: High Court Gives Nod to Affordable Housing Bill Process
The High Court in Kisumu has given Parliament a nod to proceed with the Affordable Housing Bill after it struck out a case challenging public participation. Read more »
February 28
Kenya: Nairobi Tenants' Decades of Rent to Count As Payment for New Houses
Tenants in thirteen old estates earmarked for the Nairobi Regeneration and Urban Renewal Programme will not pay to own new housing units in the Affordable Housing Program in the… Read more »
February 21
Kenya: Win for Ruto As MPs Endorse Affordable Housing Bill for Second Reading
The implementation of President William Ruto's Affordable Housing Program is gaining momentum after legislators approved its legal framework to proceed to the second reading. Read more »
February 19
Kenya: Sifuna Demands Uhuru Park Reopening, Questions Delay
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has demanded the reopening of Uhuru Park questioning the delay months after the renovations were concluded. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Urges MPs to Support Affordable Housing Program After Opposition
President William Ruto has criticized MPs from the government coalition opposing the Affordable Housing Program, emphasizing its role in alleviating unemployment in the country. Read more »
February 15
Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Bipartisan Support for Affordable Housing Bill to Boost Job Creation for Youth
President William Ruto has urged members of Parliament to rally behind the Affordable Housing Bill, emphasizing its potential to generate employment opportunities for the youth. Read more »
February 05
Kenya: Odinga Blames Gas Blast On Poor Planning in Nairobi
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Rila Odinga has attributed poor planning in the capital city of Nairobi to the explosion witnessed in Embakasi leading to loss of lives and… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Officials Defend Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Response to Gas Blast
Nairobi County Government has dismissed assertions of inadequate treatment for the victims of the Embakasi East tragedy at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Red Cross Offers 2-Month Rent to Embakasi Gas Explosion Victims
Families affected by the gas explosion that rocked Mradi village in Embakasi will now receive a two-month rent as part of assistance offered by the Kenya Red Cross Society. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: Govt Urged to Include Universities in Housing Agenda Implementation
The government was on Tuesday urged to collaborate with universities and other tertiary institutions in constructing hostels to address their demands owing to the huge population… Read more »
Kenya: Housing Levy Out First Thing as President in 2027 - Kalonzo
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared he will revoke the Housing Levy if elected as President in the 2027 General Election. Read more »
January 31
Kenya: Construction Workers Pitch Tent at Milimani Courts on Day 2 of Protest Contesting Affordable Housing Levy Suspension
For the second consecutive day, a group of construction workers taking part in affordable housing projects have set up camp outside the Milimani Law Courts to voice their… Read more »