The incident took place during a sitting of the Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, where Governor Sakaja had appeared to respond to questions regarding a cooperation agreement between Nairobi County and the national government.
The reported Ksh80 billion deal has generated political discussion, with some leaders questioning whether it could affect the county’s autonomy.
Sifuna has previously raised concerns about the arrangement, arguing that it may open the door for the transfer of key county functions to the national government.
During the session, nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian offered a different perspective. Instead of criticizing the governor, she praised his leadership and indicated support for him serving another term. Her remarks appeared to heighten tensions within the committee.
Shortly after her comments, Sifuna gathered his documents and left the meeting before it concluded.
Sifuna has previously raised concerns about the arrangement, arguing that it may open the door for the transfer of key county functions to the national government.
During the session, nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian offered a different perspective. Instead of criticizing the governor, she praised his leadership and indicated support for him serving another term. Her remarks appeared to heighten tensions within the committee.
Shortly after her comments, Sifuna gathered his documents and left the meeting before it concluded.
Observers described the moment as reflective of underlying disagreements on both the cooperation agreement and broader political alignments.
Lemaletian later stated that she was within her rights to express her views during committee discussions, emphasizing that members should be free to share their positions on matters affecting Nairobi’s governance.
The episode underscores ongoing debate over the Nairobi County–national government partnership and highlights differing views within political circles regarding the city’s leadership and future direction.
Lemaletian later stated that she was within her rights to express her views during committee discussions, emphasizing that members should be free to share their positions on matters affecting Nairobi’s governance.
The episode underscores ongoing debate over the Nairobi County–national government partnership and highlights differing views within political circles regarding the city’s leadership and future direction.
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