Kenya: No NMS Comeback - Sakaja Says Nairobi Deal With State Anchored in Law

Kenya: No NMS Comeback - Sakaja Says Nairobi Deal With State Anchored in Law

Nairobi -- Months after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja survived a high-profile impeachment attempt, a political truce appears to have been reached with President William Ruto over the management of the capital city's key services.

Sakaja defends collaboration with Ruto govt, rules out transfer of county functions

Governor Sakaja Johnson firmly rebuffs claims of county function transfer to the National Government, affirming Nairobi's devolution and commitment to local control.

“I Will Not Betray Nairobi’s Mandate” — Sakaja Rules Out Transfer of County Functions, Defends National Collaboration

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has stated that the county government will not transfer any of its constitutional functions to the National Government, dismissing speculation sparked by his recent meeting with President William Ruto. Speaking during his State of the County Address at the Nairobi County Assembly on Wednesday, Sakaja said Nairobi remains fully committed to protecting devolution, even as it continues to col…

Sakaja surrenders key City Hall functions to Ruto

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ceded key functions to the national government, reminiscent of the time when then-Governor Mike Sonko was pressured by President Uhuru Kenyatta into signing off on key responsibilities as part of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). According to the governor, the intention is to improve service delivery to the city’s millions […]

Sakaja Responds to ‘Ruto Taking Over’ Nairobi Key Functions

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Sakaja Responds to ‘Ruto Taking Over’ Nairobi Key Functions Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja addressed reports that he has transferred county functions to President William Ruto, following recent developments at State House.  Earlier, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna stated that constitutionally, any transfer of functions requires a deed of transfer and approval by the county assembly.  “Constituti…