Signature Collection Campaigns Launched to Oust Governor Sakaja and CS Duale - September 2025

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing an impeachment push as Nairobi County Assembly MCAs have begun collecting signatures to oust him. The members have collected 70 signatures to table a motion and are nearing the required threshold. Despite the political pressure, Sakaja has received surprise public backing from Irungu Nyakera, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Concurrently, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced a new effort to oust Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale by urging Members of Parliament to collect signatures. Sifuna's plan is a reaction to allegations of widespread fraud and misappropriation of funds within the Social Health Authority (SHA).

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Sakaja Gets Surprise Backing from Gachagua Ally

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja faces an impeachment push, with Nairobi MCAs collecting 70 signatures to table a motion against him. Surprisingly, Irungu Nyakera, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and a contender for the Nairobi governorship, has publicly defended Sakaja, despite benefiting politically from his potential ouster.