The National Metropolitan Services (NMS) took centre stage during the Nairobi Governor’s debate as the two front runners Johnson Sakaja and Polycarp Igathe faced off. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) gubernatorial candidate Sakaja blamed his rival for the formation of the NMS. Sakaja pointed out that the ripple effect of Igathe’s resignation led to relinquishing of control of the City to NMS which was a setback to devolution. “If Igathe did not quit, NMS would not have come up, and these developments would be achieved. Going further, the UDA candidate also criticized Igathe for praising NMS, saying the entity was in charge of the City’s affairs as a result of his inability to remain in office.

Source: The Star July 12, 2022 16:56 UTC