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7 things Irungu Nyakera says Nairobians will enjoy if he becomes Governor
16th September, 2025 02:25 PM
Nairobi patron for the Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) and former chairman of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre board Irungu Nyakera has outlined what residents of the capital can expect if he is elected governor in the 2027 General Election.
In a statement shared via his X account on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Nyakera faulted the current leadership for claiming that the county lacks money to deliver services.
He argued that Nairobi does not have a revenue problem but rather faces challenges in collection and spending. According to him, the county currently collects less than Ksh14 billion each year, while the true potential stands at about Ksh 40 billion.
“I have heard the current leadership of Nairobi say they cannot deliver services because there is no money. Let me make it very simple. Nairobi doesn’t have a revenue problem. We have a collection and a spending problem. Right now, the county collects less than KES 14B a year, yet our true potential is at least KES 40B. When I become governor, I will fix this without charging a single extra coin to anyone who is already paying taxes,” Nyakera stated.
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He said that he would bridge this gap without burdening taxpayers with new levies. He said he plans to introduce a digital addressing system that will give every parcel of land and business a unique and verifiable address. He noted that nearly half of Nairobi lacks street names, making many parts of the city invisible.
By implementing the new system, he said the county would be able to conduct automatic billing, eliminate ghost businesses and ensure that everyone pays their fair share of land rates, business permits, development fees and parking fees. He also pledged to digitise all collections to close loopholes that allow for loss of funds.
“My key agenda will be to roll out a digital addressing system so that every parcel and every business has a unique, verifiable address. Today, half of Nairobi has no street names, which means half the city is invisible.
With digital addresses, Nairobi will finally conduct automatic billing, eliminate ghost businesses and make sure everyone pays their fair share of land rates, business permits, development fees, parking fees, among others. We will digitise all collections to seal all loopholes. That is how we will reach KES 40B a year,” the Nairobi patron stated.
Nyakera also promised that once the revenue rises to Ksh40 billion, Nairobi residents will begin to see tangible benefits. He listed seven areas where he plans to direct resources.
Promises
First, he pledged to clear genuine pending bills that have burdened contractors and suppliers. Second, he said roads and drainage systems will be improved to ease transport and reduce flooding. Third, he plans to install more street lights to enhance security and nighttime business.
Fourth, Nyakera said school meals will be provided to ensure children learn without the burden of hunger. Fifth, he promised to support small businesses by creating a more enabling environment. Sixth, markets across the city will be upgraded to modern standards.
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Finally, he said Nairobi will experience cleaner neighbourhoods through regular garbage collection, river clean-up efforts, better health centres, improved slums and safer communities.
“We will use this revenue to clear genuine pending bills, improve roads and drainage, install street lights, provide school meals, support small businesses, upgrade markets, collect garbage, clean our rivers, improve health centres, upgrade slums and make our neighbourhoods safer,” he added.
