sakaja

Sakaja Joins ODM: What His Move Means for Nairobi Politics

November 3, 2026

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has introduced a new dimension to the capital city’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. The governor officially joined ODM on Monday, declaring his intention to defend his Nairobi seat on the party’s ticket…

County News, Developments, Politics

Why Counties Need Dedicated Peace Departments

Countypulsenews

October 21, 2026

County governments have been urged to establish fully fledged peace building and conflict management departments to help prevent violence, resolve local disputes and strengthen early warning systems in communities. Happy Alphonse from the Mathare Peace Initiative organization says counties need dedicated departments with their own budgets and designated officers to be able to coordinate peace…

Business, County News

Who authorized business stalls at Globe Roundabout?

Countypulsenews

September 1, 2026

Questions are being raised over the use of public space at Globe cinema Roundabout in Nairobi’s Central Business District, following the construction of containers, shades and stalls along a busy pedestrian and transport corridor. Nairobi CBD MCA John Mwaniki Kwenya has asked the county government to explain who authorised the structures erected next to Kahama…

County News, Developments

Nairobi races against the rains with Ksh.2 billion flood preparedness plan

Countypulsenews

August 31, 2026

As heavy rains loom, Nairobi is putting billions into drainage and flood-control measures. But with flooding a recurring problem across the city, the real test will be whether the preparations are completed before the downpours begin. Heavy rains expected from October Nairobi City County has stepped up preparations for the expected heavy rains, rolling out…