Sakaja: Runda will remain single-dwelling zone as Nairobi rejects high-rise buildings

Speaking at Evergreen PCEA Church in Runda, Sakaja said the “sense of panic” in the country was unnecessary, arguing that there is still time before the next election.

“This sense of panic that has set in is unnecessary. We still have a long time before the election, but already everything has turned into politics,” he said.

Sakaja also condemned incidents where leaders are chased away from public events, terming them unfortunate and urging Kenyans to reject violence.

“Even what we saw yesterday at the funeral, where leaders were chased away, is unfortunate… Violence is not the answer,” he said.

The governor further said Nairobi has been affected by heavy rains and flooding, linking some of the challenges to poor planning and construction.

He cited flooding concerns in Syokimau, saying the problem affects several areas and requires firm action.

Sakaja defended ongoing demolitions on riparian land, saying the county will proceed with enforcement despite political pressure.

“We will continue with riparian land demolitions… Wananchi are not the ones resisting; it is politicians who are opposing,” he said.

On zoning, Sakaja maintained that Runda will remain a low-density residential area.

“Here in Runda, it will remain a single-unit dwelling area. We will not accept high-rise buildings,” he said.