Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has strongly defended his cooperation agreement with the national government during a Senate committee session on Thursday, insisting the pact is legal and the only viable route to improve the city’s services.
Speaking before the Committee on Devolution, Sakaja said the agreement aligns with Articles 6 and 189 of the Constitution, allowing collaboration without transferring county functions or taxes.
He highlighted practical gains, including timely salary payments, improved waste management, and funding for roads, water, and riverside regeneration.
The governor acknowledged criticism from MCAs and opposition figures but insisted the deal shares costs rather than ceding control.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen backed the pact, confirming it follows intergovernmental law. Sakaja remains ready to defend the agreement in court, describing it as essential for bridging Nairobi’s resource gaps.
