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Originally published by Citizen DigitalFebruary 18, 2026
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Ruto, Sakaja defend Nairobi cooperation deal, dismiss critics
Speaking on Wednesday during the Climate Works Nairobi River Regeneration Programme in Lucky Summer, the Head of State said the capital had not been “handed over” to the National Government but placed.....
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President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja have defended the cooperation deal between the National Government and Nairobi County, dismissing critics and emphasizing a focus on service delivery and urban development.
- The cooperation aims to accelerate infrastructure renewal and improve services in Nairobi, with the County Government retaining oversight.
- President Ruto stated, "No Nairobi has been handed over; I have a job to do. What we have done is cooperation so that we can build our city."
- The partnership will deliver wide-ranging urban upgrades, including road construction, expanded street lighting, and new pedestrian bridges, especially along the Nairobi River as part of the regeneration programme.
- Thousands of young people are benefiting from jobs created through clean-up and regeneration activities.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi warned that Nairobi cannot afford to lag behind other global cities.
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