Senate Committee Calls for Cancellation of Sh80 Billion Nairobi Agreement

The Kenyan Senate has called for the suspension of an Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government, with the Senate committee arguing the deal undermines devolution. A separate report by the Parliamentary Budget Office identified Kisumu and Nairobi as among the counties with the worst utilization of development funds, highlighting significant concerns over fiscal responsibility in those counties. Meanwhile, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has proposed an opposition unity strategy, likening it to a "hyena coalition" to challenge President Ruto in 2027, following a slur involving Duale. These developments come amid ongoing debates about governance and accountability in county administration, with the Senate questioning the Nairobi deal while the PBO report provides data on fund utilization challenges.