Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived painting permit fees for property owners within the Central Business District (CBD) to promote building maintenance.
The waiver, effective for 90 days, extends to areas like Westlands Shopping Centre, Upper Hill, and parts of Ngara.
Governor Sakaja, speaking with sub-county and ward administrators, highlighted the need for compliance with the directive. He urged city planners, environmental officers, and engineers to actively participate in restoring Nairobi’s appeal.
“We have waived the painting permit fees to enable landlords to paint their buildings within the 90-day period, as the notice issued yesterday stated,” he confirmed.
As part of the initiative, the Nairobi County Government has instructed property owners, tenants, and property management agents in specific areas within the CBD to repaint their buildings or repair existing security lights to enhance the urban landscape.
The affected areas include buildings along Uhuru Highway, Haile Selassie Avenue, University Way, Kirinyaga Road, Westlands Shopping Centre, Upper Hill, and Ngara.