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What we know about the South C building collapse

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-02 11:30:33

Families of two people trapped and identified as guards who were manning the building expressed fear that their kin are dead.

Search for survivors resumes after pause at collapsed South C building

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-02 15:00:00

Rescue efforts have resumed after about an hour of suspension at the collapsed building on Muhoho Avenue in South C, Nairobi. 

Witnesses recount collapse of South C building as residents demand action

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-03 10:00:00

The South C Residents Association now wants the area declared an investigation zone even as they called for a thorough probe into the disaster.

Great Wall tenants accuse management of alleged negligence

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-09 12:34:35

Tenants of the Great Wall Phase 4 estate in Athi River are up in arms against what they termed as alleged gross mismanagement of the property

A section of ODM founder members woo Ruto to rejoin the party

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-09 13:19:23

A section of the founding members of the ODM party has wooed President William Ruto to rejoin the political outfit. 

Ruto's UDA party set for Saturday grassroots elections

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-09 16:40:58

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party will kick off its grassroots elections on Saturday in 20 counties across the country. 

Pangani Girls celebrates stellar KCSE performance

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-10 15:35:38

A wave of jubilation swept through Pangani Girls’ School in Nairobi on Saturday when the principal stepped onto the assembly ground with the long-awaited KCSE results.

Aladwa tells off ODM leaders opposed to broad-based government

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-10 19:51:00

Makadara MP George Aladwa accused some leaders of plotting to “sell the party to former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Two killed after a building collapses in Karen

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-10 20:39:12

UPDATE: Two people killed following the collapse of a building under construction in Karen, Nairobi, Assistant Inspector-General Duncan Ochieng’ confirms.

Survivors recall horror after building collapse in Karen, Nairobi

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-12 13:06:02

Survivors of a building collapse in Karen, Nairobi, on Saturday evening

Wamatangi loses millions as businesses flattened near Nyayo Stadium

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-14 10:51:20

Property worth millions of shillings belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was destroyed Tuesday night during a demolition near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.

Wamatangi fires back after his properties are demolished

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-14 14:25:15

 Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned the demolition of his business premises near Nyayo Stadium, terming it an “act of cowardice.”

Oburu: We will not remove anyone from ODM party

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-14 19:01:44

Addressing a rally at Kamukunji grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, on Wednesday, ODM leader Oburu Oginga said the focus is to solidify the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Police stop looters at Wamatangi's flattened premises

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-16 06:00:00

A day after Governor Wamatangi’s property near Nyayo Stadium was demolished, police officers were stretched thin, maintaining constant watch over youths attempting to loot valuables.

Cotu backs court order on State hiring of private law companies

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-15 20:40:00

Cotu has backed a High Court order stopping government agencies from hiring private lawyers and private law firms to represent them. 

PS Omollo roots for data-driven war on sophisticated crime

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-16 17:50:54

The PS stated that progress had been made in various security fronts to adopt evidence-based crime research, resulting in the application of actionable recommendations.

Why HIV patients want Omtatah to withdraw US health funding case

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-17 06:50:00

Busia Senator has questioned safety of Kenyans’ personal data under the new health deal.

Chaos as police clash with residents during Mukuru kwa Njenga demolitions

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-20 13:39:11

Tension was high in Mukuru kwa Njenga, Embakasi, on Tuesday morning as residents protested against demolitions, triggering running battles with police.

Cover up claims as kin demand justice for slain student leader

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-21 00:00:00

Student leader was hit by a speeding motorist along busy road.

UDA sets 2027 strategy, moves to formalise coalition talks with ODM

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-22 11:06:59

According to Mbarire, the resolutions emerged from a National Steering Committee meeting held on January 20, chaired by President William Ruto.