A group of Nairobi MPs has pledged support for Governor Johnson Sakaja in the wake of impeachment threats, while commending Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for choosing dialogue over confrontation.
The legislators emphasized that constructive engagement was the only way to resolve disputes, warning that impeachment efforts would destabilize both Nairobi and the country.
Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, Makadara MP George Aladwa, and Woman Representative Esther Passaris said they firmly stand with the governor during what they termed a turbulent period.
“When you destabilise Nairobi, you destabilise Kenya. We appreciate our county assembly members for agreeing to give dialogue a chance,” Elachi stated on behalf of the group.
The MPs further cautioned against the increasing trend of impeaching governors, arguing that such moves derail development and weaken devolution.
“Many of these attempts are speculative and fail to consider the difficulty of fulfilling development promises midway through a term,” Elachi added.
By Sunday, MCAs from both ODM and UDA were said to have collected signatures to oust Sakaja. However, the impeachment motion was dropped following two separate meetings — one hosted by ODM leader Raila Odinga at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) offices and another convened by President William Ruto at State House. Sakaja attended both forums.
At Raila’s meeting, some MCAs initially insisted on pursuing impeachment, prompting ODM Nairobi branch chairman George Aladwa to warn them of possible disciplinary action and the risk of losing the party ticket in 2027. Eventually, they agreed to suspend the motion for a month to give Sakaja time to address their concerns.
“We agreed to shelve the plan after our meeting with the party leader. We will review progress after one month,” said Nairobi West MCA Rex Omolleh.
At State House, MCAs reportedly told the President they wanted to exercise their oversight mandate. Ruto, however, urged them to allow dialogue, and the members agreed to suspend the motion for 60 days, with the option of reviving it if their grievances remain unaddressed.
Governor Sakaja has since committed to working with the MCAs and resolving the issues raised to ensure effective service delivery in Nairobi, the region’s economic hub.
