Johnson Sakaja
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 20226.5Global 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 is involved in addressing the salary delays for county employees.
Tough times for Nairobi county employees as salaries delayKenya· 2026-08-11
Johnson Sakaja is the Governor of Nairobi and was among the guests at the ceremony.
Tanzanian tech entrepreneur Isaya Yunge engages Kenyan President's daughter Charlene Ruto
Tanzania· 2026-08-08
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja plans to construct an underground train system from the Central Business District to Eastlands.
Nairobi doesn't need an underground railway right nowKenya· 2026-08-05
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Milimani High Court today to answer contempt of court proceedings over his alleged failure to appoint a substantive County Secretary.
Sakaja appears in court over failure to appoint Nairobi County secretaryKenya· 2026-07-29
The Nairobi County Assembly has approved Governor Johnson Sakaja's Sh49.27 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
MCAs pass Sakaja's Sh49b budget, rule out new taxes for 2026-27Kenya· 2026-07-29
Johnson Sakaja is noted for narrowly defeating Edwin Sifuna in the 2017 Nairobi senatorial race.
The Sifuna crown: Have Gen Zs already found their presidential voice?Kenya· 2026-07-28
Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that at least 2,500 officers from Nairobi County inspectorate will join the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit once it is unveiled.
2,500 officers set to join Nairobi Metropolitan police unitKenya· 2026-07-26
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja presented a cheque for Sh30 million during the event to support SHA cover for CHPs in the county.
Ruto orders SHA enrolment for health promotersKenya· 2026-07-25Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that his administration has conducted fire safety drills and emergency simulation exercises as part of sweeping reforms aimed at building a disaster-ready city.
Nairobi ramps up emergency response with 406 personnel, seven fire stationsKenya· 2026-07-23
Governor Johnson Sakaja’s cabinet has approved the implementation of the first phase of the Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System.
Sakaja's cabinet approves phase I of metropolitan transit systemKenya· 2026-07-22
The implementation committee, chaired by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, presented a progress report since the second Joint Steering Committee meeting.
Mudavadi orders faster delivery of Nairobi Rising ProjectsKenya· 2026-07-02
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· 2026-02-17