City Hall Stories

Unpaid fines, penalties pile up as City Hall ignores court orders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

One of the most notable cases cited by Gathungu is from 1991, where City Hall was ordered by the High Court to pay Sh299,375,214 to a party. Despite t...

'Broke' Nairobi MCAs storm City Hall offices in desperation over delayed funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

They said they are struggling to run their wards, with some claiming they have had to buy basic items like tissue paper from their own pockets.

Garbage dumping row: Sakaja interdicts two county officials as probe begins
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

Sakaja emphasised that while operational staff like drivers followed orders, administrative action had to be taken against those who issued the illega...

City Hall gets approval to begin construction of Miraa Market in Ziwani estate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The market, located in Ziwani, will provide a more conducive environment for Miraa businesses, which have long faced challenges with inadequate space...

Nairobi MCAs push for debt swap as City Hall, Kenya Power clash over Sh4.8bn debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

The Nairobi County Assembly is suggesting that Kenya Power settle its outstanding Sh4.8 billion wayleave debt by offsetting it against the Sh1.5 billi...

Kenya Power, City Hall in standoff over Sh4.8 billion unpaid wayleave fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 24, 2025

The dispute dates back to 2007 when Kenya Power challenged City Hall’s authority to impose wayleave fees.

Nairobi County dumps garbage at Kenya Power offices after power cut over unpaid bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

Reports indicate that the two parties differed over a power bill exceeding Sh3 billion owed by the Nairobi County Government.

[HOLD!!] Sakaja administration unclogs city drainage, repairs burst sewers ahead of long rains
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 07, 2025

The old system, designed to serve a much smaller city, routinely overflows during heavy rains, especially in the central business district and surroun...

City Hall approves removal of illegal signage in Nairobi CBD
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

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

Auditor-General flags governance gaps at City Hall but commends Nairobi's financial progress
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The report is divided into three key areas, with the first focusing on financial statements, evaluating their compliance with reporting standards, acc...

City Hall rolls out decentralised service centres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

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

City Hall gives plot owners 30-day ultimatum to settle dues, start developments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 15, 2024

This is part of the county's ongoing efforts to address land underutilisation and encourage urban development in the city.

Governor Sakaja announces affordable housing plan for City Hall employees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Sakaja's team believes that promoting homeownership among county employees will not only boost productivity but also improve staff retention and perfo...

Removal of city workers not in medical scheme from payroll irks union
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

The union urged the county government to prioritise proper staff supervision and avoid using medical scheme biometric registration as a guise for a he...

Sh1 billion earmarked for new classrooms in Nairobi as enrolment rises
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 01, 2024

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the plans during a stakeholders’ and media roundtable meeting in Nairobi on Thursday.

Why Nairobi Governor Sakaja wants second office at CBK Pension Towers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

MCAs raised concerns regarding the implications of the proposal for a second governor’s office.

Sakaja's Sh290m new house: 12 families to be compensated in relocation plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

Committee Chairman Jared Akama reiterated the necessity of establishing the residence to avoid audit queries.

Concerns emerge over legitimacy of Nairobi county public service board members
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

As a result, he called on the Sectoral Committee on Labour to inquire and report whether the due process was followed.

Why City Hall stopped City Mortuary from receiving unidentified bodies from police
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Nairobi City County government Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba confirmed that the morgue was overstretched and full.

Nairobi County Assembly suspends all travel as cash crunch bites
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The suspension of travel and assembly activities due to the cash crunch at City Hall comes just days after the assembly purchased a Sh33 million mace.

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