Nairobi

The Kenya National Highways Authority has restored traffic flow at Globe Roundabout along Thika Superhighway. The key route into Nairobi was closed for two weeks to repair the Nairobi River Bridge. Motorists can now resume normal travel.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has ordered Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to produce Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja before it on Monday, March 30. Failure to do so could result in a resolution finding Sakaja unfit to hold public office.

A massive fire ravaged Toi market in Nairobi on March 16, 2026, destroying stalls and goods near Moi Girls' High School. Firefighters contained the blaze, and students from nearby Toi Primary School were sent home as a precaution. This incident is the latest in a series of devastating market fires in the city, following the January blaze at Mtindwa market in Umoja.

16. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Nairobi Water has confirmed resumption of supply to Buruburu Phases 1 and 2, Kariobangi South and North, Dandora, and parts of Mathare after repairing a flood-damaged transmission pipeline along Outering Road. Services were disrupted by recent floods affecting thousands of homes. The company stated the pipeline has been fully restored.

The Environment and Land Court has issued orders stopping the planned demolition of Gikomba Market in Nairobi, dealing a blow to the county government. The ruling follows a petition filed by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and other applicants. The court has directed that the status quo be maintained until the case is heard.

3. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

A massive fire has broken out at Yare Plaza in Eastleigh, Nairobi, with fears that hundreds of people are trapped inside the building. Firefighters from Nairobi City County have arrived at the scene to contain the blaze and aid evacuation. Traffic in the area has ground to a halt amid gathering crowds.