Nairobi Governor Sakaja Criticizes Police Operation at City Hall as Unnecessary Drama - March 2026
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has criticized plans for his arrest by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, calling the move unwarranted drama and urging for dialogue instead. This came after police surrounded City Hall attempting to arrest him for contempt of Parliament. The Governor visited Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye hours after the police operation. The Council of Governors (CoG) is demanding the withdrawal of arrest warrants against governors amid ongoing disputes with the Senate. Meanwhile, President William Ruto is set to make a historic address at the Nairobi City County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, marking the first time a sitting head of state will speak to a County Assembly in Kenya. The Senate is considering stringent measures against Governor Sakaja for failing to appear before a parliamentary committee.
