Tag Archives: Nairobi
Nairobi Water Announces 24-Hour Supply Disruption in Several Estates
Jun 19, 2026 at 05:33 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Residents and businesses in several parts of Nairobi and its environs will experience a 24-hour water supply interruption this weekend as Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company undertakes emergency repairs on a key water transmission pipeline. In a statement issued on Friday, Nairobi Water said the interruption had been necessitated by a […]
Senate Orders Fresh Review as Sakaja Faces Heat Over Procurement Compliance
Jun 18, 2026 at 01:50 PM
By KPC Reporter The Senate Finance and Budget Committee has ordered an independent review of Nairobi County’s procurement records after Governor Johnson Sakaja came under intense scrutiny over compliance lapses flagged by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Meeting at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, the committee interrogated the Nairobi City County Executive over the failure […]
PS Isaboke Joins Global Leaders at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
May 12, 2026 at 01:46 PM
By Josiah Kariuki State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Motari Isaboke on Tuesday joined regional and international leaders at the official opening of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. The Summit is being held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), underscoring Kenya’s growing influence in continental diplomacy, innovation, and economic transformation. […]
Support Pours In at Onyonka Home After Mother’s Death
May 08, 2026 at 03:06 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Leaders, friends, relatives, and mourners have continued to visit the Nairobi home of Richard Onyonka following the death of his mother, Mama Teresia Omoke. The family has received an outpouring of comfort, prayers, and solidarity during the difficult period of mourning. The home has become a gathering place of shared grief and […]
Judiciary to Host First-Ever Judges Book Fair in Nairobi on Friday
May 07, 2026 at 07:35 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Judiciary Academy will hold the inaugural Judges Book Fair 2026 on Friday the 8th. The event is aimed at showcasing scholarly and creative works authored by judges, magistrates, and judicial staff. The fair will be at the Kenya National Library Service Building in Upper Hill, Nairobi, from 8am to 6pm. […]
Nairobi Middle Class Struggling with Performance Culture
May 04, 2026 at 02:07 PM
By Oliver Waindi via LinkedIn The Nairobi middle class is broke. Not poor—broke. And the difference is entirely self-inflicted. The poor person has no money because the system failed them. The broke middle-class person has money. They earn between Ksh 50,000 and Ksh 200,000 a month. They have a job, a title, a LinkedIn profile, […]
Nairobi-Based AI Startup Lua Raises KSh 748M to Expand Human-Agent Collaboration Platform
Apr 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa An artificial intelligence startup with operations in Nairobi has secured fresh funding to accelerate the growth of its platform designed to help businesses integrate AI into their daily operations. Lua announced it has raised $5.8 million (approximately KSh 748 million) in a funding round led by Norrsken22, with participation from global investors […]
Britam Connect Launches Heshima Farewell Plan to Ease Rising Funeral Costs
Apr 08, 2026 at 12:57 PM
By Hyline Ocharo In a bid to shield Kenyan families from the soaring cost of funerals, Britam Connect has unveiled a new last-expense insurance policy, the Heshima Farewell Plan, in partnership with Montezuma Funeral Home. The product goes beyond traditional cash payouts, offering a comprehensive suite of funeral services designed to ease both the financial […]
Police hunt Sakaja as Senate intensifies crackdown on governors
Mar 30, 2026 at 06:47 PM
Earlier, Siaya Governor James Orengo avoided a similar fate by appearing before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). -KPC By Robert Nyasato The Senate is ramping up its oversight role, signaling the end of what has long been seen as evasive tactics by some county governors. In a major shift, senators are now issuing […]
PICTURESPEAK: Street Performers Rise as Formal Jobs Stay Out of Reach
Mar 28, 2026 at 12:12 PM
On a Nairobi street, balance becomes both art and survival as young performers stack trust upon shoulders, rising above the ordinary in defiance of gravity and circumstance—while below, a changing economy promises a growing number of jobs that remain just out of reach for many who still make a living on the edge. Photos/ Nyang’au […]