Gakuya Calls for Sakaja’s Impeachment Over Nairobi Leadership Concerns
By Malticks - March 04, 2026
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya has renewed calls for the impeachment of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the move is necessary due to what he described as poor leadership and lack of progress in managing the capital.
Speaking during a media interview on Friday, February 20, 2026, Gakuya said efforts to remove the governor from office should not be delayed any further.
He argued that concerns about Sakaja’s performance have been raised repeatedly by Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), who he said have closely monitored the county’s operations.
According to the legislator, some county leaders had previously reached a conclusion that the governor was not delivering on his mandate.
According to the legislator, some county leaders had previously reached a conclusion that the governor was not delivering on his mandate.
He noted that earlier attempts to impeach Sakaja had stalled, despite growing dissatisfaction within sections of the county leadership.
Gakuya claimed that political agreements at the national level played a role in slowing down the impeachment process in the past.
Gakuya claimed that political agreements at the national level played a role in slowing down the impeachment process in the past.
However, he insisted that the matter should now be revisited in the interest of improving service delivery in Nairobi.
The MP also criticised the recent move involving cooperation between Nairobi County and the national government.
The MP also criticised the recent move involving cooperation between Nairobi County and the national government.
He interpreted the development as a sign that the county administration was struggling to effectively manage key functions.
He argued that the need for increased national government involvement raised questions about the county’s capacity to run the city independently.
He argued that the need for increased national government involvement raised questions about the county’s capacity to run the city independently.
According to him, stronger accountability measures were necessary to ensure Nairobi residents receive better services.
However, President William Ruto recently clarified that there is no transfer of functions from the Nairobi County Government to the national administration.
However, President William Ruto recently clarified that there is no transfer of functions from the Nairobi County Government to the national administration.
Speaking at State House earlier this week, the President said he has no intention of running the city and that the governor remains fully in charge.
Ruto explained that the agreement between the two levels of government is meant to strengthen cooperation rather than take over county roles.
Ruto explained that the agreement between the two levels of government is meant to strengthen cooperation rather than take over county roles.
He emphasised that Nairobi County retains its legal mandate and responsibility for managing the capital.
The Head of State noted that the national government’s role is to support the city because Nairobi’s performance has a direct impact on the country’s economy and overall development.
The Head of State noted that the national government’s role is to support the city because Nairobi’s performance has a direct impact on the country’s economy and overall development.
The cooperation framework focuses on key priority areas aimed at improving service delivery and infrastructure.
The debate over the county-national government partnership has sparked political reactions, with some leaders raising concerns about accountability and governance at City Hall.
The debate over the county-national government partnership has sparked political reactions, with some leaders raising concerns about accountability and governance at City Hall.
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