Trouble For Sakaja As Senator Demands For His Impeachment, Raila Cautioned

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Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja is once again on the political hot seat, just weeks after surviving a bruising impeachment motion fronted by Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).

This time, the pressure is mounting from the Senate, with Nandi County Senator Samson Cheralgei openly declaring that Sakaja’s leadership has failed and must be challenged.

Speaking at the Senate on Tuesday, Senator Cheralgei accused Sakaja of presiding over what he termed as the collapse of Nairobi’s governance systems.

According to Cheralgei, the capital city is “losing billions of shillings in revenue” under Sakaja’s watch, with unnamed individuals allegedly benefiting at the expense of taxpayers.

“The revenue leakage in Nairobi is alarming. Billions are disappearing while residents continue to suffer from poor services. This is unacceptable, and the governor must be held accountable,” Cheralgei said.

The senator went on to highlight three key reasons why Governor Sakaja should face another impeachment attempt.

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First, the alleged massive revenue losses within the county government; second, the deteriorating state of garbage collection and waste management in Nairobi; and third, what he described as a lack of proper leadership to steer the city forward.

“Garbage is choking Nairobi. Every corner of this city is littered, and it is a clear reflection of a government that has failed. Nairobi residents deserve better,” Cheralgei added.

At the same time, the outspoken senator sent a stern warning to Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga, urging him to keep off Nairobi’s county politics. Cheralgei alleged that Odinga has been lobbying MCAs to protect Sakaja from impeachment, a move he strongly opposed.

“Raila Odinga should respect the independence of Nairobi MCAs. Let him not interfere with their oversight role. If Sakaja has failed, then he must go,” Cheralgei insisted.

The remarks now set the stage for a fresh round of political battles in Nairobi, a county that has seen endless wrangles between the executive and the assembly.

While Sakaja has managed to escape one impeachment attempt, the renewed pressure from the Senate suggests that his political troubles are far from over.

As the 2027 general election approaches, analysts argue that Governor Sakaja will need to tighten his political grip and improve service delivery if he hopes to secure his survival in both the assembly and the court of public opinion.