Nairobi’s fall would be the start of our economic collapsePresident Uhuru Kenyatta’s decision to ask Sonko to hand over the reins has elicited mixed views. It would have been nothing short of negligent for business to continue as normal in the capital city and the region’s economic and commercial hub. Our capital city, which is our economic centre, controls almost 24 per cent of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product. Subscribe Now »For the government to take control over a capital city, and for it to be placed under special circumstances, will not be unprecedented. SEE ALSO :Key economic regrets of 2019In Nigeria, Abuja is run by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, which is led by a minister selected by the President.

Source: Standard Digital March 07, 2020 07:07 UTC