Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has laid out his plan to transform the city’s Central Business District (CBD) with the latest being a looming directive requiring landlords to repaint their buildings.
Sakaja said the new measures aim at upgrading infrastructure and enhancing the city’s aesthetics.
“As part of our commitment to clean and upgrade the city, landlords within the CBD will be required to repaint their buildings and install security lighting. A notice to this effect will be issued this week, giving them 90 days to comply,” Sakaja said.
He spoke at Christ in Africa Church during a Sunday service attended by Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs),
The governor emphasized the city’s determination to enforce compliance with regulations, including an ongoing crackdown on illegal advertisements along corridors and walkways.
“These hanging ads violate city bylaws and must be removed. Putting them back is equally illegal, and we will not relent in this effort,” he stated.
Sakaja also highlighted the continued push to restore order in the city by removing hawkers from main corridors and walkways.
"Cleanliness and order are non-negotiable. Those who defy city regulations will face the law,” he warned.
The facelift extends to infrastructure upgrades, with several roads in the CBD and estates like Kilimani and Kileleshwa already undergoing recarpeting.
“Significant progress is being made, and residents will soon notice the difference. More roads will be recarpeted in the coming months,” Sakaja assured.
Recently, Sakaja's administration, issued a stern directive to business owners, emphasizing the need to maintain clean surroundings and comply with waste management standards.
The county through County Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria warned that impromptu inspections would be conducted by environmental officers to assess adherence.
Non-compliant businesses, Mosiria said, will face legal consequences, including prosecution under existing laws.
“Business owners in Nairobi must install and regularly service waste bins on their premises. They must ensure their workplaces and surrounding areas are clean. Proper waste collection and disposal must be done through authorized providers,” Mosiria directed.
The directive is part of the county’s “Green Nairobi” initiative, which aims to promote sustainable environmental practices.
The notice also called for collective action, urging all stakeholders, including businesses and landlords, to cooperate in ensuring a cleaner and healthier city.
“This is a call to action for all businesses and landlords to safeguard and enhance Nairobi’s environment. Let us work together to maintain a clean and healthy city,” the notice read.
