Also known as: Governor Johnson Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja · Governor Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson · Governor Sakaja Johnson
Nairobi Governor overseeing flood preparedness, market modernization, and public space revitalization ahead of 2027 elections.
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… United Opposition principal and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka had alleged that ODM Nairobi chairman George Aladwa and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja were planning to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi rally. …
Linda Mwananchi movement set for Nairobi rally in push for 2027Citizen Digital
Sakaja’s McMillan revival takes shape as Nairobi’s oldest library undergoes restoration By Citizen Reporter September 12, 2026 03:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi’s historic McMi …
Sakaja’s McMillan revival takes shape as Nairobi’s oldest library undergoes restorationCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 11 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is racing against time to complete key projects he promised voters, with less than a year to go before the 2027 General Election. …
Sakaja races against time to deliver campaign pledges ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the availability of specialised renal services at county hospitals would ease the burden on patients seeking treatment. …
Mama Lucy renal unit expands access to dialysis as 181 sessions recorded in AugustCitizen Digital
Nairobi Governor Sakaja explains why projects take time to get off the ground By Citizen Reporter September 10, 2026 03:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja h …
Nairobi Governor Sakaja explains why projects take time to get off the groundThe Standard
… Nairobi County has identified 16 high-risk flood zones. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] For several months, there has been ongoing beautification of the city centre, particularly replacing old walkways with cabro stones, a development which has become Governor Johnson Sakaja's pet pro …
Experts to Sakaja: A beautiful city needs proper drainageCitizen Digital
… They later claimed to have worked for the county governor, Johnson Sakaja, after a video surfaced of them shouting "tumekulindia jiji (we have protected the city for you)" while passing outside City Hall. …
President Ruto, police blamed for protest violence - TIFA surveyThe Standard
… The poll also surveyed several Nairobi races, where the results were far tighter.In the race for Nairobi governor, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino leads with 26.7 per cent, followed by Governor Johnson Sakaja at 23.2 per cent and James Gakuya at 21.9 per cent. …
New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 openThe Standard
… r for Housing, has sought Nairobi's top seat before.She first pursued the governorship in 2017 before contesting the Nairobi Senate seat in 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance ticket, having initially eyed the governorship that year before withdrawing in favour of Johnson Sakaja …
Of stolen visions and Nairobi's woes: Wanjiru speaks out on Nairobi leadership crisisThe Standard
… Wanjiru, who is the KMMP leader, will be joining the race, where the incumbent Johnson Sakaja will be defending his seat, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya being among those who have shown interest in the seat. …
Bishop Wanjiru declares her bid for Nairobi Governorship seatNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following a five-year closure for renovations and facility modernisation. The prolonged closure was attributed to controversy surrounding project completion, payments, and formal handover of the facility.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following a five-year closure for renovations and facility modernisation. The prolonged closure was attributed to controversy surrounding project completion, payments, and formal handover of the facility.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has stated he will not surrender his own political party for a single united Linda Mwananchi outfit, despite supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid. The dispute over which party should carry the opposition movement into the 2027 elections has exposed tensions within the alliance, which has publicly projected a unified image.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed reports of a fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, affirming full support for Sifuna's 2027 presidential ambitions under the Linda Mwananchi movement. Owino traced their relationship to a period of ODM tensions when Sifuna, then party Secretary General, faced possible disciplinary action.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the county is deploying teams across all sub-counties to clear drainage systems ahead of the predicted El Niño phase from October to February, aiming to shield the city's five million residents from flooding.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the introduction of QR-coded identification cards for city enforcement officers ("Kanjos") to combat impersonation by criminals and enhance accountability.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's Central Park has reopened to the public following extensive rehabilitation of its green spaces, walkways and recreational facilities. The reopening, which had been delayed by outstanding works and handover processes, is part of Governor Sakaja Johnson's efforts to revive public spaces in the city.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the city is owed Sh2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, with police stations, prisons, and military barracks among the biggest defaulting tenants. Sakaja told the Senate that full collection could raise up to Sh80 billion annually, but his administration faces difficulty recovering what is owed.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi county government and national agencies are stepping up flood-control works and emergency response measures ahead of anticipated El Niño rains forecast to persist from October through February, with drainage improvements underway in flood-prone areas including Mombasa Road.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that national government ministries owe the county Ksh.2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, and said other public institutions such as police stations, prisons and military barracks have even larger outstanding obligations. Sakaja argued that Nairobi could raise Ksh.80 billion in own-source revenue if land rates are fully collected.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has pledged to hold talks with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to produce a single Linda Mwananchi presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in next year's election.