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Speaking on Monday after the second sitting of the Joint Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government, Sakaja expressed solidarity with affected families, assuring them of the county support.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the construction of two 27-kilometre sewer lines on both sides of the river, the President said the project would deliver a long-overdue facelift for the city while significantly improving public health and environmental standards.
Mudavadi acknowledged that Nairobi has long enjoyed hub status, hosting regional headquarters, diplomatic missions and international organisations. However, he warned that intensifying competition from other African cities posed a direct challenge to that position.
The proposed Metropolitan Police Unit is expected to provide a specialised, coordinated security presence tailored to the unique demands of the capital, which hosts key government institutions, diplomatic missions, international organizations and major commercial hubs.
Framing the deal as a model of cooperative governance, Sakaja emphasised that the arrangement does not amount to a transfer of functions from the county to the national government, but rather a partnership consistent with the Constitution.
The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations has endorsed the Ombudsman’s report on illegal developments in Nairobi, urging swift prosecutions, sanctions and planning reforms to restore accountability in urban governance.
The agreement also supports clinical trials and advanced research, offering county doctors opportunities to participate in high-quality studies while improving patient care and strengthening professional capacity.
The firm said the development was approved by Nairobi City County, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the National Construction Authority (NCA), and other relevant agencies.
National Disaster Management Operation officer William Sifuna said the rescue teams are working intensively to locate potential survivors.
The decision was reached during a cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, where members endorsed a proposal to anchor menstrual health support within existing HR policies at City Hall.
This marks the start of a comprehensive audit aimed at strengthening accountability and improving the integrity of staff records.
During an interview with Radio Generation on Tuesday, Nasra said that the city’s growth often prioritizes assets over residents, undermining livability and investment potential.