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Nairobi Council Reshapes Waste Collection: Coverage Expands, Frequency Drops for Residents

Changes to waste management services in Nairobi will see expanded coverage for some estates but reduced collection frequency in others, impacting daily routines and service costs for local households.

By Nairobi Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Nairobi Mayor Launches Waste Management Overhaul to Transform City Sanitation

The new waste management strategy seeks to enhance collection services and reduce health hazards for Nairobi residents, with expanded community engagement and technology-driven tracking.

By Nairobi Policy Desk · 11 July 2026 · 2 min read

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Nairobi Halts Major Infrastructure Projects as Federal Budget Cuts Bite

The capital's infrastructure funding faces constraints as the national government redirects spending, leaving projects on Mombasa Road and in Westlands in limbo.

By Nairobi Federal Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Nairobi raises health levy, increases payroll contributions for city workers

The July 6 vote sets a 0.5 percentage point increase in the county health services levy deducted from formal sector salaries, with collections beginning in September.

By Nairobi Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

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