Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei has publicly supported President William Ruto's decision to intervene in the governance of Nairobi City County, suggesting that the current administration led by Governor Johnson Sakaja has failed in various capacities, including service delivery and development. Cherargei's remarks come amid accusations of corruption and administrative incompetence, which he believes threaten the achievements of devolution in Kenya.

The senator claims that the increasing involvement of the national government in Nairobi is necessary to restore the city's governance to a level befitting its status and potential. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive regeneration program aimed at addressing the issues plaguing the capital, proposing that stronger oversight from the national government could ultimately lead to improved execution of necessary services.

Conversely, reactions to Cherargei's support indicate a significant concern among opponents, particularly with figures such as Edwine Sifuna cautioning against potential risks posed to the devolution structure. Sifuna and others warn that excessive national intervention could undermine the very principles of devolution that are central to Kenya's governance, highlighting a growing divide on the best approach to local governance and sustainable development in Nairobi.