Also known as: the County Government · County Government of Kajiado · Mombasa County Government · County Government of Kirinyaga · Laikipia County Government · Murang'a County Government
County government administering Nairobi, currently focused on El Niño flood preparedness and emergency response coordination.
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Citizen Digital
… The incident renewed safety concerns and sparked outrage online, with members of the public calling on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and the County Government to ensure accountability. …
Four injured after building collapses along Moi Avenue, NairobiThe Standard
… There is suspicion that street dwellers may have started it, but that remains unconfirmed,” the officer told this publication Firefighters from the Nairobi County Government initially attempted to contain the blaze from outside the park but were overwhelmed by its rapid spread an …
Fire breaks out at Nairobi National Park near Southern BypassCitizen Digital
… m debt case By Dzuya Walter October 13, 2026 11:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A Mombasa County executive committee member faces arrest for contempt of court over the county government …
Mombasa County official faces arrest over contempt in Ksh.154m debt caseCitizen Digital
… The committee urged the Ministry of Labour and the Nairobi County Government to take an active role in planning, while highlighting the need for direct coordination with security agencies and the fire department to bolster emergency preparedness. …
Senate Committee demands targeted upgrades for Nyayo StadiumThe Standard
… It describes the meetings as taking place “within sight of” Parliament, the Office of the President, the Supreme Court and the Nairobi County government offices, raising questions about the level of scrutiny the recruitment activities received. …
Russia war victims face compensation hurdle under Kenya's foreign-enlistment lawCapital News
… The exercise brings together the Nairobi County Government, National Disaster Operations Centre, Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Defence Forces, Kenya Coast Guard and other emergency agencies. …
Nairobi tests flood response as agencies set up emergency command centreThe Standard
… Oloo said the warning was intended to prevent people from exploiting the remembrance activities for personal gain.The committee said it had been notified of a candle-lighting ceremony organised by the Nairobi County government and ODM on Friday, October 2. …
Don't use Raila's remembrance to raise money, family warnsCapital News
… The Nairobi County Government has identified 227 potential flood hotspots across the city as part of preparations for the rainy season. …
Sakaja, Residents’ Associations Strengthen Nairobi El Niño Flood ResponseThe Standard
… They joined employees of Murang'a county government and Murang’a Water Company (Muwasco) in clearing the drainage channels that cut across parts of Murang'a and Mukuyu areas. …
Scouts join county workers in clearing Murang'a town drainageCitizen Digital
… This is through partnership between the Nairobi County Government and Nairobi Rivers Commission,” he revealed. …
DP Kindiki says gov't intensifying El Nino response measures in NairobiA building that formerly housed Club Avenida collapsed during a nighttime demolition exercise along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, injuring four people, one critically. Preliminary reports indicate supporting metal beams were cut, triggering the collapse, though the exact cause had not been established at the time of publication.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A building that formerly housed Club Avenida collapsed during a nighttime demolition exercise along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, injuring four people, one critically. Preliminary reports indicate supporting metal beams were cut, triggering the collapse, though the exact cause had not been established at the time of publication.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire started near the Southern Bypass and ICD Road junction close to Ole Sereni Hotel on Saturday evening at around 5:15pm and spread into Nairobi National Park. Firefighters arrived approximately 30 minutes later; a security officer said preliminary, unconfirmed information suggested street dwellers may have started the fire, though investigations were still at an early stage.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Mombasa County executive committee member faces arrest after the Court of Appeal declined to suspend a judgment finding him in contempt for failing to comply with court orders directing payment of Ksh.154.4 million to Kooba Kenya Ltd, a private company whose proposed data centre the county government had rejected in 2017.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has called for targeted upgrades at Nyayo National Stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after a site inspection found critical gaps in areas including civil works, occupational health and safety, accessibility, and security measures.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyans recruited into Russia's military face a legal obstacle to compensation under Section 68 of Kenya's Penal Code, which criminalizes foreign military service without presidential authority. The law applies even to recruits who allege they were misled into military contracts after seeking civilian employment.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi is testing its emergency response system through Operation Okoa Maisha, with national and county agencies setting up a joint command centre at Charter Hall to coordinate response to flooding and other emergencies before the October-December rains. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the exercise aims to ensure unified information flow and communication across all agencies during emergencies, and the county is clearing drains and preparing evacuation centres in flood-prone areas.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
The family of late Raila Odinga and the Anniversary National Steering Committee have warned against using his name to raise money for first-anniversary remembrance events. The committee has opened the remembrance month and welcomes people to honour Odinga in their own way, but has cautioned against exploiting the activities for personal gain.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and the Kenya Alliance of Residents Associations have agreed to strengthen community participation in El Niño flood preparations and mitigation, with residents' associations helping to disseminate early warnings, identify risks, and support evacuation from flood-prone areas. Nairobi County has identified 227 potential flood hotspots and will share the flood-risk map with KARA to enable neighbourhood-level preparedness activities.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Boy scouts from Pioneer School joined Murang'a county government and Muwasco employees in clearing drainage channels across Murang'a and Mukuyu areas as part of El Niño preparedness, while educating residents on clogged drainage risks and waste recycling.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kindiki held a meeting with senior government officials and department heads to consolidate efforts to protect Nairobi from El Niño destruction, noting that heavy rains are expected in the second and third weeks of October.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has identified areas in Nairobi for possible evacuation if El Niño rains cause unsafe flooding, with temporary holding grounds and emergency supplies being prepared ahead of expected heavy rains in October. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said evacuation orders would only be issued if conditions became unsafe, and authorities have arranged food, non-food items, and medical supplies for affected residents.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs such as installing gutters and making house repairs as the county prepares for anticipated El Niño rains. The county is also deploying equipment to flood-prone areas and deepening drainage channels, though Sakaja warned that illegal dumping remains an obstacle to flood mitigation efforts.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Residents, workers, and traders in Nairobi's Central Business District are reporting poor hygiene conditions on weekends and Monday mornings, with garbage accumulating on streets and pavements. Large heaps of waste have been reported at various locations including the intersection of Mfangano Street and Hakati Road, with residents calling for more sweepers to clean the area.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a County Governor Irungu Kangata announced a strategy to increase water coverage by 60 per cent, with the goal to be achieved by the end of 2027. The county is working with water companies on projects including the Mugira Dam, which has already connected more than 450 households in Makuyu and Kambiti wards.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has directed the Nairobi County Government to respond within 14 days to a petition by human rights activist Francis Awino challenging cabro paving, pedestrian walkway and non-motorised transport works in the CBD over alleged breaches of constitutional and statutory requirements for public participation, procurement and accountability.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the county is deploying teams across all sub-counties to clear drainage systems ahead of the predicted El Niño phase from October to February, aiming to shield the city's five million residents from flooding.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyer Benard Odero Okello appeared before Kibera Law Courts on 10 criminal counts including forgery, uttering false documents, resisting arrest and assaulting police officers, but was released unconditionally after the High Court issued orders stopping his prosecution.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire broke out around 11:30 pm at three garages along Muringa Road in Kilimani, destroying more than 50 high-end vehicles. Firefighters arrived about an hour later and took nearly five hours to extinguish the blaze, with car owners and mechanics counting losses running into millions of shillings.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Magadi Hospital, operated by Tata Chemicals Magadi, continues providing maternity, surgical, and other essential services despite President Ruto's directive to the County Government to take over day-to-day operations. Residents express concern that the transition could disrupt healthcare at the facility, which serves the local community at subsidised rates.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard warns that President Ruto's directive ordering foreign small-shop operators and hawkers to cease operations from September 7 could harm refugees, who rely on small businesses for survival and whose legal right to work in Kenya contradicts a blanket ban on "foreigners." The piece notes Kenya's Refugees Act and Shirika Plan both recognise refugees as economic actors entitled to gainful employment.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has stepped up efforts since March to unclog blocked waterways and drainage systems to prevent flooding before the anticipated El Nino rains in October. The clean-up follows deadly flooding in March that killed at least 33 residents and prompted the government to improve preparedness against recurring inundation.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has intensified its citywide clean-up and drainage clearance campaign across all 17 sub-counties, removing thousands of loads of garbage from waste hotspots and river corridors to prepare for expected October El Niño rains. Daily garbage collection has risen from about 1,000 tonnes to 3,000 tonnes.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire destroyed 21 houses at Kerugoya Prison staff quarters, destroying property and officers' personal belongings. Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by a candle left burning in the morning.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says filming charges in the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026 are aimed at professional and commercial film productions requiring extensive use of public spaces and infrastructure, not ordinary content creators, influencers, or small-scale digital creators.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 100 mourners fell ill in a suspected food poisoning outbreak after consuming catered food at a burial ceremony in Inoi Ward, Kirinyaga Central Sub-County, on August 14, 2026. As of August 17, 68 patients had been treated and discharged while 14 others remained admitted; no deaths have been reported.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Nyayo Estate in Embakasi protested on Friday what they claim is the grabbing and subdivision of public utility land reserved for schools, playgrounds and community facilities. The residents allege several parcels designated for public use have been illegally taken over for private development and commercial construction.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Environment and Land Court has directed a sound assessment of 213 Lounge and Restaurant Limited in Lavington, to be conducted jointly by Nairobi County and NEMA, to determine the effectiveness of the club's soundproofing measures. An August 7 order stopping the club from playing music remains in force, though the club may play controlled music during the assessment period.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Nyayo Estate in Embakasi have protested the alleged grabbing of public land set aside for social amenities, accusing National Social Security Fund officials of collusion. They say Plot 817, a six-acre parcel designated for a public primary school, has been subdivided for residential and commercial construction, and are calling on Nairobi County Government and the governor to intervene and reclaim the land.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has directed that a petition challenging the possible resumption of mining operations at Lake Magadi be served on respondents for directions on November 18, 2026. The petition, filed by Francis Awino in the public interest on behalf of residents and affected host communities in Magadi, Kajiado County, challenges any resumption of mining operations by Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited pending determination of questions over legality, transparency, and compliance.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of looting public coffers to become a dollar billionaire, claiming Ruto has captured state institutions and consolidated control of constitutional commissions, state entities, and procurement to enrich himself at citizens' expense.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →