Nairobi Governor Stories

I can join your Cabinet if you make education free at all levels, Babu Owino tells President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

He explained that despite any ideological differences with Governor Johnson Sakaja, his main concern is ensuring that Nairobi residents get the servic...

ODM moves to quell tension in party, denies endorsing Sakaja's reelection bid
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

The party's chairperson Gladys Wanga said Raila only asked leaders in Nairobi to work under Sakaja for now, and that has nothing to do with the 2027 e...

[HOLD!!] Sakaja administration unclogs city drainage, repairs burst sewers ahead of long rains
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 07, 2025

The old system, designed to serve a much smaller city, routinely overflows during heavy rains, especially in the central business district and surroun...

City flooding woes: Sakaja admits Nairobi's drainage system is overwhelmed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

County Chief Officer for Roads Fredrick Karanja said the current sewer lines were designed to operate at half capacity but are now frequently overwhel...

Governor Sakaja threatens contractors damaging city roads with license denial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Sakaja highlighted the importance of contractors taking responsibility for the state of roads affected by their work, particularly in these two areas.

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...

Residents of city slums urge Sakaja to station firefighters in their neighbourhoods
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 13, 2024

Currently, Nairobi County is grappling with a surge in fire incidents, having recorded more than 200 cases in one year.

Sakaja’s foundation among over 2,800 non-compliant NGOs facing deregistration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 06, 2024

They are required to submit annual financial reports and apply for re-registration under the new Act within three months of its commencement.

Nairobi's flooding menace exposes overwhelmed colonial-era drainage system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Despite the ongoing cleaning efforts, Sakaja said large-scale investments are required to overhaul Nairobi's drainage system.

Why Nairobi Governor Sakaja wants second office at CBK Pension Towers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

MCAs raised concerns regarding the implications of the proposal for a second governor’s office.

Duale vows to ensure strict scrutiny of building approvals in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2024

Duale expressed deep concerns about the uncontrolled developments that have become a hallmark of Nairobi's skyline.

DP Gachagua takes 'Marikiti war' to Nairobi Governor Sakaja's doorstep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

Gachagua wondered why there was a sudden need to relocate the traders from the market which has been in existence since 1966.

How Nairobi County spent Sh1.2 billion on trips in nine months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2024

The report states that the Executive spent Sh902.19 million while Sh314.24 million was spent by Members of County Assembly (MCAs).

Uncontrolled hawking makes Nairobi streets hard to navigate, chokes other businesses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 07, 2024

Tom Mboya Street has turned into a hot spot for hawking, with reports of stealing, pickpocketing, and other crimes

Tarmacking of Eastleigh's Eighth Street a welcome boost for businesses
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 22, 2024

The repairs have improved the face of the area, making it a magnet for both small and large business owners and leading to a noticeable increase in ec...

Nairobi County seeks KAA partnership to boost fire response capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2024

Nairobi has relied on the Koja fire station on Tom Mboya Street, which was built in 1907 and another in the Industrial Area, built in 1957.

World Environment Day: How Nairobi residents are coping with garbage menace
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 05, 2024

In Eastleigh, Nairobi, poor waste management remained a pressing issue, with many lacking designated places for waste disposal, leading to an increase...

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

President William Ruto has declared that the buildings can now be 2 or 30 floors tall.

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 21, 2024

For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2024

The officers will visit business premises across the city to ensure that each of them has complied with the directive to obtain a Unified Business Per...

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