Also known as: Governor Johnson Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja · Governor Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson · Governor Sakaja Johnson
Governor of Nairobi County championing underground metro, county budget approvals, and police unit reforms; facing court scrutiny over County Secretary appointment delays.
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Sakaja explains Nairobi’s first underground metro project to Senate, says will end traffic gridlock By Benjamin Muriuki July 23, 2026 05:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja sp …
Sakaja explains Nairobi’s first underground metro project to Senate, says will end traffic gridlockThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget at County Hall in Nairobi on June 18, 2026. …
Nairobi ramps up emergency response with 406 personnel, seven fire stationsCitizen Digital
… The implementation meetings came a day after the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, approved the project concept, marking a major milestone towards the rollout of the mass transit system. …
National Gov't, County Officials move to fast-track Nairobi Mass Rapid Transit projectCitizen Digital
Sakaja Cabinet approves underground railway line linking Nairobi CBD to Eastlands By Ian Omondi July 22, 2026 03:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja chairs a Cabinet meeting o …
Sakaja Cabinet approves underground railway line linking Nairobi CBD to EastlandsCitizen Digital
… The Executive Scholarship Programme forms part of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's education agenda, which seeks to expand access to quality education for learners from low-income households while reducing financial barriers that contribute to school dropouts. …
Nearly 2,000 vulnerable Nairobi students receive County scholarshipsCapital News
… The decision was made during the 90th County Executive Committee meeting chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, with the proposal developed in collaboration with the Executive Office of the President. …
Nairobi County Executive approves Phase I of Mass Rapid Transit SystemCitizen Digital
Nairobi County saves Ksh.8.4 billion by cutting reliance on external law firms By Benjamin Muriuki July 22, 2026 04:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Governor Johnson Sakaja chairs the 90th County Executiv …
Nairobi County saves Ksh.8 billion by cutting reliance on external law firmsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGovernor Johnson Sakaja’s cabinet has approved the implementation of the first phase of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS). …
Sakaja's cabinet approves phase I of metropolitan transit systemCitizen Digital
… A video captured by Citizen Digital showed the rowdy team passing outside City Hall in Nairobi, making victory chants to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. …
President Ruto directs security agencies to tame goonismCapital News
… Governor Johnson Sakaja said the expansion was necessary to keep pace with Nairobi’s increasing population and demand for sanitation services. …
Nairobi Expands Sewer Treatment Capacity with Ruai, Kariobangi UpgradesPresident William Ruto has formally backed the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an underground metro rail project presented by Governor Sakaja Johnson. The first phase will involve constructing a 30-kilometre underground railway connecting densely populated areas.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has formally backed the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an underground metro rail project presented by Governor Sakaja Johnson. The first phase will involve constructing a 30-kilometre underground railway connecting densely populated areas.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reaffirmed commitment to the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport project, which includes a 30-kilometre underground railway linking Eastlands to the CBD with 25 stations, expected to ease traffic congestion and integrate with Bus Rapid Transit and commuter rail services.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County has appointed six debt recovery firms to pursue property owners who have defaulted on land rates for more than three years, with penalties including property attachment, auction, and Credit Reference Bureau listing. The Nairobi Revenue Authority is coordinating the campaign, assigning each firm to one of the county's six boroughs.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with a court order to appoint a substantive Nairobi County Secretary by forwarding the name of Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly for vetting and approval. Sakaja said his first nominee was rejected, prompting the formation of a new selection committee that recommended Waikenda.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the High Court that he has complied with court orders on appointing a substantive County Secretary, having nominated Dr Machel Waikenda to the County Assembly after a fresh recruitment process following the rejection of an initial nominee.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Sakaja's Sh49.27 billion budget for Nairobi County was approved by the County Assembly for the 2026/27 financial year, representing an increase of nearly Sh4 billion from the previous year. The budget prioritizes health, education, infrastructure, and environmental management, with major allocations for road construction, sub-county offices, and health facilities.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before Milimani High Court to answer contempt proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary nearly eight months after a December 2025 judgment ordering him to do so. His lawyer told the court that Sakaja had appointed Godfrey Akumali as Acting County Secretary and forwarded his nomination to the County Assembly for vetting and approval.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Assembly has approved Governor Johnson Sakaja's KSh49.27 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, a KSh4.67 billion increase from the previous year, prioritising infrastructure, healthcare, education, and service delivery.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art garage to accommodate mechanics affected by the Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, with capacity for up to 1,200 vehicles and support facilities including showrooms, painting booths, car wash bays, training rooms, clinics, shops, and kitchens.