{"id":7167,"date":"2025-09-04T13:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=7167"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:18:48","slug":"dialogue-over-drama-lawmakers-push-truce-for-sakaja-and-mcas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/09\/04\/dialogue-over-drama-lawmakers-push-truce-for-sakaja-and-mcas\/","title":{"rendered":"Dialogue over Drama: Lawmakers Push Truce for Sakaja and MCAs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A group of Nairobi lawmakers has called on Governor Johnson Sakaja and Members of the Nairobi County Assembly (MCAs) to sit and resolve grievances through dialogue instead of plunging the capital into another impeachment battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at a hotel in Nairobi, MPs Maureen Tabitha Mutinda, Mark Mwenje (Embakasi West), Antony Oluoch (Mathare), and nominated Senator Karen Nyamu commended President Ruto and Raila for their intervention in urging MCAs to drop the motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe now call upon the Governor and the MCAs to spend the next 60 days engaging in dialogue, addressing the issues raised, and working for the great people of the city. Governor, make it work,\u201d Senator Mutinda urged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leaders warned against repeating the chaos that followed the impeachment of former Governor Mike Sonko, which left Nairobi under interim leadership and the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHistory has shown us, particularly with the impeachment of former Governor Mike Sonko, how such actions can destabilize a county for years. Nairobi was left under interim leadership and eventually the NMS, delaying meaningful development and disrupting service delivery,\u201d insisted MP Oluoch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senator Nyamu emphasized that impeachment should not be used for political convenience but must be anchored on facts and the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the Senate, whenever an impeachment matter is brought before us, we are guided by facts and the Constitution. Unfortunately, there have been instances where impeachment efforts have been driven by inadequate grounds, wasting valuable time and resources. This is not about Sakaja but Nairobi,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mwenje, on his part, urged leaders to focus on development as the 2027 general election draws nearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs leaders, we must now focus our energy on service delivery to the people. With just over a year and a few months to the next general election, Nairobians and Kenyans at large expect development, not endless political battles. We therefore call upon all leaders to put aside unnecessary wrangles, prioritize the needs of our people, and work together to build a stable and prosperous future for our counties and our nation,\u201d said Mwenje.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MPs stressed that the 60-day window should be used as an opportunity to iron out differences, warning that Nairobi\u2014being the face of Kenya\u2014cannot afford to stall development over political brinkmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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