Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is once again facing political heat, only days after surviving an impeachment motion.
The county boss has now come under sharp criticism from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who accuses him of failing to honor multiple Senate summons on key matters affecting residents of the capital.
Speaking during a Senate session, Senator Sifuna said Governor Sakaja had ignored three separate invitations to appear before various committees.
The committees had summoned the governor to provide answers on controversial evictions in Woodley Estate and Ngara, as well as explain the status of stalled county development projects.
The Governor of Nairobi and his administration have failed to appear before Senate committees despite being summoned on critical issues,” Sifuna told lawmakers.
“These matters are not minor. Families are being displaced in Woodley and Ngara, and projects worth billions remain incomplete. Nairobi residents deserve answers.”
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The senator insisted that Sakaja’s continued absence undermines the constitutional role of the Senate in holding county governments accountable.
He warned that the failure to cooperate with oversight institutions could escalate into a bigger standoff between the governor and the national legislature.
“This is not about politics but about accountability,” Sifuna emphasized. “Nairobi cannot be managed like a private business. The governor must respect the law and explain to the people how their county is being run.”
Governor Sakaja, who recently weathered an impeachment attempt in the Nairobi County Assembly, has not publicly addressed the accusations.
However, his allies maintain that he remains committed to serving city residents, attributing his absence to the governor’s busy schedule and the complexity of managing Kenya’s capital.
The latest confrontation signals more trouble for Sakaja’s administration, which has been under scrutiny over issues ranging from service delivery to stalled projects. Senators have now hinted at taking stronger measures should the governor continue to disregard committee summons.
For Nairobi residents, the outcome of this political tussle remains crucial as it directly affects service delivery, housing stability, and the future of key county projects.
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