A new Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City Hall is facing its first major test as heavy rains expose the city's chronic drainage failures.

• The pact aims to fund infrastructure projects including sewerage, water supply, roads, and energy.
• Key figures include President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
• The deal's success is seen as crucial for Governor Sakaja's political future, with citizens expecting tangible improvements amidst ongoing infrastructure challenges.