Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that the county is in the final stages of appointing six borough managers to oversee service delivery across the city. Eight names have already been tabled, from which six will be picked to head Nairobi East, West, North, South, South East, and Central boroughs.

“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,” Sakaja said.

The Governor said the managers will act as direct links between the county government and residents, helping to capture priorities specific to each region.

“These managers will step down to the ground, listen to what people need, and work with the executive to ensure solutions are delivered,” he explained.

Sakaja noted that the appointments are part of his broader plan to make service delivery more inclusive and responsive.

“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 localizing leadership, we can ensure development is fair, focused, and effective,” he said.