Details About the 22 Charges Against Sakaja in the Case for Uprooting Him from Office Emerges: “Kusema Mbwekse”

The MCA plotting to oust Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja listed 22 reasons to support their motion to remove him from power
Sakaja is accused of posting regularly on social media about the delivery of programs and projects
The governor is also accused of signing the cooperation agreement without surrendering the duties as required by Article 187 of the constitution

Nairobi – A section of the MCAs of the Nairobi County Assembly has launched a new drive to oust the Governor Johnson.

Details about the 22 charges facing Sakaja in the case to remove him from office emerge: “saying mbwekse”
Source: UGC

According to the impeachment motion that will be presented in parliament, the MCAs have listed 22 reasons to support their efforts to remove Sakaja.

“That, knowing that Article 181(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 gives permission for the removal of the County Governor from office on the basis of gross violation of the Constitution or any other law, abuse of office, gross misconduct, or committing a crime under national or international law,” the argument to shine him in power seen by TUKO.co.ke.

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Among the reasons cited by MCAs is the alleged use of slogans that seem offensive to MPs, including references such as ‘Mbwekse.’

22 reasons for wanting to remove Johnson Sakaja from power

1. Failure to comply with the principles of public financial management under Article 201 of the Constitution: Implementation of Dishi County and, which is the responsibility of the national government.

2. Authorizing spending outside of approved procurement and budget systems: Prioritizing projects that are not favored by certain members.

3. Allowing the accumulation of pending bills without valid prioritization procedure: Failure to pay pending bills of NMS.

4. Managing unexplained differences in county revenue collection systems: Digitizing all revenue streams without the prior approval of the County Assembly.

5. Abnormal appointment of consultants and officers without competitive recruitment: His government does not show the image of Kenya as the Chief Officer of Public Organizations and Heads of Public Organizations are mostly from one County and do not have Kikuyus.

6. Failure to respect the summons of Parliament and committee invitations within the statutory time limit: The Governor arrives late for many MCA activities and fails to attend some activities organized by members of Parliament.

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7. Administrative incompetence leading to the disruption of essential county services: The governor changed the county logo without consulting all stakeholders and has a preference for certain colors in the county’s official brand.

8. Mismanagement and mismanagement of county assets: Changes to office parking allocations affecting MPs.

9. Conduct inconsistent with Chapter Six on Leadership and Integrity: Changing seating arrangements during official events and giving speeches that are considered too short or too long.

10. Failure to implement properly passed resolutions of Parliament: Failure to allocate free MCA parking in the CBD.

11. Illegal distribution of executive power: Appointment of qualified but politically unpopular people.

12. Approval of emergency purchases without an obvious emergency reason: repair and replacement of office furniture.

13. Failure to control the county’s salary bill within legal limits: Recruiting 4,500 Nairobi youths in the Green Army, Health Sector and Law Enforcement eating up the County’s financial position for purchases and allowances for members of Parliament.

14. The creation of an inappropriate working relationship between the Executive and Parliament: Use of slogans that seem to offend Members of Parliament, including references such as ‘Mbwekse.’

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15. Failure to properly respond to the Auditor General’s findings: Frequent posting on social media about the delivery of programs and projects.

16. Entering into contracts puts the County at financial risk without due diligence: Signing a partnership agreement without releasing obligations as required by Article 187 of the constitution

17. Failure to carry out approved county development programs: Excessive travel outside the county

18. Tolerating development that does not match the expectations of the Parliament: Starting many programs at the same time.

19. Failure to facilitate access to documents requested by administrative bodies: Modify internal communication channels and failure to personally respond to every public complaint.

20. Issuing public orders inconsistent with county laws passed: Implementation of policies opposed by some members of the County Assembly.

21. A trend that is alleged to destroy public confidence in the county administration: Welcoming foreign delegations is seen as unnecessary.

22. Collective conduct amounting to misconduct inconsistent with the Office of the Governor: Decreased attendance at private activities of Members of Parliament without valid reason.

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