Former presidential candidate, Professor George Wajackoyah, is proposing that Kenya’s capital be moved from Nairobi, together with Parliament.
In a recent appearance on TV47 News, Professor George Wajackoyah unveiled a bold and controversial blueprint for Kenya's future, proposing nothing less than the relocation of the nation's capital to Isiolo and Parliament to Nakuru.
His proposals, delivered with his characteristic unapologetic candor, aim to reshape Kenya's political and economic landscape.
Nairobi's Sinking Fate and a New Horizon
Wajackoyah argues that Nairobi, as it stands, is sinking because it was built in the swamp. This stark assessment underpins his radical suggestion to move the capital elsewhere, ‘safe’.
For him, the answer lies in Isiolo, a strategic northern town. He champions Isiolo due to its proximity to Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and the southern corridor, envisioning it as a hub for expansion and then exporting agricultural produce from the mountain straight to the airport.
“Nairobi city is sinking because it was built in the swamp. I propose to let's go and open up a new city in Isiolo because of Isiolo's proximity to Ethiopia andSomalia. Sudan and the southern corridor. We shall expand and then export agricultural produce from the mountain straight to the airport. Boom. And then plan the city,” Wajackoyah laid bare his blueprint.
A Devolved Parliament in Nakuru
Complementing this grand design, Wajackoyah advocates for moving Parliament to Nakuru.
His rationale is rooted in achieving "proper devolution," drawing parallels with Tanzania's move to Dodoma, Nigeria's to Abuja, and the United States's creation of new cities.
He believes this move would effectively urbanize other areas that have been burned.
Wajackoyah's Unconventional Political Path Since 2022
Since his 2022 presidential bid, where official figures showed him with 61,969 votes (0.44%), Wajackoyah contends he garnered "2.8 million votes," claiming the vote was stolen. He states these numbers were given by reliable sources from various embassies.
Despite this, he remains undeterred, asserting he did the best and plans a second stab at the house on the hill in 2027, vowing to surprise these people.
He has steadfastly maintained that his Roots party has never, and will never, formally join any political affiliations, despite being "friends of Azimo". He even claims to have been one of the architects of the ongoing revolution at the time, providing ideas that Raila Odinga "backed".
Controversial Stance and Presidential Style
Perhaps his most eye-raising declaration is his intent to govern as a "benevolent dictator" if elected. He clarifies that this means he will not compromise on matters concerning the majority, emphasizing that if Kenyans want something, he will ensure it is done, even if it means acting dictatorially on such matters.
"I'll run again. When I take the presidency, I'll be a benevolent dictator until things are done right. I will not compromise where the majority issue is concerned. When Kenyans say we want this fine," he concluded.
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