Sakaja will not testify against DP Gachagua in the Senate
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will not testify against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the Senate as earlier expected
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will not testify against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the Senate as earlier expected.
According to reports, the governor traveled to Mexico City to attend the 2024 Bloomberg CityLab.
Sakaja was invited to discuss what cities can learn from putting young people at the heart of decision-making according to Bloomberg.
Bloomberg CityLab is a premier global summit organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with the Aspen Institute to explore solutions to urban challenges, focusing on local innovations with global implications.
The summit in Mexico City which ended on Wednesday brought together over 500 participants to discuss pressing issues like climate change, infrastructure, and social justice.
Notably, Sakaja was among six witnesses called by the National Assembly to testify in Gachagua’s impeachment hearing in the Senate.
Among the witnesses, only two have testified, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse and former KEMSA Acting CEO Andrew Mulwa, with two others expected to testify today.
During the hearing on Wednesday, October 16, lawyers representing Gachagua strongly opposed the impeachment motion, arguing it lacks credible evidence.
In his submission, Senior Counsel Elisha Ongoya described the motion as “embarrassing” and criticized its basis on unsubstantiated claims, particularly regarding alleged financial misconduct and property ownership.
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During cross-examinations, Ongoya challenged Mutuse, the motion’s proponent, demanding proof of Gachagua’s alleged Ksh 5.2 billion fortune and connections to various properties, including the Vipingo Beach Resort.
Mutuse struggled to substantiate these claims, admitting that the resort is owned by the estate of Gachagua’s deceased brother.
Further witness testimonies focused on accusations of corruption tied to a Ksh 3.7 billion mosquito net tender.
As the hearing enters the final day, Gachagua’s defense aims to highlight gaps in the prosecution’s case, asserting that the charges are based on hearsay rather than solid evidence.
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