Senate Issues Final Warning To Governor Sakaja As He Faces New Allegations

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is once again in the crosshairs of the Senate. The Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights has issued a final summons for May 7, 2026, warning that failure to appear will result in a police-led arrest.

The Core Conflict: Old Ngara Evictions

The committee is seeking answers regarding the forceful eviction of residents from the Old Ngara Estate in mid-2025. Key concerns include:

Defiance of Court Orders: Senator Catherine Mumma noted that evictions on May 14 and June 18, 2025, allegedly occurred despite a standing conservatory order issued by the court on May 30.

Allegations of Brutality: Affidavits submitted to the committee describe county officials and unidentified individuals breaking into homes, looting valuables, and forcibly removing tenants.

Seven Months of Silence

Committee Chair Hillary Sigei expressed frustration over Sakaja’s repeated absences, noting the Governor has ignored the committee for nearly seven months without providing a formal explanation.

“This committee will not be ignored,” Sigei stated. “If he fails to honor this summons, we will instruct the Inspector General of Police to facilitate his arrest and bring him before this committee.”

A Pattern of Non-Compliance

This is not the first time the Governor has played a game of hide-and-seek with the Senate:

CPAC Conflict: Just weeks ago, the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) issued a similar arrest notice.

Police Intervention: On March 30, police reportedly surrounded Sakaja’s office to enforce an arrest warrant, though the Governor was not found on the premises.

What’s Next?

Senator Veronica Maina confirmed that Inspector General Douglas Kanja is already on notice. If Sakaja does not show up on May 7, the Senate intends to move forward with formal sanctions and a physical arrest to ensure the Governor answers for the actions of his administration.