This archive report was first published on 17 July 2019.
On July 17, 2019, Acting County Secretary Leboo Morintat issued a public notice requiring property owners in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) to repaint and redecorate their premises within two weeks.
The notice, which cited county by-laws and the Public Health Cap 242, aimed to improve the aesthetic and beauty of the city, making it more appealing to locals and tourists alike.
According to Morintat, the move was part of efforts to enhance the appeal of the city, which has been recognized as one of the most dynamic, innovative, and resilient cities in East and Central Africa.
“It is hereby notified to all property owners in the Nairobi CBD that they should clean, repaint or redecorate their buildings as required by law,” Morintat said in the public notice.
The directive affects properties along Uhuru Highway, Nairobi River, Ring Road Pumwani, and Haile Selassie Avenue.
Notably, this is not the first time the county government has called on property owners to repaint their buildings, with similar orders issued in May and January of the same year.
