Johnson Sakaja has firmly defended his cooperation agreement with the national government during his appearance before a Senate committee on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The Nairobi County Governor told senators that he was fully satisfied the agreement was anchored in the Constitution and insisted that due process was followed in its formation and implementation.
“I feel that we followed the constitution, 100 per cent. I am convinced,” Sakaja stated during the session.
He further declared that he would not hesitate to sign the deal again if circumstances required, underscoring his confidence in its legality and intent. According to Sakaja, the agreement was designed to enhance service delivery and strengthen collaboration between county and national government structures.
During the proceedings, the governor pointed to specific constitutional provisions that he said guided the cooperation framework, arguing that intergovernmental collaboration is expressly provided for under Kenya’s legal framework.
The appearance before the Senate committee comes amid heightened scrutiny over county-national government agreements, with some leaders questioning their structure and potential impact on devolution.
Sakaja’s remarks signal his determination to defend the pact both legally and politically, even as debate continues over the boundaries between county autonomy and national government involvement.
