Sakaja inks Nairobi-National Government deal at State House
Governor Sakaja recently announced a collaboration with President Ruto’s administration...
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signed a cooperation deal with the National Government at State House to collaborate on certain county functions. He emphasized this agreement is a collaboration, not a transfer of functions like the previous arrangement under the NMS.
- The previous NMS arrangement left the city with Sh16 billion in pending bills.
- The cooperation aims to address the demanding needs of Nairobi, a capital city with a population of close to 7 million residents.
- Governor Sakaja stated that the current equitable share and own-source revenue are insufficient for the city's needs.
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Governor Sakaja Signs Nairobi-National Government Cooperation Deal Amidst Warnings - February 2026
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja signed a cooperation deal with the National Government at State House on February 17, 2026. President William Ruto clarified that the agreement is a new partnership framework for collaboration on key areas and not a takeover of county functions. Prior to the signing, Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna issued a strong warning to Governor Sakaja regarding the planned agreement. Similarly, the Katiba Institute, a lobby group, formally demanded answers from the governor about the collaboration. Concurrently, President Ruto directed the Cabinet Secretary for Interior to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit within 60 days to address security challenges in the capital.
