Kenya: Ruto Says 4-Pillar Plan for Nairobi to Unlock Additional Resources Beyond Equitable Share

Kenya: Ruto Says 4-Pillar Plan for Nairobi to Unlock Additional Resources Beyond Equitable Share

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has emphasized that the newly signed cooperation framework between the national government and Nairobi City County is designed to unlock additional resources beyond the constitutionally allocated equitable share.

BABU OWINO tears into Governor SAKAJA as he eyes Nairobi Governor seat in 2027 - “It Will Be Dimples vs Brains”

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, has hit out at Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, questioning his record at the helm of the capital. The vocal MP, known for his sharp tongue, dismissed Sakaja’s leadership style, insisting that running Nairobi requires more than charm. “I want to tell Nairobians never to put their trust in such a born incompetent Governor.” “This time round, Nairobi will not reason wit…

William Ruto dismisses claims Sakaja transferred county function through cooperation agreement

President Ruto assures Nairobi residents that Governor Sakaja retains authority despite a cooperation agreement, aiming for urban upgrades and development.

Sifuna Opposes National Govt-City Hall Cooperation Deal, Calls for Conditional Grants

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 18 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for the shelving of the National Government deal with the Nairobi County Government describing it as a “power grab” and “unlawful”. The proposed deal, which seeks to transfer key city functions to the national government, has sparked intense debate among county leaders and political stakeholders. Sifuna emphasized that instead of broad takeovers, the national government should cons…

Inside President Ruto, Governor Sakaja's Ksh.80B plan to fix Nairobi

The cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government becomes the second time City Hall has sought the intervention of the central government since the advent of devolution.

Inside Ruto-Sakaja signed cooperation deal

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja secured an additional Sh80 billion in funding following the signing of a cooperation agreement with the National Government aimed at accelerating infrastructure and service delivery projects in Nairobi. The agreement, concluded before President William Ruto, establishes a framework for joint planning, financing, and implementation of development programmes between the two levels of government. It is anchored in Se…