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City Hall betrayal: Like Sonko, Sakaja now seeking NMS-like deal from State Househanging over Sakaja

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during the  Annual State of the County Address at the Nairobi City County Assembly on 11th February 2026. [David Gichuru,Standard]

A deal struck on Tuesday in the corridors of State House could see Nairobi County cede some key functions to national government.

Dubbed the shared responsibility formula, the deal will cover garbage collection, public works, road construction, and water supply.

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