Nairobi landlords ordered to repaint buildings in key areas within 90 days
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.
Developers with properties within the Westlands, Upper Hill, and Ngara areas will be required to repaint their buildings within the next 90 days.
This follows a directive from Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, aimed at enhancing the city's aesthetics and safety.
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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. Upper Hill hosts numerous government offices, including those of the Ministry of Health, Transport, and the Kenya National Library.
The directive also extends to the Ngara area, which is which is considered part of Nairobi's downtown CBD. Affected developers will need to repaint their buildings within 90 days or face legal consequences. This order includes properties along key roads such as Uhuru Highway, Haile Selassie Avenue, University Way, and Kirinyaga Road.
The notice comes a day after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced new measures aimed at restoring order and enhancing the city's appearance, including the repainting of buildings.
Speaking at the Church of Christ Africa in Buruburu on Sunday, Sakaja lamented over the neglected state of some buildings with faded paint, stating that a fresh coat of paint would significantly improve the city's aesthetics.
"As part of our commitment to cleaning and upgrading the city, landlords within the CBD will be required to repaint their buildings and install security lighting," he said.
The 90-day deadline is in line with the Public Health Act, which mandates that local governments address public nuisances like deteriorating building facades. Landlords in the affected zones must comply with the repainting order or face legal action after the notice expires.
The notice serves as a reminder that urban renewal efforts are underway in Nairobi, with the city government also targeting hawker encroachments in the CBD as part of its ongoing cleaning campaign.
Nairobi City County Assembly Health Committee chairperson Maurice Ochieng had called on the County Government of Nairobi to move quickly and ensure that all buildings are repainted.
Ochieng' said the county should start enforcement with buildings located in Nairobi Central Business District.
According to him, most of the buildings are dirty and un-presentable hence violating section 118b of Public Health Act Cap 242.
"Most of the buildings have become an eyesore in regards to their conditions. They are dirty and un-presentable hence quick intervention is needed first to address the issue of painting," he said.
"The law on public nuisances under Section 118b of Public Health Act Cap 242 is clear and compliance is therefore a must. We want to caution the building owners against ignoring these provisions on public health," Ochieng added.
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