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To modernize sanitation services, the county plans to launch the Green Nairobi Company, a long-term initiative designed to convert waste into energy and professionalize city cleaning.
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.
Despite the innovation, illegal water connections continue to challenge Nairobi Water. The county estimates that out of 560,000 cubic metres of water supplied daily, about 300,000 cubic metres are lost through unlawful connections
Kenya Bora Tuitakayo said since September 2022, when Sakaja’s administration took over, Nairobi has been subjected to corruption, poor services, and financial mismanagement.
The lawmakers emphasized that the pause in political tensions should now translate into concrete results for residents.
The political intervention followed parallel meetings on Tuesday, one hosted by the United Democratic Alliance at State House and another convened by ODM at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation Center.
Raila Odinga has already held two meetings with assembly leadership over the past four days—on Friday and Monday—urging MCAs to reconsider the impeachment plan.
Deputy Minority Leader and South B MCA Waithera Chege had on Sunday confirmed that the required signatures had already passed 60 by evening, expressing confidence the number would quickly surpass the 84 needed.
The legislators are yet to draft the impeachment motion or collect the necessary signatures, with plans to discuss the process further during a retreat scheduled for next week.
Sakaja warned that the stadium has reached full capacity and that attempting to enter could be dangerous.
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) said the planned protests will take place in Nairobi, where a public petition will be presented demanding urgent action to rescue what they described as a failing public health system.
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.
Governor Sakaja distanced himself from what he described as “a smear campaign” aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
The Governor affirmed that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble, demonstrate and picket, but added that this right must be exercised in a way that respects the freedom and safety of others.
Speaking at Sambut Primary School in Kamagut Ward during an event focused on youth and women empowerment, Sakaja addressed the killing of media associate Ojwang.
He expressed disbelief that COTU would oppose the construction of markets funded through the housing levy.
Addressing congregants during a church service on Sunday, Sakaja urged Nairobians to fulfil their responsibilities, noting that timely rent payments are crucial for the county to function effectively.
They report that large piles of trash are frequently abandoned by the roadside in several locations, leading to environmental degradation and posing significant health hazards to the local community.
The petitioners, Dedan Rachuonyo and Felix Odiwour, claim the project has subjected workers to inhumane, exploitative and unconstitutional treatment despite being launched by the Nairobi City County government as a job creation and environmental clean-up programme.
