{"id":219858,"date":"2024-09-23T04:39:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T04:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/23\/only-one-governor-in-nairobi-sakaja-says-he-condemns-ethnic-politics\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T04:39:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T04:39:07","slug":"only-one-governor-in-nairobi-sakaja-says-he-condemns-ethnic-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/23\/only-one-governor-in-nairobi-sakaja-says-he-condemns-ethnic-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cOnly One Governor in Nairobi\u201d Sakaja says He Condemns Ethnic Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-314510\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"420\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sakaja.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-314510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sakaja.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"420\"  \/>Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the independence of his office, vowing to resist any attempts to micromanage the county government despite political and social pressures.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the funeral of Edward Ondutu, father of Nairobi\u2019s Health Chief Officer Ibrahim Otieno, Sakaja emphasized his role as the sole governor of Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThere is only one governor in Nairobi, and that is me. I appreciate the support, but let\u2019s be clear: you did not do so to have two governors,\u201d<\/em> he stated, addressing those who may have expected undue influence after backing his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Sakaja stressed the importance of maintaining Nairobi\u2019s status as the capital city and a global hub.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cMy duty is to ensure that Nairobi remains the capital city and maintains its status as a global hub,\u201d<\/em> he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He condemned the use of ethnic divisions as a political tool, highlighting the necessity for unity within the diverse community.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe cannot allow anyone to use ethnic mobilization as a tool in Nairobi. Our city is home to people from all communities, and implying that we are targeting one group is reckless and unacceptable,\u201d<\/em> the Nairobi county boss added.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the recent relocation of street vendors, Sakaja clarified that this action is part of a broader initiative aimed at restoring order and enhancing public safety in the capital.<\/p>\n<p>He assured residents that the relocation was not an act of malice but a crucial step toward creating a safer and more organized urban environment, noting that similar measures have been taken in other major cities to reduce accidents and maintain cleanliness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the independence of his office, vowing to resist any attempts to micromanage the county government despite political and social pressures. 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