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HomeDaily NewsMonday, November 24, 2025Governor Sakaja Reports Sh32B Reduction in Pending Bills; Demands Control of National Park - November 2025
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Governor Sakaja Reports Sh32B Reduction in Pending Bills; Demands Control of National Park - November 2025

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja informed the Senate Committee on Devolution that City Hall's inherited pending bills have decreased by Sh32 billion over three years, from Sh118 billion to Sh86 billion. He also highlighted significant improvements in own-source revenue collection. In other matters, Sakaja has called for an immediate end to the Rural Electrification levy on city residents, arguing it hinders urban development and that funds should be redirected to improve street lighting in Nairobi. The governor is also demanding that the national government hand over control and revenue collection of the Nairobi National Park to Nairobi County, citing precedents set with other counties.

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City Hall’s Sh118B pending bills Burden Drops by Sh32B, Sakaja Tells Senators

City Hall’s Sh118B pending bills Burden Drops by Sh32B, Sakaja Tells Senators

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja informed the Senate Committee on Devolution that City Hall's inherited bills have decreased by Sh32 billion over three years, from Sh118 billion to Sh86 billion. He also highlighted significant improvements in own-source revenue collection and ongoing development projects across the county.

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja informed the Senate Committee on Devolution that City Hall's inherited bills have decreased by Sh32 billion over three years, from Sh118 billion to Sh86 billion. He also highlighted significant improvements in own-source revenue collection and ongoing development projects across the county.

  • Outstanding pending bills have been reduced from Sh118 billion to Sh86 billion since Sakaja took office.
  • NMS left behind Sh16 billion in pending bills, despite receiving Sh27 billion for development.
  • Nairobi's own-source revenue reached a record Sh13.8 billion this financial year, up from Sh10.8 billion three years ago.
  • Sakaja advocates for Nairobi to access a fair share of electricity-related levies, including the Rural Electrification Levy, to fund street lighting.
  • He criticized the national road funding model, noting counties manage 70% of Kenya's road network but receive only Sh3 billion out of Sh119 billion allocated nationally for roads.
Monday 2:01 PMKenyansFirst

Sakaja Demands Control of Nairobi National Park in Clash With Ruto

Sakaja Demands Control of Nairobi National Park in Clash With Ruto

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is demanding that the national government hand over control and revenue collection of the Nairobi National Park to Nairobi County, citing precedents set with other counties.

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is demanding that the national government hand over control and revenue collection of the Nairobi National Park to Nairobi County, citing precedents set with other counties.

  • The park generated Ksh1.2 billion last year, which Governor Sakaja argues should benefit the county directly.
  • Governor Sakaja has made at least two attempts to Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano regarding this matter.
  • He criticized the national government for proposing a 50/50 revenue share and selectively applying revenue-sharing agreements seen in counties like Narok and Kajiado.
Monday 4:25 PMKenyans

Sakaja Demands End to Electricity Levy, Says it is Holding Back Street Lighting

Sakaja Demands End to Electricity Levy, Says it is Holding Back Street Lighting

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for an immediate end to the Rural Electrification levy on city residents, arguing it unfairly burdens them and hinders urban development. He proposes redirecting these funds to improve street lighting and security in Nairobi.

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for an immediate end to the Rural Electrification levy on city residents, arguing it unfairly burdens them and hinders urban development. He proposes redirecting these funds to improve street lighting and security in Nairobi.

  • Nairobi residents pay Sh8 billion annually in electricity bills, which includes the Rural Electrification charge, despite living in an urban county.
  • Governor Sakaja also reported that Nairobi County's own-source revenue rose to Sh13.8 billion this year, the highest since devolution, up from Sh10.8 billion when he took office.
  • He criticized the national road-funding formula, noting counties control 70% of the road network but receive only Sh3 billion out of Sh119 billion allocated nationally, urging the Senate to reform this disparity.
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