A section of Nairobi lawmakers has urged Governor Johnson Sakaja and Members
of the County Assembly (MCAs) to resolve their differences through dialogue
instead of dragging the city into another impeachment battle.
Speaking in Nairobi, MPs Maureen Tabitha
Mutinda, Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West), Antony Oluoch (Mathare), and nominated
Senator Karen Nyamu praised President William Ruto and Raila Odinga for
stepping in to persuade MCAs to drop the motion.
“We now call upon the Governor and the MCAs to
spend the next 60 days engaging in dialogue, addressing the issues raised, and
working for the great people of the city. Governor, make it work,” Senator
Mutinda said.
The leaders warned against repeating the
fallout that followed the removal of former Governor Mike Sonko, which left
Nairobi under interim leadership and the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS).
“History has shown us, particularly with the
impeachment of former Governor Mike Sonko, how such actions can destabilise a
county for years. Nairobi was left under interim leadership and eventually the
NMS, delaying meaningful development and disrupting service delivery,” said MP
Oluoch.
Senator Nyamu stressed that impeachment should
not be used as a political weapon but must be anchored on facts and the
Constitution.
“In the Senate, whenever an impeachment matter
is brought before us, we are guided by facts and the Constitution.
Unfortunately, there have been instances where impeachment efforts have been
driven by inadequate grounds, wasting valuable time and resources. This is not
about Sakaja but Nairobi,” she said.
Mwenje, on his part, said leaders should now
channel their focus on development as the 2027 elections draw nearer.
“As leaders, we must now focus our energy on
service delivery to the people. With just over a year and a few months to the
next general election, Nairobians and Kenyans at large expect development, not
endless political battles. We therefore call upon all leaders to put aside
unnecessary wrangles, prioritise the needs of our people, and work together to
build a stable and prosperous future for our counties and our nation,” said
Mwenje.
The MPs said the 60-day window should be
treated as a chance to iron out differences, warning that Nairobi, being the
face of Kenya, cannot afford to stall development over political brinkmanship.
