Friday, September 5,
2025 - Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has castigated President William Ruto
and ODM leader, Raila Odinga, for allegedly interfering with the impeachment
process against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
In a statement issued Friday, September 5th,
Khalwale accused the two leaders of undermining constitutional oversight and
shielding Sakaja from accountability.
“The impunity displayed by the President and ODM leader in
shielding Sakaja from normal constitutional oversight by Nairobi MCAs proves
that the so-called broad-based Government has nothing to do with good
governance,” Khalwale stated.
His remarks follow the suspension of an impeachment motion
that had gained traction among Nairobi County Assembly members.
The motion was dropped after Raila and Ruto held separate
meetings with ODM and UDA-aligned MCAs, urging reconciliation.
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga echoed Khalwale’s
sentiments, arguing that MCAs should have been allowed to pursue the process to
its conclusion.
“Stopping the process midway, despite existing grievances,
is disappointing,” she said.
On September 2nd, Raila met ODM MCAs at the
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation, convincing them to pause the motion.
Simultaneously, Ruto met UDA MCAs at State House, urging restraint.
Governor Sakaja, present at both meetings, reportedly
pledged to improve transparency and collaboration with the Assembly.
ODM Nairobi Chair, George Aladwa, confirmed the MCAs agreed
to give Sakaja a one-month window to address concerns.
The move, he said, aims to prioritize service delivery over
political wrangles.
However, critics argue it sets a troubling precedent for
constitutional accountability.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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