Saudi Arabia sends skyscraper employees home amid Houthi threats
Riyadh's Kingdom Center tower's management told the people employed there to work from home "until further notice," without giving a reason. This comes as.
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The Eastleigh Voice
Nairobi news from Eastleigh and the city's estates, politics, business and county affairs.
Macron vows legal action against perpetrators of violence in France protests
A total of 2,397 people were arrested during the protests, which were marred by violence, according to figures released by the French Interior Ministry on.
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More pain at the pump for motorists as drones hit two fuel tankers bound for Kenya
Saudi Arabian vessels are being targeted and, in the process, two ships laden with petroleum products destined for Kenya were targeted. Their engines were.
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Ebola outbreak spreads to 8th province in DR Congo
The outbreak declared in May has become the largest and deadliest ever recorded in the DRC and the second-largest Ebola outbreak globally.
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Ruto assents to Sh71.09 billion for counties, new safeguards for assembly clerks
The two laws address separate aspects of devolution: funding county governments to carry out their responsibilities and improving the administration of.
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African universities call for stronger research collaboration at Kigali meeting
ARUA Secretary-General Professor John Gyapong urged universities to mobilise more research grants, strengthen doctoral supervision, improve PhD completion.
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Total refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya
Children and teenagers aged below 18 account for a significant share of the population, with those aged 5 to 11 forming the largest group at 192,925.
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Austrian Airlines flight makes emergency landing after bomb threat
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat was reported near the Bulgarian-Romanian.
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Senate probes Sh41.76 billion rural electrification programme after delays leave households without power
The slow pace of implementation has raised concerns over stalled electricity projects, with legislators questioning why households remain unconnected.
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Francis Atwoli hits out at MPs over criticism of NSSF
COTU-K said it supports parliamentary oversight but warned that allegations made without evidence could damage an institution that millions of workers.
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SHA invites individuals, firms to sponsor Kenyans for health cover
Sponsors are required to cover beneficiaries for at least 12 months and ensure they have completed registration and means testing before payments are made.
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Education staff ordered to present documents for fresh headcount amid Sh6.2 billion payroll fraud probe
The exercise will cover all staff, including those who are hospitalised or on annual, sick, maternity, paternity or other authorised leave.
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Africa CDC pledges support to Kenya as confirmed Ebola cases rise
Africa CDC said that Kenya's early identification demonstrates the critical role of contact tracing, surveillance, and timely isolation in interrupting.
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KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah gets union’s backing in Lang’ata parliamentary race
The union’s National Advisory Council unanimously endorses Atellah, saying his election would strengthen workers’ representation in Parliament and advance.
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Kilifi records 126 breast cancer cases in a year, accounting for 22 per cent of cancer cases
However, two patients who joined the programme when their disease was already at an advanced stage have since died. The deaths underline the challenges of.
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Water rationing hits Voi, Maungu and Mackinnon Road in Taita Taveta as Mzima Springs supply dwindles
The Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA), which supplies bulk water to the areas, has introduced a rationing schedule covering parts of October.
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Ndindi Nyoro warns Ruto government against using security detail withdrawal to intimidate Natembeya
Ndindi Nyoro condemns the withdrawal of George Natembeya’s security detail, urging the government to respect political differences and stop using security.
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Why Ethiopia keeps sliding back into conflict despite repeated peace deals
Renewed fighting in Tigray exposes deep-rooted political divisions, failed peace deals and regional rivalries that continue to undermine Ethiopia’s hopes.
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Sifuna vows to make history by becoming Kenya’s president after just one term as senator
The Nairobi senator says faith and public support will help him overcome concerns about his political experience and the billions of shillings needed to.
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Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as 49-year-old patient attendant tests positive
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth says the 49-year-old patient attendant has been isolated as previously confirmed patients respond to treatment and a.
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Murang’a Seal thrash Posta Rangers 5-1 as Homeboyz snatch late draw against Ulinzi
Murang’a Seal scored five goals to record a commanding victory over Posta Rangers, while Maurice Ojwang’s late equaliser earned Kakamega Homeboyz a point.
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Pope Leo makes first public appearance after lung surgery, promises gradual return
The 71-year-old pontiff thanked well-wishers for their prayers as his surgeon confirmed a satisfactory recovery and said there was no clinical reason to.
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Eastleigh Voice at Nine - Fuel price row deepens as commuter lobby threatens to sue EPRA
Fuel price dispute escalates as commuter lobby threatens legal action, Ebola precautions urged, Sifuna and Natembeya fault Ruto over devolution, and.
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Babu Owino takes aim at Sakaja with promise to transform Nairobi if elected governor in 2027
The Embakasi East MP pledges to tackle garbage, water shortages, poor roads and unemployment as he seeks to unseat Johnson Sakaja in the 2027 Nairobi.
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