HALTING SAKAJA'S IMPEACHMENT TERMED AS A POLITICAL BLUNDER

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has castigated Nairobi Members of County Assembly (MCAs) for withdrawing from their planned impeachment of Governor Johnson Sakaja, cautioning that their indecision undermines the authority of the County Assembly.

On Wednesday, Cherargei took issue with the abrupt halt to the ouster push, branding it a costly misstep for Nairobi ward representatives.

“To Nairobi MCAs, that was a serious fluke and political blunder that shall cost the integrity of the operations of the Nairobi City County Assembly,” Cherargei warned.

He reminded them that an impeachment process is primarily political, emphasizing that it cannot be reduced to empty threats.

“Impeachment proceedings are a political process. They are neither civil nor criminal. The threats to Governor Sakaja were hot, but didn’t have a noble intention of accountability,” he said.

The senator’s criticism followed behind-the-scenes negotiations that prompted MCAs to shelve their motion. On September 2, President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga separately met their allied ward reps to ease growing friction with the County boss.

Before the intervention, both ODM and UDA MCAs had rallied over 70 signatures—falling short of the 82 required to table the motion. Their grievances ranged from unfulfilled campaign pledges and bursary delays to a stalled Ward Development Fund, along with accusations that Sakaja had overlooked residents’ priorities.

After consultations, the MCAs agreed to suspend the motion for 60 days to allow the governor time to respond to their concerns.

Cherargei, however, urged them to show resolve once the grace period expires.

“To Nairobi City County MCAs, 60 days shall lapse, and you shall do nothing about it unless you impeach the governor!” he cautioned.

On the other hand, Nairobi MPs stepped in to ease the standoff between the governor and MCAs, warning that prolonged wrangles could stall service delivery—much like what was witnessed during former Governor Mike Sonko’s tenure.

As the 60-day window ticks away, the ball now rests squarely in the court of Nairobi MCAs. Whether they move forward with impeachment or back down once again, their decision will not only shape Governor Sakaja’s political future but also test the Assembly’s resolve in holding leaders accountable.