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Governor Sakaja said the blaze at Gikomba Market destroyed livelihoods and left traders counting heavy losses, adding that emergency teams were still assessing the full extent of the damage.
Under the proposal, Nairobi County will receive Sh22.11 billion, up from Sh21.42 billion in the current financial year. The increase of about Sh697 million keeps the capital city well ahead of the rest of the counties in terms of equitable share allocations.
The concerns were raised before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, where petitioners argued that communities living along the Nairobi Stream and its tributaries were not adequately involved during the planning stages of the initiative.
In her decision, Justice Ougo said she had reviewed the application filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the evidence provided by investigator Catherine Ngari through a supporting affidavit.
The facility, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year, handles an estimated 80 to 90 deliveries daily, making it one of the busiest maternity hospitals in the country. The upgraded newborn unit is expected to curb preventable deaths, particularly those linked to hypothermia, while strengthening maternal and neonatal care services.
National Integrity Alliance, made up of Transparency International Kenya, Kenya Human Rights Commission, The Institute of Social Accountability, and Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, said the findings point to serious concerns but stressed that the process must continue through lawful action.
In a statement issued on June 7,2026, the residents’ group said the allegations against the senior county official were “serious and relate directly to issues that Manyani residents have raised for many years,” adding that concerns over irregular planning approvals and weak enforcement remain unresolved.
In a statement on Saturday, the association said the committee’s role is strictly advisory and does not include executive authority in the approval of construction projects.
The DP's spouse emphasised that every Kenyan has a role to play in protecting the environment through responsible practices and greater awareness of their surroundings.
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.
Sandra Mbuvi, daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, has announced her bid for the Kitusuru Ward MCA seat under the National Economic Development Party (NEDP). She shared a campaign poster outlining youth, education, healthcare and leadership priorities.
The dispute stemmed from a compliance audit conducted by KRA on Nairobi County for the period between 2019 and 2023. Following the review, the authority issued tax assessments exceeding Sh8.2 billion over alleged unpaid PAYE, withholding VAT, withholding income tax, VAT linked to county revenue streams and NITA levies.