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.