Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reshuffled key County Executive portfolios, reassigning Chief Officers across Lands, ICT and Infrastructure, Mobility, Public Works, Medical Services, and Gender and Inclusivity in changes that take immediate effect under a circular issued on April 24, 2026.
In an official circular released on Friday, referenced NCC/ADM/GOV/063/2026, the County Government confirmed the changes under Section 45(5) of the County Government Act 2012.
According to the circular, Machel Waikenda has been reassigned from Mobility and acting ICT Infrastructure to Lands and acting Mobility.
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The change places him at the centre of land administration functions while maintaining involvement in mobility-related responsibilities in an acting capacity.
Cecilia Koigu, who previously served in the Lands department, has been moved to ICT Infrastructure.
The reassignment places her in charge of a sector central to the county’s digital transformation and technology-driven service delivery systems.
Engineer Bob Ariemba has been listed under acting Works, with the circular indicating continued responsibility within the public works docket.
The Works department remains critical in overseeing infrastructure development, including roads, drainage systems, and public facilities across Nairobi.
In the health and social services sector, Irene Muchoki has been moved from Medical Services to Gender and Inclusivity.
This shift positions her within a department responsible for social protection programmes, equality initiatives, and community inclusion strategies.
At the same time, Mariam Dubow Dahir has been reassigned from Gender and Inclusivity to Medical Services.
The move places her within the county’s health system, which oversees county hospitals, clinics, and broader healthcare delivery services.
The county government said the reshuffle is part of administrative adjustments intended to improve coordination and efficiency across departments responsible for essential public services in Nairobi.
The circular did not provide detailed explanations for the individual reassignments but confirmed that all changes are effective immediately, signalling a swift transition for the affected officers into their new roles.
The announcement comes at a time when Nairobi City County continues to face pressure to improve service delivery across urban infrastructure, healthcare access, land management, and digital systems.
The restructuring of key executive positions is expected to influence how these sectors operate under the new leadership configuration.
The Lands department plays a particularly important role in Nairobi due to ongoing challenges related to land ownership, urban planning, revenue collection, and development control.
The ICT Infrastructure docket is also central to the county’s push toward digitisation of public services and improved administrative efficiency.
Mobility remains a major focus area in the city, with ongoing efforts to address traffic congestion, transport systems, and urban mobility planning.
Works continues to oversee infrastructure development projects that support road networks and drainage systems across the county.
Medical Services is responsible for the county’s healthcare facilities and service delivery, while Gender and Inclusivity focuses on social equity programmes, community empowerment, and protection of vulnerable groups within Nairobi.
The circular was signed by Sakaja Arthur Johnson, CBS, EGH, Governor of Nairobi City County, under the slogan “let's make Nairobi work,” which features in official county communications.
The Governor’s office also provided contact details for public engagement, including telephone numbers +254 725 624 489 and +254 738 041 292, as well as the official email [email protected]
The latest reshuffle is expected to trigger a period of transition as the affected Chief Officers assume their new responsibilities immediately.
Residents of Nairobi will be watching closely to see whether the restructuring leads to improved efficiency in service delivery across key sectors such as health, infrastructure, land management, and urban mobility.
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