Tension is rising at the Nairobi County Assembly after a group of Members of County Assembly announced plans to remove Governor Johnson Sakaja from office through an impeachment motion.
The group, led by Waithera Chege, says it has collected enough signatures to formally present the motion. Chege stated that the members are ready to submit the notice required to start the impeachment process.
However, the motion has not yet been tabled because the County Assembly Clerk is currently unavailable, which is a key procedural requirement. This delay has temporarily slowed the process, but the MCAs insist they will continue once the office resumes normal operations.
According to the MCAs, the motion contains 22 charges against the governor. Details of the accusations have not been made public, creating uncertainty and speculation among political leaders and city residents.
The lack of information has added to the tension within the assembly and across Nairobi.
Supporters of the impeachment argue that the move is driven by concerns over governance and accountability.
They accuse the governor of mismanagement and other forms of misconduct, though they have not yet shared evidence in public.
The group says its actions are meant to protect public interest and ensure proper leadership in the county.
Governor Sakaja now faces one of the biggest political challenges of his term. How he responds to the accusations and pressure from the assembly could shape his future in office. Political observers are closely watching the situation as it unfolds.
If the motion is eventually tabled, the process will involve debates in the assembly, legal review, and possible hearings. This could affect county operations and slow down some development programs and services. The final outcome may have a strong impact on Nairobi’s leadership and governance in the coming months.
