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Sakaja said the county had published an official list of authorised inspection officers covering all 17 sub-counties to ensure accountability and prevent unauthorised individuals from conducting inspections.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Gachoka said the incident, which left people trapped beneath the rubble, was a consequence of alleged corruption and weak enforcement, calling for those responsible to be held accountable.
The County Secretary and Head of Public Service sits at the centre of county operations. The office holder doubles up as the secretary to the county executive committee, oversees implementation of county policies, manages public resources, coordinates government activities, and provides direction to public officers across the county structure.
Green Nairobi executive Maureen Njeri said the county is seeking a more dependable way to fund waste services, noting that current efforts fall short due to limited resources. She said the city produces about 3,600 tonnes of garbage every day, yet only between 45 and 55 per cent is collected.
The crackdown, led by County Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge, focused on drivers who bypass official payment systems and instead rely on informal parking attendants commonly referred to as “parking boys.”
Sakaja said the capital cannot operate like other counties that depend only on allocations from the equitable share formula.
At the same time, the flooding damaged several major water pipelines in the city, disrupting supply in different areas. Among the affected infrastructure is the DN 600mm Outering Road pipeline at the Nairobi River crossing, the DN 300mm Eastleigh–Kiambiu pipeline, the DN 200mm Korogocho–Dandora line and the DN 100mm Brookeside Drive pipeline serving Lower Kabe
City Hall has now invited tenders for a contractor to create a local physical and land use plan specifically for Westlands. This framework will regulate future projects and ensure that development aligns with the neighbourhood’s intended layout.
In a statement issued on Thursday, County Executive Committee Member for Health, Wellness and Nutrition Suzanne Silantoi said the county has been in continuous talks with health sector unions while implementing reforms aimed at improving conditions for healthcare staff.
The confusion, officials said, stemmed from the recently launched Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, which provides a framework for assessing and justifying county service charges over the next five years, not a directive to impose higher fees.
The operators warn that the rule will only make the situation worse as the December festive season approaches, noting that heavy movement during this period requires stable and predictable transport options. According to them, enforcing the ban at such a time “will likely create chaos,” leaving commuters stranded in a period when demand for public transport is highest.
The Regularisation of Unauthorised Developments Regulations, 2025 set out a detailed system for developers to apply for approval of buildings that were constructed without proper permits or that deviated from approved designs. The framework seeks to end years of unplanned construction that have left many neighbourhoods exposed to unsafe structures and poor infrastructure.
For properties in flat rate zones, charges will range from Sh2,560 annually for land up to 0.1 hectares, increasing incrementally to Sh4,800 for plots exceeding 0.4 hectares. Properties valued through the 2019 Draft Valuation Roll—including residential, commercial, and agricultural plots—will be billed at 0.115 percent of their unimproved site value (USV) per year.
The county has invoked the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, which gives it powers to stop illegal construction, prosecute offenders, impose penalties and demolish structures that violate development regulations.
In a letter dated September 17, 2025 and addressed to Governor Johnson Sakaja, the Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) said the workers had not been paid their July and August salaries.
The audit further flagged concerns over possible ghost workers. It revealed that 27 individuals who were paid Sh47.552 million between June 2022 and June 2023 were summoned for a physical verification exercise in December 2024 but questions remain on their employment status.
Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria said the crackdown will focus on hotels and other establishments that generate significant amounts of waste.
The informal workers allege that county officials, working alongside hired groups, have forcefully occupied the land, displaced residents, and begun subdivision and development.
In his ruling, Justice Mwamuye clarified that the orders do not stop police investigations or lawful summons, but strictly prohibit any arrest without a court-sanctioned warrant.
The County stated that these parcels have remained dormant and unpaid for years, in violation of original allocation terms.
However, the regularisation will not apply to structures built on public land or spaces reserved for roads, railway, communication infrastructure, and other civic uses.
In his petition, Ochar argues that the Nairobi County Assembly has the authority to initiate the impeachment process under Standing Order 213, once the matter is subjected to public participation.
The dispute arose after Kenya Power disconnected electricity at City Hall over a Sh1.6 billion bill, prompting the county to retaliate by cutting water and sewer lines and dumping garbage at Kenya Power’s Stima Plaza offices.
The county government last Friday announced that land rates defaulters will be denied key services like water supply, garbage collection, parking, and licensing support.
More than 100 prominent properties across the capital have been listed in the latest phase of enforcement.
Key proposals under consideration include mandating cashless payments and requiring passengers to queue at designated matatu stages.
The county also plans to designate official pickup and drop-off points and ban matatus from picking passengers at petrol stations.
The facility, widely used by city motorists, reportedly owes the county Sh41.1 million in land rates.