Nyakera Opposes Sakaja Impeachment, Urges Ballot Accountability
implored them to take lessons from their elections now that the 2027 election is coming around. The Nairobi leadership, according to him, was a lesson
Nyakera went on that those clamoring for Sakaja's removal should hold back until the 2027 elections. PHOTO/@wnyakera/X
By Juliet Jerotich
Irungu Nyakera has dismissed impeachment calls for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. The Party Patron for the Democracy for Citizens’ Party signaled his position on Monday, September 1, 2025, in an X post.
Nyakera went on that those clamoring for Sakaja’s removal should hold back until the 2027 elections. According to him, the ballot is the sole democratic and fair means of changing leadership.
He owned up to the fact that political machinations would make him a beneficiary if Sakaja were ousted. He, however, emphasized that he could never endorse an action that belittles democracy. “Though naturally I would benefit if Governor Sakaja were impeached, I disagree. Nairobians elected him freely in 2022 and democracy demands we honor that even when it is difficult,” Nyakera wrote.
At the same time, he called on Sakaja to shift away from stunts and concentrate on bringing service. He added that citizens of Nairobi were restless and waiting for concrete change in Nairobi. “I implore Sakaja to leave aside the PR and the showbiz and use his remaining two years to bring delivery of what he has been promising,” Nyakera went on.
His comments were both a defense of democratic ideals and a biting reminder that leadership is measured by results, not by appearance. He reminded Nairobians that they should not be treated to political theater but real improvements in their daily lives.
Nyakera also had a message to the electorate. He implored them to take lessons from their elections now that the 2027 election is coming around. The Nairobi leadership, according to him, was a lesson of the calls for integrity, capability, and accountability. “To Nairobians: let this be a lesson before 2027. Leadership is all about tested ability, integrity, and accountability. Let’s elect better in 2027,” he said.
His remarks soon raised eyebrows among politicians. Others saw it as a sign of Nyakera’s growing ambitions to shape Nairobi politics ahead of the forthcoming elections. Others supported his stand, saying it was an example of a rare commitment to democratic principles.
However, Nyakera maintained that his position was not selfish. He emphasized that his call was founded on defending democracy as he encouraged people to make leaders accountable through the ballot.
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