Should Nairobi be designated as a county? The ongoing management crisis of the capital city remains unresolved


President William Ruto’s recent remarks regarding the substandard conditions in Nairobi have reignited the discussion on whether the capital should stay under county government jurisdiction or revert to national oversight.

 Ruto expressed his concerns about the deteriorating condition of the city and pledged to transform it into a global metropolis. During the 70th Anniversary of the Africa Inland Church Ziwani, he mentioned that he had engaged in talks with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to enhance and dignify the city.
He declared that the national government will collaborate with the Nairobi County Government and the private sector to execute the clean-up initiative.
Despite Sakaja’s attempts to improve Nairobi’s reputation, grievances from residents, social media users, and politicians persist, dominating the public discourse regarding the city’s cleanliness and governance.
Urban planners contend that the vastness and intricacy of Nairobi render it challenging for a single county government to manage effectively. They suggested the establishment of an independent entity akin to the now-defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS), which previously oversaw city matters.
Urban planning specialist Douglas Nderitu stated that Nairobi’s substantial population and swift urbanization necessitate contemporary management systems. "The large population of Nairobi requires modern expertise in its planning and overall management. 

For example, the issues confronting residents of Kilimani are distinct from those faced by residents of Kibra, even though they inhabit the same city," Nderitu remarked.
He further noted that segmenting the city into smaller administrative units or boroughs may not address ongoing challenges such as waste disposal and drainage.
Ruto, reaffirming the government’s dedication, stated that the private sector will be instrumental in the transformation strategy.
"Nairobi cannot persist as a city engulfed in filth. We have initiated the cleaning of the Nairobi river, and we are now nearing the finalization of an agreement with the private sector regarding our approach to cleaning this city."

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