Sakaja Sworn in as Nairobi’s Fourth Governor

Johnson Sakaja has been sworn in as Nairobi county’s fourth governor.

Sakaja was sworn in alongside his deputy, Njoroge Muchiri at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Thursday.

Also present was President-elect William Ruto who referred to Sakaja as a “miracle candidate”.

The deputy president said it took God’s hand for Sakaja to be on the ballot.

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“You are a miracle candidate and it wouldn’t have happened without God, you understood the place of God in the elections,” he said.

Sakaja’s campaign was filled with controversy surrounding claims that he lacked a degree.

For candidates running for governor, a degree is a mandatory.

Ruto claimed that despite the numerous obstacles Sakaja encountered, he won the election.

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The President-elect instructed Sakaja to get to work right away servicing the people of Nairobi who had given him control of Kenya’s economic hub.

“As Kenya Kwanza team, you made us proud and we have full confidence in you… Sakaja you are a miracle candidate and Nairobi has the best it can have as governor ,” Ruto added.

Ruto reminded the new city boss to make sure all of the campaign promises they made to the Nairobi electorate are kept.

Additionally, the DP gave him his full backing and promised to be accessible for consultations if necessary.

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“On the commitment we made on construction of markets, collecting garbage, matters infrastructure and that every hustle counts…I will be at hand to support you.” 

Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) director general Major General Mohamed Badi also assured Sakaja that he will handover four key devolved functions back to the county starting next week.

“I am happy to report that NMS has accomplished all the tasks given to do within the two years,” said Maj Gen Badi.

“Any extra tasks that we have taken onboard, which are ongoing projects, I will be more than happy to hand over. We will start the process of handing over from next week.”

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Badi stated that he will work with the former Nairobi senator.

“As we wind up as NMS, I would like to personally and on behalf of NMS, pledge our support to the governor, we will always be available to work with you to make Nairobi great again,” he said.

NMS took over control of Nairobi County in March 2020 after former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko signed over the deed of transfer to the National government.

NMS took over Health, Transport, Public works and Planning and Development Services to the National Government.