Nairobi County Stories

Sakaja, MCAs agree on new housing policy and tenant reinstatement plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Among the major outcomes is the decision to develop a County Housing Estate Management Policy that will regulate all processes involving tenant evicti...

Over 280 county corruption cases under EACC investigation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud told the committee, chaired by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, that six of the reported cases have been concluded in court, seven a...

Nairobi County moves to formalise and regulate childcare sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 04, 2025

The framework highlights childcare as a shared responsibility between the government, private sector, philanthropic organisations, and communities, en...

Race against the rains: Nairobi and Kiambu counties rush to unclog drainages and stop flooding
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 03, 2025

After last year’s devastating floods left families stranded on rooftops, Nairobi and Kiambu are now rushing to clear blocked drainages and expand stor...

Tighter household budgets stall land purchases in Nairobi’s satellite towns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

HassConsult noted that Sh1 million invested in satellite town land in 2007 would now be worth Sh13.23 million, compared with Sh7.4 million in Nairobi...

City Hall to launch crackdown on unauthorised buildings after regularisation deadline, Sakaja says
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The Nairobi City County Government will, after the deadline, launch a citywide crackdown to bring thousands of unauthorised structures into compliance...

Nairobi County issues new land rate structure effective January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

Land rates are the top own-source revenue earner in Nairobi, accounting for about 25 per cent of revenue collected by the county government.

Court gives Nairobi County one year to align Parklands projects with planning laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

The court found that the county’s actions and omissions regarding developments in Parklands since August 2019 had violated the community’s constitutio...

Bunge La Mwananchi, activists move to court to block Sakaja-National Government deal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 15, 2025

They argue that the proposed deal violates constitutional provisions on devolution and undermines the autonomy of county governments.

City Hall to register roadside vendors in drive to widen tax base
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

County officials said that many small enterprises, including food kiosks, salons, garages, and open-air markets, have operated for years outside the t...

Githurai MCA asks EACC to probe Sh17 Million roadworks irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

The MCA has asked the EACC to investigate whether due process was followed in procurement, whether the payments were aligned with the actual work done...

Motion filed to force Nairobi contractors to repair damaged roads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Neglected construction sites have contributed to flooding, heavy traffic, and, in some instances, accidents, leaving residents frustrated and motorist...

Nairobi gives property owners 14 days to repaint, clean up their buildings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

Authorities said the action is necessary to raise sanitation standards and ensure buildings comply with public health and housing requirements.

Ex-Nairobi County Attorney distances Sonko from disputed JamboPay contract in court
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to his defense team, Sonko maintained that Nairobi County was not ready to renew the JamboPay contract and that the most prudent step was to...

Nairobi residents express fury over unending drainage woes
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2025

Nairobi County Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria expressed frustration, noting that despite the county’s ongoing drainage efforts, some resid...

Nairobi leads August revenue allocation as counties receive Sh33.2 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The disbursement follows the approval of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, which outlines how Sh415 billion of national revenue will be dis...

Nairobi eases debt burden by cutting pending bills by Sh35 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

Nairobi’s arrears stood at Sh121.78 billion as of June 30, 2024,  with Sh121.26 billion linked to the County Executive and Sh513.92 million owed by th...

Nairobi traders directed to present weighing tools for county inspection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The inspection drive began in Embakasi Central between August 18 and 22 and in Embakasi East from August 25 to September 2 at Soweto Social Hall. Kasa...

Nairobi MPs push for collaboration to end school overcrowding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

According to the Committee, many Nairobi schools in densely populated areas serve students from multiple constituencies, making joint planning essenti...

Githurai MCA’s resignation threat over ghost projects exposes Nairobi County governance gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

Nairobi City County Assembly Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu confirmed that investigations are underway to address the issues raised by Mwangi, noting...

Court of Appeal orders Nairobi to finalise zoning rules in Rhapta Road dispute, caps developments at 16 floors
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 19, 2025

The court directed the county government to establish a valid and updated zoning framework before granting approvals for projects of such magnitude.

How Nairobi’s women hawkers risk it all to make ends meet
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 19, 2025

Matatu drivers operating along Mfangano Street under Manchester Sacco face long delays navigating through the disorganised city. Trips that should tak...

Governor Sakaja revives County Policing Authority to tackle rising crime
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

Membership will include the governor as chair, county representatives from the National Intelligence Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investiga...

Nairobi tops counties' travel spending, development projects left behind – CoB report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

In her report, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o warned that such spending is excessive, unnecessary, and diverts resources from essential infra...

Governor Johnson Sakaja blames Treasury for delayed county salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county has not received its equitable share for the past two months, forcing a reliance on local revenue that is insu...

Nairobi to appoint six borough managers to enhance service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The appointed managers will act as direct links between City Hall and residents, serving as the eyes and ears of the county in their respective region...

MCA files motion to curb Nairobi’s ballooning Sh21 billion legal bills through ADR
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Karen MCA Anthony Maragu has filed a motion compelling Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration to prioritise alternative dispute resolution mechanism...

Nairobi County workers directed to stay home over unpaid salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) said the workers’ July and August salaries have yet to be disbursed.

Governor Sakaja vows to deregister private firms over illegal dumping of waste
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Sakaja also highlighted the county government's plan to boost waste management by expanding infrastructure and increasing employment opportunities for...

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