A new Bill has been proposed in Parliament that seeks to transfer accident investigations from NTSA to a new independent Kenya Transportation Safety Board.

If approved, NTSA will retain its enforcement and regulatory roles while the new agency investigates road, rail, air and maritime accidents. #NTSA #Nairobi

Police seize 4,100 litres of illicit brew in Kasarani during a targeted raid

Officers from Kahawa West Police Station, working jointly with National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), conducted a targeted crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotic drugs in the Soweto area of Kasarani Sub-County.

The intelligence-led operation, carried out on Friday, July 31, resulted in the recovery of 4,000 litres of Kangara, 100 litres of Chang'aa, as well as several brewing apparatuses and distillation equipment used in the production of the illegal brews.

The seized items have been secured as investigations continue, with authorities expected to pursue those involved in the illicit brewing business.

The National Police Service (NPS) reiterated its commitment to combating the production and distribution of dangerous, unregulated alcoholic drinks and narcotic substances, noting that such activities pose a serious threat to public health and safety.

Police have also urged members of the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies by reporting suspected criminal activities and illegal brewing operations at their nearest police station. #Nairobi

A major fire has broken out at Lotus House, next to Afya Centre in Nairobi's CBD.

Preliminary reports indicate that several people are trapped inside the building as emergency responders race to the scene. Rescue efforts are currently underway, with firefighters and other emergency agencies working to contain the blaze and evacuate those inside.

The cause of the fire has not yet been established. Authorities are expected to provide updates on the number of people rescued, any casualties, and the extent of the damage as the operation continues. #Nairobi #technology

Nairobi Leads in Smoking Bhang, followed by Nyanza

A new NACADA report reveals that nearly 1 million Kenyans are currently using cannabis, making it the country's most commonly used illicit drug. The agency says cannabis use increased by 90% in the four years leading to 2024, with young people aged 15–35 accounting for the highest rates.

According to the report, Nairobi has the highest prevalence of cannabis use at 6.3%, followed by Nyanza (2.4%) and the Coast (1.9%). NACADA also warns that many adolescents begin experimenting with drugs between the ages of 13 and 15, making early intervention critical.

The report further highlights that more than 234,000 Kenyans are living with severe cannabis use disorders. Meanwhile, a large international study published in JAMA Health Forum found that teenagers who use cannabis are about twice as likely to later develop serious mental health conditions, including psychotic and bipolar disorders.

NACADA is urging parents, schools, communities, and government agencies to work together to prevent drug abuse and protect young people from the growing impact of substance use.

What more should Kenya do to address rising drug abuse among young people? #Nairobi

President William Ruto has announced plans for Nairobi's first underground metro as part of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport system.

The proposed first phase features a 30-kilometre underground rail line linking the CBD to Eastlands with 25 stations, designed to serve a city of nearly 5 million people making an estimated 12 million trips every day. The project, recently approved by Nairobi City County, is expected to accelerate planning and financing, with future extensions planned for Westlands, Ngong Road, and other parts of the city.

While many see the metro as a transformative step toward solving Nairobi's traffic congestion, others argue that fixing existing roads and basic infrastructure should remain a priority.

**Do you support the construction of Nairobi's first underground metro? Share your thoughts below.** #Nairobi

Police Investigating Possible Link Between Killings of Lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu and Psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso

Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso are exploring whether her killing is connected to the 2025 assassination of Nairobi lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, as they revisit a decades-long legal and property dispute that has resurfaced in the investigation.

According to police sources, investigators are pursuing several possible motives, including whether a prolonged divorce and property battle may have played a role in both murders. Authorities, however, have not established a direct link between the two killings, emphasizing that investigations are still ongoing.

Dr. Mutiso was shot dead earlier this week near Kenyatta National Hospital after reportedly requesting an Uber. Witnesses told investigators that armed assailants on a motorcycle intercepted the vehicle and opened fire. Detectives are also examining the movements of a Toyota Prado that allegedly stopped briefly near the taxi moments before the attack.

The murder has drawn comparisons to the September 2025 assassination of advocate Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, who was gunned down along Karen Road near Galleria Mall. In both cases, the attackers reportedly used a motorcycle and struck while traffic was slow-moving, enabling them to flee the scene quickly.

As part of the investigation, detectives are reviewing Mbobu's legal history, including a highly contentious divorce and property dispute that began in 2004.

