Sakaja to face over 20 charges as MCAs' impeachment drive gathers momentum
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.
Impeachment calls against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy, Njoroge Muchiri, have gained momentum, with ward representatives drafting over 20 charges and rallying members to sign in support of the ouster.
Addressing the media on Monday at the County Assembly buildings, MCAs led by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said the grounds for removal were overwhelming, and members were united in pushing the process forward.
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“We have the motion ready. We have the charges ready, more than 20 substantive charges against the governor. We passed the threshold in the fifth minute of collecting signatures. This time it is a whole House initiative,” he said.
The ODM legislator added that, unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.
“You know, when there is always a tiff between MCAs and the governor, he runs to Raila Odinga and gets saved. This time it will not be easier for him because the issues at hand are between him and the MCAs and not Raila,” he said.
Roysambu MCA Sospeter Wamumbi accused the county executive of ignoring oversight and failing to act on resolutions from the assembly.
Some of the members of the Nairobi County Assembly who attended a meeting held in Westlands, Nairobi, on August 31, 2025. (Photo: Handout)
“We are not the people who build roads or pay bursaries. That is the mandate of the executive. Unfortunately, we have had an executive which is unresponsive. When we allocate budgets, they are not implemented. That is why we are here to say enough is enough,” Wamumbi said.
He added that the frustrations cut across all wards.
“When you talk about health, education, or infrastructure, we have submitted concerns, but there is no response. This is why we are united to impeach the governor. It is about the interest of the people of Nairobi, not us,” Wamumbi stated.
Going further, MCA Alai emphasised that the impeachment case was prepared to withstand scrutiny in both the assembly and Senate.
“As MCAs, we have sealed all loopholes to ensure that when the impeachment sails through, there will be no saving. We are walking this journey together as members,” he said.
The MCAs also dismissed attempts to drag Raila Odinga into the debate, saying the ODM leader had no role in the impeachment.
“Raila has always spoken for himself. If he feels he has something to say, he will. For now, people should not speak on his behalf,” MCA Wamumbi noted.
South B MCA and Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege on Sunday had confirmed that signatures had already surpassed 60 by Sunday evening, with members confident the number would quickly rise beyond the 84 required.
“This is a member-driven initiative. The target is 116 signatures, and we are not turning back,” she said, adding that both Sakaja and his deputy will be subjects of the twin impeachment motions.
The Eastleigh Voice has also established that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had called the Nairobi County Assembly leadership to a meeting, which was to take place in the afternoon.
The meeting was to be attended by the House leadership, which includes the Speaker, Majority and Minority leaders, together with their deputies. The Majority and Minority Whips, together with their deputies, were also expected to attend the meeting.
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