Nairobi Governor Johnson
Sakaja has revealed that the county is in the final stages of appointing six
borough managers to oversee service delivery across the city, in a move aimed
at decentralising governance and bringing services closer to the people.
The governor said that
eight names have already been shortlisted, from which six individuals will be
picked to head Nairobi East, West, North, South, South East, and Central
boroughs.
The managers, once appointed, will each be
tasked with ensuring that basic needs such as roads, water supply, garbage
collection, and other essential services are identified, prioritised, and
addressed efficiently.
“We have shortlisted
borough managers; eight names have already been tabled, and from them, we shall
appoint six. Each manager will be responsible for their borough, ensuring that
local needs such as roads, water, and other essential services are identified
and addressed without unnecessary bureaucracy,” Governor Sakaja explained.
According to Sakaja, the
borough managers will serve as direct links between City Hall and residents,
acting as the eyes and ears of the county in their respective regions.
They will be expected to
interact closely with communities, capture their concerns, and work with the executive
to implement solutions.
“This system brings
government closer to the people. It’s about understanding that what Nairobi West
requires may be different from what Nairobi East needs. By localising leadership, we can ensure development is fair, focused, and effective,” he
added.
The plan is part of the
governor’s vision to make service delivery more inclusive, responsive,
and people-centred.
By decentralising oversight, Sakaja hopes to reduce bureaucratic delays, strengthen accountability, and foster a sense of ownership among residents.
If successfully
implemented, the borough model could become a blueprint for devolved urban
management, aligning Nairobi’s governance with its diverse and growing
population.
The final appointments
are expected in the coming weeks.
