May 22, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Says 3% Housing Levy is Nation's Collective Business
President William Ruto has defended the proposed 3 percent Housing levy for Kenyans saying it is a collective business of Kenyans. Read more »
May 20, 2023
Kenya: Housing Fund to Enable Credit Risk Borrowers Own Homes
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development CS Zachariah Njeru told a Senate Standing Committee that the Housing Fund is meant to help a majority of Kenyans own homes. Read more »
Kenya: We're Serious About Empowering Kenyans to Be Home Owners - CS Njeru
Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development CS Zachariah Njeru Friday told a Senate Standing Committee that the Housing Fund is meant to help majority of Kenyans to own… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Post Primary Teachers Union Rejects Ruto's Housing Plan Citing Inadequate Pay
The Kenya Post Primary Teachers Union KUPPET has called on Parliament to amend the Finance Bill 2023 in a bid to make the proposed Housing Levy voluntary. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Kenya: Central Organisation of Trade Unions Defends Ruto on Proposed 3% Housing Levy
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has criticized unions that are against the idea of the housing levy proposal. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Kenya: It's Time to Evolve Kenya's Urban Transportation
Kenya, a stunning country with diverse cultures and landscapes, has seen significant growth in the motorcycle community in recent years. Motorcycles have become a popular mode of… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Proposes Scrapping of Weekend Parking Fees to Allow Businesses to Thrive
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has proposed the scrapping of weekend parking fees in Nairobi to encourage business establishments to thrive. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Kenya: Kuppet Wants Teachers Excluded From Mandatory Contribution to Affordable Housing
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Kakamega branch has expressed reservations about the proposed mandatory contribution of 3 percent of civil servant's… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenyans to Contribute 3% of Income to Housing Fund As Investment - President Ruto
President William Ruto has said the government will further strengthen the Housing Fund to help more Kenyans purchase affordable housing units. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Kenya: City Hall Removes Hilton Hotel Barriers Easing Pedestrian Movement
The Nairobi County Government has removed the barrier that had blocked access outside the Hilton Hotel easing mobility for pedestrians. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Kenya: Sakaja Proposes Free Parking Near Mosques Every Friday Between 12-2 - 30pm
Nairobi Governor Johson Sakaja sys there will be free parking near mosques in Nairobi every Friday between 12:00pm and 2:30pm to allow Muslims to pray without obstacles. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Kenya: Basigo to Deliver 15 Electric Buses to Nairobi's Public Transport Operators
Kenyan electric vehicle startup BasiGo will deliver 15 electric buses to public service vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: City Hall to Merge Sub Counties Into Clusters of Five Boroughs
The Nairobi County Government is set to merge the various Sub Counties into clusters of five Boroughs by June. Read more »
April 10, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Investment Co-Operative Leads Kenya's Affordable Housing Projects
President William Ruto ascended to power last year with a promise to build more affordable houses for Kenyans. Read more »
April 08, 2023
Kenya: City Hall to Put Mechanisms in Place for Easy Movement in the CBD
The Nairobi County Government Mobility department will in the next 2 weeks put in place mechanisms to ensure movement along Tom Mboya (Koja Roundabout to Haile Selassie Avenue) and… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Kenya: Authorities Close Popular Nairobi Club on Noise Pollution Complaints
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has closed down Oyster Bay, a popular fast food and entertainment joint in Kilimani, Nairobi, for noise pollution. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Kenya: City Hall Cleans Up CBD Using Road Sweeper Technology Truck
The Nairobi County Government Environment team has continued to clean up the city using the road sweeper technology truck. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Kenya: Azimio Must Be Called Out for Denting Kenya's Image
Azimio leader former premier Raila Odinga has announced a series of rallies in dissent against the Kenya Kwanza government. These are accompanied by far-off accusations against the… Read more »
Kenya: President William Ruto Says Violent Protests By Raila Odinga Won't Be Allowed
President William Ruto has said that although the Constitution allows anyone, including the Opposition to picket, it does not allow them to be chaotic. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Kenya: No Handshake, Tuko On, Mondays and Thursdays - Raila
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Leader Raila Odinga has asserted that the coalition's demonstrations are still on despite police officers cordoning the Nairobi Central Business District… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Kenya: Truck House, Kenya's First Tiny Home Built on Wheels
Airbnb has become one of the most popular listings among travelers seeking affordable accommodation, convenient location and household amenities all around the world. Since the… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Modernize Kitale Town
Kitale will be expanded and modernised to cater for the growing population in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Join SACCOS to Access Affordable Housing, Kenyans Urged
Kenyans have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperatives Societies (SACCOS) so as to easily own and invest in property. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Resolve Land-Related Challenges in Lamu, Build 3,000 Affordable Housing Units
The Government has embarked on an ambitious effort to resolve the perennial land problems and also construct 3000 affordable housing units in Lamu to pave the way for the growth of… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Kenya: Power Blackout Conspiracy Theory - It Was All About Arsenal vs Bournemouth EPL Clash
The Merriam-Webster online English dictionary defines conspiracy theory as one that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful… Read more »