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| Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja |
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is staring at possible impeachment after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) began mobilizing signatures to remove him from office.
According to reports, nearly 70 of the Assembly’s 123 members had signed on by Sunday, August 30.
The drive gained momentum after an August 26 closed-door session chaired by Speaker Ken Ngondi, where over 90 MCAs expressed discontent with Sakaja’s leadership. The meeting ended with a decision to formally pursue his ouster.
What makes this attempt stand out is the rare unity between rival camps. MCAs aligned to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have joined hands to push for the governor’s removal for the first time, following a strategy meeting in Nairobi.
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Their complaints focus on stalled bursaries, delays in rolling out the Ward Development Fund and unmet campaign promises. Legislators accuse the governor of neglecting ward priorities and failing to respond to residents’ needs.
South B MCA Chege Waithera confirmed the resolution, noting that many colleagues believe Sakaja has lost the confidence of both the Assembly and Nairobians. Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai added that as of Sunday, August 31, almost 70 signatures had already been secured.
The Assembly, which has 123 members after the recent death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve, needs at least 82 signatures to introduce a formal motion for impeachment.
This development follows closely on the heels of another county drama, where Kericho Governor Eric Mutai narrowly escaped removal after the Senate acquitted him in a 26–16 vote.
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| Kericho Governor Eric Mutai |
If the Nairobi MCAs reach the 82-signature threshold, one of them must present a formal notice of motion in the Assembly. The notice requires the backing of at least one-third of the house before it can be debated.
The motion then proceeds to debate, where at least two-thirds of members must vote in favour for it to pass. Should that happen, the Speaker is required to forward the decision to the Senate within two days.
The Senate would then review the charges, either in plenary or through a special committee, with the governor allowed to defend himself.
The process ends with a Senate vote: if upheld by the majority, Sakaja would be removed; if rejected, he stays in office and is shielded from another impeachment attempt on the same grounds for three months.
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