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The County government of Nairobi has nabbed several landlords who ignored the directive of repainting their buildings in Nairobi to improve city’s image.
The major crackdown that was conducted on November 10, and 11, 2025, county officials targeted high-profile properties.
Easy Coach building near the railway station was one of the buildings that was raided among other properties.
County Health Executive, Suzanne Silantoi said landlords will be arraigned in court and will be charged for defying county’s directive.
This comes after only 41 of the 158 buildings that received notices to repaint acted immediately.
Additionally, 31 landlords have been evading authorities, but the county is determined to pursue them and enforce compliance.
“We do not want to arrest landlords; however, if they do not comply, we are forced to act. Some have already met the directive, and we commend them,” Silantoi said.
Nairobi City Hall Issues Warning to 158 Property Owners
On November 7, Nairobi City Hall warned property owners who failed to repaint their buildings that they will face penalties.
After issuing warning, the county started inspection on November 10 to ensure all the premises that was warned has met the required county expectation.
Suzanne confirmed as she said the County Department of Health and Nutrition will carry out verification to identify buildings that has not yet complied.
“From Monday, our officers will commence compliance checks on all buildings — both those that have repainted and those that have not. We issued a 14-day ultimatum, and while many have responded positively, a number are still lagging,” Silantoi asserted.
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Chief Health Officer Tom Nyakaba also emphasized that the county will not tolerate those who will not comply.
This major crackdown is set to extend to areas including Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara, Kirinyaga Road, and other busy hubs.
“We encourage all owners to comply and work with the county. Ignoring our directives is unacceptable,” Nyakaba said.
Penalties Likely to be Faced For defying County Directive
The buildings found going against the directive will likely to face statutory closure, fines, or prosecution, with the county maintaining that the exercise aims to enhance Nairobi’s image and safeguard public health.
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Sakaja Waives Repainting Permit Fees
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja waived repainting permit fees to make compliance is met as the country is experiencing economic crisis.
Under Section 118(b) of the Public Health Act (Cap 242), landlords failing to maintain buildings risk closure, suspension of occupancy or business permits, and prosecution, as the county pushes to modernize the capital.
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Easy Coach building for illustration purposes. PHOTO/Pixels