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Bill seeks to list Nairobi as national capital headed by Cabinet Secretary

Murang'a Senator Kembi Gitura wants Nairobi to be recognised as the National Capital and not a county. (Photo: Moses Omusula/Standard)

Nairobi will no longer be a county and the capital city will be placed under the national government if a proposed bill becomes law.

The Constitution of Kenya Amendment Bill (No 2) 2016 proposes to reduce the number of counties to 46.

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