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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86964, member: 27"]
A fresh High Court fight just put the National Government and Nairobi City County deal under a legal microscope.

Petition fast-tracked at High Court
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[*]Christine Gathoni and Benard Peter hauled the Cooperation Agreement to court.
[*]Justice Bahati Mwamuye stamped the case as urgent.
[*]Petitioners want the pact tossed for clashing with the Constitution.
[*]Hearing will run on written submissions on March 16, 2026.
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Push for multi judge bench
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[*]Gathoni and Peter invoked Article 165 4 for a larger panel.
[*]They argue the dispute raises heavyweight constitutional issues.
[*]Conservatory orders were requested pending full determination.
[*]Respondents must be served before February 20, 2026.
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Devolution lines under scrutiny
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[*]Article 187 outlines how functions shift between governments.
[*]Article 189 frames cooperation between the national and county levels.
[*]Petition questions whether the deal sidesteps devolution safeguards.
[*]The agreement claims it will sharpen county performance and services.
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Governor defends special arrangement
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[*]Johnson Sakaja leaned on Section 6 of the Urban Areas and Cities Act.
[*]Sakaja described Nairobi as a global hub needing unique management.
[*]State House hosted the signing ceremony on February 17, 2026.
[*]He cited Nairobi’s diplomatic missions and United Nations presence.
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