Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed claims that the county government has transferred key functions to the national government, terming the reports misleading and inaccurate.
The governor was responding to claims that Nairobi had handed over responsibilities such as garbage collection, road works, public works and water services to the national government through an agreement with President William Ruto.
In a brief response, Sakaja insisted that no powers or functions had been ceded, maintaining that the county government remains fully in charge of its constitutional mandate.
The claims also drew a reaction from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who warned that any transfer of county functions would be unconstitutional without the approval of the Nairobi County Assembly. He noted that such a process would require a formal deed of transfer sanctioned by the Assembly.
The debate comes against the backdrop of increased collaboration between the county and national governments. President Ruto has in recent days pledged to work closely with Governor Sakaja to improve Nairobi’s infrastructure and cleanliness.
As part of the partnership, the national and county governments have agreed to relocate the Dandora dumpsite to Ruai under a joint waste management programme. The project will include the development of a modern waste treatment facility expected to convert waste into useful products such as fertiliser and energy.
According to the President, the relocation and clean-up of Dandora will be implemented in phases as part of a broader plan to restore order and dignity to the capital city.
