Robert Alai lists reasons why MCAs want to impeach Sakaja
By Aloys Michael, September 1, 2025Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing mounting political pressure after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), led by Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, confirmed they have finalised a motion to impeach him, backed by more than 100 MCAs.
According to Alai, the motion contains over 20 substantive charges against Governor Sakaja, ranging from mismanagement of county services to the privatisation of core public health functions. The MCAs claim to have already gathered the minimum threshold of signatures needed to table the impeachment motion and more.
“In just 15 minutes of collecting signatures, we had already surpassed the required 42. But we are not stopping at the minimum. We are building a movement of 100 strong 100 MCAs standing together to ensure that Arthur Johnson Sakaja exits as the Governor of Nairobi,” Alai said during a press briefing on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Alai criticised the current state of Nairobi’s infrastructure and public services, accusing Sakaja of offering excuses instead of solutions.
“I think what has been happening in Nairobi is that we have ignored the problem, and now the fish has broken from the end. We have tried to highlight this. He has looked for excuses why he’s not doing it cannot receive calls. I cannot do this. But Nairobi needs action, not excuses,” he said.
He added that basic services like garbage collection have collapsed and that the governor has failed to fulfil his responsibility in managing critical infrastructure.
“We demand that garbage is collected, that Nairobi’s infrastructure is rectified, and that responsibility is brought back to where it belongs, with the governor,” Alai stated.
Privatisation and impeachment motion
One of the most serious accusations involves the privatisation of public health services, particularly functions traditionally handled by the Nairobi County government.
“If you go to the public health sector, you’ll see he’s privatising services like vaccinations, things that are supposed to be performed by the county. Food handlers are now being given certificates by private providers. That’s not fair to Nairobians,” Alai claimed.
He further said that the county government under Sakaja has neglected hospitals and healthcare systems, leading to poor service delivery and inequality in access.
Alai also addressed the challenges facing local businesses and informal traders in Nairobi, pointing out that while hawkers have a right to earn a living, building owners and formal business operators are being shortchanged due to poor service delivery and unregulated competition.
“We’re not saying hawkers should be kicked out, but landlords who pay taxes and provide space to tenants also deserve proper services. They are not getting value from this government,” the MCA said.
In a rare display of unity, Alai emphasised that the impeachment push has garnered broad, bipartisan support within the Nairobi County Assembly.
“It’s very rare for us to agree on everything, but this time, we all see eye to eye. This is about Nairobi. This is about our people. This is about restoring dignity and service to our capital city,” he said.
The MCAs plan to present the impeachment motion in the coming days. If the motion is admitted, it will trigger a legal and political process that could lead to Governor Sakaja’s removal from office.