This archive report was first published on 7 August 2020.
On August 6, 2020, the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) acting Chairperson John Burugu confirmed that Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Nairobi Metropolitan Services General Mohamed Badi would meet to discuss their dispute, which has been affecting the delivery of services in Nairobi.
The dispute, which has been ongoing for some time, has seen the two engage in a war of words and a fight for projects, control of the Nairobi County Assembly, and the city.
Mediators for the meeting will include the Attorney General, IGRTC, Council of Governors, a team from NMS, and the Nairobi City County Government team.
Earlier, President Uhuru Kenyatta summoned Badi to explain the ongoing tussle, while Sonko turned to Raila Odinga, Orange Democratic Movement leader, for help.
On February 2020, Sonko had transferred deeds, handing over key duties to the National Government, a move he now wants to withdraw.
