Bad News for Sakaja as Mosiria Makes This Revelation Just Hours After Being Fired — Details

Nairobi Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has launched a fresh criticism of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s leadership, claiming former governors Mike Sonko and Evans Kidero performed far better than the incumbent.

Mosiria, who has recently hinted at contesting the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, made the remarks while assessing the county’s leadership and service delivery.

The county official reportedly described Sonko and Kidero as “a hundred times better” than Sakaja, a statement that could intensify the political debate surrounding the management of Kenya’s capital.

His comments come amid growing speculation about his political ambitions and whether he intends to challenge his boss in the next election.

Mosiria has become increasingly vocal about Nairobi’s leadership, using his public engagements to raise concerns about service delivery and the direction of the county government.

His latest remarks place Sakaja’s administration under renewed scrutiny, particularly as potential candidates begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.

Sonko served as Nairobi governor from 2017 until his removal from office in 2020. Kidero, who served between 2013 and 2017, was the city’s first governor following the introduction of devolved government under the 2010 Constitution.

Both former governors had their own political controversies and faced criticism during their respective tenures. However, Mosiria’s comparison suggests he believes their leadership records deserve greater recognition when measured against the current administration.

Sakaja, who took office in 2022, is expected to face political competition as the next election approaches, with questions about service delivery, revenue collection, infrastructure and waste management likely to feature prominently in the campaign.

Mosiria’s remarks could further complicate his relationship with the governor, particularly given that he currently serves within the county administration.

The comments have also raised questions about whether Mosiria will eventually make a formal declaration of his gubernatorial ambitions.

With political temperatures gradually rising in Nairobi, the coming months could reveal whether Mosiria intends to turn his criticism into a direct electoral challenge against Sakaja.

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