Boundary walls, windows and setbacks

The National Building Code 2024 sets detailed rules on how buildings should be constructed to protect safety, privacy, ventilation and orderly urban development. The regulations are particularly strict when it comes to... Read more »

Sakaja directs round clock flood response plan

Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja chairing the first State–County Implementation Committee meeting at City Hall following the cooperation agreement between National and County Govts. on March 9, 2026. [Courtesy] ... Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today – March 16, 2026

  Kenya Flood Death Toll Rises to 66 After Heavy Rains At least 66 people died in Kenya after heavy rains caused widespread flooding over the past week, police said.  Nairobi experienced more... Read more »

East Africa: Under the Same Sky, Climate Change Brings Drought to Somalia and Floods to Kenya

For east African neighbours Kenya and Somalia, the effects of climate change are worlds apart, with one country suffering drought and the other deadly flooding. On the outskirts of Baidoa, southern Somalia,... Read more »

Kenya: Kanja Reports 8.4pc Decline in Crime Since 2023 Citing Official Data

Nairobi — Kenya has recorded a notable decline in reported criminal cases over the past two years, the country’s police chief said Friday, citing new data he described as evidence of progress... Read more »

Opposition condemn police role in Tuju property dispute

Audio By Vocalize Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju outside his Dari Business Park premises a eviction by police over the alleged bank debt on March 13, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Opposition... Read more »

Naivasha businesses light up as firms rush to showcase Safari Rally-style services

Audio By Vocalize   Galana Energies staff execute a rapid vehicle check at the Malewa station during the Safari Rally Kenya on March 13, 2026. [Brian Ngugi, Standard] Local businesses in... Read more »

Government calls on youth to reject political violence

The Government has praised leaders and communities in Nyakach and the neighboring Kericho region for the significant strides made in restoring peace and stability in an area that has long grappled with... Read more »

Kenya: IG Kanja Opens County Commanders’ Conference, Urges Police to Strengthen Accountability and Service Delivery

Nairobi — Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Thursday officially opened the County Commanders’ Conference at the National Police Leadership Academy, calling on senior officers to strengthen accountability, improve operational efficiency,... Read more »

Bite the bullet on governance or forget legacy, Lumumba warns Ruto

Audio By Vocalize Professor PLO Lumumba,speaking during Citizen Assembly and Forum organised by International Commission of Jurists(ICJ) on 30th April 2025 at Norfork Hotel in Nairobi.[Edward Kiplimo,Standard] Political analyst Prof Patrick Lumumba has... Read more »