Sakaja Clarifies New 'NMS' Deal With the National Govt

This comes days after the President alluded to the same...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has refuted claims that the National Government will take over county functions, clarifying that collaboration will occur only in specific sectors like waste management and lighting, not a full transfer of responsibilities.

The previous National Metropolitan Service (NMS) left Nairobi County with over Ksh16 billion in pending bills.
The new collaboration will focus on a waste-to-energy project at the Dandora dumpsite and recycling initiatives.
Collection of garbage and acquisition of trucks will remain the mandate of the county government.

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