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February 12, 2026
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Nairobi inawork? Five governors later, nothing's changed at City Hall

Nairobi inawork? Five governors later, nothing's changed at City Hall

The desire for control stems from Nairobi’s status as an economic hub...

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Five governors later, Nairobi County continues to grapple with persistent service delivery issues, prompting Governor Johnson Sakaja to cede some functions to the national government. This move highlights the long-standing challenges at City Hall, where successive administrations have failed to meet expectations.

  • Nairobi County receives over Sh20 billion annually from the national government and collects more than Sh13 billion in own-source revenue.
  • President William Ruto hinted at a more direct national role last year, with an estimated Sh2.1 billion in additional funding committed for service delivery.
  • The collaboration involves functions such as infrastructure development, garbage collection, and water supply, unlike the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) experiment, which left a Sh16 billion hole in pending bills.

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