NMS unveils new payment platform for various services
Nairobi residents will now have to use a new payment platform to pay for various services offered by the County.
Kenya Power unveils platform to help customers manage bills
Kenya Power has introduced a service, under the *977# USSD code, that will enable its prepaid and postpaid customers to manage their bills.
Under the new service, the company’s post-paid customers can now take advantage of the self-read option on *977# to submit their meter readings to get their actual monthly bills. Every month, customers who register for the self-read option will get a prompt asking them to submit their readings within the next three days.
The platform also enables pre-paid customers to purchase tokens and retrieve the last three purchased By dialing *977#, customers can also report outages, apply for new electricity connections, and verify the identities of people presenting as employees or contractors of the company.
The USSD code is part of innovative solutions that the company is deploying to enhance service delivery, and improve customer experience by promoting interaction in a more reliable, affordable, convenient and fast manner
New law requiring buildings to have water harvesting facilities enacted in Kajiado County
All buildings in rural and urban areas in Kajiado County will now be required to have water harvesting and storage infrastructures.
Out of order: Careless disposal of masks poses new threat
NATION: An environmental crisis looms and, as per usual, people are to blame. But, this time around Covid-19 is giving them all the help they need.
Advisory on Annual General Meeting (AGM) Convening by Resident Associations
As you are aware, the current COVID-19 pandemic situation has made it difficult to organize physical meetings and this has affected convening of Annual General Meetings and other meetings by Resident Associations.
Kara and Institute of Professional Security Studies to collaborate on promoting security & safety in the neighborhoods
Kara has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institute of Professional Security Studies (IPSS) to provide framework for collaboration on promoting security & safety in the neighborhoods across Kenya.
Kara partners with Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) to promote green building practices in Kenya
Kara has partnered with the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) to promote green building practices in the neighborhoods.
NEMA issues closure notices to Kitengela apartments discharging effluent on the roads
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued closure notices to more than 20 rental apartments in Kitengela town for discharging raw sewage into roads.
NMS streamlines development approval process through new online system
The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) has cleared a backlog of 4,400 pending development approval applications through the new e-construction system.
Reforms in National Police Service credited for drop in crime incidents
There are reduced cases of insecurity incidents following the restructuring of the National Police Service that began a year ago.
Kiambu County bids for elevation of Ruiru Town to City status
The County Government of Kiambu has initiated the process for elevating Ruiru town into a City in accordance with provisions of the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
Kara, UN Habitat and County Government of Nakuru officially launch hand washing stations in Nakuru County
The Kara, UN Habitat and County Government of Nakuru initiative on establishing permanent hand washing stations as part of COVID-19 mitigation was officially launched in Nakuru on 20th July 2020.
COVID-19 Mitigation: Kara, UN Habitat and County Government of Nakuru launch permanent hand washing stations in Nakuru County
Press Release - Nairobi, Kenya, July 21st 2020…
Kara/UN Habitat kicks off Covid-19 response initiatives in Nakuru County
Implementation of various activities aimed at supporting the fight against Covid-19 in Nakuru’s informal settlements has commenced following consultations between Kara, UN Habitat and the County Government of Nakuru.
Kara urges Government to put up measures to address rent crisis in the country
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage the nation with devastating economic results, low and middle-income tenants have found themselves living in their premises at the mercy of their landlords
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company sets tough new rules for water dealers
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has introduced tough new rules in an attempt to reform the water business in the city.
Resident Associations key in the war against Covid-19
Like many countries across the world, Kenya is experiencing huge political and societal changes as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Property developers warned against hiring unlicensed contractors
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has warned property developers against hiring unregistered contractors whom it blames for the rising cases of sub-standard buildings and building collapse in the country.
Court directs Government to rectify anomalies in takeover of Nairobi County functions
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has declared the Deed of Transfer of Functions executed between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government as vague and irregular.
Nakuru County reactivates building inspection unit to tackle illegal developments
The County Government of Nakuru has raised a red flag over mushrooming of illegal structures in the County.