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Building permits overtake parking fees as Nairobi's top revenue source
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

The new figures indicate that building permits now account for 22 per cent of the county's total revenue, amounting to Sh2.26 billion generated from i...

Nairobi MCAs raise safety concerns over 'unsafe' highrise buildings ahead of short rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 30, 2024

Kiamaiko MCA Joseph Ndung'u has pointed out safety concerns surrounding a six-storey building in Huruma, which has shown signs of structural damage fo...

MCAs call for disbandment of Nairobi's urban planning committee over illegal approvals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2024

Nominated MCA Nasra Nanda expressed concern over the sensitive nature of these approvals being discussed outside a government building without proper...

Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

The audit will also look at building plans approved but for which construction is yet to commence.

Architects, planners criticise Sakaja's proposal to raise floor limit for buildings
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 27, 2024

The remarks come after Governor Sakaja said that construction of high-rise apartments in upscale neighborhoods would continue despite criticism, raisi...

Eastleigh Airbase among areas to get 25-floor buildings as height limits lifted
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 24, 2024

The governor clarified that this development does not mean all building proposals will automatically be approved.

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