Irungu Nyakera, patron of the Nairobi Development Control Party and former KICC board chair, has promised major changes for the capital if elected governor in 2027.
Speaking on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, through his X account, Nyakera said Nairobi does not have a money problem but a spending and collection problem.
Fixing Nairobi’s Revenue
Currently, Nairobi collects less than Ksh14 billion each year. Nyakera argues the city can raise at least Ksh40 billion without introducing new taxes.
His plan is to introduce a digital addressing system that will give every parcel of land and business a unique address. With this system, the county will:
- Conduct automatic billing
- Eliminate ghost businesses
- Ensure fair payment of land rates, permits, and fees
He also promised to digitize all collections to stop revenue leakage.
Seven Key Promises
Nyakera said that once Nairobi’s revenue grows to Ksh40 billion, residents will enjoy better services. He listed seven key areas where the money will be directed:
- Clearing pending bills – Contractors and suppliers will be paid on time.
- Improving roads and drainage – To reduce flooding and ease traffic.
- Installing more street lights – To boost security and grow night businesses.
- Providing school meals – So children can learn without hunger.
- Supporting small businesses – By creating a friendlier business environment.
- Upgrading markets – Modern facilities for traders across the city.
- Cleaner neighborhoods – Through garbage collection, river clean-ups, better health centers, safer communities, and improved slums.
A Vision for Nairobi
Nyakera insists Nairobi can achieve this transformation by fixing revenue collection. He promised that residents will see “tangible benefits” once his administration unlocks the city’s full potential.
