Sakaja orders Nairobi CBD buildings to be repainted in 90 days

According to a statement by Urban Development and Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo, the affected areas include buildings within Uhuru Highway, Haile Selassie Avenue, University Way, Kirinyaga Road, and Westlands Shopping Centre. 

Other areas include buildings around the Upper Hill district and along Ngara. 

All tenants and property owners were instructed to carry out the mandate within 90 days, failure to which the county government would implement legal action on those who don't comply. 

"This order takes effect immediately and shall lapse after 90 days, after which the county government of Nairobi shall commence undertaking necessary legal enforcement against those who will not have repainted their buildings and provided security lighting for their premises," the statement read in part. 

During a Cabinet meeting held by the county government on Tuesday, January 21, Governor Johnson Sakaja explained that the directive is in line with the county laws that require buildings to be repainted once every year. 

"This move will play a critical role in enhancing the city's appeal, boosting safety and ensuring urban sustainability," the notice read in part.