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Vol 66 No 21

Published 24th October 2025


Kenya

Crisis in the capital

Unable to keep the streets clean, Johnson Sakaja is the latest victim of the Nairobi governor curse

In a country where the power of incumbency is so strong, it is a striking anomaly that no Nairobi governor has secured a second term since devolution became reality in 2013. That pattern looks set to continue in 2027. Accusations of graft and poor performance have dogged Johnson Sakaja ever since his surprise victory in August 2022, and he survived a planned impeachment motion in September only with the support of State House.

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