AUGUST RACE

Sakaja cleared to run for Nairobi governor seat

He assured his supporters he will win the Nairobi seat and work for the people.

In Summary

•Sakaja assured Nairobi residents that his government will work for the people and ensure quality service.

•Sakaja was accompanied by Langata MP Nixon Korir and his running mate Njoroge Muchiri.

Senator Johnson Sakaja cleared by the IEBC to run for Nairobi’s Governor seat on UDA ticket in the August poll on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Senator Johnson Sakaja cleared by the IEBC to run for Nairobi’s Governor seat on UDA ticket in the August poll on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Image: Maureen Kinyanjui

UDA Nairobi governor candidate Johnson Sakaja has been cleared to run for the seat by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Sakaja presented his documents for verification at Kasarani Gymnasium and was given a clean bill of health by the Nairobi County Returning Officer Albert Gogo

Speaking after presenting his documents, Sakaja assured Nairobi residents that his government will work for the people and ensure quality service to the people is delivered.

“Nairobi residents should avoid looking at tribe when voting. Let’s vote for leaders who have the interest of Nairobi at heart,” Sakaja said.

Sakaja assured his supporters that he will win the Nairobi seat and work for the people in delivering his promises.

"Our march is unstoppable, our faith unshakeable and our victory is inevitable. We must make Nairobi work,” he said.

He added, "We must restore our city back to its former glory by offering our people order, dignity, hope and opportunity for all".

Sakaja was accompanied by Langata MP Nixon Korir and his running mate Njoroge Muchiri.


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