Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has refuted claims suggesting that he was removed from an airplane ferrying President William Ruto and his entourage to China.
Speaking during an event on Monday, the county boss dismissed the claims, noting that he had not planned to travel. READ FULL STORY
Sakaja urged the public to disregard such speculation, asserting that his primary focus remains on fulfilling his responsibilities and serving the residents of Nairobi.
“There’s a lot of propaganda. I hear people saying I’ve been removed from a plane, which plane and I had this function here today? So forget those things that you see, focus on work,” Sakaja clarified.
Ruto’s visit to China coincided with the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), where he co-chaired discussions on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), emphasizing Kenya’s role in this strategic partnership.
During his visit, Ruto engaged with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing key infrastructure projects and seeking to enhance Kenya’s economic diplomacy.
The agenda included talks on agricultural exports, the expansion of the Standard Gauge Railway, and various infrastructure developments, such as rural road construction and the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System.
Ruto’s trip is seen as a balancing act, as he aims to attract Chinese investment while managing Kenya’s existing debt issues and maintaining favorable relations with Western nations, which he has leaned towards in his recent foreign policy.
Elsewhere, Sakaja denied rumours of an impending impeachment, labelling them as baseless distractions.
Speaking during the same event, he emphasised that his administration is still committed to keeping its promises to Nairobi residents.
While addressing the audience, Sakaja highlighted the progress his administration has made, including the successful launch of 17 kitchens in 17 sub-counties.
He also addressed rumours in some media outlets that a motion to impeach him was being prepared, dismissing the mas rumours.
Sakaja urged his executive team to ignore such speculations and focus solely on their service delivery mandate.
“We have a mandate, and we don’t have time for rumors. Our priority is to work for our people, not to engage in gossip,” he said.
