Sakaja Announces Discounts for Early Payment of Nairobi County Charges

Nairobi County Government has announced discounts on early payment of county charges to encourage timely compliance.

Property owners who settle their land rates between 15th and 31st January will receive a 5% discount, while payments made in February will attract a 3% discount.

Motorists paying seasonal parking fees between January 15th and February 14th will also benefit from a 5% discount.

Payments can be made via 647# or through www.nairobiservices.go.ke as part of the County’s commitment to efficient service delivery.

Sakaja Tours Wakulima and Muthurwa Markets

Governor Sakaja toured Wakulima and Muthurwa markets on Wednesday, just a day after meeting traders alongside the President at State House, Nairobi, signaling rapid action to resolve long-standing challenges in the city’s key trading hubs.

Accompanied by several Nairobi leaders, the Governor engaged traders on the ground and addressed pressing concerns, notably congestion caused by trucks delivering goods into the markets. Sakaja announced plans to open a dedicated access road to ease traffic flow, improve safety, and restore order in the busy markets.

“We heard the traders clearly yesterday, and today we are here to act,” Sakaja said. “Opening an access road will decongest Wakulima and Muthurwa, improve safety, and allow traders to do business without unnecessary disruption.”

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Decongestion Plan

In a major boost to the decongestion plan, Philip Mainga, the Managing Director of Kenya Railways, agreed to reopen the access road from Wakulima through the City Stadium, creating a loop that will ease congestion on Haile Selassie and Landhies roads

“This is about coordination across government,” the Governor added. “With support from Kenya Railways and other national agencies, we will unlock space and modernize how these markets operate.”

Among the leaders who accompanied the Governor were Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, Nairobi Regional Commissioner Charles Njagua, the Managing Director of Kenya Railways, and Principal Secretary Nixon Korir.

State House Meeting

The tour followed a high-level meeting held at State House on Monday, where the President, Governor Sakaja, and other leaders met chairpersons and committee members from markets across Nairobi. Represented markets included Kangundo Road, Wakulima, Muthurwa, Burma, Kangemi, City Park, Othaya Market (Woodley/Jamhuri), Kawangware, and Gikomba.

Discussions at the meeting focused on a Ksh7.2 billion investment earmarked for the construction of 15 new markets across the capital. Of these, eight are currently under construction, while seven have either been awarded tenders or are at advanced procurement stages.

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Power and water shortages also featured prominently, with leaders agreeing on a coordinated plan to stabilize utilities in markets. In addition, the national and county governments are committed to rolling out a comprehensive waste and garbage management strategy aimed at improving hygiene and public health.

“Our commitment is clear,” Sakaja said. “We are investing in modern markets, fixing water and power challenges, and putting in place a sustainable waste plan so that traders can thrive in clean, dignified spaces.”

The Governor assured traders that the county government would maintain close engagement to ensure all agreed interventions are implemented without delay.

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