Nairobi building approvals Stories

Experts warn of Nairobi high-rise crisis as illegal buildings undermine safety, oversight
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

Professional groups expressed concerns that the city’s development control processes have weakened and that political interference has led to bypassin...

Relief for CBD building owners as City Hall waives painting fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The move is part of ongoing efforts to restore order and cleanliness in the city and is expected to encourage landlords to comply with a 90-day direct...

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 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.

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