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Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa, MPs Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), Felix Odiwuor (Langβata) and Woman Rep Esther Passaris addressing the media.
A section of ODM Members of Parliament from Nairobi has welcomed the move by Nairobi Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to drop the intended plan to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the decision will safeguard the stability of the capital city.
Led by their Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa, MPs Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalas (Langβata) and Woman Rep Esther Passaris, the legislators said the decision by MCAs to abandon the ouster motion was a bold step that put the interests of Nairobi residents ahead of politics.
Reading a joint statement on behalf of the Nairobi MPs, Elachi stressed that destabilising the capital would paralyse national development and frustrate ongoing service delivery programs.
βWe cannot let our city be held ransom by politics and self-interests. If Nairobi is destabilised, Kenya is destabilised,β Elachi said.
In their statement, the MPs acknowledge the efforts that have been made in this city to restore order and dignity by the Sakaja-led administration.
They cited initiatives such as the Dishi na County school feeding program that provides hot meals to over 300,000 learners daily, the expansion of solid waste management capacity through new refuse compactors and the green army, and ongoing investments in health, water, and infrastructure.
ββ¦ Despite the challenges faced due to decades of neglect and lack of long-term planning and initiatives, we are seeing major efforts that go beyond short-term, superficial quick-fixes,β said the MPs.
The lawmakers also criticised the growing trend of using impeachment as a political weapon, warning that such actions undermine governance instead of enforcing accountability.
βAttempts for removal of elected Governors from office by impeachment have become a subject of abuse. We stress on the importance of stability for service delivery and do not support the creation of instability where there are no serious grounds,β the MPs said.
They urged leaders across the political divide to embrace dialogue and prioritise the welfare of city residents over brinkmanship.
βNairobi must not be held hostage by political theatrics. The only way forward is for leaders to unite beyond political differences to deliver for the people of this city,β the MPs concluded.
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday held separate meetings to save Governor Sakaja from a looming impeachment push by ward representatives.
ODM ward representatives put the plan to impeach Governor Sakhttps://citizen.digital/news/nairob...peachment-push-after-ruto-raila-talks-n368956aja on hold for 30 days following the intervention of party leader Raila Odinga.
At State House, Nairobi, President Ruto secured more wiggle room for the beleaguered governor by persuading UDA MCAs to work with him. The MCAs had expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of key issues in the capital.
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- The legislators said the decision by MCAs to abandon the ouster motion was a bold step that put the interests of Nairobi residents ahead of politics.
Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa, MPs Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), Felix Odiwuor (Langβata) and Woman Rep Esther Passaris addressing the media.
A section of ODM Members of Parliament from Nairobi has welcomed the move by Nairobi Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to drop the intended plan to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the decision will safeguard the stability of the capital city.
Led by their Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa, MPs Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalas (Langβata) and Woman Rep Esther Passaris, the legislators said the decision by MCAs to abandon the ouster motion was a bold step that put the interests of Nairobi residents ahead of politics.
Reading a joint statement on behalf of the Nairobi MPs, Elachi stressed that destabilising the capital would paralyse national development and frustrate ongoing service delivery programs.
βWe cannot let our city be held ransom by politics and self-interests. If Nairobi is destabilised, Kenya is destabilised,β Elachi said.
In their statement, the MPs acknowledge the efforts that have been made in this city to restore order and dignity by the Sakaja-led administration.
They cited initiatives such as the Dishi na County school feeding program that provides hot meals to over 300,000 learners daily, the expansion of solid waste management capacity through new refuse compactors and the green army, and ongoing investments in health, water, and infrastructure.
ββ¦ Despite the challenges faced due to decades of neglect and lack of long-term planning and initiatives, we are seeing major efforts that go beyond short-term, superficial quick-fixes,β said the MPs.
The lawmakers also criticised the growing trend of using impeachment as a political weapon, warning that such actions undermine governance instead of enforcing accountability.
βAttempts for removal of elected Governors from office by impeachment have become a subject of abuse. We stress on the importance of stability for service delivery and do not support the creation of instability where there are no serious grounds,β the MPs said.
They urged leaders across the political divide to embrace dialogue and prioritise the welfare of city residents over brinkmanship.
βNairobi must not be held hostage by political theatrics. The only way forward is for leaders to unite beyond political differences to deliver for the people of this city,β the MPs concluded.
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday held separate meetings to save Governor Sakaja from a looming impeachment push by ward representatives.
ODM ward representatives put the plan to impeach Governor Sakhttps://citizen.digital/news/nairob...peachment-push-after-ruto-raila-talks-n368956aja on hold for 30 days following the intervention of party leader Raila Odinga.
At State House, Nairobi, President Ruto secured more wiggle room for the beleaguered governor by persuading UDA MCAs to work with him. The MCAs had expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of key issues in the capital.
Β©Citizen Digital, Kenya
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