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Topic: Nairobi

Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dies after cardiac arrest in Nairobi Hospital

By Cellestine Waeni   2026-06-13 15:40:10

Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah has died after suffering a cardiac arrest while receiving treatment in Nairobi. Leaders across Kenya have paid tribute to his decades of public service.

Nairobi nightclub 'Syndicate' blessed by priest, sparks debate

By Jael Wakesho   2026-06-13 14:31:15

A Catholic priest blessed Syndicate Night Club on Mirema Drive, Nairobi during its launch, sparking mixed reactions online and debate over the role of religion in nightlife spaces.

Dating app date turns nightmare as Nairobi man allegedly robbed Sh108,000 at iron point

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-06-13 10:35:48

A Nairobi man alleges a woman he met on a dating app lured him to her home, where he was threatened with a hot iron, forced to reveal his M-Pesa PIN, and robbed of Sh108,000.

Maraga, environmentalists' arrest raise key queries on Nairobi park

By Irungu Houghton   2026-06-12 19:57:39

Arrest of activists protesting Nairobi National Park development has intensified scrutiny of a contested Bomas expansion project now heading to court.

Somali official denied bail in Nairobi over $27,000 gold fraud and terrorism links

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-06-13 07:10:36

A Somali government adviser accused of a Sh3.5 million fake gold scam remains in custody as prosecutors cite terrorism links and flight risk concerns.

Court Freezes Sh16.9 Million in Accounts of Suspended Nairobi Official Analoh and Wife

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-06-12 23:14:08

Court freezes Sh16.9m in accounts linked to a suspended Nairobi County official and his wife after EACC recovered Sh65m during a raid.