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Topic: Nairobi

Bold restaurant break-in caught on CCTV amid Nairobi crime wave

By Molly Chebet   2026-04-14 15:42:17

A bold CCTV-captured theft in Lavington has intensified online debate over rising insecurity in Nairobi, coming hours before a Sh16 million electronics heist in the CBD.

CCTV reveals chilling setup in daring Sh16m heist at Nairobi electronics store

By Molly Chebet   2026-04-14 11:59:28

A coordinated overnight break-in in Nairobi’s CBD saw thieves incapacitate guards and steal electronics worth over Sh16 million, leaving the shop owner in heavy debt and sparking online debate.

Nairobi picked for inaugural pan-African architecture biennale

By Anjellah Owino   2026-04-14 11:44:49

Nairobi will host Africa’s first architecture biennale in September, focusing on resilience, identity, and African-led design.

How Nairobi artists are breaking out of traditional gallery walls

By Anjellah Owino   2026-04-13 13:48:09

Curators and artists in Nairobi are increasingly using cafés, malls, studios, and other public venues in Westlands and beyond to make art more accessible, affordable, and experimental.

Nairobi man faces murder charge after 3-year-old kidnap victim found dead in Pipeline

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-04-10 14:02:36

The suspect allegedly began sending WhatsApp messages to Shionzo, including a photograph of Clara, and made several calls demanding Sh20,000 as ransom for the child’s release.

Police uncover baby trafficking network in Nairobi, three women arrested

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-04-10 10:23:36

The syndicate is alleged to have targeted emotionally vulnerable women, those who had suffered miscarriages or struggled with childlessness, exploiting social pressures and grief.