Also known as: the County
Nairobi's county administration, responsible for urban services including flood management, transportation infrastructure, road safety, revenue collection, and scholarship programs.
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… To realise this goal, the national government has entered into a partnership with the Nairobi City County Government, with KSh80 billion lined up for the construction of 260km of roads, installation of 40,000 street lights, and the strengthening of waste management systems. …
Ruto Rallies Nairobi residents to Shun Politics of DivisionThe Standard
… In partnership with the Nairobi City County Government, we are investing Sh80 billion in the construction of 260km of roads, installation of 40,000 street lights, and the strengthening of waste management systems,” he said. …
Affordable housing will not be stopped, Ruto vowsThe Ministry of Lands is intensifying efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating title deed issuance and undertaking fresh surveys. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome told the Senate that hundreds of public schools operate without title deeds, leaving them vulnerable to encroachment and illegal allocation.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Lands is intensifying efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating title deed issuance and undertaking fresh surveys. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome told the Senate that hundreds of public schools operate without title deeds, leaving them vulnerable to encroachment and illegal allocation.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
A World Resources Institute report attributes Nairobi's worsening flood crisis to decades of poor urban planning and environmental degradation, including unplanned development in flood-prone areas, inadequate drainage, shrinking wetlands, and weak land-use enforcement, alongside heavy rainfall. The 2024 floods displaced nearly 21,000 families, damaged over 90 kilometres of roads and nine bridges, and led to over 147,000 waterborne disease cases.
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 →
The Nairobi Revenue Authority has launched an enforcement drive targeting property owners who have not paid land rates for over three years, warning that defaulters risk having their properties attached, auctioned, or listed with Credit Reference Bureaus. The authority has appointed six debt recovery firms across the city's six boroughs to pursue recovery of unpaid land rates and accumulated penalties and interest.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A Nairobi court has lifted the arrest warrant issued against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi County official accused in the South C building collapse case, after his lawyer presented medical documents showing Osike was unwell and unfit to attend the previous court session.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has lifted the arrest warrant issued against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi County official accused in the South C building collapse case, after his lawyer presented medical documents showing he was unwell and unfit to attend the previous court session.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against John Gombe Osike, a Nairobi City County Government employee, after he failed to appear in court on charges of willfully neglecting to stop construction of Mamzil Towers despite known noncompliance. The court also issued summons for five other absent accused persons to appear and answer charges, with the case mentioned again on July 27.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called for proper market planning and fire safety solutions following a dawn fire at Gikomba Market that destroyed stalls and merchandise. She urged authorities to prioritize structured market planning, enforce fire safety standards, and ensure transparent investigations into the recurring fires at the market.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
A fire reported at around 4:00 a.m. swept through sections of Gikomba Market in Nairobi, destroying goods and causing traders to suffer losses. The Kenya Red Cross and multi-agency emergency teams responded to support firefighting efforts; no casualties have been confirmed so far, though the full extent of damage is yet to be established.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
A fire engulfed Gikomba market on Sunday morning, killing one adult male and one adult female, injuring several others, and destroying merchandise worth millions of shillings. Emergency response was hampered after a National Youth Service fire engine was stoned and turned away by youths during firefighting operations.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard opinion piece supports President Ruto's directive to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, arguing the city's rapidly expanding population and economic activity have created security demands that exceed the current police architecture's capacity.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County Government and Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety have launched a five-year programme to reduce traffic-related deaths, crashes and injuries, with support from the NTSA, police and other partners. The initiative focuses on strengthening data systems, improving road design, enforcing traffic laws and public education.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi City County Government is intensifying enforcement against illicit brews and unregulated alcohol trade, directing all liquor traders to register on the new LiquorPay System by December or face business closure. The digital platform is designed to strengthen oversight, automate revenue collection, and eliminate manual loopholes that have protected informal operators.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 17,500 people have registered for the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on June 7, exceeding the organizers' target of 15,000. Competition director Barnaba Korir said preparations are in final stages with all registration slots taken.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government has modernized key walkways in the Central Business District, including Moi Avenue, Tom Mboya Street, and Kencom area, installing modern paving, LED lighting, and pedestrian spaces as part of Governor Johnson Sakaja's "Let's Make Nairobi Work" initiative to improve urban planning and prioritize non-motorized transport.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County has begun induction of its new Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board, comprising senior officers from the Regional Commissioner's office, police division commanders, the Chief Officer for Public Health, and NACADA officers. The initiative aims to restore order, enhance coordination, and enforce strict compliance in the liquor licensing sector.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto called on Kenyans to unite for faster development and cautioned against politicians who sow division and tribalism. He said those seeking political office should be judged on their development track record and vision, not on divisive politics.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has committed to advancing the affordable housing project despite criticism, stating that his government is determined to elevate living standards in informal settlements. The Sh7.4 billion Kibera Soweto East Zone B project, now over 80 per cent complete, comprises 4,465 housing units alongside schools, health centres, and recreational facilities.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →