President William Ruto has declared a firm crackdown on cartels operating in Nairobi, warning that the era of protecting vested interests at the expense of the public must come to an end. Addressing the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, the President said both county and national governments must work together to dismantle networks that profit from dysfunction. It is your responsibility, with support from both the county and the national government,” Ruto said. “What Nairobi needs is not a cycle of blame, speeches and complaints. The President called for closer coordination between national and county leadership, saying only a united approach will dismantle cartels and deliver a functional, orderly city for residents.

Source: The Star April 09, 2026 14:03 UTC