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Inside Sakaja's controversial tenure at City Hall

By The Standard January 17, 2026

Source: The Standard

Inside Sakaja's controversial tenure at City Hall

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja swears by the mantra of restoring order to Kenya’s capital, lavishing slogans like ‘Let’s make Nairobi Work’ and ‘Lazima Iwork’, which he has plastered on county government establishments.His tenure, barely two-and-a-half years old, has contradicted everything he claimed to stand for. It has been underlined by pettiness, which has sparked constant fights.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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His tenure, barely two-and-a-half years old, has contradicted everything he claimed to stand for. It has been underlined by pettiness, which has sparked constant fights.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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