Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has informed the High Court that he has nominated Dr Machel Waikenda as the new County Secretary, asserting compliance with a court order to fill the vacant position.

• The nominee, Dr Machel Waikenda, was forwarded to the Nairobi County Assembly on July 27, 2026, for vetting.
• Governor Sakaja denied allegations of disobeying a December 5, 2025 court order.
• The position of County Secretary has been vacant since 2018, leading to the contempt of court application against Governor Sakaja and acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali.