Times are tough in Nairobi. Fuel prices remain unpredictable, electricity costs fluctuate, and food prices keep rising. For many families, the end of the month now comes with anxiety — especially when the power bill lands. Take James Otieno, a fictional but familiar figure living in Donholm. He’s a father of two, drives to work … Read more
A growing wave of meningitis cases in Western countries is raising serious concerns globally — and Kenya may not be fully prepared if the disease spreads widely. The illness, which attacks the brain and spinal cord lining, can progress extremely fast and become fatal within hours if untreated. Health experts warn that early detection, vaccination, … Read more
Kenya Power has announced planned electricity interruptions affecting multiple counties on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The utility says the outages are part of scheduled network maintenance aimed at improving reliability. The company urged customers to check the latest outage schedules through its official platforms. 🏙️ Nairobi County (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Areas expected to … Read more
📍 The City | Monday, March 23, 2026 Fuel prices took a sudden global twist today after US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran had held “very good and productive” talks aimed at stopping the war in the Middle East. In the immediate aftermath: Trump even posted on social media that he … Read more
📍 The City | Monday, March 23, 2026 For residents navigating the city’s busy streets and healthcare system, Monday brought surprising news: three top officials from a major private hospital were let off the hook by the courts. The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had initially planned to charge Barcley Mogere, Koki Muthoka, and John … Read more
Kenya has officially restarted the expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), reviving a multibillion-shilling infrastructure project that had stalled for more than six years due to funding challenges. The renewed construction will extend the railway beyond Naivasha towards Kisumu and eventually Malaba at the Uganda border, marking a significant shift in the country’s transport … Read more
Category: Alerts and ResponseDate: 27 February 2026 Heads up, Nairobi — the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain and thunderstorm advisory for Friday, 27 February 2026, through early March, as moderate to heavy rainfall and storms are forecast to affect the city and Western Kenya regions. The forecast places Nairobi among the areas … Read more
Kenya is doubling down on the expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a flagship infrastructure project linking the Port of Mombasa to Nairobi and Naivasha, even as concerns over cost and debt sustainability persist. Constructed between 2013 and 2019 with Chinese financing, the railway was initially envisioned to extend beyond Kenya into Uganda and … Read more
Nearly five years ago, electric commuter buses in Nairobi looked like an experiment—small pilots, donor-backed projects, and a few curious matatu operators testing unfamiliar technology. Today, that experiment has evolved into a quiet but undeniable revolution reshaping how the city moves. What began around 2021 with startups like BasiGo deploying just a handful of buses … Read more
Nairobi is facing a devastating flood crisis as heavy rains continue to pound the city. The National Police Service (NPS) reports that 81 people have died nationwide, with Nairobi worst hit at 37 fatalities. Other regions affected include Eastern (21), Rift Valley (8), Nyanza (7), Coast (5), and Central (3). Around 2,690 families have been … Read more