Governor Johnson Sakaja Stories

Nairobi MPs accuse Governor Sakaja of neglect and poor leadership
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

The MPs urged Governor Sakaja to adopt a more inclusive approach, warning that continued disregard for elected leaders would worsen Nairobi’s governan...

Speaker faults Nairobi MCAs for inaction as rogue developments rise across the city
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Ng’ondi lamented that City Hall officials have allowed unchecked development of high-rise buildings without adequate oversight or adherence to the law...

Ruto used Sakaja to send goons to disrupt church service, Gachagua claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 06, 2025

Gachagua also took aim at Governor Sakaja for his alleged role in the chaotic scenes, saying that as an elected leader, he should not be betraying tho...

Gikomba traders move to court to stop eviction aimed at paving way for Ruto's housing project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

Represented by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, the petitioners claim that the decision was made without consulting stakeholders, including traders, suppliers, an...

Archbishop Sapit bans politicians from addressing congregants in Anglican churches
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

The ACK archbishop stated that political leaders would only be acknowledged but not allowed to speak inside the church.

President Ruto pledges Sh5 million for renovations at Nairobi’s Zawadi Primary School
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The president aunveiled a commemorative plaque to officially open the Zawadi Comprehensive School Dishi Na County kitchen,

Unpaid fines, penalties pile up as City Hall ignores court orders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

One of the most notable cases cited by Gathungu is from 1991, where City Hall was ordered by the High Court to pay Sh299,375,214 to a party. Despite t...

Dishi na County workers protest delayed salaries, unexplained deductions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

The staff received Sh17,000 for February instead of their usual Sh18,000, leaving them confused as midterm breaks had never affected their wages in th...

'Broke' Nairobi MCAs storm City Hall offices in desperation over delayed funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

They said they are struggling to run their wards, with some claiming they have had to buy basic items like tissue paper from their own pockets.

Sakaja faces MPs' fury over garbage dumping outside Stima plaza
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 04, 2025

The county boss called the event "barbaric, primitive and uncouth" but struggled to identify who authorized the dumping of the waste.

Auditor-General: Sh69.5 million spent, but Nairobi's Mutuini market project stalled
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Mutuini market was the first of 20 markets the county government planned to build by 2027 to address the shortage of trading spaces in Nairobi.

Audit report uncovers hiring irregularities in Sakaja's administration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

Additionally, 3,214 officers changed job groups more than once, with 24 officers shifting job groups three times within the same year.

Kenya Power-City Hall dispute exposed Sakaja's poor leadership – CS Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

Duale condemned the actions of the county. "That was, I think, the lowest moment in terms of leadership of Nairobi County. You cannot use the environm...

Nairobi County, Kenya Power resolve dispute, services to be restored
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

At the same time, Sakaja apologised for the county’s handling of the matter, particularly the enforcement actions that saw county trucks block access...

Nairobi's Dishi Na County programme in a spot over Sh145m unexplained spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

Governor Sakaja has defended the initiative, saying it has helped keep children in school.

Nairobi city market traders get Solar-Powered cold room to prevent food loss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Traders at the market have welcomed the new facility, noting that they now have a place to store their perishable goods.

Sakaja says at least 2,500 people die annually in Nairobi from air pollution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to Clean Air Fund's 2020 State of the Global Air report, more than 5,000 premature deaths in Nairobi are linked to air pollution-related ill...

I can join your Cabinet if you make education free at all levels, Babu Owino tells President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

He explained that despite any ideological differences with Governor Johnson Sakaja, his main concern is ensuring that Nairobi residents get the servic...

Nairobi among worst-performing counties in health, trade sectors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

The performance of county governments in healthcare was assessed based on their efforts to provide affordable medical treatment, ensure health facilit...

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