Kevin Cheruiyot

Kenya, Nairobi

Journalist and Digital Reporter at Nairobi News

Journalist/Digital Reporter at @NationAffrica @Nairobi_News/Programs Producer/Music lover| God First/@Arsenal fan/ former reporter @TheStarKenya To inform

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Articles

Businesses looted by goons still grounded a year later

4 days ago | nation.africa | Ndubi Moturi |Kevin Cheruiyot

When demonstrators took to the streets on June 25, 2024, to exercise their constitutional rights under Article 37 of the Constitution, Ms Grace Njeri believed the protests would be peaceful. As usual, she opened her businesses along Mfangano Street in Nairobi’s Central Business District. She had just taken out a multimillion-shilling loan to start her shoe business, which had picked up well. Encouraged by the growth, she opened another shop at the New Sunbeam Shopping Complex.
Investor shift to long term bonds drives oversubscription in CBK’s reopened auction

1 week ago | thesharpdaily.com | Kevin Cheruiyot

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised KES 71.6 billion through a reopened Treasury bond auction dated June 23, 2025, significantly surpassing its KES 50.0 billion target. The strong subscription highlights a growing investor shift toward long-term government securities amid declining short-term yields following the lowering of Central Bank Rates (CBR) rates by CBK by 25.0 bps to 9.75% in June 2025 from 10.00% in April 2025.
NPS reveals names of police behind shooting of face mask seller

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ndubi Moturi |Kevin Cheruiyot

The National Police Service has revealed the identities of two anti-riot officers caught on camera assaulting and shooting a man in Nairobi’s Central Business District during Tuesday’s protests. Police say the incident involves police constables Klinzy Barasa Masinde and Duncan Kiprono, terming their actions as unjustified. As a result, the officers have been interdicted, a statement signed by police spokesperson Michael Muchiri indicated.
Nairobi MCAs probe Sh10.7 billion legal fee scandal

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ndubi Moturi |Kevin Cheruiyot

On December 18, 2014, Nairobi City County issued a demand notice to Yellow Horse Inn Limited, a tenant, for Sh5.3 million for land rates and interest. The property, located within the city, was listed as privately owned, according to the county’s own records. But what began as a routine revenue claim spiralled into a prolonged and contentious legal battle after the tenant sued the county for wrongful listing.
Top names exposed in Nairobi land rates crackdown

1 week ago | nation.africa | Ndubi Moturi |Kevin Cheruiyot

Properties linked to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s relatives, ex-Senator Samson Ongeri and Royal Nairobi Golf Club are among those targeted in a Nairobi County crackdown on land rate defaulters. Muigai Holdings Limited, owned by the late Peter Muigai Kenyatta (a stepbrother to President Uhuru Kenyatta), John Kamau Muigai and Richard Kamau Muigai, reportedly owe the county Sh118 million in accrued land rates according to CR12 registration documents.
Court stops developer from evicting College of Insurance in South C

1 week ago | nation.africa | Kevin Cheruiyot

The Environment and Land Court has barred private developer Rajab Ahmed Karume from evicting the Insurance Training and Education Trust (ITET) from its land in Nairobi’s South C area. In a ruling issued by Milimani Environment and Land Court Judge Grace Kemei, the developer was ordered to immediately stop constructing a perimeter wall that was cutting off five acres of the College of Insurance’s playground. “That the application be and is hereby certified urgent.
Uncle from hell? Man arrested over death of little girl thrown from balcony

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Kevin Cheruiyot

Residents of the Jacaranda Gardens estate in Nairobi’s Kasarani are still in shock from the tragic incident that robbed them of a young, promising child, Amanda Mutheu. Amanda, five, who was beloved by many residents, was pronounced dead on Wednesday night after allegedly being dropped from the second floor by her uncle. It was unclear what led to the incident that left neighbours in disbelief, with distressing videos later surfacing online.
Properties in CBD destroyed as Kenyans protest killing of Ojwang

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Kevin Cheruiyot

Several properties in the Nairobi Central Business District were damaged by Kenyans who took to the streets to protest the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang. The groups protesting against Ojwang’s killing demanded the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, the complainant in the case against the late. The late Ojwang died while in police custody. He was arrested in Homa Bay County and transferred to Nairobi Central Police Station.
CBK cuts policy rate by 25 bps to 9.75% from 10.00%

2 weeks ago | thesharpdaily.com | Kevin Cheruiyot

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), through its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has reduced the benchmark Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.75% from 10.00%, bringing it back into single-digit territory for the first time since May 2023. This marks the sixth consecutive rate cut since August 2024, during which the CBR has steadily declined from 13.00% to 9.75%.
College of Insurance faces eviction as developer moves to claim disputed land

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Kevin Cheruiyot

The College of Insurance is on the verge of losing one of its plots of land in South C, Nairobi County, which has served as a sports ground for students over the years. The college also hosts the Edge Hotel and Convention Centre where several meetings, including government functions, are held. Businessman Rajab Ahmed secured an order to occupy the land registered as LR No 209/10210.