Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Stories

High Court dismisses Sakaja’s bid to gag media over protest coverage
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 30, 2025

The judge rejected the plea, ruling that the orders sought would amount to a prior restraint on press freedom.

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...

Senators threaten legal action after Sakaja fails to attend oversight meeting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2025

The governor had been expected to brief Senators on the progress and challenges facing ECDE and VTC programmes in the city, but cancelled his appearan...

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 launches online platform to monitor, manage water usage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The online system provides the 'Equitable Water Distribution Schedule', allowing users to log into Nairobi Water’s website and see exactly when their...

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.

Sakaja to face over 20 charges as MCAs' impeachment drive gathers momentum
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 01, 2025

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.

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,...

Auditor General flags irregular hiring of 3,800 staff by Sakaja's administration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

The report also revealed that the county irregularly continued paying salaries to dismissed staff. Thirteen former employees received backdated salari...

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker throws out Governor Sakaja ouster petitions over legal gaps
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The petitioners had accused Governor Sakaja of gross violation of the Constitution and national laws, abuse of office and violation of the rights of N...

Nairobi County to clamp properties, evict rent defaulters from Monday
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 11, 2025

The move comes after the expiration of a waiver period that ended on April 30, during which landowners were allowed to regularise their accounts witho...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Inside City Hall's proposal to revise zoning regulations to raise building height limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2024

Eastleigh, Pumwani and Ziwani are classified under zone 2 with a limit of 25 floors.

Auditor General flags Nairobi County's payment of Sh7.5 million for tyres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2024

Gathungu highlights that the examination of the payment voucher and supporting documents revealed a series of anomalies, as detailed in the report

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 22, 2024

Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 08, 2024

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.

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