Hard truths.
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...
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...
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.