Governor Johnson Sakaja Stories

Nairobi among worst-performing counties in health, trade sectors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

The performance of county governments in healthcare was assessed based on their efforts to provide affordable medical treatment, ensure health facilit...

ODM moves to quell tension in party, denies endorsing Sakaja's reelection bid
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

The party's chairperson Gladys Wanga said Raila only asked leaders in Nairobi to work under Sakaja for now, and that has nothing to do with the 2027 e...

[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 hires 60 lawyers to expands in-house legal team to curb costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Prior to this recruitment, the county had 24 in-house lawyers. With the new additions, the legal team now stands at 84, enabling the county to better...

Traffic chaos in Nairobi CBD resolved after meeting between matatu operators, hawkers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The protest was sparked by a decision made by the county government to move hawkers to the backstreets, displacing the matatus that rely on the main t...

City flooding woes: Sakaja admits Nairobi's drainage system is overwhelmed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

County Chief Officer for Roads Fredrick Karanja said the current sewer lines were designed to operate at half capacity but are now frequently overwhel...

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.

Nairobi landlords ordered to repaint buildings in key areas within 90 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The new order, announced by the County Chief Officer for Public Planning, Patrick Analo on Tuesday, includes not only the central business district (C...

Nairobi buildings to undergo mandatory repainting to boost city’s image
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

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

Nairobi MCAs vow to resist intimidation after 'attack' on Kitisuru legislator Alvin Palapala
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

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

City Hall restricts hawkers to designated backstreets in Nairobi CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mangano Street, Hakati Road, and River Road are some of the...

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...

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

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

Night demolitions leave Nairobi shoe shiners counting losses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The association insists the demolitions were unwarranted, claiming they had adhered to all legal requirements.

Court orders Sakaja to immediately reopen Central Park
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

The lobby group argued that the closure of Central Park and the intermittent opening and closing of Uhuru Park infringed on the rights of Nairobi resi...

Governor Sakaja to rename South C road to honour late music icon E-Sir
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

Sakaja confirmed that the road renaming would go ahead as planned, making E-sir's legacy part of Nairobi's urban landscape.

Nairobi MCAs reject Sakaja's Sh44.46bn budget proposal, citing development cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The move has sparked outrage among the MCAs, who argue that prioritising recurrent expenditure over development undermines essential projects across N...

Kibera residents threaten protests after City Hall fails to fix burst sewer
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 07, 2024

Several children playing next to dirty water flowing through open waterways compound the residents' fear.

Sakaja’s foundation among over 2,800 non-compliant NGOs facing deregistration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 06, 2024

They are required to submit annual financial reports and apply for re-registration under the new Act within three months of its commencement.

Wangari Maathai lobby vows to fight Sakaja’s Uhuru Park leasing plan in court
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 05, 2024

The group's fresh protest comes a day after Sakaja's cabinet approved the leasing and renting of designated places within Uhuru and Central Parks as p...

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