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October 7, 2025
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Sakaja orders Nairobi CBD buildings to be repainted in 14 days

Sakaja orders Nairobi CBD buildings to be repainted in 14 days

In a directive signed by Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali, the affected areas include all premises within the Central Business District (CBD), Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara, Kirinyaga Road, and.....

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The Nairobi County Government has issued a final 14-day warning for building owners in the CBD and surrounding areas to repaint their premises or face severe penalties. This directive aims to improve the city's aesthetic appeal and public health standards.

  • Affected areas include the Central Business District (CBD), Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara, and Kirinyaga Road.
  • The directive, signed by Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali, is based on the Public Health Act (Cap 242) and the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (2019).
  • Property owners who fail to comply within the 14-day period will face statutory closure orders and prosecution, as per Sections 115, 118, and 126 of the Public Health Act.

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