Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has clarified that he harbors no aspirations of vying for the city’s governorship in 2027.
Despite his vocal criticism of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, Sifuna asserts that his actions should not be misconstrued as early campaign tactics aimed at unseating the incumbent.
“When I go to Mbagathi [Hospital] to ascertain whether there are drugs, that doesn’t mean I’m running for governor,” said Sifuna
Denying accusations of conducting a witch hunt against summoned governors, Sifuna emphasizes that his objective is to uphold accountability within Nairobi’s leadership. He alleges frustration in his efforts to hold Governor Sakaja accountable, citing the governor’s failure to heed summons issued by the Senate.
Governor Sakaja was expected to appear before the Senate Public Accounts Committee on April 8 to address concerns raised in the auditor general’s reports for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 fiscal years. However, citing prior travel commitments, Sakaja’s representative requested a rescheduled meeting.
Similarly, Sakaja’s appearance before the Senate Energy Committee, regarding the Embakasi gas explosion, faced postponement due to scheduling conflicts. Sifuna accuses the governor of neglecting to respond to his letters addressing pertinent issues affecting city residents.
In a recent interview, Sakaja attributed his non-attendance at Senate summonses to scheduling conflicts, dismissing criticisms as sensationalism.
