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Nairobi County Assembly

Also known as: the County Assembly

Nairobi's legislative body that approves county budgets, oversees governance, and advances policy initiatives including infrastructure and disaster management.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    The focus on city centre beautification comes at a time when Nairobi County Assembly Chairperson for Urban planning Godfrey Majiwa raised concerns over how the initiative was arrived at.

    Experts to Sakaja: A beautiful city needs proper drainage
  3. August 2026
  4. The Standard

    release of funds and ensure that salaries are paid immediately upon the uploading of the County Budget.” The county admitted that the delay has thrown the employees and their families into financial hardship.The problem has also been linked tothe delay by Nairobi County Assembly

    Tough times for Nairobi county employees as salaries delay
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    gle Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Governor Johnson Sakaja has told the High Court that he has complied with a court order requiring the appointment process for a substantive Nairobi County Secretary by forwarding the name of Dr Machel Waikenda to the Nairobi County Assembly

    Sakaja tells court appointment of Nairobi County Secretary is underway
  7. Citizen Digital

    He also cited affidavits allegedly sworn by Michael Otada, who moved the impeachment motion in the Nairobi County Assembly, and Abdi Guyo, who seconded it.

    Sonko cites new evidence in bid to reverse impeachment, insists he is eligible to vie in 2027
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Nairobi County Assembly has approved Governor Johnson Sakaja's Sh49.27 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with health, education, infrastructure and environmental management receiving the largest share of funding.

    Inside Sakaja's Sh49 billion budget
  9. The Standard

    Instead, his lawyer, Adrian Kamotho, told the judge that the governor had taken steps to comply with the judgment by appointing Godfrey Akumali as Acting County Secretary and forwarding his nomination to the Nairobi County Assembly for vetting and approval.The contempt proceeding

    Sakaja appears in court over failure to appoint Nairobi County secretary
  10. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi County Assembly approves Ksh.49.27B budget to fast-track infrastructure, healthcare and service delivery By Citizen Reporter July 28, 2026 06:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The

    Nairobi County Assembly approves Ksh.49.27B budget to fast-track infrastructure, healthcare and service delive
  11. Capital News

    The demonstrations, themed “Health Workers United for Dignity, Justice & Respect,” will begin at Greenpark Terminus in Nairobi from 8:00 a.m., before proceeding to the Nairobi County Assembly and later the Council of Governors (CoG) headquarters.

    Health Unions Begin Daily Protests as Nationwide Strike Enters Third Day
  12. The Standard

    Juma tabled a request before the Nairobi County Assembly seeking a statement from the Chairperson of the Sectoral Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the delayed payment of retirement benefits by the Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPFUND) and the remittance of statutory

    Nairobi county retirees demand answers over delayed pension benefits
  13. June 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Nairobi County Assembly approves Raila Odinga monument at Supreme Court roundabout By Citizen Reporter June 24, 2026 05:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the late former Prime Minister Raila

    Nairobi County Assembly approves Raila Odinga monument at Supreme Court roundabout
Politics

Experts warn beautification efforts lack adequate city drainage planning

The News

Experts including town planners and valuers are warning that Nairobi's ongoing beautification with cabro stones in the city centre could worsen flooding without adequate drainage infrastructure, particularly as El Niño rains approach. Nairobi County has identified 16 high-risk flood zones, and prior flooding in 2025 left 20 people dead.

10 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. Experts warn beautification efforts lack adequate city drainage planning

    Experts including town planners and valuers are warning that Nairobi's ongoing beautification with cabro stones in the city centre could worsen flooding without adequate drainage infrastructure, particularly as El Niño rains approach. Nairobi County has identified 16 high-risk flood zones, and prior flooding in 2025 left 20 people dead.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Nairobi county employees face two-month salary delay

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Sakaja nominates Dr Machel Waikenda for Nairobi County Secretary post

    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

  2. Sonko seeks to overturn impeachment, claims 2027 eligibility

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has launched a fresh bid to reverse his impeachment, citing new evidence and a recent East African Court of Justice ruling. He maintains that a 2022 High Court ruling allowing him to vie for office has never been overturned and that he remains eligible to contest any political seat in the 2027 General Election.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Nairobi County approves Sh49 billion budget for 2026/27

    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

  4. Sakaja appears in court over County Secretary appointment delays

    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

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Nairobi County Assembly approves 49.27B shilling budget

    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

  2. Nairobi allocates Sh20 million for Raila Odinga monument

    Nairobi County Assembly has allocated Sh20 million in the 2026-2027 budget to build a monument and statue honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court Roundabout in the Central Business District. The monument will recognise Odinga's contributions to Kenya's democratic reforms, constitutional change, infrastructure development and efforts to promote national unity.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Health workers escalate strike with daily nationwide protests

    Health Unions Caucus members begin daily street demonstrations across all 47 counties as their nationwide strike enters its third day, demanding conversion of UHC workers to permanent and pensionable terms, inclusion in July payroll, implementation of the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement, and signing of recognition agreements.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Nairobi retirees face persistent pension payment delays

    Retired Nairobi County employees are experiencing delays in accessing retirement benefits, prompting an Eastleigh South Ward MCA to formally request a statement from the Sectoral Committee on Labour and Social Welfare about delayed payments by the Local Authorities Pension Trust (LAPFUND) and remittance of statutory deductions.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Nairobi assembly approves Raila Odinga monument at Supreme Court

    Nairobi County Assembly has approved an amendment to construct a monument honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court roundabout, recognising his contributions to good governance, democratic space, and the rule of law.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi County Assembly approves Raila Odinga monument at Supreme Court

    The Nairobi County Assembly has approved an amendment for a monument honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Supreme Court roundabout in Nairobi. The monument is intended to recognise Odinga's contributions to Kenya's development, good governance, democratic space, and the rule of law.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Nairobi County Assembly orders arrest of missing Finance CEC

    The Nairobi County Assembly has ordered the arrest of Finance CEC Charles Kerich after he failed to appear before the Committee on Implementation to discuss the 2026/2027 county budget. Kerich, who was suspended by Governor Johnson Sakaja following a conviction for contempt of court and a three-month prison sentence on May 19, 2026, has been missing, and the committee says his absence is blocking the budget preparation process.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Nairobi County Assembly considers disaster management overhaul bill

    A new Disaster and Emergency Management Policy Bill before Nairobi County Assembly aims to transform how the city handles disasters including fires and floods through a structured chain of command, a dedicated Disaster Management Fund, enhanced emergency response capacity, and establishment of a Fire and Disaster Management Academy. The bill also proposes creating a digital Disaster and Emergency Management Information System for real-time data collection and coordination.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

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