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 all designated shopping centers. 

According to the County government, the buildings must undergo repainting to meet public health and housing standards.

Akumali cited that the move is anchored on the Public Health Act (Cap 242) and the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (2019), which aims at restoring the city’s aesthetic appeal while safeguarding public health.

“This notice takes effect immediately and remains valid for fourteen days only. Failure to comply will result in statutory closure orders and prosecution in line with Sections 115, 118, and 126 of the Public Health Act,” the notice read.

City Hall also encouraged property owners to take advantage of the waived repainting permit fees to comply with the directive. 

The Nairobi County Government issued its initial directive on January 22, 2025, requiring property owners to repaint their buildings within 90 days. In its final warning, City Hall has cautioned that failure to comply will attract strict penalties, including closure of premises and possible prosecution.