Nairobi MCAs split over Sakaja impeachment push

An impeachment motion with 22 counts against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ran straight into a wall of 72 MCAs backing his leadership.

Impeachment push stalls early

• Waithera Chege led the group filing 22 charges against Sakaja.
• MCAs could not locate the assembly clerk on March 3, 2026.
• Signature verification is needed before the motion advances.
• Documents still have to reach the speaker's desk.

The majority leadership shuts it down

• Peter Imwatok rallied 72 MCAs against the ouster attempt on March 4.
• Imwatok called the impeachment push pure political noise.
• Azimio coalition officially distanced itself from the effort.
• Stability and service delivery topped Imwatok's talking points.

Ksh 80 billion deal takes center stage

• A cooperation agreement between Nairobi County and the national government got unanimous assembly approval.
• Aging city infrastructure is the deal's primary target.
• Imwatok argued the agreement transcends political divides.
• Impeachment would allegedly derail historic development momentum.

Sakaja gets political cover

• Imwatok cited President Ruto and the late Raila Odinga's stability calls.
• Sakaja reportedly shows a willingness to work across party lines.
• The broad-based government framework underpins his support.
• Leadership battles are framed as threats to Nairobi's progress.