Sifuna Opposes National Govt-City Hall Cooperation Deal, Calls for Conditional Grants
Sifuna emphasized that instead of broad takeovers, the national government should consider sector-specific conditional grants, allowing the county to retain control - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has opposed a proposed cooperation deal between the National Government and the Nairobi County Government, labeling it a power grab and unlawful. He suggests conditional grants as an alternative to what he views as an undermining of constitutional autonomy.
- Senator Sifuna argues the deal would set a dangerous precedent for centralization of power.
- The deal seeks to transfer key city functions from Nairobi County Government to the National Government.
- Senator Sifuna advocates for sector-specific conditional grants to address funding gaps while allowing the county to retain control.
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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.
