Sakaja

Sakaja

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Sakaja is the current governor of Nairobi, known for his controversial methods of waste management, including a recent incident where he attempted to host a waste banquet, leading to public outcry and calls for his impeachment.

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Sakaja said the county government was already working on recovery measures and would not allow anyone to exploit the disaster to displace traders from their operating spaces.

Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-21
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Residents are left asking where the current leadership went wrong, whether last year’s impeachment threat to Governor Sakaja influenced these transfers.

How Nairobi County's transfer of functions raises governance questions
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-19
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Sakaja defends billions spent by governors on bursaries.

Sakaja defends billions spent by governors on bursaries
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-10-31
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Sakaja's recent near-impeachment by the county assembly was cited as evidence of failed leadership.

Kanu unveils Peter Kariuki as it's candidate for Kariobangi North by-election
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-09
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Sakaja has disclosed that James Sankale Lempaka and John Ntoiti have been suspended.

Nairobi County officials suspended after dumping garbage at Kenya Power premises
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-03-03
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Sakaja, the governor of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has a reputation for feeding the masses and takes pride in feeding school children.

Sakaja's bizarre waste banquet shakes Nairobi
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-03-01
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