ODM Members of Parliament (MPs) in Nairobi have applauded the Nairobi Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for dropping the planned impeachment of Governor Sakaja Johnson, saying the move has safeguarded the stability of the capital city.
Led by their Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa, MPs Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North) and Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalas (Lang’ata), the legislators said the decision by MCAs to abandon the ouster motion was a bold step that put the interests of Nairobi residents ahead of politics.
Reading a joint statement on behalf of the Nairobi MPs, Elachi stressed that destabilizing the capital would paralyze national development and frustrate ongoing service delivery programs.
“We cannot let our city be held ransom by politics and self-interests. If Nairobi is destabilised, Kenya is destabilised,” Elachi said.
In their statement, the MPs reaffirmed their support for Governor Sakaja, noting that his administration had made strides in restoring order and dignity to the city despite decades of neglect.
They cited initiatives such as the Dishi na County school feeding program that provides hot meals to 316,000 learners daily, the expansion of solid waste management capacity through new refuse compactors and the green army, and ongoing investments in health, water, and infrastructure.
The lawmakers also criticized the growing trend of using impeachment as a political weapon, warning that such actions undermine governance instead of enforcing accountability.
“Attempts for removal of elected Governors from office by impeachment has become a subject of abuse. We stress on the importance of stability for service delivery and do not support creation of instability where there are no serious grounds,” the MPs said.
They urged leaders across the political divide to embrace dialogue and prioritize the welfare of city residents over brinkmanship.
“Nairobi must not be held hostage by political theatrics. The only way forward is for leaders to unite beyond political differences to deliver for the people of this city,” the MPs concluded.
