Nairobi County asked people to share their thoughts about plans for the Nairobi River area. They marked the entire stretch of water from Naivasha Road to Ruai as a special land. Anyone can tell officials their ideas during the next fourteen days. The county made this decision after talking with national housing experts.
Patrick Mbogo signed the paper on March 6, 2025. He leads the county team that handles city planning issues. The special zone includes not just the main river but all smaller streams that flow into it. Officials want to protect land that sits near these waters.
They created rules about how close buildings can stand next to the river. Each side must have 30 meters left natural right beside the water. Another 30 meters beyond that space can have careful building projects. These rules help keep both people and nature safe.
County leaders want to clean up the river and prevent flooding that hurts nearby areas. They plan to build affordable homes where poor construction once stood. New roads, sewers, water pipes, and parks will make these places better for everyone who lives there.
Money matters need careful planning as well. County teams will figure out how to pay for all these changes. They must work together with national offices that handle land, housing, rivers, and the environment. Many groups will help decide what happens next.
Anyone can look at maps showing exactly which areas fall under these new rules. You can find these maps at City Hall or any local ward office in affected neighborhoods. The county website also shows them. County workers want everyone to understand which lands these changes will touch.
Patrick Mbogo signed the paper on March 6, 2025. He leads the county team that handles city planning issues. The special zone includes not just the main river but all smaller streams that flow into it. Officials want to protect land that sits near these waters.
They created rules about how close buildings can stand next to the river. Each side must have 30 meters left natural right beside the water. Another 30 meters beyond that space can have careful building projects. These rules help keep both people and nature safe.
County leaders want to clean up the river and prevent flooding that hurts nearby areas. They plan to build affordable homes where poor construction once stood. New roads, sewers, water pipes, and parks will make these places better for everyone who lives there.
Money matters need careful planning as well. County teams will figure out how to pay for all these changes. They must work together with national offices that handle land, housing, rivers, and the environment. Many groups will help decide what happens next.
Anyone can look at maps showing exactly which areas fall under these new rules. You can find these maps at City Hall or any local ward office in affected neighborhoods. The county website also shows them. County workers want everyone to understand which lands these changes will touch.
