Tag Archives: Sakaja
Senate Orders Fresh Review as Sakaja Faces Heat Over Procurement Compliance
Jun 18, 2026 at 01:50 PM
By KPC Reporter The Senate Finance and Budget Committee has ordered an independent review of Nairobi County’s procurement records after Governor Johnson Sakaja came under intense scrutiny over compliance lapses flagged by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Meeting at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, the committee interrogated the Nairobi City County Executive over the failure […]
Governors Accuse Police, Senate of Collusion in Sakaja Arrest Standoff
Mar 31, 2026 at 03:05 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Governors have escalated their standoff with the Senate, accusing the National Police Service of colluding with senators in what they termed a politically driven attempt to embarrass county bosses. Speaking during a press conference at the Council of Governors headquarters in Nairobi, the county chiefs claimed there was no lawful arrest warrant […]
Police hunt Sakaja as Senate intensifies crackdown on governors
Mar 30, 2026 at 06:47 PM
Earlier, Siaya Governor James Orengo avoided a similar fate by appearing before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). -KPC By Robert Nyasato The Senate is ramping up its oversight role, signaling the end of what has long been seen as evasive tactics by some county governors. In a major shift, senators are now issuing […]
Ignorance and Poor Governance: Africa’s Deepest Crisis
Mar 08, 2026 at 11:02 AM
By Josiah Kariuki The biggest threat facing Africa is not floods, hunger, lack of education, or even poor governance. Africa suffers from ignorance—a deficiency in knowledge and the application of wisdom. Look at our cities. In Nairobi, every rainy season brings the same spectacle: flooded streets, stranded motorists, families wading through murky water, and businesses […]
Ruto Defends Nairobi Deal as Lawsuit Emerges
Feb 18, 2026 at 04:17 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has defended the cooperation agreement between the National Government and Johnson Sakaja’s administration, even as a fresh court petition filed by Kenyans challenges the legality of the deal. Speaking Wednesday during an inspection tour of the Nairobi River regeneration works, the President said the partnership — valued at about […]
Githurai MCA Resigns Over Governance Failures, Days After Sakaja Impeachment Bid Flopped
Sep 17, 2025 at 01:20 PM
By KPC Reporter In a move that has sent ripples through Nairobi’s political landscape, Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Githurai Ward, has resigned from his position. Mwangi cited deep frustrations with the county’s governance. His resignation, dated September 17 and set to take effect on November 1, 2025, marks the […]
Governors Face Heat Over Alleged Misuse of Office and Embezzlement
Sep 02, 2025 at 12:29 PM
By Faith Nyabuto Concerns are mounting over alleged corruption and nepotism in various county governments. In Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has been accused of embezzling public funds, sparking debate over governance and accountability in the counties. The charges, originating from the County Assembly, cite conflict of interest, corruption, mismanagement of public resources, and abuse of […]
Nairobi’s Mosiria Reflects After Bagging Prestigious Award
Mar 29, 2025 at 03:29 PM
BY KURIAN MUSA As a young student at the University of Nairobi (UoN), Geoffrey Mosiria would often spend his evenings rallying fellow students to clean up their hostels and plant trees around the campus. “I believed then, as I do now, that leadership begins with small, intentional acts of service,” he recalls. That same passion […]
Mar 29, 2025 at 03:19 PM
Nairobi’s Geoffrey Mosiria reflects after bagging prestigious award BY KURIAN MUSA As a young student at the University of Nairobi (UoN), Geoffrey Mosiria would often spend his evenings rallying fellow students to clean up their hostels and plant trees around the campus. “I believed then, as I do now, that leadership begins with small, intentional […]