Johnson Sakaja: A Profile
Johnson Sakaja, the newly sworn-in Governor of Nairobi County, follows in the footsteps of Evans Kidero and Mike Sonko, each of whom has served a term in this pivotal role.
Age and Background
Born in 1985, Johnson Sakaja will be 37 years old by 2022. He hails from the Sabaot, a Kalenjin subgroup that originates from the Mt. Elgon region near Trans-Nzoia County. Sakaja was born in Parklands, Nairobi, where his parents were residing in a government residence.
Family Life
Tragically, Sakaja lost his mother at the age of nine. He is married to June Ndegwa, and together they have three children.
Academic Qualifications
Sakaja’s academic credentials have sparked some controversy. Although he was cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), questions have been raised about whether he completed his degree at the University of Nairobi.
Properties and Wealth
Sakaja owns several properties, including a Mercedes Benz, which he acquired while still a student. He also owns a mansion valued at millions of shillings. His estimated net worth is approximately 2.1 million shillings.
In a recent interview with musician Nyashinski, Sakaja agreed to show his home, where he and his family reside, as they walked through the compound together.
