The Court of Appeal has delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal status of Nairobi County’s physical planning and zoning laws and policies, while directing the county to adopt and gazette detailed zoning and development control codes within six months (available here). Background In August 2024, the Rhapta Road Residents Association (Association) filed a claim in the High Court, challenging approvals for high rise developments along Rhapta Road issued by the Nairobi City County.