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South C MCA hopeful Biliki unveils plan to tackle South C's planning and infrastructure woes
Biliki urged residents to play a more active role in shaping local governance and holding authorities accountable
urban planning
Nyanza
Analyst raises governance concerns over public infrastructure and insecurity in Kisumu
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Nyamori pointed to Kisumu as an example, claiming that poor maintenance of critical infrastructure, especially public lighting systems, had contributed to a rise in insecurity and disrupted economic activity.
Nairobi
Bob Omamo flags urban pressure, poor planning in Kileleshwa ward bid
Kileleshwa Ward is one of five wards in Dagoretti North Constituency under Nairobi County. It includes areas such as Kileleshwa, Riverside, Muthangari and parts of Chiromo.The ward is represented in the Nairobi County Assembly by Robert Alai, while the area’s Member of Parliament is Beatrice Elachi.
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Manyani residents call for review of planning approvals, enforcement after Akivaga arrest
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.
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Groups urge review of ODPP charges against UPTC members over Manzil Towers case
KARA, AAK, KIP and IEK have asked the ODPP to review charges against Nairobi City County’s Urban Planning Technical Committee members linked to the Manzil Towers collapse, arguing technical input is advisory and lacks final approval authority.
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Alai raises alarm over Nairobi development approvals and public participation gaps
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, he cited alleged irregular meetings, weak resident involvement, and possible administrative bias in approvals.
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Ruto announces handover of 55,000 affordable housing units before year end
Speaking at the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruto said 8,000 housing keys had already been issued under the programme, while another 273,000 units were under construction across the country.
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Babu Owino criticises Nairobi crackdown on hawkers, calls for dialogue and better planning
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino criticised Nairobi City County enforcement against hawkers, saying crackdowns and relocations reduce traders’ access to customers. He called for dialogue and suggested integrating markets with transport drop-off points.
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Ruto warns Nairobi cartels as state backs removal of illegal structures
Addressing the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, he said leadership is about “delivering justice, dignity, order and opportunity for the majority,” warning that illegal encroachments, structures, and dumping will be removed and reorganized to restore urban order.
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Mudavadi rules out relocating Nairobi, emphasizes upgrading infrastructure and housing
Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on Monday, he emphasized that Kenya must focus on improving infrastructure, affordable housing, and sanitation within the capital rather than attempting to create a new city.
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Kenya must redesign cities to face deadly floods, Sossion warns
Speaking on Monday, he stressed the need for upgraded drainage, sewage systems, enforcement of riparian laws, and reimagined city planning to prevent further loss of life and property in both urban and rural areas.
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Nairobi floods expose weak planning and governance, expert says
Adolwa explained that excessive rainfall, worsened by climate change, interacts with densely populated areas in fragile ecosystems, creating devastating effects. He noted that Nairobi’s population has jumped from 4,397,073 in the 2019 census to over 4.8 million today, placing enormous pressure on infrastructure, natural drainage systems, and urban management practices.