A sharp storm is brewing around Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, as the civic pressure group Kenya Bora Tuitakayo calls for his impeachment, accusing him of presiding over the looting of the capital city’s resources.
In a strongly worded statement, the group alleged that Nairobi County has been “bled dry” through corruption, mismanagement, and questionable dealings under Sakaja’s watch. They are demanding a full fraud audit of county accounts, vowing to pursue accountability for every shilling allegedly stolen.
“The people of Nairobi have endured broken promises, dwindling services, and a city run for private gain rather than public good. We will not stand by as our capital is stripped of its dignity,” the group declared.
Beyond impeachment, Kenya Bora Tuitakayo is pushing for the dissolution of the Nairobi County Government, arguing that systemic rot cannot be addressed through leadership change alone. According to the group, only a fresh start — rooted in transparency, justice, and restitution — can restore public trust.
This move raises the stakes in Kenya’s political landscape, as Sakaja has positioned himself as a youthful, reformist leader. Yet critics accuse him of failing to stem entrenched cartels and of becoming complicit in the very ills he pledged to fight.
The calls for impeachment and a sweeping audit will likely ignite fierce political debate. If successful, they could reshape the governance of Nairobi — a city that generates the lion’s share of Kenya’s GDP and serves as the nation’s financial hub.
For now, the capital watches closely as pressure mounts, with Nairobians waiting to see if this campaign marks a turning point in the fight against corruption — or yet another chapter of unfulfilled promises.
