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NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 25 - Johnson Arthur Sakaja has taken oath of office as the new Nairobi Governor, effectively taking over from Anne Kananu who succeeded ...

Johnson Sakaja was elected governor in the recent August 9 general elections, where he thrashed his opponent Polycarp Igathe; Today, he showed up at his ...

[ showed up with one of his boys during the August 9 voting](https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/466997-johnson-sakajas-dreadlocked-son-steals-show-accompanies-dad-vote/) day to cast his vote. [“See First”](https://www.tuko.co.ke/377171-to-loyal-readers-how-latest-tuko-news-facebook-news-feed.html) under the “Following” tab to see TUKO News on your News Feed [ they gave interesting descriptions of what they thought](https://www.tuko.co.ke/415600-johnson-sakajas-sons-amuse-netizens-pronunciation-names-dads-description.html) of their dad. The youthful leader showed up at KICC with his two boys in sharp grey suits and his daughter in a pink sweater and adorable pink dress. [Johnson Sakaja](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tag/johnson-sakaja/) has arrived for his swearing-in ceremony looking elegant, with his kids accompanying him by his side. [Prisca Aroko](https://www.tuko.co.ke/author/prisca-aroko/)

Nairobi Governor-Elect Johnson Sakaja has described the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) two- year term as a cocktail of hits and misses, ahead of his ...

NMS will have to handover, power is going back to the people," he stated. They have built hospitals which we now need to equip, they have built cabros in our streets and they have also dug several boreholes," he said. "There is what has succeeded and there is what has failed.

President-elect William Ruto on Thursday, August 25 attended the swearing-in of Nairobi governor-elect Johnson Sakaja.

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Governor Johnson Sakaja attended his swearing-in ceremony at KICC alongside his wife June and their three children. | Pulselive Kenya.

“I am seeing my daughter is having a lot of fun. During his speech, Sakaja kept an eye on his family and at one time interrupted his speech to acknowledge that his daughter seemed to be having so much fun at the event. During his speech, Sakaja kept an eye on his family and at one time interrupted his speech to acknowledge that his daughter seemed to be having so much fun with DP Ruto.

President - elect William Ruto and Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja at KICC on August 25 2022. Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A. President ...

Ruto said despite the many hurdles he faced, Sakaja emerged victorious at the polls. • Sakaja's candidacy was stoked by controversies over allegations that he doesn't hold a degree. • Ruto said despite the many hurdles he faced, Sakaja emerged victorious at the polls. The President-elect also assured all the elected governors that he will work with them and support them in ensuring that they deliver on their mandate. "I ask all Nairobi leaders to join hands with Sakaja and take the city to the next level,” Ruto said. Ruto reminded the new city boss not to forget the campaign pledges they made to the electorate in Nairobi and ensure all are delivered.

Azimio allied MCAs led by Makongeni ward rep Imwatok speak to the press moments after the inauguration of Johnson Sakaja as Nairobi Governor on August 25, ...

However, Imwatok clarified that they don’t have any issue with Sakaja since their candidate Polycarp Igathe conceded defeat. • However, Imwatok clarified that they don’t have any issue with Sakaja since their candidate Polycarp Igathe conceded defeat. • The ward reps led by Makongeni MCA Peter Imwatok said they deliberately avoided the occasion after learning that President-elect William Ruto would be in attendance.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has said that it is now time to make Nairobi work after being sworn in alongside his deputy - Kenya ...

“Days for coming home to demolished houses in Nairobi are over,” “It has been a long journey but together we can make Nairobi work together, time for politics is over, we will work with everyone to take the county forward,” Sakaja said. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office on Thursday, Sakaja said that time for politics is over and that the real work now begins.

President-elect William Ruto on Thursday, August 25, graced the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja.

The commitment we have made in transport infrastructure for the great city of Nairobi, and you know the commitment we have made in making sure that every hustle will count in the great city of Nairobi. I want to ask all the leaders to listen to the loud message that is coming from the citizens of our country. And I want to appreciate that you have understood and underscored the place of faith and God in your election. That is the loud message that is coming from the people of Kenya to those of us who are leaders. I want to commit to all my friends in leadership that we are going to work together to make Kenya a country of opportunity. I want to commit that going into the future, the rule of law will the benchmark. From the three who were elected in 2017, we now have seven women elected as governors and I want to say congratulations to the women of Kenya and those who have been elected. I know, having been chair of the intergovernmental budget and economic council, that we have had challenges on matters to do with the release of shareable revenue on time. To all these great women, we wish you well as you take over the responsibilities of governor in your counties. In a very special way, allow me to pass very special congratulations to the women elected as governors of the republic of Kenya. Very special congratulations to Gladys Wanga, the elected governor of Homa Bay County. I want to say to all governors of the Republic of Kenya, congratulations.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 - President-Elect William Ruto has challenged newly elected Governor of Nairobi Johnson Sakaja to deliver, describing his election ...

The President-Elect has challenged Sakaja to now deliver to the residents of Nairobi who have entrusted him with the leadership of Kenya’s capital city. He pledged support to the incoming Governor who took over from Anne Kananu who has been in office since December 2020 when Mike Sonko was impeached. NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 – President-Elect William Ruto has challenged newly elected Governor of Nairobi Johnson Sakaja to deliver, describing his election as a miracle.

Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja arrived at his swearing-in ceremony accompanied by his three adorable children and wife, Beatrice, and the family looked ...

[accompanied Sakaja to the voting booth](https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/466997-johnson-sakajas-dreadlocked-son-steals-show-accompanies-dad-vote/) before helping place the marked ballot papers into the ballot boxes. [accompanied by his three children](https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/469734-johnson-sakaja-accompanied-by-sons-daughter-swanky-suits-dress-gubernatorial-inauguration/); two sons and a daughter for his swearing-in ceremony. [dreadlocks](https://www.tuko.co.ke/facts-lifehacks/fashion-style/447464-20-beginner-short-dreadlocks-styles-ladies-easy-maintain/), a white t-shirt and black trouser. [family](https://www.tuko.co.ke/people/family/) photo with his children and wife and they looked great; a happy family. [Johnson Sakaja](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tag/johnson-sakaja/) has been sworn in as the Nairobi governor. [Caren Nyota](https://www.tuko.co.ke/author/caren-nyota/)

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has said he is ready to move Nairobi forward as he takes office. He noted that the time for election and campaign is over ...

We set an example of making the Nairobi we want,” Sakaja said. I assure you Nairobi will be a great city under my watch,” Sakaja added. Sakaja acknowledged his competitors, in particular Polycarp Igathe, for keeping up a good fight in the race.