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Pkemoi Ng'enoh

Inside Nairobi's Sh2b Greenpark underpass set to serve 21,000 pedestrians daily

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-03 00:00:00

The underpass has 39 stalls and shops that are expected to boost security around and to provide a business environment.

Family's agony as policeman swept by floods not declared dead a year on

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-04 07:00:00

Constable David Chesire slipped into an uncovered sewer line and is said to have been swept away by floods on March 24, 2024.

Highways of death: Why Kenya's roads are breeding grounds for grief

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-04 14:01:00

Kenya’s roads are soaked in blood, not just from crashes, but from corruption. Poor design, fake licences, and bribery are fuelling a preventable crisis. It’s time for accountability, not condolences.

'Protection fees' or extortion? Inside the Sh41 million yearly matatu bribe racket in the capital city

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-04 15:12:00

Police officers, having received their cut, relax enforcement of traffic regulations, allowing unroadworthy vehicles and rogue drivers to operate unchecked.

One million Kenyans to get IDs in one year

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-04 10:29:13

The CS said those targeted and Kenyans who have attained 18 years and are yet to apply for Identity Cards so as to allow them get some services.

Writer Zukiswa Wanner reportedly kidnapped in Israel

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-04 15:04:17

This is according to husband James Murua who said the incident happened on the global Sumud Flotilla water off the Gaza coast.

Grief as parents recall last moments with pupils killed in Kayole school

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-08 09:59:28

Ashley Oyango, aged six, and Liz Wambui, five, PP2 pupils at Emmanuel New Life Academy in Nairobi’s Kayole estate were among those set to graduate on October 24.

City Hall says staff who jumped to death from 6th floor was under investigation

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-10 09:52:27

The deceased, Oscar Mungai Kanyi, jumped from the City Hall Annex on May, 30, 2025 and landed on the pavement ending his life on the spot.

Inside Sh45 billion Nairobi rivers regeneration project

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-10 17:58:12

The Nairobi river regeneration project, which was launched last year in an attempt to clean the polluted rivers in Nairobi, is taking shape.

Ufisadi Kwa Wote: Why it is hard to tame graft during police recruitment

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-11 18:44:00

Police recruitments have been dogged by bribery, favouritism and sale of fake admission letters.

City Hall: Staffer who jumped to death was extorting

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-11 12:45:46

A Nairobi County enforcement officer who jumped to death from the sixth of City Hall Annex in May was being investigated for claims of extortion.

How Raila saved Sakaja from impeachment

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-16 09:48:55

Unlike other past attempts, MCAs from ODM and UDA were united to send the county boss packing accusing him of failing to deliver his for the city residents and sidelining them.

Governors hail Raila as father of devolution

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-17 09:01:47

The governors made the remarks after holding a sitting to pay tributes to Odinga who died on October 15, 2025 while receiving treatment in India.

Aviation PS explains why JKIA airspace temporarily closed

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-17 16:06:18

The decision was arrived so as to uphold aviation security standards after the airport experienced an unprecedented surge of mourners seeking to receive the late leader.

Day Sami Lui was brutally kicked out from his Nairobi home

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-25 07:00:00

Reports of Sammy Lui’s death came as a shock to Kenyans who knew his commanding voice when he was at the Presidential Press Service and State master of ceremonies.

Pentecostals says new Bill seeks to bar churches from criticizing government

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-25 19:09:18

A section of churches now wants the Religious Organisations Bill 2024, which is currently undergoing public participation be withdrawn in totality.

Rescue my son from Russia war, Nakuru mother pleads with State

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-29 07:00:00

A family from Bahati in Nakuru whose relative was lured to Russia believes that he is now on the front line after he stopped communicating with them for more than one month.

Firm offers support to Meru woman after leaked video, online shame: 'Giving her second chance'

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-30 10:20:00

Purity Kendi said she was tricked into recording the videos by someone who promised her money. They later leaked the videos after she failed to pay.

Nairobi-Tanzania buses suspend operation over demos in TZ

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-31 07:19:00

Also affected are trucks that usually deliver onions and fruits to Wakulima market along Racecourse Road in Nairobi.

Human rights group ask EU to intervene release of two Kenyans abducted in Uganda

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-10-31 10:58:49

Law Society of Kenya and Vocal Africa want them to engage and support all efforts being made for the release of Bob Njagi and Nicholus Oyoo who were abducted on October 1.