Governor Sakaja Moves to Tighten Security in Nairobi City Amid Rising Insecurity Concerns.

Governor Sakaja Moves to Tighten Security in Nairobi City Amid Rising Insecurity Concerns.

Nairobi County Governor Sakaja addressing the press outside the Nairobi County Assembly.

Nairobi, September 8, 2025
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has assured residents and visitors of the city that his administration is stepping up efforts to address insecurity cases that have raised alarm in recent weeks.

Speaking during a city briefing on Monday, Sakaja emphasized that security remains a top priority for his government, insisting that Nairobi must be a safe space for all.

“Security is a primary key thing. We need to assure our people of their safety in the city. We don’t want innocent civilians to fear coming to the CBD because of insecurity,” Governor Sakaja said.

He raised concerns over incidents of sabotage and vandalism, particularly targeting public infrastructure such as streetlights. According to the Governor, criminals have tampered with street lighting in several areas, creating loopholes for unlawful activities.

“Vandalism of public goods or premises is criminal. We call on citizens to report those doing this to help security agencies. To those behind it, you will not have a long moment, you will face the full force of the law,” Governor Sakaja warned.

The county boss noted that his administration has invested heavily in the installation of streetlights across Nairobi to improve security and appealed to citizens to take responsibility in protecting public resources.

“We will continue to work closely with police officers and Kenya Power to ensure that security remains a priority. We won’t allow Nairobi to slip back to the dark days,” he added.

Sakaja also cautioned boda boda operators to remain vigilant and guard their sector’s reputation against infiltration by criminal elements. He further revealed that his government would soon hold meetings with landlords within the CBD to push for the installation of CCTV cameras in buildings as part of a broader surveillance strategy.

On his part, Nairobi Regional Commissioner said the city’s security system has improved significantly, but acknowledged that challenges remain due to the scale of urban movement.

“General security within the city is much improved than before. Nairobi is a big city and with that comes challenges. We need the county government to provide street lighting in areas that remain dark, but more importantly, we must work as a team. Security is not the preserve of national or county governments alone, everyone must collaborate,” the Commissioner said.

He urged the public not to exaggerate the state of insecurity but instead report real incidents promptly to enable swift response.

Both county and national security agencies pledged to continue working hand in hand to ensure Nairobi remains a safe, secure, and welcoming capital city.