Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri has revealed that skills and knowledge acquired by the seconded staff under the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) will be used to enhance City Hall’s capacity.

Muchiri said the skills earned will be a valuable addition as the transition process kicks off.

“Through the implementation of the transferred functions, the county personnel acquired knowledge and skill enhancing our capacity. This is a valuable addition as we transfer back these skill sets,” Muchiri noted.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja hailed NMS for having exemplary service delivery to the residents in its two-year tenure.

“NMS has had exemplary service delivery and great impact on all residents of Nairobi, during the transition we shall work as a team upholding the principle of public office for continued and efficient service to the people,” he stated.

On his side, NMS Director General Lt Mohammed Badi said that officers from his led entity will be available to assist Sakaja during the process.

 “Directors and all officers from NMS will be available to brief and update you in their respective sectors including site visits during this transition period,” he added.

The assumption of office of the Governor formed a committee to oversee the transition.

Through Executive Order No. 3 of 2020, the functions included county health services, transport, public works, utilities and ancillary services, and county planning and development.

The signing of the Deed of Transfer left City Hall in control of less influential departments such as ICT and E-Government, Education and Sports, Agriculture and Livestock, Trade and Co-operatives and Devolution, Environment and Finance sectors.