Governor Johnson Sakaja Stories

Nairobi women caucus fault Ruto, Raila for scuttling Sakaja's impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 05, 2025

Led by Martha Miyandazi, the caucus expressed disappointment with Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto for interf...

Revealed: Mediated pact that halted Governor Johnson Sakaja’s impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Issues of county administration were also addressed, including the dismissal or reassignment of officers. Chief Officer Osman Khalif and Housing Chief...

Lobby calls for Nairobi County dissolution following audit revelations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2025

Kenya Bora Tuitakayo claims the city has been plagued by misuse of public funds since September 2022, leaving residents with poor services and mountin...

Legal experts warn top politicians against saving governors from impeachment
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 04, 2025

Ruto and Raila held separate meetings on Tuesday to shield Governor Sakaja from a looming impeachment push by angry MCAs who had accused the embattled...

Inside Raila Odinga’s bid to save Governor Johnson Sakaja from impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege disclosed that Minority Leader of the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and former Westlands MP Fred Gumo were pre...

Raila summons ODM MCAs as Governor Johnson Sakaja faces impeachment threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

The push to remove Sakaja has intensified, with 87 MCAs now reported to have signed in support of the impeachment motion, up from 70 last Friday.

Sakaja to face over 20 charges as MCAs' impeachment drive gathers momentum
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 01, 2025

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.

Impeachment storm hits Nairobi as MCAs collect signatures to oust Governor Sakaja, deputy Muchiri
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 31, 2025

The push follows a heated Kamukunji held last week, where about 96 of the 123 MCAs convened to voice grievances against the governor.

How Nairobi’s posh estates losing prestige over mushrooming kiosks
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 30, 2025

Developers and landlords in Nairobi suburbs have, in some cases, been forced to lower asking prices for units in their apartments.

Nairobi MCAs turn heat on Sakaja after stormy Kamukunji as impeachment talks resurface
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Ninety-six out of the 122 ward representatives attended a stormy Kamukunji, where they voiced deep frustrations over stalled projects, bursary delays,...

Auditor General flags irregular hiring of 3,800 staff by Sakaja's administration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

The report also revealed that the county irregularly continued paying salaries to dismissed staff. Thirteen former employees received backdated salari...

Ruto revives ‘Hustler’ wave with youth empowerment drive ahead of 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

The president also announced plans to employ more than 40,000 youths through the Climate WorX programme, aimed at securing their livelihoods and futur...

Tough times for Nairobi hawkers as city county enforces new street trade restrictions
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 08, 2025

Downtown Nairobi is so disorderly that one might accidentally step on a hawker’s goods spread across the sidewalks—or even on a child who has slipped...

Sakaja’s 'Dishi na County' programme under scrutiny over billions in irregular spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

In the school feeding programme, the Auditor General's report found that the county paid the food provider Sh25 per plate, despite the contract requir...

City MCA calls for streetlight policy to address growing insecurity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

South B MCA Waithera Chege says crime in Nairobi has become worse due to poor visibility in public areas, and warned that unless the situation is addr...

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker throws out Governor Sakaja ouster petitions over legal gaps
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The petitioners had accused Governor Sakaja of gross violation of the Constitution and national laws, abuse of office and violation of the rights of N...

KISIP II: Thousands in Nairobi to benefit from major upgrade of informal settlements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2025

The project is part of a wider national plan that targets 81 settlements in 23 counties, with the aim of transforming poor urban neighbourhoods by upg...

City Hall to arrest hawkers, customers for selling and buying goods in undesignated areas
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 25, 2025

Mosiria added that although the county supports livelihoods, there must also be respect for public spaces and the law.

Nairobi MCAs urge Sakaja, Ruto to prioritise slum development amid funding delays
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 24, 2025

To promote equitable access to services like schools and hospitals, Jera said leaders from Nairobi's informal settlements have formed a committee to l...

Why I will vie for Nairobi Governor race with or without Raila's blessings - Babu Owino
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

The MP’s declaration comes amid confusion over ODM’s stance in Nairobi politics, particularly after February’s prayer meeting at Bomas where party lea...

Governor Sakaja blames legacy system for Nairobi’s Sh8.6 billion water loss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

He explained that his administration had set aside Sh9.2 billion in the 2024/2025 budget to fix leaking pipes, improve meter accuracy, and carry out p...

Nairobi unveils bold compliance, digitisation drive to fund Sh44.6 billion budget without raising taxes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The county expects these measures to generate billions in revenue by unlocking dormant property value, enforcing timely payments, and broadening the t...

City Hall targets unapproved developments in drive to collect Sh5 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The law is expected to pave the way for a comprehensive mapping and documentation of all properties within the city to ensure developers and landowner...

Former MCA files petition to impeach Governor Sakaja over gross misconduct, abuse of office
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 03, 2025

Achar claims Sakaja abused his powers by allegedly hiring criminal gangs on June 17 to disrupt peaceful anti-government protests in Nairobi, saying th...

Nairobi hits record Sh13.7 billion revenue in 2024/25, surpassing last year by Sh1 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The county credits the record-breaking performance to enhanced collection efforts, the adoption of digital systems, and stricter enforcement targeting...

Businesses reeling: Nairobi faces massive losses after June 25 memorial unrest
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 27, 2025

Along Moi Avenue and Loita Street, massive flower vases that the city management had used to beautify the city were either broken or turned upside dow...

Scars of protest: Sunbeam traders still await justice following 2024 fire tragedy during anti-tax demos
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Sunbeam Shopping Complex was razed during the anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, along Mfangano Street in Nairobi’s Central Business Dis...

Governor Johnson Sakaja distances self, Nairobi County government from goons seen backing police during protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja has unequivocally rejected any association with Tuesday’s goons, condemning their involvement and criminal conduct.

Sakaja's administration spends billions on legal fees, garbage as development lags
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

A total of Sh19.38 billion was channelled into recurrent expenditure. Out of this, Sh12.27 billion went to employee compensation while Sh6.12 billion...

Governor Sakaja condemns violence in City during protests, calls for arrests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2025

The governor revealed that law enforcement agencies have obtained CCTV footage identifying some of the individuals responsible for the acts of vandali...

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