The National Land Commission (NLC) has issued fresh notices for the compulsory acquisition of land for significant infrastructure projects, including the Nairobi-Naivasha Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2A and several road and water initiatives.

• Notices cover land acquisitions in Kajiado, Kiambu, Nyeri, and Migori counties, with inquiries scheduled between November 16, 2026, and November 26, 2026.
• Key projects include the Nairobi-Naivasha SGR Phase 2A, Gatiiguru-Ithanga-Gakungu and Gakungu-Kamahuha-Mbombo Road Project, Mukurweni-Ini-Gakonya Road Project, Toku Bridge and approach roads project, and the Gatundu Water Supply and Sewerage Project.
• Affected landowners are required to appear for inquiries and submit written claims for compensation along with relevant documents before or on the inquiry dates.

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has opened a public review for a proposed 10,000-seat indoor sports arena at Nairobi Railway City.

• The project, by Metroarena Development Company, includes a 10,000-seat arena, a hotel, serviced apartments, and a sports park.
• NEMA is accepting public comments for 30 days from September 25.
• The development is backed by investment firms Zaria Group and Helios Sports & Entertainment Group and is expected to create thousands of jobs.

Private roads and footpaths in 11 estates across Kiambu, Nyeri, and Bomet counties will be temporarily closed for 24 hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

• The closure affects estates owned by a company, including Kamundu, Kakindu, Tinganga, Doondu, Ruiru Mills, Gulmarg in Kiambu; Mweiga Estate in Nyeri; and Kipkebe, Magura, Kiptenden, and Keritor in Bomet.
• The stated reason for the closure is to prevent any claims of adverse possession on these routes within the company's property.
• The notice was signed by Phyllis Njeri Macharia, Group General Manager, and Silas Juma Mjibwakale, Managing Director.