These two former Nairobi orphans made the big leap to Tsavo this year. Shujaa, our former dominant bull, is discovering there are bigger boys here to keep him humble. Meanwhile, Mageno is adjusting to the vast landscape after Nairobi's sheltered environment.
September 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
These two former Nairobi orphans made the big leap to Tsavo this year. Shujaa, our former dominant bull, is discovering there are bigger boys here to keep him humble. Meanwhile, Mageno is adjusting to the vast landscape after Nairobi's sheltered environment.
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
Some women who can't afford water are often pressured to provide sex for it
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
n.pr
July 25, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks. n.pr/4vJPOxr
Sextortion: That's the threat for women who are simply trying to buy clean water
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
n.pr
July 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks. n.pr/4vJPOxr
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
Some women who can't afford water are often pressured to provide sex for it
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
n.pr
August 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Water is often a scarce commodity in Nairobi's largest slum. The only source may be a local cartel — and with that comes the risk of sexual threats and attacks.
The plane had taken off from the capital Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and was destined for Somaliland.
At least six killed, two injured in medical plane crash in Kenya
The plane had taken off from the capital Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and was destined for Somaliland.
bit.ly
August 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The plane had taken off from the capital Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and was destined for Somaliland.
Nairobi's matatu culture is insane😍😍
This makes me love my country so much, 😍
This makes me love my country so much, 😍
March 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Nairobi's matatu culture is insane😍😍
This makes me love my country so much, 😍
This makes me love my country so much, 😍
How Nairobi's rare vinyl haven is preserving African history
YouTube video by AP Archive
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August 22, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Living near lions: Nairobi’s expansion creates human-wildlife collision in Kenya
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Living near lions: Nairobi’s expansion creates human-wildlife collision in Kenya
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October 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Living near lions: Nairobi’s expansion creates human-wildlife collision in Kenya
Clowns, archangels and fake heads: Nairobi’s anime convention – in pictures
Clowns, archangels and fake heads: Nairobi’s anime convention – in pictures
Organised by Movie Jabber, the annual Otamatsuri is Africa’s only comic-con festival. Over the two-day event, people dressed in costumes and accessories gather at Carnivore Grounds in Kenya’s capital to celebrate creative arts, gaming tournaments and comic book culture
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Clowns, archangels and fake heads: Nairobi’s anime convention – in pictures
In March 2026, authorities arrested Zhang Kequn at Nairobi’s international airport with 2,238 live ants.
Illegal transport of these ants can create conservation and biosecurity risks! There's an easy way to combat it if you want to raise ants though...native species! They're cheap and easy to find!
Illegal transport of these ants can create conservation and biosecurity risks! There's an easy way to combat it if you want to raise ants though...native species! They're cheap and easy to find!
August 8, 2026 at 1:14 AM
In March 2026, authorities arrested Zhang Kequn at Nairobi’s international airport with 2,238 live ants.
Illegal transport of these ants can create conservation and biosecurity risks! There's an easy way to combat it if you want to raise ants though...native species! They're cheap and easy to find!
Illegal transport of these ants can create conservation and biosecurity risks! There's an easy way to combat it if you want to raise ants though...native species! They're cheap and easy to find!
Nairobi is rolling out electric busses with a few challenges along the way. Drivers say passengers prefer them as they are quieter, faster, and more comfortable.
Stephanie Wangari reports for @mongabay.bsky.social
Stephanie Wangari reports for @mongabay.bsky.social
Kenya embraces electric buses to combat air pollution
NAIROBI — There are 22,000 buses on Nairobi’s crowded streets, the backbone of commuter transit for the Kenyan capital’s population of 5.3 million. The city’s matatus, privately owned public transport...
news.mongabay.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Nairobi is rolling out electric busses with a few challenges along the way. Drivers say passengers prefer them as they are quieter, faster, and more comfortable.
Stephanie Wangari reports for @mongabay.bsky.social
Stephanie Wangari reports for @mongabay.bsky.social
Bloody chains, they get everywhere
May 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Bloody chains, they get everywhere
Kenyan police report a number of American tourists were found dead today on a wildlife reserve following unconfirmed reports of a crowd of men who arrived at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport vowing to fight a gorilla.
April 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Kenyan police report a number of American tourists were found dead today on a wildlife reserve following unconfirmed reports of a crowd of men who arrived at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport vowing to fight a gorilla.
In Nairobi’s Tengeneza Café, a community is coming together to mend, swap, and reimagine clothes—fighting to #BeatWastePollution one piece of clothing at a time.
Ahead of #ZeroWasteDay, see how small acts of care can challenge waste and reduce emissions.
Ahead of #ZeroWasteDay, see how small acts of care can challenge waste and reduce emissions.
March 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
In Nairobi’s Tengeneza Café, a community is coming together to mend, swap, and reimagine clothes—fighting to #BeatWastePollution one piece of clothing at a time.
Ahead of #ZeroWasteDay, see how small acts of care can challenge waste and reduce emissions.
Ahead of #ZeroWasteDay, see how small acts of care can challenge waste and reduce emissions.
"We decided to bridge that gap by meeting people where they already are: at the bar. The idea was to take intellectualism out of the lecture hall and return it to a more organic third space—one where people feel comfortable, a little loose, and ready to engage."
africasacountry.com/2025/12/pint...
africasacountry.com/2025/12/pint...
