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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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 roundaboutThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Nairobi County Assembly has ordered the arrest of Finance CEC Charles Kerich. …
Nairobi MCAs order arrest of missing Finance CEC KerichThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA new Bill before Nairobi County Assembly is set to transform handling of disasters in the city, including fires, floods, and other calamities. …
New Bill seeks to change approach of handling disaster in NairobiExperts 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →