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Nairobi launches Beijing-inspired underpass network to unclog central business district

Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.

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Sports

Sports Registrar Intervenes in Cricket Kenya Turf Wars to Ensure Fair Elections

Sports Registrar Rose Wasike has stepped in to oversee Cricket Kenya’s disputed special general meeting, urging compliance with sports regulations and inviting government observers to defuse turf wars between rival factions.

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Sep 20, 2025

Education

Funding Crisis Hits Schools as Data Errors Block Disbursement to 719 Institutions

An Education Ministry audit has delayed funding to more than 700 secondary schools after data errors left some 50,000 students unaccounted for. Officials warn that mistakes could cost the government Sh1.1 billion annually.

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Sep 20, 2025

Business

Sixteen Counties Accused of Delayed Salary Payments Despite Receiving Funds

The Controller of Budget has identified 16 counties that delayed paying staff salaries in May and June 2025, despite receiving funds, sparking labour unrest and calls for financial accountability.

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Sep 20, 2025

Business

Kenyan County Officials Spent Sh16.2 Billion on Travel, Triggering Budget Concerns

An official report reveals Kenyan governors and MCAs spent more than Sh16.2 billion on domestic and international travel in the last financial year, prompting warnings about wasteful spending and calls for stricter oversight.

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Sep 20, 2025

County News

Rescue Teams Save 18 After Boat Capsizes in Lamu, Several Still Missing

Eighteen passengers were pulled from the Indian Ocean after a boat taking part in a race capsized off Manda Island in Lamu County; rescuers continue to search for several missing people as questions arise over maritime safety and weather preparedness.

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Sep 19, 2025

Education

Kisumu National Polytechnic Closes Indefinitely Amid Student Protests

The Kisumu National Polytechnic has shut down indefinitely after students protesting fee hikes and administrative issues boycotted classes for a week; the principal says the college will reopen only after investigations and talks with authorities.

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Sep 19, 2025

Environment & Climate Change

Kenya Met Office Warns of Cloudy Mornings and Showers Across Nairobi and Rift Valley

The Kenya Meteorological Department says Nairobi and other highland counties will see cloudy mornings and occasional showers over the next few days, with temperatures ranging between 6 °C and 30 °C, while the coast and Lake Victoria Basin face strong winds and thunderstorms.

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Sep 19, 2025

Business

City Hall Sets Schedule for Inspection and Stamping of Traders’ Weighing Equipment

Nairobi County has published an inspection schedule for traders’ weighing and measuring instruments, mandating that equipment be presented at designated centres or on-site for heavy devices, with sub-county dates set from August to November to ensure compliance with weights and measures laws.

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Sep 19, 2025

Education

Court Halts Nationwide Universities Strike and Orders Conciliation Talks

A labour court judge has suspended the nationwide strike by university staff and directed unions, the government and university councils to engage in conciliation, after lecturers walked out over unpaid arrears and unimplemented collective bargaining agreements.

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Sep 19, 2025

Politics

Court of Appeal Orders Nairobi to Finalise Zoning Rules for High-Rise Buildings

Kenya’s Court of Appeal has instructed Nairobi County to draft and gazette clear zoning rules within six months, addressing a regulatory vacuum that has fuelled disputes over high-rise buildings and ensuring future growth adheres to participatory planning principles.

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Sep 19, 2025

Sports

Kenyan Steeplechase Champion Jairus Birech Passes Away After Short Illness

Kenyan steeplechase star Jairus Kipchoge Birech has died aged 32 after a short illness, prompting tributes from fellow athletes and politicians for the former African and Commonwealth champion.

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Sep 19, 2025

Security & Crime

Police Arrest Four ‘Panga Boys’ Gang Members and Seize Weapons in Mombasa

Police in Mombasa have arrested four suspected ‘Panga Boys’ gang members and seized machetes and a dagger, following public tips and viral CCTV footage of robberies in Nyali; detectives say investigations will continue to trace other members.

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Sep 19, 2025