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Nairobi County Government

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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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Relief for Nairobi County as Tribunal slashes Ksh.8.3B KRA tax demand By Citizen Reporter May 08, 2026 06:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the Nairobi County government headquarters at City

    Relief for Nairobi County as Tribunal slashes Ksh.8.3B KRA tax demand
  3. Citizen Digital

    Residents now want the Nairobi County government and local leaders to warn against littering at the grounds and promote sound waste management.

    Nairobi: Historic Jacaranda grounds slowly sinking in waste
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – The Nairobi County Government has begun the induction of its new Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board at the Kenya School of Government, marking a renewed drive to restore order and strengthen regulation in the liquor sector.

    Nairobi Inducts New Alcohol Licensing Board to Tackle Illegal Liquor Trade
  5. The Standard

    By VocalizePLP leader Martha Karua, Viloo Nowrojee, widow to the late senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, civil society leaders and government officials during the renaming of Galana Road after Pheroze Nowrojee on May 4, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Nairobi county government

    Galana Road in Kilimani renamed after Pheroze Nowrojee
  6. April 2026
  7. The Standard

    The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and three co-accused persons have a case to answer in a Sh14 million corruption case linked to the alleged irregular award of a heavy equipment hire tender by the Nairobi County Government in 201

    Sonko, three others have case to answer in Sh14 million graft scandal
Society

Nairobi County increases waste collection to 3,000 tonnes daily

The News

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

Monday 31 August

  1. Nairobi County increases waste collection to 3,000 tonnes daily

    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

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Fire destroys 21 houses at Kerugoya Prison staff quarters

    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

Monday 24 August

  1. Sakaja clarifies filming charges target commercial productions only

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. 100 mourners fall ill after consuming food at burial ceremony

    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

Friday 14 August

  1. Nyayo Estate residents protest public utility land grabbing

    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

  2. Court orders sound assessment at Lavington club amid music ban

    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

  3. Nyayo Estate residents protest land grabbing for public facilities

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. High Court to hear Lake Magadi mining petition in November

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Gachagua accuses Ruto of state capture for personal enrichment

    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

Saturday 8 August

  1. KRA, KPA launch digital systems to speed cargo clearance at Mombasa Port

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. High Court orders striking nurses back to work nationwide

    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

Thursday 30 July

  1. Nairobi County, Police Target Road Accident Blackspots

    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

  2. Free medical camp treats over 630 around Mombasa dumpsite

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. 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

Monday 20 July

  1. Kirinyaga trains 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties

    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

Thursday 16 July

  1. Nairobi doubles Ruai sewage treatment, expands Kariobangi capacity

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Ruto announces imminent rollout of Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework

    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

  2. Mombasa opens Ebola training centre at Port Reitz Hospital

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Nairobi County, Standard Chartered confirm partnership for 2026 marathon

    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

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Swahilipot Hub prepares for Pwani Innovation Week 2026

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. Mombasa authorities arrest developer for illegal high-rise expansion

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya marks International Day Against Drug Abuse in Mombasa

    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

  2. Kenya marks World Drug Day with innovation focus in Mombasa

    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

  3. Kenya marks World Drug Day with focus on innovative responses

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. Nairobi County increases daily waste collection to over 4,000 tonnes

    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

  2. Nairobi County increases waste collection to over 4,000 tonnes daily

    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

Sunday 14 June

  1. Gachagua demands press access to Laikipia Air Base Ebola facility

    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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Mutuini Hospital expands with 425-bed wing, equipment delivered

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Police shooting kills protester at Nanyuki Ebola facility demonstration

    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

  2. Nanyuki residents protest proposed Ebola treatment facility plan

    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

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