Nyamira municipality came into effect through the Actualisation of the Urban areas and cities Act 2011 (Amended 2019), and the duly approved Nyamira municipal charter. It is a special municipality by virtue of it hosting the County Government Headquarters. The objects of the Municipality are to:-

1. Provide for efficient and accountable management of the affairs of the Municipality.

2. Provide for a governance mechanism that will enable the inhabitants of the Municipality to:

• Participate in determining the social services and regulatory framework which will best satisfy their needs and expectations.
• Verify whether public resources and authority are utilized or exercised, as the case may be, to their satisfaction.
• Enjoy efficiency in service delivery.

3. Vigorously pursue the developmental opportunities which are available in the Municipality and to institute such measures as are necessary for achieving public order and the provisions of civic amenities, so as to enhance the quality of life of the inhabitants of the Municipality.

4. Provide a high standard of social services in a cost effective manner to the inhabitants of the Municipality.

5. Promote social cohesiveness and a sense of civic duty and responsibility among the inhabitants and stakeholders in the Municipality in order to facilitate collective action and commitment towards achieving the goal of a harmonious and stable community.

6. Providing for services, laws and other matters for Municipality’s benefit.

7. Fostering the economic, social and environmental well-being of its community

In view of the needs of the people of Nyamira County, Nyamira municipality deduced four (4) essential objectives that aimed towards urban development.