The Nairobi County government, led by Johnson Sakaja, has issued several directives to Nairobi landlords. In a notice dated Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Sakaja-led administration announced a major regularization exercise targeting all unauthorized developments within the city, giving property owners a chance to legalize their buildings and land projects.
“Pursuant to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; Sections 3, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, and 63 of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019; and Section 8 of the Nairobi City County Regularization of Unauthorized Development Act, 2025, notice is hereby given to all individuals, developers, occupiers, and land-buying companies with unauthorized developments to apply for regularization,” read the notice.
In the notice, the County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning, CS Patrick Mbogo, stated that the move aligns with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, and the newly enacted Nairobi City County Regularization of Unauthorized Development Act, 2025.
Sakaja Orders Nairobi Landlords to Regularize Their Properties
The notice called on all individuals, developers, occupiers, and land-buying companies involved in unauthorized developments, such as subdivisions, amalgamations, changes of use, extensions, building plans, structural plans, and advertising structures, to apply for regularization.
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According to the county, the process seeks to promote compliance with planning laws while ensuring that developments meet minimum safety and environmental standards.
“All development applications for regularization must be submitted through the Nairobi Planning and Development Management System (NPDMS) portal at edev.nairobiservices.go.ke,” the notice read.
Only registered professionals in the built environment, including physical planners, architects, structural engineers, and environmental experts, are authorized to file applications on behalf of developers.
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For inquiries, the county directed applicants to visit City Hall Annex, 1st Floor or contact the Director of Development Management or the Director of County Physical and Land Use Planning via 0790 275 134 or 0725 138 018.
Sakaja’s directive to landlords for property regularization coincides with a final warning issued to all property owners, tenants, and property management agents in certain areas of the CBD. They are urged to repaint their buildings or repair existing security lights within 14 days, or face severe penalties.
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In the directive issued on October 7, 2025, affected areas included all premises within the Central Business District (CBD), Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara, Kirinyaga Road, and all designated shopping centers.
According to the Sakaja-led administration, buildings must undergo repainting to improve the city’s appearance while protecting 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.
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