Irungu Nyakera has torn into Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, laying bare the failures in his leadership as the capital sinks deeper into crisis.
His attack came after reports that Sakaja spent KSh 500,000 on a prize bull at the ASK Show, a move that has angered many as it happened at a time when thousands of county workers are going for months without pay.
The fact that Sakaja even outbid President William Ruto for the bull only fueled more questions about his priorities as the head of Kenya’s largest county.
Nyakera contrasted this flashy spending with the reality of over 14,000 county employees who are struggling to survive after allegedly not receiving salaries for three months.
The situation has left families in desperation, with workers unable to afford rent and some already thrown out of their houses.
According to Nyakera, there are employees now sleeping on the streets after being evicted, a shameful reality under Sakaja’s watch.
He also revealed that others have been reduced to begging to sustain themselves, exposing just how bad the situation has become for those tasked with keeping the county running.
The picture Nyakera painted of Nairobi under Sakaja is one of neglect, where even revenue collection staff are reportedly pocketing money because they cannot feed their families.
Such allegations point to a complete breakdown of financial discipline and accountability within the county.
Instead of addressing these systemic failures, Sakaja is being accused of engaging in personal showmanship while the city workers and residents continue to suffer.
The crisis has not spared health workers, who have now announced plans to stage a major protest. They are set to gather at Jeevanjee Gardens with a clear message that without salaries, there will be no healthcare services in Nairobi.
Their slogan, “No Pay, No Healthcare!”, shows how close the city is to a health disaster if the standoff is not resolved.
For millions of Nairobi residents who depend on public hospitals and clinics, this could mark the start of a dangerous public health breakdown.
Nyakera summed up the anger by asking a stinging question: “If a governor can buy bulls while his workers starve, then maybe we chose a butcher, not a leader.”
His words have resonated with many Nairobians who feel abandoned by Sakaja’s administration. Instead of focusing on the lives and welfare of city workers and residents, Sakaja is now being painted as a governor more concerned with personal image and wasteful spending.
It is becoming clear that Nairobi is being pushed into a deeper mess under his leadership, with ordinary people carrying the heavy cost of his misplaced priorities.
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