Nairobi Speaker Denies New Impeachment Motion Against Governor Sakaja
The Nairobi County Assembly has dismissed claims that a new impeachment motion has been filed against Governor Johnson Sakaja, clarifying that no formal process is underway.
Ken Ng’ondi, the Speaker of Nairobi County Assembly, refuted circulating reports in various media outlets suggesting that an impeachment motion against the governor was imminent.
These reports claimed the motion was allegedly linked to the recently signed cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County, which allows the national government to oversee certain county functions.
Speaking during an interview on Wednesday night, Ng’ondi stated, “As the Speaker of the County, there has not been a single day when I received a motion to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja.”
He added that these claims are largely political narratives intended to create instability within the governor’s administration.
Ng’ondi emphasised, “Whatever you see in the media is purely hearsay and narratives sponsored by politicians aiming to destabilise Governor Sakaja’s government.
I can confidently confirm that no Member of County Assembly (MCA) has submitted any notice of motion for impeachment.”
He also referenced the failed impeachment attempt last year, noting that any move to remove a governor must strictly follow legal procedures. “There is no way you can just draft a piece of paper and claim to have collected signatures without the Speaker’s certification.
Impeachment requires proper grounds and full adherence to established legal procedures,” Ng’ondi explained.
This clarification comes in the wake of a Cooperation Pact signed between the National Government and Nairobi City County at State House. The agreement seeks to enhance structured collaboration to improve service delivery in Kenya’s capital.
The pact focuses on four key areas: water and sewerage, construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, and drainage systems, housing and related infrastructure, and solid waste management alongside regeneration of the Nairobi River.
A central goal of the agreement is to improve water supply and sewerage systems by expanding networks, upgrading outdated infrastructure, and ensuring reliable access to clean water for Nairobi residents. The pact also addresses persistent drainage issues that often result in flooding during heavy rains.
Meanwhile, the pact faces its first legal challenge. The High Court has certified a petition questioning the constitutionality of the cooperation agreement, with the case scheduled for hearing on March 16.
The petition, filed by two Kenyan citizens on February 18, marks the initial judicial hurdle for the agreement signed by President William Ruto and Governor Sakaja.
This development underscores both the ongoing political debates and the legal scrutiny surrounding the cooperation pact, highlighting the importance of following proper procedures in both governance and legal matters.
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