Nairobi
Aladwa and Arati signal Sakaja will not get ODM ticket for 2027
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced on Thursday that it will field its own candidate for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in 2027, with the party ticket restricted to members only. This is a blow to incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja, who had close ties to former party leader Raila Odinga. ODM Nairobi members have declared Makadara MP George Aladwa as their aspirant.
Land prices drop in Nairobi suburbs and satellite towns
Hass Consult's quarterly report shows land prices fell in areas like Muthaiga, Kiambu and Ngong during the third quarter of 2025. Prices rose in other suburbs meanwhile. The firm's director attributes the drops to tightening finances reducing buyer flow.
Family appeals for help after daughter disappears at Nairobi's Karen mall
A family from Nairobi's Dagoretti area is appealing for help after their 13-year-old daughter went missing at a popular mall in Karen on September 7, 2025. Mall CCTV footage captured her last moments with friends before she vanished. The family reported the incident to police, but there has been no significant progress.
Nairobi landlords to pay higher land rates from 2026
Nairobi City County Government has introduced new land rates effective January 1, 2026, increasing costs for property owners. The rates, set under the National Rating Act 2024, apply uniformly across property categories and include flat fees for certain zones. Officials urge owners to review their valuations and open necessary accounts.