Nairobi Publishes List of 364 Approved Inspectors as Sakaja Warns Traders Against Extortion

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration has published a list of 364 authorised county inspection officers to help protect business owners from harassment, intimidation and extortion during enforcement operations across the capital.

According to a report published by Pulse Kenya on November 12, 2026, the officers have been vetted, trained and approved to conduct inspections across Nairobi’s sub-counties.

The move comes amid complaints from traders and business operators over individuals allegedly impersonating county enforcement officers to demand money or intimidate businesses.

Sakaja has directed that all authorised inspectors must carry official identification badges and present them before conducting inspections.

The governor also warned that anyone claiming to be a county inspection officer but whose name does not appear on the authorised list or cannot produce a valid identification badge should be treated as an impostor and reported to the relevant authorities.

How Nairobi Traders Can Identify Genuine Inspectors

The new arrangement is intended to make county inspections more transparent and accountable.

Business owners are expected to confirm the identity of officers visiting their premises before allowing them to carry out inspection exercises.

The county’s initiative also seeks to improve the coordination of business licence inspections and permit verification across the capital.

According to reports, the authorised officers have been distributed across the city’s administrative areas to strengthen enforcement and decentralise revenue collection.

Sakaja Introduces Changes to County Inspections

The publication of the inspectors’ list follows a meeting between Sakaja and representatives of Nairobi’s liquor and entertainment industry at City Hall on November 11.

During the meeting, the governor announced changes intended to address complaints about disruptive enforcement operations.

He directed officers to stop night raids targeting entertainment establishments, DJs and revellers over noise complaints.

Instead, complaints involving noise pollution and public nuisance should be documented, with appropriate enforcement action directed at the establishment’s owner through established procedures.

The county also announced a 14-day consultation period with industry stakeholders over entertainment and event taxes introduced under the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026.

The changes are part of efforts to improve relations between the county administration and business operators.

For Nairobi traders, the publication of the authorised officers’ list provides an additional way to establish whether individuals conducting inspections are genuinely working for the county government.

Business owners are therefore encouraged to demand official identification and verify the officers’ details before cooperating with inspection teams.

Have you ever experienced harassment or intimidation during a county inspection in Nairobi? Share your experience in the comments.

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