
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced an amnesty window allowing property owners with unauthorized developments to regularize their buildings and obtain required planning approvals. In a statement issued on September 10, Sakaja said the regularization window will remain open until December 31, 2026, giving eligible property owners an opportunity to bring their developments into compliance with county planning regulations, according to The Kenya Times.
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