Nairobi Cracks Down on Illegal Signages, Enhances Walkway Access

Nairobi County has intensified its efforts to improve environmental health and restore order in the city by removing illegal business signages obstructing pedestrian walkways. This initiative, spearheaded by County Chief of Staff David Njoroge, is part of broader efforts to tackle waste mismanagement and public nuisances.

During a night operation, county officials dismantled signages belonging to small-scale shop owners, eateries, clothing outlets, and mobile shops. The exercise aims to enhance free pedestrian movement and uphold the city’s cleanliness standards.

Hawkers operating within the Central Business District (CBD) have also been instructed to clear their wares by 10 p.m. daily to allow the “Green Army” to conduct nightly cleaning operations.

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson led a night-long cleaning exercise alongside over 3,500 Green Army members from the Department of Environment. The operation extended into the early hours of Monday as part of his mission to transform Nairobi into a cleaner and more orderly city.

“Let’s do this job with the seriousness it deserves,” Governor Sakaja urged. “Let’s do it as if we’re doing it for God, not just because we’re being paid. Nairobi must be clean this year.”

The cleaning drive comes just a week after Governor Sakaja unveiled 24 new refuse compactors to bolster the city’s waste management efforts. These initiatives signal a firm commitment to reclaiming Nairobi’s status as a clean and well-organized urban center.

Residents and business owners have been encouraged to cooperate with the county’s directives as part of the broader goal to create a safer and more pedestrian-friendly city.