Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared in the High Court on Wednesday to assert that he has complied with a court order to appoint a County Secretary, submitting Dr Machel Waikenda's name for vetting.

• Governor Sakaja denied allegations of disobeying a court order from December 5, 2025.
• Key individuals involved include Governor Johnson Sakaja, nominee Dr Machel Waikenda, and petitioners Kasichana Riziki Mumba and John Saidi Nyanje.
• The position of County Secretary has been vacant since 2018, with the Nairobi County Assembly being the final approval body.