Governor Johnson Sakaja says the county is targeting flood-prone areas through garbage collection, drainage clearance and the removal of silt from major rivers, including the Nairobi, Mathare and Ngong rivers.
By Samuel OtienoThe Governor said discussions with street traders had resulted in plans to identify specific locations where they can do business and agree on hours when they will be allowed to operate.
By Maureen KinyanjuiA key part of Nairobi's strategy is the proposed Disaster and Emergency Management Policy, which seeks to move the county away from responding to disasters only after they occur and instead place greater focus on prevention, planning and resilience.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe first phase will centre on two of Nairobi's busiest transport corridors. It includes an underground rail section running beneath the Central Business District and the Eastlands Line, which is expected to serve thousands of daily commuters travelling to and from the city centre.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAt the centre of the dispute is a growing fallout between Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration and Members of the County Assembly, with legislators accusing the executive of failing to provide sufficient information on key financial proposals before seeking approval.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Nairobi Governor further disclosed that additional changes within the urban planning sector would be announced in the coming days.
By Bradley BosireThe committee observed that enforcement appeared uneven, with book vendors reportedly bearing the brunt of the crackdown while other informal traders continued operating in similar spaces without interference.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSakaja, who acted as guarantor during the negotiations, urged banks and lenders to avoid taking harsh recovery measures against operators already struggling with rising operational costs and economic pressure.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Single Mothers’ Association of Kenya has maintained that it has occupied the land for more than 30 years while pushing for legal ownership, but disputes over measurements and documentation have repeatedly stalled the process. The matter was escalated to the Senate after renewed concerns over eviction threats and unresolved registration.
By Bradley BosireGovernor Sakaja Johnson on Saturday explained that the interruption is linked to ongoing works designed to strengthen the city’s water infrastructure and improve long-term supply.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking to journalists on Tuesday, Waithera Chege confirmed that the members were ready to formally present the motion, but were unable to do so after the Clerk failed to appear in the Assembly.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the concept being discussed, officers attached to the unit would be equipped with body worn cameras, modern gear and supported by dedicated vehicles to allow quick response across the city.
By Bradley BosireThe agreement becomes the second formal intervention by the central government in Nairobi since devolution began. Although counties enjoy constitutional autonomy in self-administration, and Article 187 provides for transfer of functions, this arrangement leans on Article 189, which requires cooperation between the two levels of government.
By Maureen KinyanjuiJust recently, the Council of Governors resolved to boycott any appearances before the watchdog committee over what they termed as intimidation and exploitation by senators.
By Bradley BosireSakaja maintained that the constitutional framework governing devolution must be respected and that Nairobi County would retain its legally assigned responsibilities.
By Bradley BosireThe agreement also supports clinical trials and advanced research, offering county doctors opportunities to participate in high-quality studies while improving patient care and strengthening professional capacity.
By Bradley BosireThe County stated that these parcels have remained dormant and unpaid for years, in violation of original allocation terms.
By Brenda SockyGovernor Johnson Sakaja hailed the Sh1 billion jump as a testament to ongoing reforms and enhanced enforcement efforts, despite recent political unrest in the capital.
By Brenda SockySakaja has launched a crackdown on land rates targeting the recovery of billions of shillings in unpaid dues.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCounty governments to settle the Sh4.7 billion electricity bill Kenya Power is demanding.
By Maureen Kinyanjui"For everyone in our county houses who is not paying rent, you will be evicted. These houses don’t belong to me. They belong to the people of Nairobi," he stated firmly.
By Maureen Kinyanjui“We are halting all development approvals near waterways with immediate effect,” he declared. “Illegal structures built on riverbanks will be brought down to prevent future disasters.”
By Nadine Natasha