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion piece examining whether young people gathering at Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi rallies signal the emergence of a new political force in Kenya's opposition, as supporters voluntarily contribute money and show unprecedented engagement.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has issued a warning to government agencies, contractors and private developers against indiscriminate tree cutting in the city, stating no individual or institution is permitted to remove trees without county approval. He has convened a meeting with key government agencies this week to develop a coordinated strategy for protecting the city's tree cover.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja dismissed current political transfers and defections as premature, saying transfer activity was yet to peak and would intensify from November.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Sakaja announced that 2,500 officers from the Nairobi County Inspectorate and National Police Service will undergo intensive training to establish a specialised Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, aimed at shifting policing focus from traffic enforcement to enhanced security patrols and rapid response across the capital.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled, following a Presidential directive issued in February. The officers will undergo specialised training before deployment to address the city's security challenges.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that the Government will begin paying medical insurance for all 107,000 Community Health Promoters under the Social Health Authority this month. The National Government will provide 390 million shillings, with counties expected to contribute a similar amount.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja on Saturday launched Social Health Authority medical cover for 7,820 Community Health Promoters in Nairobi, making them the first group of community health workers in the country to receive comprehensive SHA coverage, and presented a cheque to facilitate their registration and premium payments.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five months after President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement in February unlocking Sh80 billion for the capital's development, the partnership has begun translating into visible infrastructure projects across the city, including extensive road and drainage works on major corridors.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto directed that all Community Health Promoters receive new screening kits and smartphones within 90 days, and announced enrollment in the Social Health Authority with Sh390 million allocated, with counties to contribute half the amount.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Senate on firefighting and disaster management.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, including the capital's first underground metro line, will address chronic traffic congestion and transform Nairobi into a "20-minute city." Sakaja said the project had been approved by the Nairobi City County Executive Committee, with the National Government fast-tracking implementation.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has established a 406-member Fire and Rescue workforce and operationalised seven fire stations as part of reforms to build disaster preparedness. Governor Sakaja told the Senate that the county has conducted fire safety drills and emergency simulation exercises, with the Gikomba Fire Station 80 per cent complete.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senior National Government officials held high-level meetings to coordinate the rollout of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMRTS) after Nairobi County approved the transport initiative, signalling growing collaboration between the two levels of government on what is expected to become one of Kenya's most ambitious urban transport infrastructure projects.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has approved the implementation framework for the first phase of a metropolitan mass rapid transit system featuring an underground railway through the CBD and a high-capacity rail link to Eastlands, designed to ease congestion and integrate with pedestrian and transit services.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total of 1,957 Form Three and Form Four students from all 17 Nairobi sub-counties have received scholarship vouchers from the Nairobi City County Government to support learners from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and help them complete secondary education.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi County Executive has approved the implementation framework for Phase I of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, which will include an underground transit core in the CBD and the Eastlands Line to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County Government has saved an estimated KSh8.48 billion over the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years by reducing reliance on external law firms and strengthening its internal legal department. The county's in-house advocates handled 84 of 174 court cases during the review period, with 47 decided in the county's favour.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Johnson Sakaja's cabinet has approved phase one of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System, which will include an underground rail core through the CBD and the Eastlands line to address traffic congestion and modernize public transport.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto has warned that the rise of violent youthful groups poses a threat to national security and economic growth, noting that some arrested for criminality are given low bail and later appear at political rallies as goons.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has doubled the Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant's capacity from 160,000 to 320,000 cubic metres per day and plans to expand Kariobangi from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres daily, alongside a 54-kilometre trunk sewer network, to manage rising wastewater volumes in a city of over seven million people.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →