High Court Declares Petition Challenging Ksh80 Billion Ruto-Sakaja Nairobi Deal as Urgent - February 2026

President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja signed a Ksh80 billion cooperation pact to support development projects in the city. President Ruto assured residents that the agreement is not a takeover of county functions and that Nairobi remains under Governor Sakaja's leadership. However, a petition was filed challenging the constitutionality of the cooperation deal. The High Court has declared this petition urgent, setting a hearing for March 16. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has also opposed the deal, labeling it an unlawful power grab and suggesting that conditional grants would be a more appropriate way for the national government to provide support.

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Nairobi remains under county leadership, Ruto assures

Following a Ksh80 billion cooperation agreement between Nairobi City County and the National Government, President William Ruto assured residents that Nairobi remains under Governor Johnson Sakaja's leadership. The pact is intended to support development projects, not to take over county functions, with a focus on transforming Nairobi into a modern and livable city.