Governor Johnson Sakaja has intensified efforts to transform Nairobi through enhanced clean-up, beautification, and infrastructure improvement initiatives. In a meeting at Charter Hall, City Hall, with sub-county and ward administrators, planners, environmental officers, and engineers, the governor emphasized the importance of restoring the city’s dignity, order, and livability.
Governor Sakaja urged officials to take personal responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and order, stressing the need for strict enforcement of policies such as the removal of illegal business signage, mandatory repainting of buildings within 90 days, and improved garbage collection systems.
“It is everyone’s duty to ensure the successful implementation of these measures, from addressing hawking issues to enhancing garbage collection and city beautification,” said Governor Sakaja.
He issued a strong warning to private developers, particularly in areas like Dagoretti North, Westlands, South C, and Eastleigh, highlighting the need for compliance with environmental and development regulations. Unauthorized developments will not be approved until developers meet all requirements, including submitting environmental master plans.
“All developments must comply with regulations. Developers who fail to maintain their surroundings will not receive approval licenses,” he asserted.
To enhance service delivery, the governor announced plans to introduce shift systems for environmental officers and planners across sub-counties. The city’s “Green Army,” previously operating in two shifts for Central Business District (CBD) clean-up, will now work in three shifts to ensure continuous cleaning.
Additionally, Governor Sakaja reiterated the enforcement of rules governing advertising signage. Business owners must remove illegal overhanging signs along pedestrian walkways and instead affix signage to building exteriors to promote urban safety and cleanliness.
“No business or individual is permitted to display signage that obstructs pedestrian walkways. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory, and enforcement will continue,” he said.
The ongoing facelift of the CBD includes infrastructure upgrades, recarpeting streets, and planting mature trees along city roads. The governor also announced plans to expand beautification efforts to all sub-counties by planting flowers and trees, creating a greener and more tranquil Nairobi.
Governor Sakaja’s renewed focus on these initiatives reflects his commitment to achieving his administration’s goals of restoring order, dignity, hope, and opportunity for all city residents.
