Woman, 87, whose eviction sparked protests can return home, lawyer says
Evicted 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal can return to the apartment she has lived in for decades, her lawyer has said.
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Gilgil MP Martha Wangari explains she vote against Gachagua’s impeachment
Gilgil MP Martha Wangari explains she vote against Gachagua’s impeachment Sifa FM Kenya
Read briefingArgentina threatens UK with legal action over Falklands oil exploration
Argentina's president has threatened the UK with legal action over an oil project off the coast of the Falklands.
Read briefingSGR Revenue Hits Record KSh 22.1Bn in FY2025/26
SGR Revenue Hits Record KSh 22.1Bn in FY2025/26 The Kenyan Wall Street
Read briefingNairobi Court Throws Out KSh 35mn Money Laundering Suit
Nairobi Court Throws Out KSh 35mn Money Laundering Suit The Kenyan Wall Street
Read briefing"Offering to serve": Leonard Omariba outlines Kitutu Chache North agenda
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Read briefingKenya Sugar Output Hits Record 91,022 Tonnes in July
Kenya Sugar Output Hits Record 91,022 Tonnes in July The Kenyan Wall Street
Read briefingFIFA accuses European football chiefs of 'harassment' against Gianni Infantino
FIFA has accused European football chiefs of "harassment" against Gianni Infantino and trying to influence the presidential election by "spreading misinformation" against him over the World Cup venture.
Read briefingMurkomen: How government misread the Gen Z revolt
Murkomen: How government misread the Gen Z revolt Daily Nation
Read briefingScot-free: How Kanja's pardon exposes Judiciary's double standard on contempt cases
The High Court has pardoned the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following the police barricading of roads in Nairobi during the second anniversary of the June 25 protests
Read briefingScot-free: How Kanja's pardon exposes Judiciary's double speak on contempt cases
The High Court has pardoned the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following the police barricading of roads in Nairobi during the second anniversary of the June 25 protests
Read briefing133 Lamu Residents Sue Dangote to Halt Ksh 2 Trillion Refinery Project
Over 130 residents from Chandavai in Lamu County have filed a lawsuit against Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and multiple Kenyan state agencies, seeking to halt construction on a proposed Ksh 2 trillion oil refinery project. The legal challenge comes just days before a scheduled groundbreaking ceremony on September 30, placing the multi-trillion-shilling development in jeopardy. Allegations of Unlawful Displacement and Eviction The 133 plaintiffs claim that state actors and private contractors have systematically cleared land that their families have occupied, cultivated, and used under customary tenure for generations. The dispute centers on land parcel LR No. 13061 in Chandavai. According to court filings, the residents contend that heavy machinery and bulldozers first entered the property on August 7, 2024, destroying crops, homes, and community structures without prior consultation, formal notice, or monetary compensation. The residents highlight several core claims regarding their historical ties to the disputed area: Ancestral Presence: Families have built homes, farms, mosques, shrines, and burial sites on the land. Customary Rights: The plaintiffs argue that their long-standing occupation grants them valid, compensable land interests under Article 40(4) of the Kenyan Constitution and the Land Act, even without formal title deeds. Exclusion from Compensation: The r...
Read briefingNyoro Fires Back at Ruto Over Who Brought Dangote to Kenya
Kiharu MP and People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has dismissed efforts by the current government to claim credit for Dangote’s oil refinery investment in Kenya, saying the project was enabled by work completed by earlier administrations. Speaking at the PPK party headquarters on Monday, September 28, 2026, Nyoro said Kenya should acknowledge the role of previous governments in building the infrastructure that encouraged major investors to consider the country. Nyoro said Kenyans should welcome investors such as Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, arguing that such investments support industrialization and create jobs. “Na tunaheshimu wawekezaji wote. Kwa sababu gani? Wanaweka viwanda, inaajiri Wakenya. Dangote refinery is a very good idea,” Nyoro said. However, Nyoro rejected claims that President William Ruto’s administration was solely responsible for bringing Dangote’s investment to Kenya. “And we must know, si Ruto wameleta Dangote Kenya. It is the investment of our country in the previous years that have brought Dangote here in Kenya,” he said. MV Da Yang carrying 2,930 metric tonnes of heavy construction machinery for the Dangote Refinery groundbreaking ceremony docks at Lamu on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Nyoro pointed to infrastructure developed in Lamu by earlier administrations, arguing that the current government inherited the facilities that now pro...
