As Nairobi gears up for the 2027 gubernatorial elections, the city stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Leadership in the capital has long been a subject of debate, …
Ever heard of a saving that Nairobi ni shamba la mawe? (Nairobi is a concrete jungle where nothing planted can barely survive). And indeed, Nairobi is a tough place where survival is …
President William Ruto seems so keen on reclaiming Nairobi River, that flowing sewage that has over tens of years meandered across the city, leaving a terrible smell across its path. …
There are numerous unconfirmed reports that the Bomas of Kenya, one of Kenya’s iconic places that is full of our national heritage, tradition, and history, has been sold to a …
Nairobi City Hall has started a crazy operation of tearing down and vandalizing fiber cables across major highways in the city as their feud with Kenya Power and Lighting Company …
Kenyans in Nairobi alone lose at least 100 billion shillings annually stuck in traffic jams. This means Nairobians lose at least 11 million shillings per hour courtesy of traffic jams. …
Kenyan architects are designing buildings that respond to the country’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems. In a new episode of Inside Africa, CNN hears from key architect, Francis Kéré about the importance …
It’s a story as old as, well, the pandemic; industries going through disruption to adapt to a world that has in some instances remained the same and in other instances, …
HassConsult has released the Hass Property price index for the first quarter of 2024, showing a 2.7 percent growth in asking prices across all properties in the period despite high-interest …
There are major discussions about Nigerians in Kenya. The discussion came up during the week with a section of Nigerians accusing Kenyans of being xenophobic. According to the online sentiments, …
Land prices in Nairobi’s suburbs increased by 0.4 percent in the quarter and by 0.8 percent in the year. Land in the city showed signs of price recovery with only …
HassConsult released the Hass Property Sales and Rental price indices for the third quarter of 2023, revealing a drop in average sales prices of 1.1 percent in the quarter, resulting …
They say Nairobi ni shamba la mawe and literally, it is. Everyone in Nairobi is trying to survive. There are conmen and thieves in virtually every corner of the city. Currently, there …
Nairobi contributes about 27.5 percent to Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). It is one of the counties that is backbone the of Kenya’s economy, doubling up as the capital city …
HassConsult has unveiled the Hass Property price indices for the second quarter of 2023, with property prices stagnating at a 0.5 percent drop in the quarter resulting in a 1.8 …
There has been a lot of talk about the Ardhi Sasa platform, launched by the Ministry of Lands. The majority of the talk has been marred with complaints with many …
Kenya, a stunning country with diverse cultures and landscapes, has seen significant growth in the motorcycle community in recent years. Motorcycles have become a popular mode of transportation due to …
There is a heavy downpour across Kenya. The roads are flooded, especially in Nairobi due to poor drainage and the chances of drivers causing an accident are high. Driving in …
Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to accelerate the adoption of green building practices through the promotion of voluntary green building certification programs based …
Xylem Kenya recently climbed Africa’s second-highest peak, Mt. Kenya, to raise awareness for water and climate challenges in East Africa. The six-day climb was not just a team-building adventure but …
People will tell you that a car hire business has some good money. Yes, it has. But that business is not meant for anyone. Only a few who knows the …
There seems to be an explosion of skyscrapers in Africa. In every city you visit, skyscrapers are popping up overnight. The increased demand in office spaces across the continent has …
There is an unusual heat sweeping across Kenya. The abnormal scorching sun is taking no prisoners and Kenyans have been warned against taking it lightly. Kenyans have now been called …
The Nairobi Global Trade Centre (GTC), the region’s most anticipated premier lifestyle and business destination, has reached a development milestone – the Executive Residences are now ready for occupation. Alongside, …
Nairobi is a difficult city to set up and run a business, but those who do, end up making a killing. The reason why it is difficult to set up …
The main form of transport in Kenya is a matatu. Of course, there are the boda boda guys, but nothing beats the matatu. The matatu crew can be crazy and …
The County Government of Nairobi is planning to lay off at least 700 workers who were employed by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). NMS completed its contract and handed over …
BasiGo and AVA have announced a partnership that will see the latter assemble modern electric buses for BasiGo in Kenya. In January 2023, AVA successfully completed the final assembly of …
In the past few weeks, Nairobi residents have raised concerns over the ever-rising cases of muggings and stabbings within and without the Central Business District (CBD), something they say will …
The Nairobi West Hospital has launched the first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in Kenya that provides a broad range of integrated and patient-centric services for the diagnosis and management of …
HassConsult has unveiled the Hass Land price indices for the first quarter of 2022, prices in the towns rose by 2.17 percent while Nairobi prices remained static at 0.11 percent. …
It is only in Kenya where a prison cleaner, whose salary is 20,800 shillings (before deductions) will be found with 257 million shillings, seven cars, and a posh house in …
The Nairobi Expressway is almost complete. Those using the road will have to pay to use it. As one of the most expensive roads in the world, some Kenyans have …
An estimated 70 percent of Nairobi’s five million residents rely on some 20,000 privately owned, buses, mini-buses, and the small 14-seater matatus as their main mode of transportation. Of this …
There are thieves lined up wanting to be your governor. Some stole from Covid-19 victims and now they want to be Governors.
Never should you ever walk around with cash when going to buy a car. If the car seller asks you the mode of payment, mention bank transfer and never cash.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has been cleared by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to run for Governor of Nairobi, officially clearing the way for the race to City Hall. Initially, …
Unity Homes, an affordable housing developer, has announced that it will accelerate the development of more affordable houses by launching its third project at Tatu City, of 1,200 apartments starting …
Nairobi gubernatorial frontrunner Tim Wanyonyi has received a major boost in his bid to be the next Governor of Nairobi after COTU boss Francis Atwoli endorsed him. The second-time legislator …
But now, the cartels took over the city. Those who open their legs wide enough to distribute their biological tools equally are given jobs and places at high tables.
Nairobi controls over 30 percent of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). More than 5 million people live in this city.
We have experienced immense shifts in what we need from buildings, from changing work-life patterns to the movement of retail activity further online.
CCI and Max International combined are occupying 60% of Garden City Business Park’s almost 200,000 square feet of lettable space.
The Nairobi Women’s Hospital (NWH) has introduced CT-Scan services as a response to the growing demand for specialized outpatient services in the populous county. The NWH Nakuru Hyrax Branch will …
