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Politicsstandard-kenya3d ago

President Ruto Lectures Officials Over Casual Dressing

Kenyan President William Ruto publicly reprimanded Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Zaria Group officials for their casual attire during an official event. The president emphasized the importance of appropriate dressing for public servants.

Politicsstandard-kenya17d ago

Sakaja Fined Sh500,000

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has been reportedly fined Sh500,000, though the specific reason for the penalty is not immediately clear from the headline.

PoliticsDaily Nationstandard-kenyastar-kenya26d ago3 sources

Ruto Defends Role in Nairobi Hospital Takeover Amid Scrutiny

New reports allege President William Ruto's direct involvement in a 'hostile takeover' at The Nairobi Hospital, intensifying scrutiny after State House previously defended his role. Ruto stated that senior doctors and professionals asked him to save the hospital from 'conmen,' while the situation has prompted warnings about the implications of a 'mellowed Ruto' in such matters.

Culturestar-kenya4d ago

Report Details Kenya's Quiet Sextortion Crisis

A report indicates that Nairobi and Kajiado are top regions for sextortion by private sector employees, highlighting Kenya's quiet crisis where power gets personal. The articles detail the prevalence and nature of sextortion in the country.

Non-Consensual Viral Videos Highlight Digital Harassment
Culture24ur15d ago

Non-Consensual Viral Videos Highlight Digital Harassment

A young student from Nairobi's story highlights the dark side of online content, where seemingly innocent street videos become a source of income, ridicule, and public shaming without the subjects' consent, representing a new form of digital harassment.

PoliticsDaily Nationstandard-kenyastar-kenya15d ago3 sources

Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho Dies at Nairobi Hospital

David Kiaraho, the third-term Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou, has passed away at Nairobi Hospital at 1:20 AM on Sunday, as confirmed by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and local media.

PoliticsDaily Nationstar-kenya17d ago2 sources

ODM Leadership Struggles Continue as Sifuna Affirms 2027 Ballot Presence

Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino led a parallel ODM meeting at Ufungamano House, with Sifuna telling off Oburu and Orengo calling for protests. Sifuna also stated that Raila confirmed ODM will be on the ballot in 2027. Meanwhile, Oburu has tightened his grip on ODM in the first post-Raila delegates meeting, issuing stern warnings against factionalism and internal rebellion, following earlier reports of rival ODM gatherings in Nairobi.

Kenya Floods Death Toll Rises to Over 80, Authorities Face Growing Anger
Environmentvgobservadorrfi-english+2channel-news-asiaDaily Sabah21d ago5 sources

Kenya Floods Death Toll Rises to Over 80, Authorities Face Growing Anger

Torrential rains have caused flash floods across Kenya, claiming over 80 lives and displacing thousands, with a Nairobi dam now at risk and calls for the governor's resignation mounting as heavy rains are expected to continue, leading to rising public anger towards authorities.

Kenya Floods Death Toll Rises to 62
WorldSCMP29d ago

Kenya Floods Death Toll Rises to 62

Heavy rains and flooding in Kenya, particularly in the capital Nairobi, have caused the death toll to rise to 62, including eight children, according to police.

Politicsstandard-kenya4d ago

Nairobi CBD Road Closures Announced

Authorities have announced road closures in Nairobi's Central Business District, advising residents and commuters on necessary information regarding the changes.

Franz Cerami’s ‘Jute Portraits’ art project in Nairobi
CultureANSA28d ago

Franz Cerami’s ‘Jute Portraits’ art project in Nairobi

(ANSA) - ROMA, 16 MAR - The Italian Cultural Institute in Nairobi and the Italian Embassy in Kenya are promoting the artistic project 'Jute Portraits,' curated by Italian artist Franz Cerami, dedicated to the community of workers in Kenya’s coffee supply chain. The project, launched in early March with a two-week artist residency, involves the creation of a series of portraits of members of the communities involved in coffee production. During the initial phase, Cerami also held a workshop at...

EnvironmentDaily Nationstandard-kenya1mo ago2 sources

Kenyan Floods: The Making of a Disaster

Nairobi continues to grapple with widespread death and destruction from floods, with Governor Sakaja denying responsibility and the city counting the escalating costs of the disaster, which is attributed to rapid urbanization and infrastructure deficits.