The Nairobi City County Government has issued a final 14-day ultimatum to property owners, tenants, and management agents to repaint and clean their buildings or face tough penalties, including closure and prosecution.

In a directive signed by Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali, the county emphasized that all premises within the Central Business District (CBD), Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara, Kirinyaga Road, and all designated shopping centers must immediately undergo repainting and general sanitation to meet public health and housing standards.

The move, anchored on the Public Health Act (Cap 242) and the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (2019), is aimed at restoring the city’s aesthetic appeal while safeguarding public health.

“This notice takes effect immediately and remains valid for fourteen days only. Failure to comply will result in statutory closure orders and prosecution in line with Sections 115, 118, and 126 of the Public Health Act,” the notice read.

To ease compliance, City Hall announced that the ordinary fees for repainting permits have been waived for this period.

The County  is pushing to clean up and modernize the capital, with authorities warning that no excuses or delays will be tolerated.

Sakaja Calls for Collective Action Against Vandalism and Insecurity in the City

Governor Sakaja has called for collective action against vandalism and Insecurity in Nairobi.

Speaking during the Jukwaa la Usalama Nairobi Edition at the Kenya School of Government, Sakaja raised concerns over the growing cases of vandalism and insecurity in Nairobi County.

“Damaged public infrastructure such as streetlights, traffic lights, and guard rails not only slows down development but also puts the lives of city residents at risk,” said Governor Sakaja. He urged Nairobians to take responsibility in protecting public property.

Sakaja said vandalism creates serious problems for the county, including increased road accidents, poor lighting that encourages crime, and high costs of repair that could otherwise be used for new projects.

“When infrastructure is destroyed, it weakens service delivery and affects businesses and transport within the city. In the end, it is the residents who suffer the most,” he stressed.

On matters of crime and vandalism, Governor Sakaja urged the public to make use of the toll number 988, which allows people to send SMS alerts for quick response by security agencies.

Nairobi City County headquarters, City Hall. PHOTO/Nairobi County.