The Kenyan Senate has called for the suspension of a Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government. The Senate committee argues the deal undermines devolution.

• The agreement is valued at Sh80 billion.
• The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, chaired by Mohamed Abbas, is leading the call for suspension.
• The committee cited pending issues that arose during their analysis of the agreement as a reason for its suspension.

A report by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has identified Kisumu and Nairobi as among the counties with the worst utilization of development funds, while Embu, Narok, Wajir, Kitui, and Kilifi show significant improvements in fiscal responsibility.

• Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja was noted in relation to a Senate committee inquiry on firefighting and disaster management preparedness.
• The report highlights varying degrees of fiscal discipline across Kenyan counties.
• This assessment reflects performance changes compared to the previous financial year.

In a significant political move, the Njuri Ncheke elders have declared Deputy President Kithure Kindiki the official Mt Kenya spokesman and vowed to defend his position.

• The declaration took place in Meru on August 7, 2026.
• Key figures involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Njuri Ncheke elders, and Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma.
• The elders announced a campaign to rally support for Prof Kindiki and opposed any attempts to divide the Mt Kenya region.