Nairobi politics heated up after Nairobi Senator Riggy G sharply criticized Governor Johnson Sakaja over his handling of the city’s administration.
In a blunt statement, Riggy G claimed that Sakaja had initially approached him for support during the gubernatorial campaign, asking for help to rally the Mount Kenya community while Nairobi voters chose him as governor. However, the senator alleged that once elected, Sakaja began implementing unpopular measures, specifically targeting hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD), which he described as heavy-handed.
“Nataka nimwambie wazi: yeye ni one term. Round hii DCP ndiyo itaongoza Nairobi,” Riggy G stated, signaling his view that Sakaja’s tenure should be limited to a single term and hinting that future leadership would shift toward figures aligned with the Deputy President’s camp.
The comments underscore rising political tensions in Nairobi, particularly around city governance, youth engagement, and public service delivery. Analysts note that such public rebukes by prominent politicians could influence public perception ahead of future elections, especially as Nairobi remains a strategic political hub in Kenya.
This exchange highlights the increasingly personal and regionalized nature of political discourse in the city, where campaign promises, administrative decisions, and alliances are all under close scrutiny by both peers and the public.
