Office of the County Chief Officer-Public Health

Office of the County Chief Officer-Public Health This is the official account of the Nairobi City County Chief Officer-Public Health. The current holder of the office is Dr Tom Michira Nyakaba.

19/12/2025

Happy birthday chief Officer public health Tom Michira Nyakaba

Commemorating World AIDS Day at Huruma day Secondary school. .
01/12/2025

Commemorating World AIDS Day at Huruma day Secondary school. .

This morning the Chief officer for Public Health Dr Tom Nyakaba held a consultative meeting with the leadership of...
19/11/2025

This morning the Chief officer for Public Health Dr Tom Nyakaba held a consultative meeting with the leadership of Eastleigh Business community on matters related to public health and areas of collaboration to ensure that the businnes activities in the area and the surrounding environment aligns with the public health laws and standards as per the public health Act.

14/11/2025

City Hall Fumigates Burma Market to Enhance Meat Safety Standards

November 14, 2025

Nairobi County Public Health officers today carried out a major fumigation and sanitation exercise at Burma Market as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards in the city’s meat markets.

Led by County Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba, the team inspected stalls, conducted hygiene checks, and held a meeting with the market committee and traders to reinforce compliance with public health regulations.

Speaking during the visit, Nyakaba said the operation aimed to ensure that all meat outlets meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, especially as demand rises toward the festive season.

“Today we were at Burma Market here in Nairobi to inspect the condition of the meat market to ensure it meets the best public health standards. As the demand for meat begins to rise, it is our responsibility to maintain health standards in all our facilities, especially those dealing with food,” said Nyakaba.

He added that the County had fumigated and cleaned the market to prevent bacterial contamination and ensure compliance with licensing and safety requirements among traders.

“We have fumigated and cleaned to stop micro-bacteria. We are also ensuring that all meat vendors possess valid licenses because this is a matter of public health,” he said.

Nyakaba emphasized that only approved vehicles should be used to transport meat, warning that the County had banned the use of Probox vehicles for meat distribution following recent health incidents.

“To maintain health standards in meat facilities, we have banned Probox cars from carrying meat. Any approved vehicle should have an identification number that can be traced back to the market. This will help prevent cases like the one we had last week involving anthrax. Let’s comply — we can have Probox cars carrying people, but not meat,” he cautioned.

He further noted that the Meat Control Act provides clear guidelines on how meat should be handled, transported, and stored — urging compliance across all markets.

“The Meat Act already provides standards on how to transport meat and the necessary processes. We encourage those in charge to do their best and ensure full adherence,” Nyakaba added.

He also announced that Governor Johnson Sakaja has approved the deployment of two public health officers to monitor meat hygiene at the market day and night.

“The Governor has approved that we have two public health officers stationed here to ensure continuous inspection of meat throughout the day and night,” he said.

It is a busy day as Chief Tom continues to engage and offer his informed commentary on matters of health in devolved uni...
09/10/2025

It is a busy day as Chief Tom continues to engage and offer his informed commentary on matters of health in devolved units.

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09/10/2025

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This Customer Service Week, we are going beyond appreciation to forge deeper connections with our customers. It is a tim...
08/10/2025

This Customer Service Week, we are going beyond appreciation to forge deeper connections with our customers. It is a time for us to re-evaluate our service levels and commit to continuous improvement in all that we do.

It is also the perfect occasion to honor our county staff. Your relentless dedication and commitment to service, especially in the most challenging of circumstances, are truly commendable. The Chief extends his heartfelt gratitude and says, "Heko!

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐉𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒!!!Following a work slowdown by health workers over delayed salaries, Governor for Nairobi J...
02/10/2025

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐉𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒!!!
Following a work slowdown by health workers over delayed salaries, Governor for Nairobi Johnson Sakaja today chaired a crucial meeting to resolve the impasse. The Governor was joined by Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba, Health CEC Suzanne Silantoi, and workers' union officials among others.

Mr. Nyakaba, who just returned from the US as part of the Kenyan delegation to the UN General Assembly, layed the blame on the Controller of Budget for the delays.

However, the Governor promised to continue pursuing all available channels while assuring all county workers that the matter will be treated differently henceforth.

''May God rest the soul of our beloved Aunt. To my inlaws, receive my condolences. Hellen Nyamweya was a diligent worker...
07/08/2025

''May God rest the soul of our beloved Aunt. To my inlaws, receive my condolences. Hellen Nyamweya was a diligent worker and served the county well till her retirement''.-Tom Nyakaba

TAKE CAUTION!!!
04/08/2025

TAKE CAUTION!!!

𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀...
31/07/2025

𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

The decision was made due to the establishment's failure to adhere to established food hygiene guidelines.

The food truck, known for its quick takeaway delicacies such as shawarma shall be held at the Dagoretti impounding area.

Nyakaba used the operation to stress that all innovative businesses, including food trucks, are not exempt from county food handling regulations.

He urged entrepreneurs to seek counsel to ensure they are in compliance with all relevant laws and policies, stating, , "𝐀 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲."

24/07/2025

Jane Mburugu, the Head of Food Safety Nairobi City County is making a lot of sense here on why unregulated food vending is banned around Kenyatta National Hospital. She led the operation to evict the food vendors today the 24th of July 2025.

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