Nairobi County Assembly Stories

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.

Sh4 billion earmarked for Nairobi roads as Ruto promises to complete stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The President stressed the importance of Nairobi to Kenya's progress, stating that the city’s development is key to the nation's advancement.

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...

Nairobi County to launch Jitambulishe verification system to tackle harassment by fake county staff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 19, 2024

The system will allow business owners to verify county employees through a digital badge linked to their identity and photograph.

Nairobi secures Sh43.4 billion funding for Green BRT Line 3 project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The BRT system is part of Nairobi's broader urban mobility plan, which includes pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, non-motorised transport options, a...

Nairobi County among 10 counties with zero funds allocated for development- CoB
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

The report, covering the period from July to October, lists Kajiado, Baringo, Lamu, Uasin Gishu, and West Pokot counties alongside Nairobi as having r...

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...

Court strikes out Woodley property dispute case, rules it lacks merit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

The Judge was told by senior counsel Adrian Kamotho that the petitioners before the Court have not exhibited evidence to demonstrate that they are the...

Nairobi MCAs give Sakaja 24 hours to release Sh282 million unpaid allowances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Speaker Kennedy Ng'ondi informed the House that his office had done its part by writing to the executive regarding the matter.

County Governments flagged for irregular, unsupported payments in financial audit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

A combination of weak internal controls, poorly qualified staff, and reluctance to adopt best financial practices has left taxpayers bearing the brunt...

Nairobi MCAs seek to force county staff to go on leave amid soaring wage bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2024

The proposal, tabled by Majority Leader Peter Imwatok, seeks to curb the county’s soaring wage bill, which has been exacerbated by employees avoiding...

Nairobi MCAs halt Jevanjee housing project transactions amid loan inquiry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

Sonko publicly confirmed that a private developer used the Jevanjee title deed to secure the substantial loan.

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.

Nairobi County warns of imposters extorting businesses over fake noise pollution fines
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2024

For those who may have been deceived, Mosiria advised filing reports with the nearest police station to initiate investigations.

Nairobi's street food hygiene under scrutiny following discovery of trolleys in public toilets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2024

He noted that the County is committed to restoring order and will take action against anyone found violating health regulations.

Court clears path for modern housing units in Nairobi’s Woodley estate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

Justice M.D. Mwangi on Wednesday stated that the issue had already been resolved by a competent court.

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.

Nairobi County tops legal fee spending amid concerns over financial oversight, mismanagement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2024

Under Governor Johnson Sakaja, Nairobi spent Sh941.86 million on legal fees, dues, arbitration, and compensation payments.

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.

Sakaja issues 912 title deeds, vows to complete Nairobi land titling by 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2024

The beneficiaries include members of 14 county schemes in Nairobi residing in Kayole Soweto, Sharp Corner in Dandora, Matopeni Spring Valley, Patanish...

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