Nairobi Governor Elect Johnson Sakaja on Thursday, August 19 held talks with his main opponent in the just concluded general election Polycarp Igathe.
The two politicians were captured having a lively conversation in a city hotel, as they partook a beverage.
The Nairobi Governor-Elect Johnson Sakaja won on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.
Moreover, he had earlier on invited Igathe for a cup of coffee after defeating him in the Governor’s race.
In addition, he lauded Igathe for engaging in ‘clean politics’ and putting up a good fight.
The Nairobi governor-elect also took to his social media and praised their meeting with Igathe.
Wonderful conversation and laughs with my brother @polyigathe this afternoon. Amesema ni #Naitunavyoitaka #SiasaSafi pic.twitter.com/8JzpZarKJc
— Sakaja Arthur Johnson (@SakajaJohnson) August 18, 2022
“Wonderful conversation and laughs with my brother Polycarp Igathe
this afternoon. Amesema ni #Naitunavyoitaka #SiasaSafi,” he tweeted.
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Furthermore, Sakaja garnered 699,392 votes against Igathe who got 573,518 votes.
Nonetheless, after Sakaja’s declaration as Governor Elect, Igathe conceded defeat.
He said he respects the decision of the people of Nairobi, and further thanked his supporters for voting for him.
“The Governor of Nairobi is his Excellency Johnson Sakaja. Congratulations! God bless Kenya,” Igathe tweeted.
However, the battle for Nairobi County’s top seat did not only attract the two but nine other aspirants.
However, it narrowed down to a two-horse race between Sakaja and Igathe.