Also known as: Governor Johnson Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja · Governor Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson · Governor Sakaja Johnson · Mr Sakaja · Johnson Sakaja-led · Sakaja Arthur Johnson
Nairobi Governor facing scrutiny over building approvals following October 2026 Eastleigh building collapse that killed dozens.
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The Standard
… Days after the court lifted the committal order, he was seen attending a County Executive Committee meeting chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja on July 21. …
Charles Kerich faces another arrest, three-month jail termCitizen Digital
… "You elected Sakaja as Governor and Sifuna as Senator yet they come from the same ethnic community, so I don't see any problem with that," Babu said amid laughter among the audience. …
Winnie Odinga's Senate ambitions will not stop me - Babu OwinoCitizen Digital
… The incident renewed safety concerns and sparked outrage online, with members of the public calling on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and the County Government to ensure accountability. …
Four injured after building collapses along Moi Avenue, NairobiThe Standard
… The governor, Johnson Sakaja-led County has sued the Attorney General, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the National Assembly and the Senate, claiming encroachment on its role in cleaning, licensing and enforc …
Nairobi County sues National Government over waste collection rolesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 13 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says his administration’s efforts to rein in rogue developers are being frustrated by weak penalties, court battles and the loss of prosecutorial powers that previously allowed local authorities to enforce municipal by-laws. …
‘My hands are tied’: Sakaja blames laws for Illegal buildingsCitizen Digital
Sakaja seeks tougher penalties for developers who violate building regulations By Citizen Reporter October 13, 2026 03:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ha …
Sakaja seeks tougher penalties for developers who violate building regulationsCapital News
… The operations, being coordinated under Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, target vulnerable locations where blocked waterways and inadequate drainage could increase the risk of flooding and property damage during heavy rains. …
Nairobi Ramps Up Drainage Works Ahead of El Niño RainsCitizen Digital
Sakaja reports 80 percent completion of Nairobi River clearance as Ksh.5B road works continue By Citizen Reporter October 12, 2026 04:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Sa …
Sakaja reports 80 percent completion of Nairobi River clearance as Ksh.5B road works continueThe Standard
… elections, citing strengthened inter-agency coordination and the Uchaguzi Bila Noma roadmap developed by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to prevent electoral violence.The meeting was attended by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja …
Mudavadi says Kenya's GDP growth hits 5.3pcCitizen Digital
… placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Mosiria, who was flagged by Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang'i, promised to build on the development plans of former governors Evans Kidero and Mike Sonko and complete the work begun by his boss, Governor Johnson Sakaja …
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria to run for Governor’s seatThe Orange Democratic Movement has reiterated that its political pact with President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance will not proceed without conditions, with the Deputy President's seat emerging as a key demand. Party leaders stressed at a Jacaranda Grounds rally that any agreement must guarantee ODM a share of power.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has reiterated that its political pact with President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance will not proceed without conditions, with the Deputy President's seat emerging as a key demand. Party leaders stressed at a Jacaranda Grounds rally that any agreement must guarantee ODM a share of power.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja asked residents at a memorial event to advise which political party he should join ahead of the 2027 General Election, offering choices between UDA, DCP, and ODM; sections of the crowd called on him to join ODM.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has defended the party's participation in a broad-based arrangement with the UDA, saying it is pursuing a clear plan and will not enter a coalition without negotiations. The two parties have each nominated five representatives to negotiate and draw up a coalition agreement ahead of ODM's possible support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi City County Government is rolling out solar-powered streetlights targeting 100,000 lighting points across major highways, residential estates and informal settlements, and will rehabilitate approximately 50,000 faulty streetlights to improve security and night-time economic activity.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With families still searching for loved ones and five people reported under the rubble following a building collapse in Eastleigh, officials have engaged in a blame game over responsibility. Governor Sakaja defended himself on Sunday night against claims that Nairobi City County had approved the building's development.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has refused to apologise for his claims about the collapsed Eastleigh building after receiving a defamation demand letter from Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's allies, maintaining he will not be silenced over questions about building approvals and regulatory oversight in the tragedy.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has clarified that Nairobi City County never submitted an inquiry file regarding alleged wrongdoing in the construction of the Eastleigh building that collapsed. The DPP has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the collapse.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has declined to apologise to Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over allegations linking City Hall to the collapsed Eastleigh building, saying he will not be intimidated and demanding accountability for the deaths and suffering caused by the disaster.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
A building collapse on 9th Street in Nairobi has prompted investigations into a developer and contractor, with Governor Johnson Sakaja acknowledging the building had no occupation certificate. The incident reflects systemic enforcement gaps, as warnings, enforcement notices, and stop orders have previously failed to prevent similar collapses.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
A building collapse in Eastleigh has exposed failures in enforcement by Nairobi County's Urban Planning Department, which has long been regarded as the most lucrative department and harbours cartels involved in approving city planning and building decisions.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police are hunting a developer and contractor after a building collapsed on 9th Street. Governor Johnson Sakaja acknowledged the building had no occupation certificate, while records show previous warnings and enforcement notices have not prevented collapses in Nairobi.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
A building collapse in Eastleigh has exposed failures by Nairobi County's Urban Planning Department to enforce stricter laws on city planning and building approvals. The department has been ranked as the most lucrative and harbours cartels, according to The Standard.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
An 18-storey building collapsed in Eastleigh on 24 October. Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja confirmed the construction had not been approved, and the county is under scrutiny over building approval lapses.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has questioned Kamukunji Police Station over the release of 14 suspects arrested in connection with the Eastleigh building collapse on a cash bail of Sh50,000 without court presentation, stating that county officers arrested the suspects but handed them over to police after the County lost prosecutorial powers.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County Government officials participated in the flag-off and awards ceremony of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, where 30,700 participants competed across various race categories. County leadership highlighted the event's significance for sports development, health, economic growth, and local commerce.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
A building collapsed in Eastleigh on Saturday with one person rescued from the site. Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration is facing criticism over its handling of building approvals.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja protested the release of 14 suspects arrested in June over the collapsed building in Eastleigh, questioning why they were released on Sh50,000 bail without being charged in court. Sakaja called for the county to have prosecutorial powers and demanded answers from Kamukunji Police on how the suspects were freed despite County City Hall having taken enforcement action after finding the property had been converted from residential to commercial without approved architectural plans.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
A building collapsed in Eastleigh with one person rescued on Saturday, prompting scrutiny of Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration's handling of building approvals as families search for missing relatives.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Following the collapse of a building under construction in Eastleigh where eleven people remain unaccounted for, The Standard's opinion writer argues that Kenya's planning and building laws are inadequate. The piece identifies gaps including silent approval of permits after 60 days, lack of clarity on occupation certificates, and counties' inability to prosecute violations without the Director of Public Prosecutions.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh had not been approved for construction by Nairobi County government or NEMA. Project details appeared on the National Construction Authority's online portal on Saturday, the day after the collapse, though a search on Friday night returned no registration for the building.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people have been rescued from an 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi — a man after 27 hours beneath the rubble and a woman later the same day. The search continues for more people believed trapped, with seven officially unaccounted for, though Kenya Red Cross reports 31 missing persons.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for investigations into an architect, engineer and physical planner linked to a 12-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh, after county records showed construction proceeded without approved architectural plans, though a change-of-use approval was granted in October 2024.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Construction Authority named 9th Street Plaza Limited as the developer and Stromax Holdings E.A Limited as the contractor for the multi-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi on Friday. The building was registered with the NCA on July 30, 2025, with Emmanuel Mwangi Maina listed as architect and Joseph Muturi Mugu as structural engineer.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Search and rescue operations continued on Saturday at a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, with the Kenya Red Cross reporting 31 missing-person reports. Governor Johnson Sakaja said rescuers were working from the top of the structure toward the basement to reach those feared trapped, as communication with some people contacted on Friday had ceased.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja attributed the collapse of a 16-storey building in Eastleigh to a change of use approved on October 17, 2024, and unapproved architectural plans submitted on November 20, 2024. Sakaja said the county had not approved the architectural designs and called on professional bodies to investigate individuals involved.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police have launched a manhunt for the owner and contractor of a building that collapsed on Friday, October 23, in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, with seven people believed trapped under rubble and no deaths reported as of Saturday 4 pm.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
A pregnant woman was rescued Saturday evening from a multi-storey building that collapsed Friday in Nairobi's Eastleigh estate and taken to Kenyatta National Hospital. She is the second person rescued; a man was also pulled from the rubble earlier in the day, while the fate of six reported missing persons remains unknown and police have launched a manhunt for the building's owner and contractor.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police have launched a manhunt for the owner of a building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on Friday afternoon, with rescue teams working to reach survivors trapped in the rubble. Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for amendments to empower county governments to take legal action against those who violate building regulations.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for tougher penalties against developers who violate building regulations and renewed his push for county governments to regain prosecutorial powers following the collapse of a 12-storey building in Eastleigh. Sakaja said weak penalties undermine enforcement and allow developers to disregard approved building plans and safety standards.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following an incomplete 12-storey building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for tougher penalties against rogue developers and restoration of prosecutorial powers to county governments, citing weak fines (as low as Sh5,000) that fail to deter violations of construction regulations.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →