Nairobi City County Assembly

Nairobi City County Assembly — legislative body approving key county appointments and proposed bills including youth council legislation.

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October 2026
19 OctThe Standard
… parties have withdrawn from commercial and political arrangements because of continued reliance on the decision Sonko, who was elected Nairobi governor in 2017, was removed from office in December 2020 following an impeachment process initiated by the Nairobi City County Assembly …
Sonko files new petition to overturn judgment upholding his impeachment
September 2026
6 SeptThe Standard
… Gachago cited concerns previously recorded by the Nairobi City County Assembly that evictions had allegedly been carried out despite an injunctive order issued on June 4, 2025, restraining further evictions.The residents are now demanding that the county account for what happened …
Woodley residents challenge Sakaja over evictions, court orders
August 2026
15 AugCitizen Digital
… KMPDU and Nderitu claim the policy was never tabled before, scrutinised by or approved by the Nairobi City County Assembly. …
Win for KMPDU as court stops Nairobi County recruitment of casual, locum health workers
15 AugThe Standard
… KMPDU also says the Nairobi City County Assembly never scrutinised or approved the policy, arguing that this made the framework procedurally defective under Article 47 of the Constitution and the Fair Administrative Action Act. …
Court halts Nairobi County hiring of casual, locum health workers pending case
July 2026
29 JulCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has told the High Court that he has complied with court orders requiring the appointment of a substantive County Secretary, arguing that the process is now awaiting approval by the Nairobi City County Assembly. …
Sakaja tells court County Secretary appointment now lies with Assembly
23 JulCapital News
… The demonstrators marched from Greenpark Terminus to the Nairobi City County Assembly before proceeding to the Council of Governors headquarters, where they called on county governments to implement existing court decisions and national directives on the employment of UHC workers …
Health Unions Blame Governors as UHC Workers Strike Drags On
15 JulCapital News
… Speaking during a public participation forum convened by the Nairobi City County Assembly on the Nairobi City County Youth Empowerment and Service Bill, 2026, participants said the legislation comes at a crucial time when many young people continue to grapple with unemployment, l …
Nairobi Youth Back Proposed County Youth Council to Strengthen Leadership and Economic Empowerment
10 JulThe Standard
Governor Johnson Sakaja delivers the annual State of the County Address in Nairobi City County Assembly on February 11, 2026. …
City Hall opts for generators as Sakaja fails to pay Kenya Power
3 JulCapital News
… Odhiambo made the call after visiting Waruku Primary and Excelite School in Waruku, Kileleshwa Ward, alongside Nairobi City County Assembly Education Committee Chairperson Perpetua Mponjiwa. …
Former LSK President Presses MPs To Fast-Track Bill Recognizing Informal Settlement Schools
1 JulCitizen Digital
… The Nairobi City County Assembly has the highest number of members in the country, standing at 125. …
MCAs pocket hefty perks in Ksh.1 billion sitting allowance bonanza

Politics

Sonko seeks to overturn impeachment judgment citing judicial independence

The News

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has filed a petition at the High Court's Constitutional and Human Rights Division seeking to invalidate the June 24, 2021 judgment that upheld his impeachment, citing alleged violations of judicial independence and his right to a fair hearing. Sonko's application references subsequent proceedings against former High Court Judge Said Chitembwe, who was part of the three-judge bench that determined his impeachment case.

19 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Sonko seeks to overturn impeachment judgment citing judicial independence
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has filed a petition at the High Court's Constitutional and Human Rights Division seeking to invalidate the June 24, 2021 judgment that upheld his impeachment, citing alleged violations of judicial independence and his right to a fair hearing. Sonko's application references subsequent proceedings against former High Court Judge Said Chitembwe, who was part of the three-judge bench that determined his impeachment case.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

Woodley residents challenge Sakaja over evictions and court orders
Woodley Development Initiative has challenged Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's evictions in the estate, saying the dispute involves due process, disputed rent accounts, property rights, and alleged non-compliance with court orders rather than simply unpaid rent. The group cited High Court orders directing the county to resettle residents and return household goods, and alleged evictions were carried out despite an injunctive order issued on June 4, 2025.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 15 August

Court halts Nairobi County recruitment of casual, locum health workers
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has issued a conservatory order temporarily stopping the Nairobi County government from recruiting casual and locum personnel into a newly established County Casual and Locum Pool, following an application by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and Kingori Nderitu.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court halts Nairobi County casual health worker recruitment
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has stopped Nairobi County from recruiting casual and locum health workers into a countywide pool pending a legal challenge by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union, which argues that proposed pay rates fall below agreed levels and violate constitutional protections on equality.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

Sakaja says County Secretary appointment awaits Assembly approval
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 →

Thursday 23 July

Health unions accuse governors of failing UHC worker commitments
Health unions blamed county governments for an ongoing nationwide strike by Universal Health Coverage workers, accusing governors of failing to implement an Sh8.9 billion budget allocation meant to transition healthcare workers to permanent and pensionable terms. The strike, now in its third day, saw union members demanding implementation of employment agreements, permanent and pensionable appointment letters, inclusion in July payroll, and recognition agreements.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 15 July

Nairobi youth welcome proposed county youth council bill
Young people in Nairobi have backed a proposed law to establish an official county body to champion youth interests, saying it would enhance their participation in governance and entrepreneurship. The Nairobi City County Youth Empowerment and Service Bill, 2026, is intended to address unemployment, limited economic opportunities, and inadequate youth representation in decision-making.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 10 July

City Hall uses generators after unpaid Kenya Power bills
Nairobi City County has deployed generators throughout City Hall for approximately two weeks to power hundreds of offices, reportedly due to unpaid Kenya Power bills under Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

Former LSK President urges fast-track of informal settlement school bill
Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called on the National Assembly to urgently pass the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to formally recognize Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools in Kenya's basic education system, arguing that delays are denying thousands of children in informal settlements access to quality education.
3 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 1 July

MCAs exceed sitting allowance limits in nine-month budget cycle
County Assemblies spent Ksh.1.12 billion on MCAs' sitting allowances against an approved budget of Ksh.2.02 billion over nine months, with Embu MCAs averaging Ksh.134,577 above the Salaries and Remuneration Commission limit of Ksh.124,800.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →