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The County Secretary and Head of Public Service sits at the centre of county operations. The office holder doubles up as the secretary to the county executive committee, oversees implementation of county policies, manages public resources, coordinates government activities, and provides direction to public officers across the county structure.
Green Nairobi executive Maureen Njeri said the county is seeking a more dependable way to fund waste services, noting that current efforts fall short due to limited resources. She said the city produces about 3,600 tonnes of garbage every day, yet only between 45 and 55 per cent is collected.
The crackdown, led by County Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge, focused on drivers who bypass official payment systems and instead rely on informal parking attendants commonly referred to as “parking boys.”
Sakaja said the capital cannot operate like other counties that depend only on allocations from the equitable share formula.
At the same time, the flooding damaged several major water pipelines in the city, disrupting supply in different areas. Among the affected infrastructure is the DN 600mm Outering Road pipeline at the Nairobi River crossing, the DN 300mm Eastleigh–Kiambiu pipeline, the DN 200mm Korogocho–Dandora line and the DN 100mm Brookeside Drive pipeline serving Lower Kabe
City Hall has now invited tenders for a contractor to create a local physical and land use plan specifically for Westlands. This framework will regulate future projects and ensure that development aligns with the neighbourhood’s intended layout.
In a statement issued on Thursday, County Executive Committee Member for Health, Wellness and Nutrition Suzanne Silantoi said the county has been in continuous talks with health sector unions while implementing reforms aimed at improving conditions for healthcare staff.
The confusion, officials said, stemmed from the recently launched Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, which provides a framework for assessing and justifying county service charges over the next five years, not a directive to impose higher fees.
The operators warn that the rule will only make the situation worse as the December festive season approaches, noting that heavy movement during this period requires stable and predictable transport options. According to them, enforcing the ban at such a time “will likely create chaos,” leaving commuters stranded in a period when demand for public transport is highest.
The Regularisation of Unauthorised Developments Regulations, 2025 set out a detailed system for developers to apply for approval of buildings that were constructed without proper permits or that deviated from approved designs. The framework seeks to end years of unplanned construction that have left many neighbourhoods exposed to unsafe structures and poor infrastructure.
For properties in flat rate zones, charges will range from Sh2,560 annually for land up to 0.1 hectares, increasing incrementally to Sh4,800 for plots exceeding 0.4 hectares. Properties valued through the 2019 Draft Valuation Roll—including residential, commercial, and agricultural plots—will be billed at 0.115 percent of their unimproved site value (USV) per year.
The county has invoked the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, which gives it powers to stop illegal construction, prosecute offenders, impose penalties and demolish structures that violate development regulations.