Johnson Sakaja
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 20225.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Johnson Sakaja is the Governor of Nairobi and serves as the Vice Chair of C40 Cities in Africa. He is an advocate for climate resilience and sustainable urban solutions, emphasizing the need for green financing to address climate challenges in African cities. Recently, he called for collaboration among city leaders to secure funding and implement effective climate action during the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum in Nairobi.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on the Senate to strengthen and fully operationalise laws governing land rates collection.
Sakaja seeks Senate support to unlock Sh63 billion revenue potentialKenya· 2026-06-20
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja linked the surge to population, adding that Nairobi, being an economic hub, requires a robust and coordinated waste collection system.
Embakasi takes top spot with mountains of garbage collected in two monthsKenya· 2026-06-19
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is now staring at a civil jail term after a law firm accused him in court of aiding his Finance CEC, Charles Kerich, in his alleged flight to Dubai.
Sakaja stares at jail term for allegedly aiding Kerich's travel to DubaiKenya· 2026-06-02
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is now staring at a civil jail term after a law firm accused him in court of aiding his Finance CEC Charles Kerich's alleged flight to Dubai.
Jail Sakaja: Lawyers cite claims he helped Kerich escape arrest after prison sentenceKenya· 2026-06-02Governor Johnson Sakaja said emergency teams were on high alert and coordinating response efforts across the city.
Silt deposits block Mai-Mahiu-Suswa-Narok road amid heavy rainsKenya· 2026-03-07Governor Johnson Sakaja said county authorities had mobilised personnel and resources to manage the situation.
Sakaja, Sifuna on the spot after deadly Nairobi floodsKenya· 2026-03-07
Johnson Sakaja is the Governor of Nairobi who was present at the requiem mass.
Requiem mass for chopper crash victims heldKenya· 2026-03-05
Johnson Sakaja is the Nairobi Governor who attended the requiem mass.
Requiem mass of chopper crash victims heldKenya· 2026-03-04
Governor Johnson Sakaja launched the 'Dishi na County' programme, providing subsidized meals to public primary school learners in slum areas.
Funding gaps, climate shocks slow school feeding ambitionsKenya· 2026-03-02
Johnson Sakaja is the Governor of Nairobi.
Clinical Officers' strike pushes Nairobi and Marsabit health systems to the brinkKenya· 2026-02-27
Sifuna also criticised a deal between the national government and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, in which the county ceded some functions to Kenya Kwanza.
Sifuna hints at 2027 presidential run, warns teargas will not silence himKenya· 2026-02-24Johnson Sakaja is the UDA governor of Nairobi whose performance has been described as abysmal.
How Sakaja's chaotic reign has invited discussion on how to run cityKenya· 2026-02-22
Johnson Sakaja is the Nairobi County Governor involved in a legal challenge regarding a cooperation deal with the national government.
Activists move to court to halt Ruto-Sakaja deal over alleged illegalityKenya· 2026-02-19
Sifuna further criticised Governor Johnson Sakaja for abandoning his promise to never hand over roles to the state.
Sifuna raises red flags in Sh80b Sakaja-Ruto dealKenya· 2026-02-18Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has been put on the spot by critics calling for his resignation over the Sh80 billion Cooperation Agreement deal he signed with the national government.
Sakaja on the spot as calls for resignation intensifyKenya· 2026-02-18
Johnson Sakaja is the Governor of Nairobi who ceded key county functions to President William Ruto.
From Sh80b deal to dramatic handshake: How Sakaja auctioned Nairobi to State HouseKenya· 2026-02-18Johnson Sakaja surrendered power to President William Ruto at State House.
How Johnson Sakaja surrendered power to State HouseKenya· 2026-02-18Johnson Sakaja is the Nairobi Governor who ceded key county functions to President William Ruto.
Sakaja cedes county functions to Ruto in name of cooperationKenya· 2026-02-17Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja signed the cooperation agreement at State House Nairobi.
I have no interest in running Nairobi, says Ruto after pact signedKenya· 2026-02-17Governor Johnson Sakaja denied transferring any county roles.
'30 pieces of silver?' All eyes on State House as Nairobi County, national gov't sign dealKenya· 2026-02-17
Sakaja is seeking a deal from the State House similar to one previously made by Sonko.
City Hall betrayal: Like Sonko, Sakaja now seeking NMS-like deal from State Househanging over SakajaKenya· 2026-02-12
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has termed the 2020 creation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) a 'defilement of devolution.'
Sakaja calls NMS 'defilement of devolution', defends county recordKenya· 2026-02-11
Others were Cabinet Secretaries Julius Ogamba (Education) and Aden Duale (Health), and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, among other leaders.
Ruto meets Dawoodi Bohra community, pledges strengthened partnershipKenya· 2026-01-16
Governor Johnson Sakaja chaired the Cabinet meeting that approved the menstrual off days policy.
Nairobi County approves two menstrual off days for women employeesKenya· 2025-12-16Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja proposed renaming Talanta Stadium as Raila Odinga International Stadium.
Nyayo Stadium comes alive for Jamhuri Day feteKenya· 2025-12-13
The poor state of Nairobi's roads has become a flashpoint in the political relationship between President Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
Relief on the way? Ruto commits to repairing Nairobi's battered roadsKenya· 2025-12-12
Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja of hiring goons and police to disrupt the meeting.
Seven arrested over violent disruptions in Kariobangi NorthKenya· 2025-12-03
Johnson Sakaja is the Nairobi Governor accused by Gachagua of collaborating with Ruto to intimidate his supporters.
Police open probe into Gachagua church violenceKenya· 2025-11-30
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja accompanied by senior County officials during a Media briefing outside City Hall on February 26, 2025.
Sakaja in the spot over move to shift health funds to Sidian BankKenya· 2025-11-24
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has moved outspoken County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria to Citizen Engagement and Customer Service in a reshuffle affecting 10 chief officers.
Geoffrey Mosiria moved in latest reshuffle as Sakaja reassigns county chief officersKenya· 2025-11-19
