Caption for the landscape image: MCA Alai, chiefs row over 'illegal' buildings in Kileleshwa and Kilimani Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Residents are up in arms against the county government and private developers for violating zoning regulations. By Mary Wangari Correspondent Article Related "I am on my way to the hospital... I am at the hospital, let me finish what I am doing.” That was the response from the Kileleshwa Chief Joyline Gatakaa when the Nation reached out to her at 11.10am on Thursday. PREMIUM Outrage, promises: Nairobi’s familiar script after building disasters A review of major building collapses over the past decade reveals a pattern of regulatory failure. PREMIUM Tall structures that stole shine from Kileleshwa Once orderly suburb, now eclipsed by haphazard buildings, manacing billbords and traffic jam. Police probe Babu Owino, Robert Alai gun drama Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing all those who were present. PREMIUM Alai sued in battle for prime Runda land The firm claims that individuals associated with Alai broke the gate while armed with crude weapons. PREMIUM MCAs ask hard questions on Sakaja, Ruto cooperation deal MCAs say they are yet to be clearly briefed on their place within the new structure. . Recommended for you PREMIUM IEBC, MPs lock horns over campaign financing rules PREMIUM Politics of ‘spoilers’? How homegrown rivals threaten 2027 State House math PREMIUM Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers PREMIUM Over 24,000 primary schools to get new CBE textbooks Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers Knut says future school should encourage collaboration among teachers. Sudan lifts ban on Kenyan tea imports The ban was imposed in protest over Nairobi hosting leaders of Sudan's paramilitary RFS last year. Why Kenya is shutting down embassy in Bern, Switzerland The Embassy in Bern, the Swiss political capital, was opened in April 2020.
PREMIUM Outrage, promises: Nairobi’s familiar script after building disasters A review of major building collapses over the past decade reveals a pattern of regulatory failure.
PREMIUM Tall structures that stole shine from Kileleshwa Once orderly suburb, now eclipsed by haphazard buildings, manacing billbords and traffic jam.
Police probe Babu Owino, Robert Alai gun drama Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing all those who were present.
PREMIUM Alai sued in battle for prime Runda land The firm claims that individuals associated with Alai broke the gate while armed with crude weapons.
PREMIUM MCAs ask hard questions on Sakaja, Ruto cooperation deal MCAs say they are yet to be clearly briefed on their place within the new structure.
PREMIUM Why Knut wants truce between seasoned and inexperienced teachers Knut says future school should encourage collaboration among teachers.
Sudan lifts ban on Kenyan tea imports The ban was imposed in protest over Nairobi hosting leaders of Sudan's paramilitary RFS last year.
Why Kenya is shutting down embassy in Bern, Switzerland The Embassy in Bern, the Swiss political capital, was opened in April 2020.