How Proposed Changes Near State House and JKIA Could Affect Nairobians

The changes might lead to several administrative adjustments...

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The Nairobi County Government is proposing clear boundary definitions for key national installations, including State House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), and various military barracks. This initiative, detailed in a new guide by the City Planning Department, aims to improve urban planning, revenue collection, and service provision within the city.

The guide lists State House, JKIA, Wilson Airport, Department of Defence (DoD) headquarters, Langata Barracks, Kahawa Barracks, Moi Air Base, Defence College in Karen, and Forces Memorial Hospital as areas needing defined boundaries.
A key impact of these boundary definitions could be on revenue collection and land rates, as areas previously considered "national assets" might now contribute to county taxes.
The re-definition of boundaries could affect Nairobians' voting locations and constituency allocations, potentially shifting thousands of voters, for example, from Embakasi East if JKIA's boundaries are redrawn.

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