Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is staring at impeachment after 70 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) signed in support of his removal.
The signatures, collected by Sunday evening, mark a major step toward the ouster of the governor in the 123-member House.
The decision followed a fiery Speaker’s Kamkunji held on August 26, chaired by Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ngondi, where over 90 MCAs voiced frustration with Sakaja’s leadership.
In a rare show of unity, MCAs from both the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) resolved to back the impeachment bid during a private meeting in Nairobi.
Mounting Grievances
MCAs accused Sakaja of failing to deliver on his 2022 campaign promises, delaying bursary disbursements, and stalling the Ward Development Fund. They further claimed the governor has lost touch with residents and the Assembly.
South B MCA Chege Waithera confirmed the decision, insisting the process would move forward regardless of resistance.
“Sakaja has failed to deliver on the promises he made in 2022. We can no longer wait as residents continue to suffer,” she said.
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai also confirmed the tally. “Today, Sunday, 31 August 2025, close to 70 signatures have been collected in a members’ initiated process to impeach Nairobi Governor, Johnson Arthur Sakaja,” he announced.
The Assembly, now reduced to 123 members following the death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve, requires 82 signatures to table an official impeachment motion.
What Happens Next
Under Kenyan law, once the signatures reach the threshold, a formal notice of motion must be tabled in the Assembly. The motion requires support from at least one-third of members before debate.
To succeed at the County Assembly stage, two-thirds of MCAs must vote in favor of Sakaja’s removal. If passed, Speaker Ken Ngondi would forward the resolution to the Senate within two days.
The Senate would then hold hearings, giving the governor a chance to defend himself. Senators could either acquit him, as they did with Kericho Governor Eric Mutai last week, or vote him out of office.
If the Senate upholds the impeachment, Sakaja would be removed as governor. If not, he would remain in office and be shielded from another impeachment on the same grounds for three months.
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