Nairobi

Matatu operators in Nairobi disrupted transport on February 2, 2026, by blocking key roads despite a suspension call, protesting vehicle torchings by mobs. They plan to continue strikes every Monday until President William Ruto engages in talks. Police responded by removing number plates and towing vehicles.

February 01, 2026 Reported by AI

Nairobi residents have noted unusually high temperatures, but the Kenya Meteorological Department has assured there is no heat wave. In a statement on February 1, 2026, it explained that current conditions are seasonal and below the required threshold. No heat wave alerts have been issued anywhere in the country.

Nairobi police have launched a manhunt for a father suspected of beating his teenage daughter Shirleen Nyangweso to death at his Dandora home. The Grade 8 pupil died from severe traumatic injuries to her head and chest following the assault. Her mother has described how he abandoned her at a hospital before fleeing.

January 15, 2026 Reported by AI

A family in Kawangware is demanding justice after Amos Isoka died from complications following a faulty tooth extraction at a local clinic. The procedure led to severe infections and respiratory failure, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council confirming the facility operated unlawfully. The family expresses frustration over the poor handling and seeks government aid.

In an update on the January 2, 2026, collapse of a 16-storey building in Nairobi's South C that killed at least two people, Lands and Housing CS Alice Wahome confirmed developers violated approvals by adding four unapproved floors to a structure cleared for 12 storeys. Rescue efforts retrieved one body, with investigations underway.

January 03, 2026 Reported by AI

Traders at Mtindwa Market in Umoja are counting losses after a massive fire tore through the busy trading center on Saturday, January 3. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene amid thick plumes of smoke, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the inferno before it spread to nearby homes. The blaze is suspected to have been caused by a faulty transformer.