ODM MPs praise MCAs for dropping Sakaja impeachment plans

ODM Members of Parliament from Nairobi have welcomed the decision by Nairobi County Assembly Members (MCAs) to drop the planned impeachment of Governor Johnson Sakaja, terming it a win for stability in the capital.

Led by Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa, Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, and Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwuor (Jalang’o), the lawmakers said the withdrawal of the motion showed maturity and a commitment to put the interests of city residents above political rivalry.

Reading a joint statement on behalf of her colleagues, Elachi cautioned that destabilising Nairobi would paralyse national development and stall ongoing service delivery.

“We cannot let our city be held hostage by politics and self-interest. If Nairobi is destabilised, Kenya is destabilised,” she said.

The MPs reaffirmed their support for Governor Sakaja, noting that his administration had made significant progress in restoring order to the city after years of neglect.

They highlighted programs such as the Dishi na County school feeding initiative, which provides daily hot meals to more than 316,000 learners, the expansion of solid waste management through new refuse compactors and the green army, and continued investment in health, water, and infrastructure.

The legislators also warned against the growing misuse of impeachment as a political tool, arguing that it undermines governance rather than enhancing accountability.

“Impeachment of elected governors has increasingly become a tool of abuse. We emphasise the importance of stability for service delivery and do not support creating instability where there are no serious grounds,” the statement read.

The MPs urged leaders across the political divide to embrace dialogue and prioritise service delivery over political brinkmanship.

“Nairobi must not be held hostage by theatrics. The only way forward is for leaders to unite beyond party lines to deliver for the people of this city,” they concluded.