Also known as: the County Government · County Government of Kajiado · Mombasa County Government · County Government of Kirinyaga · Laikipia County Government
Nairobi County Government — local authority overseeing waste management, sewage infrastructure, road safety and public land in Kenya's capital, addressing congestion ahead of El Niño rains.
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Citizen Digital
… Njeri said sustained public participation would be critical in protecting the gains made through the clean-up campaign. “We cannot achieve a clean and flood-resilient Nairobi through the efforts of the County Government alone. …
City Hall steps up flood fight as Green Army clears thousands of waste loadsCitizen Digital
… Firefighters from the County Government of Kirinyaga, which neighbours the prison, rushed to the scene and tried to contain the blaze. …
Fire razes 21 houses at Kerugoya Prison staff quartersCitizen Digital
… He said the county government remains committed to supporting Nairobi’s creative economy while establishing a framework for commercial productions that make substantial use of public spaces and county facilities. …
Sakaja clarifies film charges, says Finance Act does not target ordinary content creatorsCitizen Digital
… According to a report from the County Government of Kirinyaga, about 100 people developed symptoms. …
100 people develop food poisoning after consuming food at a burial in KirinyagaCitizen Digital
… The residents are now calling on the National Social Security Fund and Nairobi County Government to investigate the alleged grabbing, recover any public land that has been illegally acquired and ensure the parcels are used for the purposes for which they were originally designate …
Nyayo Estate residents protest alleged grabbing of public utility landCitizen Digital
… The assessment, to be conducted jointly by the Nairobi County government and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), will determine whether the soundproofing measures undertaken by the club are effective. …
Court directs sound assessment at Club 213 as order stopping playing of music remainsThe Standard
… The residents are calling on the Nairobi County Government to intervene and reclaim the land for public use. …
Nyayo Estate residents protest alleged land grabbingCitizen Digital
… The respondents named in the case include the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, the Director General of the State Department for Mining, the National Environment Management Authority, the County Government of Kajiado, the Attorney-General and Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited. …
Petition challenging Lake Magadi mining resumption to be heard in NovemberCitizen Digital
… e the sole supplier of construction materials." He reckoned that President Ruto has advanced his assets, among them the Sidian Bank, which he claimed has recorded significant asset growth allegedly accrued from deposits made by State institutions and the Nairobi County Government …
Gachagua accuses Ruto of State capture, using presidency to become 'dollar billionaire'Citizen Digital
… The reforms were discussed during a high-level strategic coordination meeting at the Port of Mombasa attended by officials from KRA, KPA, regulatory agencies, Mombasa County Government, Container Freight Station operators, shipping agents and private sector representatives. …
KRA, KPA roll out Smart Gate pilot, Cargo system at Mombasa Port to reduce delaysNairobi 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 →
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 →
Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya Ports Authority have rolled out the Smart Gate pilot at Gate 24 and the Advanced Cargo Declaration system at Mombasa Port to automate cargo movement and reduce delays. The Smart Gate integrates the Integrated Customs Management System with other government agency systems, while the ACD system allows cargo documents to be submitted and verified before goods are loaded at the port of export.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Monica Mbaru of the Employment and Labour Court in Mombasa has issued orders temporarily stopping the nationwide nurse strike that commenced on July 29, 2026, and ordered the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives to direct its members back to work immediately or face disciplinary action.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Government and National Police Service have launched a joint crackdown on dangerous road accident blackspots, with Adams Arcade identified as the capital's highest-priority location after recording seven fatalities and 21 serious crashes. The multi-agency initiative will begin with a pilot traffic enforcement operation in Kilimani before expanding to other accident-prone areas including Valley Road near CITAM footbridge, Prestige Shopping Mall, Ole Odume Road, Jamhuri Junctions, and Railway Golf Club entrance.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
A three-day free medical camp in Mombasa attended to more than 630 residents living around the Mwakirunge dumpsite, where respiratory infections, fungal skin diseases and chronic illnesses were the most common conditions. Health workers attributed the high prevalence of respiratory infections to prolonged exposure to smoke, dust and poor environmental conditions associated with the dumpsite.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kirinyaga County Government, in partnership with Bayer East Africa Limited, has trained more than 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties and climate-smart farming practices ahead of expected El Niño rains, introducing improved varieties including DK777, DK8031, DKC8033, DKC9089 and DK7500 to increase maize production and strengthen smallholder farming.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has doubled the Ruai Sewerage Treatment Plant's capacity from 160,000 to 320,000 cubic metres per day and plans to expand Kariobangi from 30,000 to 90,000 cubic metres daily, alongside a 54-kilometre trunk sewer network, to manage rising wastewater volumes in a city of over seven million people.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has announced that the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will commence in the coming days, aiming to strengthen security and community policing across the capital by placing communities at the centre of policing through consultation with residents, community leaders, the National Police Service, county governments and other stakeholders.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Mombasa County Government, with support from Doctors Without Borders, has established an Ebola training centre at Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital to strengthen healthcare worker preparedness for outbreak response. The centre could be repurposed as an isolation facility if needed, and offers training on clinical case management, biosafety, infection prevention, and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Government has reaffirmed its partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ahead of the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, signing an MoU to promote sports, healthy living, tourism, and environmental sustainability. The marathon will take place on October 25, 2026.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Swahilipot Hub convened ambassadors, diplomats, development partners, private sector leaders, and Mombasa County officials to showcase its decade-long work empowering youth through innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, and to unveil plans for the 7th Edition of Pwani Innovation Week 2026. The engagement focused on strengthening partnerships, attracting investment, and fostering international collaboration to expand youth-led innovation opportunities in Mombasa and the Coast region.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National and county government officials in Mombasa have cracked down on developers illegally adding extra floors to high-rise buildings without approval. During a Friday enforcement operation, one developer was arrested for constructing additional floors beyond the seven originally approved without fresh NCA authorization.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday with a national event in Mombasa, focusing on adaptive and community-based approaches to address shifting substance abuse patterns, including synthetic drugs. The event will highlight Kenya's evolving drug control strategies, public awareness campaigns, and evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, including expanded free services for women at the Miritini Rehabilitation Centre.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya will commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, at the NACADA Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Mombasa, with a focus on innovative responses to evolving substance abuse trends. The event will bring together government officials, CBOs, youth, and recovery individuals for addresses on national drug control policy and public sensitization on emerging synthetic substances.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, in Mombasa under the theme "World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses," with high-profile officials, community organizations, and youth representatives attending to address evolving substance abuse trends.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi County Government has increased daily waste collection from about 1,000 to more than 4,000 tonnes since April, clearing more than 40 major waste collection points and illegal dumping sites across the city's 17 sub-counties through an intensified clean-up campaign involving private waste management firms and over 100 garbage collection trucks.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi City County has scaled up daily garbage collection from about 1,000 tonnes to more than 4,000 tonnes through an expanded fleet of more than 100 collection trucks operating in partnership with private sector players including Zoomlion. The county has cleared dozens of illegal dumping sites across its 17 sub-counties as part of a citywide clean-up campaign that began in April 2026.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for journalists to be granted access to Laikipia Air Base to verify construction status of a disputed Ebola quarantine facility, alleging that government denials are misleading and that building activity is continuing despite court proceedings.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Mutuini Hospital has received critical medical equipment including three operating theatres, laboratory machines, dialysis units, and a CT scan machine for its new 425-bed wing. Operations are set to begin within the next few weeks, expected to improve access to specialised healthcare for residents of Kawangware, Riruta, Dagoretti and the wider Kikuyu region.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A protester was shot dead and at least 19 others arrested in Nanyuki during clashes between police and demonstrators protesting a proposed US-run Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County. Rights groups accused security officers of using excessive force against largely unarmed protesters and journalists, while residents demanded transparency on safety protocols and operational details.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Residents in Nanyuki staged protests over plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility, expressing fears over public health risks, demanding greater transparency, and raising concerns about safety near populated areas, schools and businesses. The proposed facility has sparked debate in Laikipia County, with local leaders questioning the decision-making process and citing potential economic impact on the town as a tourism and business hub.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →