Nairobi MCAs have launched a bid to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy James Muchiri.
Ninety-six of the 122 members attended a heated two-hour meeting. Speaker Ken Ng’ondi, Majority Leader Peter Imwatok, Minority Whip Mark Mugambi, and Deputy Minority Whip Waithera Chege were present. After the session, several MCAs declared that the governor and his deputy “must go.” They accused the two of neglecting Nairobi’s problems.
If successful, the Speaker will serve as acting governor for 60 days. A by-election will then be held to elect new leaders. Sakaja had promised to respond but gave no comment by press time. Waithera Chege said signature collection would begin soon. She added that both sides of the House back the plan.
Chege cited delayed bursaries, unpaid contractors, stalled projects, and sidelined MCAs. “We agreed the governor and his deputy must leave. I moved the motion and members supported it,” she said.
MCAs accused Sakaja of undermining them by using “coordinators” to run ward projects. Chege pointed to motorbikes from State House distributed through coordinators instead of MCAs. Roysambu MCA Sospeter Mumbi said Sakaja and his ministers remain inaccessible. “We are tired. Nairobi must change, even if it means removing the governor,” he said. Baba Dogo MCA Geoffrey Majiwa accused Sakaja of altering the budget without consulting the assembly.
At least 41 signatures are needed to table the motion. Removal requires 82 votes, a two-thirds majority. This marks the third attempt to impeach Sakaja.
Last month, former MCA Maxwell Achar filed a petition against Sakaja. He accused the governor of abuse of office, misconduct, and illegal evictions. He also claimed Sakaja sponsored goons to disrupt protests. Speaker Ng’ondi dismissed the petition, ruling that only sitting MCAs can initiate impeachment.
