A recent Kenya agreement between Nairobi City County and the National Government has sparked a major constitutional and political debate, as critics liken the KSh80 billion pact to the controversial Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) era. Signed by Governor Johnson Sakaja and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi under President William Ruto's gaze, the deal transfers significant county functions to national oversight, raising concerns about devolution and accountability.

• The KSh80 billion framework agreement involves the National Government taking over functions like solid waste management, road infrastructure, water and sewerage, and affordable housing from Nairobi County.
• Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has strongly criticized the agreement, terming it a "power grab" and citing a lack of consultation with the Senate and the public.
• A petition challenging the pact has been filed in the High Court, with a hearing scheduled for March 16, 2026, while the Katiba Institute and the Law Society of Kenya have also raised legal and financial concerns.
• The deal has destabilized Governor Sakaja's political position, with Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) forming a new committee to scrutinize the agreement, echoing a near-impeachment drama from September last year.