Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has sharply criticised Nairobi County Assembly Members (MCAs) after they suspended an impeachment motion against Governor Johnson Sakaja, calling the move a “serious fluke and political blunder.”
The motion, which had gathered momentum in recent weeks, was halted following interventions by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga. Both leaders pushed for dialogue to ease mounting political tensions in Nairobi.
Cherargei, however, accused the MCAs of mishandling the process, warning that their credibility is now under question. “The MCAs’ threats to Governor Sakaja were hot and didn’t have a noble intention of accountability on the resources of Nairobi City County,” he said, stressing that impeachment is a political process that should not be used recklessly.
According to Cherargei, shelving the motion has exposed divisions within the Nairobi County Assembly and raised doubts about whether the MCAs were acting in the best interests of city residents. He cautioned that the window for decisive action was rapidly closing. “To Nairobi City County MCAs, 60 days shall lapse; you shall do nothing about it unless you impeach the Governor!” he scoffed.
The suspension followed a high-level meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, where Raila Odinga convened ODM-allied MCAs and Governor Sakaja at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF). During the four-hour deliberations, Sakaja reportedly acknowledged the accusations against him and issued an apology.
ODM Nairobi Chairperson George Aladwa announced afterward that the party had resolved to put the impeachment bid on hold for one month. He said the governor had been given time to mend ties with the assembly and improve service delivery in the capital.
The attempted ouster has sparked broader debate over governance in Nairobi, with critics accusing the county government of inefficiency and poor service delivery, while others view the impeachment push as politically motivated.
As Sakaja navigates this temporary reprieve, political observers say the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether he can repair his relationship with the assembly or face renewed calls for remova