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a Linda Mwananchi rally in Nairobi, Senator Edwin Sifuna called on opposition leaders to unite against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing the government of imposing heavy taxes and hurting businesses. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino used the platform to target Governor Johnson Sakaja in an early pitch for Nairobi's top job.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement is holding a campaign tour in Nairobi on Sunday, beginning with a church service at All Saints Cathedral and proceeding through markets and neighborhoods before culminating in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds, where Senator Edwin Sifuna and MP Babu Owino are expected to address supporters.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's historic McMillan Memorial Library, built in 1931, has temporarily closed for major restoration works conducted by Nairobi City County and Book Bunk Trust. The first phase includes roof repairs, external drainage improvements, and electrical works to protect the building from water damage as part of efforts to preserve the landmark and transform it into a modern public knowledge hub.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is rushing to complete market construction and modernization projects across the capital before the 2027 General Election, with three major markets—South B, Gikomba Quarry Road, and Maji Mazuri—nearing completion as part of his pledge to construct or modernize 20 markets across the city's 17 sub-counties.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital's expanded renal unit conducted 181 dialysis sessions in August, with patients receiving an average of 3.3 sessions during the month. The facility now has 11 functional haemodialysis machines to improve access to kidney care for Nairobi county residents.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said government development projects take time because they must go through lengthy planning, procurement, and legal processes before construction can begin, including identification, prioritisation through development plans, engineering studies, surveys, design, public participation, and budgeting.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Experts including town planners and valuers are warning that Nairobi's ongoing beautification with cabro stones in the city centre could worsen flooding without adequate drainage infrastructure, particularly as El Niño rains approach. Nairobi County has identified 16 high-risk flood zones, and prior flooding in 2025 left 20 people dead.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA survey reports that 42% of respondents linked protest-related violence to President Ruto and the national government, while 24% blamed the national police; 82% of respondents support peaceful demonstrations as legitimate public expression.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has accused the county administration of stealing her development vision and failing to implement it, citing corruption, poor drainage, waste mismanagement, and water shortages as persistent city problems.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, KMMP leader, announced her candidacy for Nairobi governor, pledging to restore order and dignity in the city. She joins a race that includes incumbent Johnson Sakaja, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, and said KMMP is part of the United Alternative Government opposition coalition.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Woodley Development Initiative has challenged Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's evictions in the estate, saying the dispute involves due process, disputed rent accounts, property rights, and alleged non-compliance with court orders rather than simply unpaid rent. The group cited High Court orders directing the county to resettle residents and return household goods, and alleged evictions were carried out despite an injunctive order issued on June 4, 2025.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi county has employed 4,500 workers on permanent and pensionable terms under the Green Army programme to clean streets, drainage channels and public spaces. Governor Sakaja said this is the largest environmental services recruitment since the 1980s and aims to address both unemployment and the city's waste-management challenges.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi's Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an 80-year underground mass transit plan, has received approval from the Nairobi City County Executive Committee and President William Ruto's backing. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the project has progressed beyond planning and the county and national governments are now working on a framework for financing and implementation to address the city's traffic congestion.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's launch of a podcast to communicate with city residents has drawn mixed reactions, with some elected leaders suggesting the move indicates either that Nairobi is too large for the governor or that his previous outreach attempts have failed.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has stepped up efforts since March to unclog blocked waterways and drainage systems to prevent flooding before the anticipated El Nino rains in October. The clean-up follows deadly flooding in March that killed at least 33 residents and prompted the government to improve preparedness against recurring inundation.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched a podcast called "let's talk" to engage residents on development, service delivery, and issues affecting their daily lives as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Sakaja described the podcast as a "digital baraza," saying it will allow him to share his administration's scorecard and vision for the capital.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has launched a podcast called "Discussion with Nairobi" to engage residents on development, service delivery and challenges facing the capital. In the first episode, Sakaja discussed his administration's achievements including the Dishi na County school feeding programme providing meals to over 324,000 children daily and improvements at Mbagathi Hospital.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned Kenyans to prepare for difficult months as the country enters the October-December rainy season, urging residents in flood-prone areas to move to safety before heavy rains begin. He said the Meteorological Department has forecast an El Niño season starting in October, and called on citizens to keep drainage channels and roads free of waste while Nairobi carries out drainage infrastructure improvements.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →