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County government overseeing Nairobi, managing enforcement, infrastructure, and waste amid recent Eastleigh building collapse investigation.
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… ssued a stern warning to government agencies, contractors and private developers against the indiscriminate cutting of trees across the city, declaring that no individual or institution is permitted by law to remove trees without the approval of the Nairobi City County Government …
Sakaja condemns illegal tree cutting, to meet government agencies this week over Nairobi’s green heritageThe Standard
… The directive to form the Unit composed of police officers drawn from the National Police Service and Nairobi County was issued in February by President Ruto during the signing of Cooperation Agreement between the County and National government.As part of the ongoing preparation, …
2,500 officers set to join Nairobi Metropolitan police unitCitizen Digital
… unty scholarships By Citizen Reporter July 22, 2026 12:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Vulnerable secondary school students in Nairobi receive scholarship vouchers from the Nairobi City County Government …
Nearly 2,000 vulnerable Nairobi students receive County scholarshipsCitizen Digital
… Gombe is charged that, being an employee in the public service at the Nairobi City County Government, he willfully neglected to stop construction of Mamzil Towers on Land Reference number 2O9 /5909 /10 (Nairobi block 68/ l306) despite known noncompliance, a duty which you were du …
Court lifts arrest warrant against Nairobi County official John OsikeCitizen Digital
… Gombe is charged that, being an employee in the public service at the Nairobi City County Government, he willfully neglected to stop construction of Mamzil Towers on Land Reference number 2O9 /5909 /10 (Nairobi block 68/ l306) despite known noncompliance, a duty which you were du …
Court lifts arrest warrant against Nairobi County official John OsikeCitizen Digital
… ssued a warrant of arrest against John Gombe Osike, one of the accused persons charged in connection with the collapse of a building in South C, after he failed to appear in court.Gombe is charged that, being an employee in the public service at the Nairobi City County Government …
South C building collapse: Court issues arrest warrant for accused Nairobi County officialCapital News
… Speaking during the signing of a collaboration agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County Government at State House, the President said the planned facility would transform Gikomba into a modern, structured trading hub. …
Faith Odhiambo Demands Structured Market Planning Following Gikomba FireCapital News
… Speaking during the signing of a collaboration agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County Government at State House, the President said the planned facility would transform Gikomba into a modern, structured trading hub. …
Traders Suffer Losses as Morning Fire Sweeps Through Gikomba MarketThe Standard
… The Nairobi City County Government Chief Officer for Disaster and Risk Management and Coordination Bramwell Simiyu confirmed that one adult male and one adult female lost their lives in the tragedy. …
Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedyThe Standard
… The directive, issued on February 17, 2026 during the signing of a cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County Government, was unambiguous: Nairobi’s security architecture must change. …
Nairobi's growing security challenges deserve special police unitKamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has called on Nairobi City County to stop alleged harassment, arbitrary arrests, and destruction of traders' property in Eastleigh and Gikomba, accusing county enforcement officers of intimidating hawkers and confiscating merchandise, and warning that such operations threaten small-scale business owners' livelihoods.
1 November 2026 · Capital News →
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has called on Nairobi City County to stop alleged harassment, arbitrary arrests, and destruction of traders' property in Eastleigh and Gikomba, accusing county enforcement officers of intimidating hawkers and confiscating merchandise, and warning that such operations threaten small-scale business owners' livelihoods.
1 November 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to investigate the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, with the aim of establishing circumstances surrounding the collapse and identifying those liable. The ODPP noted that Nairobi City County Government has not yet submitted an inquiry file concerning possible wrongdoing by the developer, construction professionals, or county officials.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed the DCI to conduct a criminal investigation into the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, to establish whether construction rules were followed and whether officials, developers, contractors, or professionals bore responsibility. The ODPP said it would prosecute anyone found criminally culpable, and noted that Nairobi City County Government had not submitted an inquiry file on the building's construction for review.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe the collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, which caused injuries, destroyed property, and left people missing. The investigation will examine whether failures in construction practices, regulatory oversight, or professional conduct by county officials, developers, and construction professionals contributed to the disaster.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
The Ministry of Health has set up a 24-hour medical coordination desk at the scene of a building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi, and deployed medical personnel from referral facilities to support rescue operations and provide treatment to affected people.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has opened the emergency spillway at Nairobi Dam to prepare for anticipated heavy rainfall and reduce downstream flooding risk, as part of a broader restoration programme for the water body and its ecosystem.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has opened the emergency spillway at Nairobi Dam to prepare for anticipated El Niño rains and reduce flood risk downstream, as part of a wider restoration programme for the water body and its ecosystem in collaboration with government agencies and Nairobi City County.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County completed search operations after a demolition incident at the former Club Avenida building along Moi Avenue injured four workers, with all 24 workers on-site accounted for and no fatalities reported. Three of the injured workers were taken to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County Government has convened key departments and civil society organisations to strengthen early childhood development for children under six, focusing on coordinated communication and behaviour change across health, education, urban planning, and social services. County officials said aligned messaging across healthcare facilities, schools, and communities would help identify vulnerable children and address developmental gaps before school age.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja inspected overnight drainage and street-cleaning operations in Eastleigh as the county prepares for anticipated heavy El Niño rains. The five-day operation targets blocked drainage systems to reduce flooding risk and improve sanitation before the expected rainfall.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County has mobilised residents across all 17 sub-counties to participate in a citywide Mazingira Day exercise on Saturday, focusing on drainage clearing and tree planting to reduce flood risks ahead of expected El Niño rains.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Hundreds of Nairobi residents who invested millions of shillings in the Jeevanjee Affordable Housing Project in Ngara have not received their units more than seven years after initial investments, with construction stalled since 2022. Takwa SACCO, which contracted for 200 apartments, has remitted approximately Sh387 million of an agreed Sh600 million total and halted further payments pending work resumption.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has announced a commemorative programme for the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death on October 15, 2025, featuring events throughout the month and culminating in a major celebration at his home in Bondo on October 15.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County faces a significant refuse collection crisis with garbage accumulating in low-income and high-density areas. The county should modernize its waste management system and partner with the private sector to ensure adequate collection across all 85 wards.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County Government has announced plans to introduce official identification badges for registered street photographers and content creators operating in the capital, with the system intended to provide legal recognition and protect creatives from harassment and extortion.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate resumes sittings with a packed agenda covering fuel prices, transport safety, healthcare, county affairs and urban development. Key items include scrutiny of a cooking gas facility handover in Mombasa County and reports on traffic and vehicle inspection regulations.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate returns from a month-long recess with several bills due for first reading, including the Public Participation Bill, Kenya Roads Amendment Bill, Fisheries Management and Development Amendment Bill, Gold Processing Bill, Plant Protection Bill, and Sports Amendment Bill. Motions are also expected regarding petroleum supply chain irregularities and a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A baseline study found 84 per cent of women traders in Nairobi's markets rely on self-care arrangements for their children because formal childcare is too expensive or unavailable near their workplaces. The opinion piece argues Nairobi County should move from pilot programmes to permanent policy to address this "gap in market design."
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County Government and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered to reduce the cost of doing business and improve the operating environment for enterprises in the capital through the "Jenga Biz, Jenga Nairobi" programme, which will streamline licensing and compliance processes and include a Trade Fair Digital Portal for businesses to register as exhibitors and access logistics information online.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County Government has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to reduce the cost of doing business and ease administrative hurdles facing enterprises. The partnership will target MSMEs, artisans and manufacturers by streamlining licensing and compliance processes while improving access to capital and markets.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government employees have not been paid for two months, with the delay blamed on the county budget approval by the Treasury and late action by the Nairobi County Assembly. The acting county secretary says salaries will be paid once the budget is uploaded, though the article notes the delay could extend to August 20.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City County Government has announced a salary delay for July 2026, attributed to late approval and uploading of the County Budget, which affected fund processing and release. The Head of County Public Service Godfrey Akumali acknowledged the financial hardship and urged staff to remain patient while the matter receives urgent attention.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has called for the suspension of an Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government, citing concerns that it undermines devolution and unresolved issues that emerged during the committee's analysis.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Runda Estate in Nairobi gathered to protest what they claim is a grabbed public parcel of land and oppose plans for a multi-storey building on the site, saying it would violate building height restrictions, damage drainage systems, and disrupt the ecosystem.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →