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Governor Johnson Sakaja Stories

UDA grassroots elections set for May 18 in five Kamukunji wards
Mary Wambui  |  May 16, 2024

Mwaura said the elections will coincide with those of other wards in Nairobi, Narok, West Pokot, Homa Bay and Busia counties which were cancelled due...

Nairobi's Mlango Kubwa residents to benefit from new Sh22.6 million clinic
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

Valued at Sh22.6 million, the facility will boast a comprehensive array of amenities, including an operational theatre, maternity, and ward wings.

Sakaja orders audit of all Nairobi buildings constructed in last two years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2024

The audit will also look at building plans approved but for which construction is yet to commence.

Ruto gives Eastleigh property developers go-ahead for taller buildings
Mary Wambui  |  May 06, 2024

President William Ruto has declared that the buildings can now be 2 or 30 floors tall.

Sakaja suspends building approvals in Nairobi as floods claim four lives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

The most affected areas include Kibra, Lindi, Mathare, Baba Dogo, Githurai, and Zimmerman, which have suffered extensive damage due to the relentless...

Nairobi floods: Kiambiu residents stranded as footbridge collapses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2024

Despite other alternative routes, the bridge offers convenience as locals prefer it to access essential infrastructure. 

Nairobi flood crisis: Governor Sakaja orders evacuations in risky areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

Governor Sakaja has asked Nairobi residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and their property, particularly...

Water shortage hits Eastleigh despite heavy rain
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 22, 2024

Several buildings in the highly populated business hub have been affected, including the Red Sea on Twelfth Street.

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 21, 2024

For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.

Sakaja agrees to halt further development at Uhuru Park after uproar
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 20, 2024

The meeting, held at Uhuru Park, followed a demand letter issued to Sakaja by the Green Belt Movement and LSK demanding that the governor immediately...

UDA Nairobi leaders turn against Sakaja, demand probe into city governance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2024

With mounting accusations of gross mismanagement and malpractice, UDA leaders called for immediate action to address the crisis.

Plans to establish nightclubs at Uhuru Park spark outrage
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 18, 2024

Kenyans expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision, with some saying they should instead build libraries at the park.

Sakaja deploys compliance teams across city to boost revenue collection 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2024

The officers will visit business premises across the city to ensure that each of them has complied with the directive to obtain a Unified Business Per...

Inside City Hall's proposal to revise zoning regulations to raise building height limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2024

Eastleigh, Pumwani and Ziwani are classified under zone 2 with a limit of 25 floors.

Nairobi UDA MCAs accuse Senate of harassing Governor Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2024

The MCAs claimed that certain individuals are not happy with Sakaja’s progress as governor.

Auditor General flags Nairobi County's payment of Sh7.5 million for tyres
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2024

Gathungu highlights that the examination of the payment voucher and supporting documents revealed a series of anomalies, as detailed in the report

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 08, 2024

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.

Nairobi County targets PSVs to contribute Sh1.8 billion in parking fees
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 07, 2024

The plan targets 25,000 PSVs from 444 Saccos, with an average fee of Sh6,000 per month.

Biashara Stimulus Programme: Kamukunji residents express views over proposed plan
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 03, 2024

The county aims to subsidise the cost of credit to achieve single-digit interest rates for MSEs, engage strategic partners to enhance entrepreneur cap...