Sakaja in Trouble as Process to Kick Him Out Gathers Pace
In July, another petition was filed at the assembly to oust him from office...
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is on the brink of impeachment as Nairobi County Assembly MCAs have begun collecting signatures to oust him, nearing the required threshold just days after Kericho Governor Eric Mutai narrowly survived a similar attempt.
- 70 out of 123 MCAs have signed a petition to impeach Governor Sakaja following a unanimous resolution.
- The unprecedented move sees MCAs from both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) uniting against the governor.
- Main grievances include unfulfilled campaign promises, delayed bursary disbursements, and stalled Ward Development Funds.
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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).
