City Affairs

Sakaja highlighted the importance of contractors taking responsibility for the state of roads affected by their work, particularly in these two areas.

Sakaja emphasised the importance of adhering to city laws to ensure the city remains orderly and attractive.

GBM has also called for accountability, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law in managing Kenya's forests, urging an immediate investigation into the matter.

According to Kefa Otiso, forced evictions have a huge negative impact on people's socio-economic welfare.

The Nairobi County government has launched a two-day enumeration exercise to ensure the rightful traders and landlords are prioritised for stall allocations once the market is completed.

The new order, announced by the County Chief Officer for Public Planning, Patrick Analo on Tuesday, includes not only the central business district (CBD) but also areas like Westlands and Upper Hill, which are crucial business hubs in Nairobi.

The governor revealed that an official directive would be issued in the coming week instructing building owners to comply.

According to the report, the county government has failed to develop clear rules for how the fund should be used, leading to unaccounted spending.

Police were quickly mobilised to secure the area and prevent theft while firefighters worked tirelessly to control the flames.

A vote was conducted through a secret ballot, leading to his dismissal.

Kangemi MCA Hamisi Maleya said the county legislators would not back down from their oversight duties despite threats.

Nairobi's hawkers have also been ordered to remove their wares from the streets and lanes by 10 pm daily to make way for cleaning operations by city workers.

His lead lawyer Danstan Omari claimed that dealers out to bring Khalif down are bankrolling the case against him and vowed to petition the Director of Public Prosecutions to drop the charges to allow civil proceedings.

Mosiria expressed concern that recent inspections revealed many buildings lack proper waste bins and are not subscribed to authorised waste collectors.

He denied the charges before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina and claimed through his lawyers led by Danstan Omari, that the cases were orchestrated by jealousy of his business rivals.

Court documents reveal that Chief Inspector Cess Otieno and her deputy are allegedly being used by the trustees of the Obama Self-Help Group's estate office to frustrate the legal owner of the land from developing his property within the estate.

Margaret Aluoko, the school’s director, said the institution has had challenges with rent arrears and was in talks with the proprietors of the premises.

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

The report indicates that the Sh159.41 million paid via the manual system highlights a significant vulnerability within the county's financial systems, which could be exploited for fraudulent activities.

Milimani Magistrate Charles Ondieki on Friday ruled that the prosecution has presented a prima facie case against Sonko and his co-accused, meaning there is enough evidence for the case to continue.

Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mangano Street, Hakati Road, and River Road are some of the streets and roads where hawkers will not be permitted.

The report is divided into three key areas, with the first focusing on financial statements, evaluating their compliance with reporting standards, accounting practices, and relevant laws.

The move came despite clear guidelines from the Ministry of Education, which had instructed principals not to send students home due to fee arrears.

To improve operations, the county recently hired and trained over 40 revenue clerks to work at the centres.

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

DCI said the suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be arraigned on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

The Service has faced criticism for alleged heavy-handedness in handling unarmed protesters, a practice that has drawn condemnation from various quarters.