NAIROBI, Kenya — The national government and Nairobi City County Government have launched a joint implementation committee aimed at accelerating major infrastructure and environmental projects across the capital.
The new framework was formally operationalised during the inaugural meeting of the State–County Implementation Committee held at Nairobi City Hall, bringing together senior officials from both levels of government.
The meeting was chaired by Johnson Sakaja, Governor of Nairobi, alongside key national government officials, including Festus Ng’eno, Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Michael Lenasalon, Principal Secretary for Devolution, and Julius Rono, Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation.
Also present was Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri and representatives from various ministries and state agencies involved in the city’s development agenda.
Coordinating National and County Projects
Officials said the committee will serve as a coordination platform for planning, budgeting, and implementation of projects jointly undertaken by the national government and the county administration.
Among the key resolutions adopted during the meeting was an agreement to hold weekly progress meetings every Monday at City Hall to monitor implementation and resolve emerging challenges.
The committee also agreed to establish sector-based subcommittees to oversee specific development areas and speed up project delivery.
Focus on Environment and Waste Management
One of the key working groups created is the Environment and Greening Subcommittee, which will be chaired by Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno.
The team will focus on strengthening environmental management initiatives across Nairobi, including improving the city’s waste management systems and expanding recycling infrastructure.
Officials said the subcommittee will also support the ongoing Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, a multi-agency initiative aimed at cleaning and restoring the polluted river system that runs through the capital.
Part of the plan includes establishing modern Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) designed to improve recycling rates, reduce pollution, and create green employment opportunities.
Addressing Long-Standing Urban Challenges
Speaking during the meeting, Governor Sakaja said the partnership between the national and county governments is intended to tackle long-standing infrastructure and service delivery challenges affecting Nairobi residents.
These include waste collection, street lighting, drainage systems, and broader environmental management across the rapidly growing city.
The joint committee framework is expected to improve alignment between ministries, state agencies, and the county administration, enabling faster implementation of projects aimed at improving public services and environmental sustainability in the capital.
