Nairobi buildings to undergo mandatory repainting to boost city’s image

The governor revealed that an official directive would be issued in the coming week instructing building owners to comply.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced plans to ensure all buildings within the city’s central business district and surrounding areas undergo repainting as part of efforts to enhance the city’s image.
Speaking during a church service at the Church of Christ Africa in Buruburu, Sakaja expressed concern over the neglected state of some buildings with faded paint, emphasising that a fresh coat of paint would significantly improve the city’s aesthetics.
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He noted that the initiative, if implemented successfully, would not only enhance Nairobi’s appearance but also boost tourism and reinforce the city’s reputation as a leading commercial hub.
“As we continue to clean the city and remove all illegal hanging advertisements and signage, we must remember Nairobi is a commercial hub. We should make sure it is clean and green. All buildings should be repainted,” he said.
The Governor reiterated that the repainting initiative is part of a broader city clean-up strategy that includes timely garbage collection supported by 24 newly acquired refuse compactor trucks, daily clean-up exercises carried out by a 3,500-member “Green Army,” and the removal of unsafe advertisements and signboards.
“This proposal is a step in the right direction. It would improve the city’s overall image while attracting more visitors,” he added.
The governor revealed that an official directive would be issued in the coming week instructing building owners to comply.
Recently, the administration banned hawking along walkways to improve pedestrian mobility and initiated the installation of cabro pavements to enhance the city’s infrastructure.
The notice by Nairobi County Secretary Godfrey Akumali read: “No hawking will be allowed on the main streets and roads i.e. Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mfangano Street, Hakati Road and River Road.”
Akumali added that hawking on the designated backstreets will only be allowed from Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 10 pm.
City Hall said anyone found contravening the directive will face the law.
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