Nairobi County Stories

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...

Nairobi County wage bill skyrockets to Sh17.3 billion following mass hiring under Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

The increase was particularly sharp in the financial year ending June 2023, when staff levels rose to 13,355, more than double the previous year, and...

Lawyer moves to court over Nairobi City Park takeover by KFS
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 13, 2025

Mugane contends that City Park has historically fallen under the county's jurisdiction, but KFS allegedly assumed control "secretly and irregularly."

Nairobi MCAs demand disclosure of Nairobi Pay server locations amid salary delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The move comes amid concerns that the county’s reported Sh13.7 billion collections cannot be independently verified.

Nairobi County at crossroads: Mismanagement, politics, and struggle for accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

Former Town Clerk Philip Kisia traced Nairobi’s challenges to shifts in revenue management and governance structures.

How protests over Finance Bill hurt Nairobi’s daily revenue collections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

County records show fire inspection fees plunged by 90 per cent to Sh5.3 million, while market rates fell 11.6 per cent to Sh189.37 million.

MPs sound alarm over severe overcrowding at MTRH
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

Hospital management explained that the facility receives referrals from at least eight counties, including Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Baringo, Trans Nzoia...

Nairobi women caucus fault Ruto, Raila for scuttling Sakaja's impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 05, 2025

Led by Martha Miyandazi, the caucus expressed disappointment with Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto for interf...

Revealed: Mediated pact that halted Governor Johnson Sakaja’s impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Issues of county administration were also addressed, including the dismissal or reassignment of officers. Chief Officer Osman Khalif and Housing Chief...

Lobby calls for Nairobi County dissolution following audit revelations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Kenya Bora Tuitakayo claims the city has been plagued by misuse of public funds since September 2022, leaving residents with poor services and mountin...

Nairobi ODM MPs tell Sakaja, MCAs to focus on service delivery after withdrawal of impeachment motion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

Makadara MP George Aladwa said the decision by MCAs to drop the motion should mark the start of action, not politics.

Ruto, Raila intervene to save Sakaja, secure 60-day window for governor to address MCAs' concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Aladwa revealed that the governor was also told to apologise, and he asked for forgiveness as well, and put forward the challenges he has in his offic...

Inside Raila Odinga’s bid to save Governor Johnson Sakaja from impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege disclosed that Minority Leader of the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and former Westlands MP Fred Gumo were pre...

Raila summons ODM MCAs as Governor Johnson Sakaja faces impeachment threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

The push to remove Sakaja has intensified, with 87 MCAs now reported to have signed in support of the impeachment motion, up from 70 last Friday.

City Hall launches massive audit of staff academic credentials amid rising cases of certificate forgery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has also exposed irregular hiring of more than 3,800 employees in Governor Sakaja’s administration.

How Nairobi’s posh estates losing prestige over mushrooming kiosks
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 30, 2025

Developers and landlords in Nairobi suburbs have, in some cases, been forced to lower asking prices for units in their apartments.

Nairobi MCAs turn heat on Sakaja after stormy Kamukunji as impeachment talks resurface
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Ninety-six out of the 122 ward representatives attended a stormy Kamukunji, where they voiced deep frustrations over stalled projects, bursary delays,...

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