Read briefingThe Trending Memes & Posts in Nairobi This Tuesday
A look at some of the posts and memes trending on the socials today. The post The Trending Memes & Posts in Nairobi This Tuesday appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
Read briefingKang’ata Reveals Bold Plan for Industrial City Bigger Than Nairobi
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata at the Murang’a Governor’s Investment Dinner on Friday, September 25, 2026. Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced an ambitious strategy to establish a new planned industrial city spanning 1,400 acres. The project aims to drive economic revitalization and boost regional manufacturing by attracting both local and international investors. Speaking at the second Murang’a Investment Dinner in Nairobi, Kang’ata highlighted the scale of the proposed hub in comparison to Kenya’s capital. “The vision of Murang’a is to create another city larger than Nairobi,” Kang’ata said. “The Nairobi CBD sits on 350 acres. Now our industrial city is 1400 acres; therefore, we will have a bigger city if our dream is realized.” Located near Del Monte, the industrial development relies on leasing land to manufacturers under 99-year terms to ensure long-term stability for businesses. To attract investors, the county government is offering land at Ksh 7 million per acre despite a true market value of Ksh 35 million per acre. Currently, 60% of the available land is already booked. “The main investment is the industrial city near Del Monte, where we are giving one acre at Ksh.7 million. The true value is about Ksh.35 million per acre. It’s planned and secure, and 60% is already booked,” he said. So far, activities at the Murang’a Industrial Park have reporte...
Read briefingHow Police OCS Allegedly Lured Parents of 16-Year-Old He’s Accused of Assaulting
Authorities in Western Kenya have arrested a senior police officer following allegations involving the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Lugari Sub-County. The suspect, identified in police records as Lumakanda Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Wycliff Kwendo, remains in custody at Kakamega Police Station as detectives investigate the incident. Evacuation ruse and confrontation According to official incident logs recorded under OB 14/27/09/2026, the officer allegedly initiated the plot by reaching out to a local family residing in the Kambi Moto area of Kipkaren River. Claiming that security forces were about to conduct an urgent multi-agency operation in the neighborhood, he advised the family to leave their home immediately for their own safety. The girl’s parents trusted the senior law enforcement officer and met him along the highway. He then transported them in his personal vehicle to an entertainment venue, instructing them to remain there until morning. Sensing that something was amiss, the mother persuaded her husband to return home early. Upon arrival, they discovered their front door locked from the inside. When their teenage daughter eventually opened the door, the parents confronted the police commander inside the residence, where he was allegedly barefoot with his clothing unbuttoned. Allegations of intimidation and bribery When confronted, the...
Read briefingWhen will court act? Douglas Kanja dodges jail over roadblocks
The High Court has pardoned the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja following the police barricading of roads in Nairobi during the second anniversary of the June 25 protests
Read briefingThe Telkom Kenya Deal: Who owns the company after the Government’s Sh6 billion purchase?
The Telkom Kenya Deal: Who owns the company after the Government’s Sh6 billion purchase? pulse.co.ke
Read briefingJeff Brazier reveals son Bobby has returned home as he beams in snap with brother Freddy after quitting the UK
JEFF Brazier has revealed his son Bobby has returned home, as he beamed in a snap with his brother Freddy. The GMB's presenter's son 23, ditched the UK to move to New York in the summer, but is now back in Blighty. Jeff, 47, who shares son Bobby with the late Big Brother legend Jade...
Read briefingIEBC, DCI Deny cross-border vote smuggling allegations as The Standard defends investigation
The Standards cross-border vote smuggling investigation continued to draw strong reactions, with IEBC and DCI denying the allegations and questioning the timing of the report.
Read briefingHow Katya Jones keeps Strictly scandals alive despite ‘kiss-gate’ warnings as pals reveal what really saved her from axe
SHE topped the leaderboard on Saturday night with YouTuber John Nellis, but it was her saucy one-word review about a rival that really got everyone talking. Whether it’s Wynne Jones ‘groping’ her, nearly kissing Adam Peaty or actually snogging Seann Walsh, Katya Jones, 39, is always at the centre of intrigue. And this weekend, the...
Read briefingAre you a Traitor or a Faithful? Test your powers of deception & deduction with our Celebrity Traitors quiz
HOODED cloaks, chalkboards and fingerless gloves at the ready – The Celebrity Traitors is back. Leigh-Ann Pinnock, James Blunt, Maya Jama and Miranda Hart are among the 21 contestants as BBC One’s game of stealth returns from Thursday for a second run, hosted again by Claudia Winkleman. But how would you handle the pressure in...
Read briefingAndy Burnham risks row with pensioners as he’s set to announce pension triple lock will be scrapped
ANDY Burnham is today expected to signal the end of the pension triple lock. In his conference speech, the PM will suggest it does not work in its current form and should be reviewed in the next Labour manifesto. Burnham will risk a major run-in with the retired as the move will spark fears the...
Read briefingRAF base ‘bomb plot’ probe confusion after suspects bailed & no ‘explosives’ found yet Burnham chairs Cobra meeting
A HUGE counter-terror probe descended into confusion last night when five men suspected of an airbase bomb plot were released on bail. The Londoners, aged 23 to 25, were held near RAF Fairford, Gloucs, on Sunday. Three seized vans were said not to contain “viable explosives”. US President Donald Trump said he was “surprised” by...
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