Irungu Nyakera rejects calls to impeach Nairobi governor Sakaja
The Democracy for Citizens’ Party patron for Nairobi, Irungu Nyakera, on Monday, September 1, 2025, rejected the growing calls to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja.
Through his X handle, Nyakera said it would have been wiser for critics to wait until the 2027 elections instead of attempting to remove the governor prematurely.
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Nyakera openly acknowledged that while political circumstances might make him a natural beneficiary of Sakaja’s removal, he could not support an ouster that went against the principles of democracy.
“While I would naturally stand to benefit if Governor Sakaja were impeached, I do not support it. Nairobians freely chose him in 2022, and democracy demands that we respect that choice, even when it proves difficult,” he said.
Advice to Sakaja
Nyakera went further to urge Governor Sakaja to tone down what he described as unnecessary public relations gimmicks and instead dedicate the remainder of his term to delivering services to Nairobi residents.
“I urge Sakaja to drop the PR and theatrics and use his remaining two years to deliver on the promises he made,” Nyakera stated, adding that the people of Nairobi were still waiting to see tangible development and improvements in service delivery.
His message was seen as a caution that governance is ultimately judged by its results, rather than political performance or media appearances.
Lesson for 2027 poll
Nyakera also turned his attention to Nairobians, reminding them that the city’s leadership should serve as a critical lesson for the future.
He warned voters not to repeat what he described as costly mistakes when they head to the ballot in 2027.
“To Nairobians: let this be a lesson ahead of 2027 leadership is about proven ability, integrity, and accountability. Let’s choose better in 2027,” Nyakera remarked.
His position has sparked debate within political circles, with some interpreting it as a sign of his interest in shaping Nairobi politics more actively in the coming election.
Nevertheless, Nyakera maintained that his call was rooted in defending democratic principles while holding leaders accountable through the ballot.
