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President Ruto and Governor Sakaja Sign KSh 80 Billion Nairobi Cooperation Agreement

President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja have signed a new cooperation agreement to improve livability and security in Nairobi City County. This deal will see the national government inject KSh 80 billion in funding into the county for urban renewal efforts. According to the agreement, the national government will take over some of the county's responsibilities. This marks the second time the city has required national government assistance since devolution began, drawing parallels to former Governor Sonko's tenure. While President Ruto stated he has no interest in running the city, the deal was criticized by Edwin Sifuna, who asserted that it circumvented Senate oversight. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino also criticized the agreement between Sakaja and Ruto.

Nairobi Health Workers Strike Enters Tenth Week Amidst Calls for Increased Healthcare Investment

Residents of Nairobi continue to face a lack of medical services as a strike by healthcare workers has entered its tenth week. This ongoing industrial action is impacting access to medical care in county hospitals. Protesting health workers are accusing Governor Sakaja of ignoring their concerns. Concurrently, stakeholders in Kenya's health sector are urging the government to increase its investment in healthcare. This call aims to improve the quality and accessibility of medical services across the nation. Specifically, stakeholders are urging for more investment in preventive healthcare services, emphasizing that prevention is more cost-effective than treatment.

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