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Pkemoi Ng'enoh

Police officers hailed in the streets but left to fight court battles alone

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-01 10:00:00

To the members of the public such police officers are heroes, but legally, they are villains.

Top candidates beat challenges to pursue dream courses

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-10 17:50:00

Despite facing challenges in their studies, some candidates who sat for the 2025 KKCSE posted exemplary results, opening ways for them to pursue their dream courses in the university.

Family of man killed in Karen building collapse demands justice

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-14 11:21:33

According to witnesses, the residential building, which had been constructed up to the first floor, caved in while some workers were mixing concrete underneath.

Cartels paradise: Why Nairobi buildings collapse while government looks away

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-16 12:30:00

Experts warn building collapses will persist unless digitised approvals, stronger inspections, and strict enforcement are implemented. County officials face accusations of shielding corrupt operators.

Taskforce unearths 390 suspicious labour recruitment agencies

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-20 17:25:02

There are up to 390 suspicious recruitment agencies currently under probe, it has emerged.

Lobby group petition NCIC over remarks by Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-22 17:17:57

In their petition, the group stated that Arama made remarks to vet the targeted beneficiaries inquiring about their community.

Nairobi businessman recounts wife's last moments after botched cosmetic surgery

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-23 14:00:00

Lucy Wambui passed away on October 18, 2024 following a botched surgery at Body by Design, a facility that would later face police action, resulting in the arrest of several medical staff.

Matatu operators decry state's silence as boda-boda riders torch vehicles

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-28 16:43:36

Matatu operators countrywide have threatened to withdraw their services on February 2, over rising cases of boda-boda riders torching vehicles involved in accidents.

Funeral of a kind as street families bury nine

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-30 00:00:00

Street families in Nairobi buried the bodies of their friends who died between November 2025 and January 2026 at the Lang'ata Cemetery.

Liquor traders optimistic that digital licensing will tackle corruption in Nairobi

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-01-31 16:45:39

Bar owners and liquor traders in the city have expressed optimism that the introduction of digital licensing by Nairobi County will help curb corruption.

Chiefs set for training to curb political violence, radicalisation

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-02-12 20:25:18

 Chiefs and their assistants from the Nairobi region are set to undergo capacity-building training aimed at identifying weak security links ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Nairobi MCAs question State House city management deal

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-02-19 21:19:38

Nairobi MCAs say they are yet to interact with the cooperation agreement that was signed in State House on Tuesday, allowing the national government to assist in managing the city.

New Nairobi Bill to regulate sale of alcohol

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-02-23 00:00:00

Nairobi County is set to tighten regulations on alcoholic drinks in a Bill that seeks to safeguard public health.

Aviation workers vow strike despite restraint by court

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-02-26 17:14:00

Aviation workers have vowed to continue their strike despite a court order restraining industrial action.

From Stephen Lelei to Katitu and Patrick Shaw: The rise and fall of famed 'super' cops

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-02-27 12:00:00

From Titus Ngamau alias Katitu, to Stephen Lelei and Daniel Seronei, Kenya’s super cops have risen and fallen over time, dating back to the era of Timothy Kamunde and Patrick Shaw.

From heroes to villains: The rise and fall of Kenya's famed 'super cops'

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-02-27 14:30:00

The celebrated super cops often rose as crime heroes before facing legal scrutiny, with several later charged, imprisoned, or dying amid controversy and public debate.

Sakaja impeachment resurfaces as MCAs adopt County-State agreement

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-03-04 08:00:00

Nairobi MCAs have adopted a County–State co-operation agreement signed on February 17, 2026, even as fresh impeachment attempts against Governor Johnson Sakaja resurface.

Sakaja impeachment: Azimio MCAs disown plot remove governor from City Hall

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-03-05 06:00:00

While Minority Deputy Leader Chege said the threshold to table a motion has been met, ODM Ward Reps led by Majority Leader Peter Imwatok have rejected the plan.

How TikToker was dumped by roadside after 12-hour ordeal

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-03-07 07:20:00

TikToker and government critic Joash Omollo, also known as Janeko Genzi, says he was held in a car by abductors for 12 hours before being dumped by the roadside.

Death and destruction: Shame of failed city system

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-03-08 08:20:00

Flash floods in Nairobi caused over 25 deaths, destroyed property, and left residents stranded, highlighting the city’s failing drainage system.