Why Sakaja may still be impeached after 60 days
Ngara Ward MCA Chege Mwaura has cast doubts on the effectiveness of a gentleman’s agreement brokered by President Ruto and Raila Odinga to shield governor Sakaja from impeachment...
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja faces potential impeachment after a 60-day reprieve, according to Ngara Ward Member of County Assembly Chege Mwaura. A "gentleman’s agreement" brokered by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga temporarily halted the motion, but Mwaura expressed doubts that Sakaja can address all underlying issues within the given timeframe.
- At least 90 MCAs had signed the impeachment motion, exceeding the required 42.
- Chege Mwaura, also the Secretary General of the County Assemblies Forum, dismissed claims of bribery, insisting the halt was out of respect for party leaders.
- The 60-day mandate was suggested by President Ruto, with a review expected in 30 days.
- Issues to be addressed include garbage collection, informal economy management, healthcare worker concerns, and the governor's accessibility.
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President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga jointly intervened to protect Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, in what some have described as a "selfish union" diminishing the opposition. This intervention resulted in a "gentleman’s agreement" brokered by Ruto and the ODM leader, which temporarily halted a motion to impeach Sakaja, granting him a 60-day reprieve. However, Ngara Ward MCA Chege Mwaura expressed doubts that the governor could resolve the underlying issues within the given timeframe. In a separate event, the United Opposition announced the appointment of Mukhisa Kituyi as its new spokesperson and Head of Secretariat. The announcement was made by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday, September 3.
