Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has voiced concern over a planned signing ceremony at State House, which is set to formalize a cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government.
Taking to X on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, Sifuna questioned the move and highlighted the importance of following constitutional procedures.
“The Governor of Nairobi assured us he wasn’t transferring any functions to the National Government. I’m surprised to see a scheduled ‘signing ceremony’ at State House this afternoon,” Sifuna posted.
He further urged Governor Johnson Sakaja to respect the Constitution and involve Nairobi’s electorate and county leadership before finalizing such agreements.
“As we await to see the actual thing, I remind @SakajaJohnson to be mindful of the provisions of the Constitution and the need for involvement of the electorate and the leadership of Nairobi prior to making such decisions. Any unconstitutional clawback to devolution shall be strenuously resisted. A comprehensive statement shall follow,” Sifuna added.
This development comes amid ongoing debates about the balance of power between the national and county governments, with Sifuna cautioning against any actions that could undermine the principles of devolution enshrined in the Kenyan Constitution.
The planned ceremony at State House has sparked reactions across political circles, raising questions about the legality and transparency of such agreements between the two levels of government.
