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February 18, 2026
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Activists move to court to halt Ruto-Sakaja deal over alleged illegality

Activists move to court to halt Ruto-Sakaja deal over alleged illegality

The High Court in Nairobi on Wednesday certified as urgent a case filed to challenge the co-operation deal to run the county between Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja and President William Ruto...

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The High Court in Nairobi has certified as urgent a case challenging a co-operation deal between Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja and President William Ruto, alleging illegality and violation of devolution principles. Activists argue the deal, signed on February 17, sidesteps constitutional oversight and public participation.

  • The case was filed by Benard Peter and Christine Gathoni, represented by lawyer Ibrahim Anyinyo.
  • Respondents include Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and the Nairobi County Assembly.
  • Petitioners claim billions committed for Nairobi regeneration will be spent outside devolution structures, lacking approval from the County Assembly and oversight from the Senate.
  • The deal is challenged for allegedly altering constitutional functions, creating an unrecognised steering committee, and being concluded without public participation or involvement of the County Assembly and Senate.
  • The case will be heard on March 16, seeking to declare the agreement unconstitutional and bar its implementation.

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