Pints and powerpoints
From IMF history to astrophysics, Nairobi’s Drunken Lectures turn casual drinkers into an engaged public.
africasacountry.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"We decided to bridge that gap by meeting people where they already are: at the bar. The idea was to take intellectualism out of the lecture hall and return it to a more organic third space—one where people feel comfortable, a little loose, and ready to engage."
africasacountry.com/2025/12/pint...
africasacountry.com/2025/12/pint...
Nairobi's electric motorbike taxis are not being hit by the higher fuel prices. Also they use electric bikes produced in Africa.
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Fuel to electric: How Nairobi is moving beyond fossile fuels | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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May 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Nairobi's electric motorbike taxis are not being hit by the higher fuel prices. Also they use electric bikes produced in Africa.
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And have for a long time. This article from 2018.
Why Big Tech pays poor Kenyans to teach self-driving cars - BBC News
The data that powers the most cutting edge technology in Silicon Valley begins in Nairobi's slum.
www.bbc.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:28 PM
And have for a long time. This article from 2018.
40% Of Bolt’s Motorcycle Fleet Is Now Electric, Making It Nairobi’s Largest EV Ride-Hailing Provider
cleantechnica.com/2025/12/08/4...
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40% Of Bolt’s Motorcycle Fleet Is Now Electric, Making It Nairobi’s Largest EV Ride-Hailing Provider - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Kenya’s electric motorcycle ecosystem is now starting to flourish thanks to the hard work and vision of several innovators ov...
cleantechnica.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
40% Of Bolt’s Motorcycle Fleet Is Now Electric, Making It Nairobi’s Largest EV Ride-Hailing Provider
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🇰🇪 VIDEO: Voguing and underground ballrooms: Nairobi's queer spaces grow despite threats
In a private, underground space, a "ball" takes place in Nairobi where LGBTQ+ members can feel safe. In a country where being gay remains criminalised, organisers say such events, and tolerance, are growing.
In a private, underground space, a "ball" takes place in Nairobi where LGBTQ+ members can feel safe. In a country where being gay remains criminalised, organisers say such events, and tolerance, are growing.
June 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🇰🇪 VIDEO: Voguing and underground ballrooms: Nairobi's queer spaces grow despite threats
In a private, underground space, a "ball" takes place in Nairobi where LGBTQ+ members can feel safe. In a country where being gay remains criminalised, organisers say such events, and tolerance, are growing.
In a private, underground space, a "ball" takes place in Nairobi where LGBTQ+ members can feel safe. In a country where being gay remains criminalised, organisers say such events, and tolerance, are growing.
A new documentary follows two women’s mission to decolonize Nairobi’s libraries, revealing how good intentions collide with bureaucracy, donor politics, and the ghosts of colonialism. africasacountry.com/2025/04/the-...
The memory keepers
A new documentary follows two women’s mission to decolonize Nairobi’s libraries, revealing how good intentions collide with bureaucracy, donor politics, and the ghosts of colonialism.
africasacountry.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A new documentary follows two women’s mission to decolonize Nairobi’s libraries, revealing how good intentions collide with bureaucracy, donor politics, and the ghosts of colonialism. africasacountry.com/2025/04/the-...
In “A Return to Bicycles?” Dorcas Nthoki Nyamai epitomizes Nairobi’s cycling experience through the photograph accompanying her title page. ...
December 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
In “A Return to Bicycles?” Dorcas Nthoki Nyamai epitomizes Nairobi’s cycling experience through the photograph accompanying her title page. ...
VIDEO: 🇰🇪 At least 10 dead in Kenya during protests after heavy police deployment
Hundreds were also arrested during anti-government demonstrations, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts
Hundreds were also arrested during anti-government demonstrations, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts
July 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
VIDEO: 🇰🇪 At least 10 dead in Kenya during protests after heavy police deployment
Hundreds were also arrested during anti-government demonstrations, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts
Hundreds were also arrested during anti-government demonstrations, a rights group and police said, following clashes between police and protesters in the capital Nairobi's outskirts
Pints and powerpoints: From IMF history to astrophysics, Nairobi’s Drunken Lectures turn casual drinkers into an engaged public. africasacountry.com/2025/12/pint...
Pints and powerpoints
From IMF history to astrophysics, Nairobi’s Drunken Lectures turn casual drinkers into an engaged public.
africasacountry.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Pints and powerpoints: From IMF history to astrophysics, Nairobi’s Drunken Lectures turn casual drinkers into an engaged public. africasacountry.com/2025/12/pint...
Nairobi’s skyline and stolen US cash: Stolen money too often ends up in buildings because real estate is the world’s best “laundromat.”
Nairobi’s sky and stolen cash
Stolen money too often ends up in buildings because real estate is the world’s best “laundromat.”
nation.africa
January 10, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Nairobi’s skyline and stolen US cash: Stolen money too often ends up in buildings because real estate is the world’s best “laundromat.”
For more on this, check out my in-depth profile of the African workers leading this movement--reported on the ground from Nairobi: www.codastory.com/authoritaria...
May 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
For more on this, check out my in-depth profile of the African workers leading this movement--reported on the ground from Nairobi: www.codastory.com/authoritaria...