Speaking during the signing of the Nairobi County-National Government Cooperation Agreement on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Ruto emphasized that security is non-negotiable for a modern city like Nairobi. I therefore direct the CS for Interior to prepare and present, within 60 days, a framework for a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to work hand in hand with the Nairobi County security. President William Ruto, during the National Government-Nairobi County Cooperation Pact, State House, Nairobi, on February 17, 2026. The President noted that the NMPU will collaborate closely with Nairobi County security teams. Sifuna maintained that Nairobi residents and leaders must be consulted before any decision to cede county functions is made.

Source: Daily Nation February 18, 2026 03:05 UTC