Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, when he appeared before a Senate committee./HANDOUT
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has introduced a major administrative overhaul, establishing six boroughs across the city and reorganising Sub-County and Ward Administrators to improve service delivery.
The reform is designed to bring county governance closer to residents, enhance accountability, and streamline operations. Under this new structure, each borough will have a manager responsible for coordinating services in their area, ensuring residents can access essential county services more efficiently.
“Our goal is to streamline operations, cut unnecessary bottlenecks, and make Nairobi a working city where residents can access services efficiently and effectively,” Sakaja reiterated.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, when he appeared before a Senate committee./HANDOUT
The Eastern Borough, comprising Embakasi North, Embakasi West, and Embakasi Central, will be headed by George Muga. Its service centre will be located at the Sub-County Administrator’s office in Umoja I.
City Hall services are further devolved to the Western Borough, which will serve Westlands, Dagoretti North, and Dagoretti South. This borough will be headed by Janet Kimeu, with a service centre at City Park.
The South Eastern Borough, made up of Embakasi South, Embakasi East, and Makadara, will be headed by John Saruni. The service centre will be at the Huduma Centre, Makadara. The Southern Borough, comprising Kibra and Lang’ata, will be headed by Dabasso Wario.
The service centre will be at Joseph Kangethe Social Hall. Lastly, the Northern Borough, covering Kasarani, Ruaraka, and Roysambu, will be headed by Serah Gichamba, with a service centre at Gatharaini Grounds.
Governor Sakaja emphasised that the move is more than an administrative reshuffle; it represents a strategic effort to ensure that Nairobians feel the impact of a responsive government.
“Every corner of the city now has a champion—Borough Managers who are accountable for local service delivery. This is not just an administrative change; it is a shift in how we serve Nairobians,” he continued.
City residents can now access services efficiently, with administrative bottlenecks minimised.
“This is a historical moment for Nairobi. With the creation of six boroughs, we are bringing services closer to the people and ensuring every resident feels the impact of a responsive and accountable county government,” Sakaja added.
A borough is a town district that has its own administration, where all city services will be offered through local governance structures.
