Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has downplayed the resignation of Githurai Ward MCA Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, urging the public to “ignore the drama” and focus on service delivery.
Speaking on Radio Jambo on Wednesday, September 18, Sakaja responded to news that Mwangi, elected on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, had stepped down, reportedly frustrated with the County Executive’s failure to implement projects in Githurai.
“I will find out what the issue is,” Sakaja said during the morning show interview. “I don’t know the truth. I’m being told that he got a green card… MCA is going to the U.S. for greener pastures, ignore the drama,” he added, reading from a message on his phone but declining to reveal the sender.
Mwangi, who submitted his resignation in a letter dated September 17 addressed to the Speaker of the Nairobi City County Assembly, cited stalled development and unfulfilled county mandates as his reasons for leaving.
“I, Hon. Deonysias Mwangi Waithira… do hereby tender my resignation… having been duly elected… under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party ticket, with effect from Monday, 1st November 2025,” the letter stated.
Nairobi County Workers’ Salaries
When asked about the possibility that frustrations with delayed pay may have influenced Mwangi’s decision, Sakaja was quick to refute the claim.
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“Salary has never been delayed for more than a month,” he said, adding that public leaders must show resilience. “I understand, leadership is hard.”
This comes as Nairobi County staff have been directed by their union to stay at home and avoid all duties.
In a letter dated September 17, 2025, the Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) accused the county administration of breaching a return-to-work agreement signed last month.
This follows delays that have left workers without pay for weeks.
“We advise our members to slow down their services to the county and those unable to commute to duty to stay at home until salaries are credited to their accounts,” branch secretary Calvince Okello said.
Making Nairobi Work
Sakaja also said that efforts to remove hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD) are ongoing.
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“Hackers in CBD we have tried to remove them,” Sakaja said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general election, Sakaja confirmed his intention to run.
“2027, I will be on the ballot, in the love of God,” he said. However, he cautioned against early political activities, stating that there are still two years to go before the next election.
“We still have 2 years to go, it’s too early to do politics,” he said.
Regarding opinion polls, Sakaja expressed their reliability, calling them unverifiable and driven by graphic designs.
“Those opinion polls you see, it’s all about graphic designs, you can’t verify,” he said.
He also said he has a clear understanding of his progress and future plans.
“I have my scorecard, and I know where we are heading,” Sakaja added. “Let’s move on, service delivery doesn’t stop.”
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