Court flags Nairobi-national govt deal as urgent
High Court certifies as urgent a petition challenging the Nairobi–national govt deal, setting tight deadlines and a fast virtual hearing...
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The High Court has declared a petition challenging the cooperation agreement between the Nairobi County government and the national government as urgent.
- The agreement was signed on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, with President William Ruto present.
- Petitioners Christine Gathoni and Benard Peter are questioning the legality of the agreement.
- Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled the application raises serious issues requiring priority, with the main application to be heard on March 16, 2026.
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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.