Court records show that Mbobu represented a husband in a protracted divorce case. The former wife later filed a complaint against the advocate before the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), alleging that he had deliberately delayed the case after receiving legal fees. The disciplinary tribunal dismissed the complaint in Mbobu's favour.

The woman later made public allegations accusing the lawyer of corruption, prompting Mbobu to file a defamation suit. The court ruled in his favour, awarding him KSh1.5 million in damages. An appeal against the judgment was subsequently dismissed.

After the damages remained unpaid, a house awarded to the woman in the divorce settlement was attached by the court. The property was later transferred to Mbobu, who eventually sold it to the woman's former husband. He is reported to have moved into the home with his new wife, Dr. Victoria Mutiso.

Sources familiar with the investigation also claim that Dr. Mutiso had previously reported receiving threats, including an incident in which she allegedly said she had been threatened with a firearm. It is understood that a report was filed at Kilimani Police Station, although police have not officially commented on the matter.

Detectives are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the Upper Hill area, analysing mobile phone records, interviewing witnesses, and conducting forensic examinations to determine whether the two killings are connected or whether the similarities are merely coincidental.

The investigation comes amid growing concern over a series of targeted shootings in Nairobi that have raised questions about organized criminal networks and the possible use of hired gunmen.

In the latest development, Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her son, Chris, have been arraigned in court in connection with the fatal shooting of Dr. Victoria Mutiso. Mbithe is the former wife of Prof. Ndetei, Dr. Mutiso's husband. The couple divorced more than 25 years ago. The court proceedings are expected to shed further light on the circumstances surrounding the killing as investigations continue. #Nairobi

He made everything too expensive but now that we're one year away from elections, suddenly he's become very clever. #Nairobi #Elections2027

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REVEALED: President William Ruto has reportedly been sending emissaries to retired President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta in an effort to mend their relationship following the Ol Kalou by-election.

According to sources familiar with the matter, the outreach is being driven by growing concern within the President's camp over the rising political influence of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua across the Mt. Kenya region. The sources claim that State House fears the shifting political landscape could significantly impact President Ruto's support base in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The same sources further allege that former President Uhuru Kenyatta has shown little interest in the reconciliation efforts. They claim he remains dissatisfied with the current administration and continues to stand by the position he took before the 2022 General Election, when he publicly urged Kenyans not to support William Ruto's presidential bid.

According to the sources, Uhuru also remains aggrieved by what he perceives as the treatment directed at him and members of his family after he left office, despite his status as a former Head of State. The sources say these grievances have made any reconciliation efforts increasingly difficult. #Elections2027 #Nairobi

Petition Challenges Health CS Duale's Fitness Over Ethnic Proverb Remarks

Lawyers Lempaa Suyianka and Gitahi Gichuki filed a constitutional petition against Aden Duale for comments made on July 20 in Mandera's Lafey Constituency, claiming the proverb using 'waraabe' (hyena) vilified the Kikuyu community.

Duale insists he was misquoted and the phrase promotes inclusivity by highlighting the challenge of changing entrenched habits. The suit demands he face the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, which is investigating despite his refusal of summons, amid divided public views on accountability for leaders' words. #Nairobi #Elections2027

Dr. Kizza Besigye came to Nairobi to attend Martha Karua’s book launch.

He should have been free to leave Nairobi as a political leader and a citizen of the East African Community.

Instead he was abducted from Kenya by the Kenyan NIS and transported to Uganda by Uganda military Intelligence. #Nairobi

Just days after announcing her exit from ODM to join Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement, Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has been removed from the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing.

The move is likely to fuel claims that party discipline is being used against members who break ranks, adding another twist to the growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election. #Elections2027 #Nairobi

President Ruto: I have sought the counsel of current and former national leaders, political leaders, scholars...It was in that spirit that I invited Prof Hiroyuki Hino, Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o and their distinguished colleagues to begin examining Kenya’s future beyond Vision 2030. #Nairobi

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Nairobi City County has unlocked a Sh1 trillion transport project that will see the construction of the capital's first underground railway linking the Central Business District (CBD) to Eastlands before expanding to Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngong Road and Lang'ata under a multi-phase mass transit system that promises to reshape movement across the capital.

The ambitious Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS), estimated to cost USD 7.78 billion (about Sh1 trillion), has moved from decades of planning to implementation after receiving approval from the Nairobi City County Executive Committee this week. #Nairobi