Johnson Sakaja Enters City Hall As The Fourth Governor Of Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14- Johnson Sakaja is the fourth Governor of Nairobi awaiting to be sworn in, after winning the August 9 election.

In results released on Sunday morning, Sakaja who vied on the United Democratic Alliance party ticket won with 699,392 votes against Jubilee’s Polycarp Igathe’s 573,518 votes.

Sakaja has promised to restore East Africa’s largest city glory and to work with all leaders, regardless of their political affiliation.

“The results of this election speaks volume about our country. In the last election, there were more voters but a low turnout. This country is yearning for leadership and hope,” he said.

Sakaja hailed the residents of Nairobi for voting ideologies and not along ethnic lines.

The governor’s race had attracted nine candidates, however, it was narrowed down to a two-horse race between Sakaja and Igathe.

Sakaja said he would take over all the responsibilities from the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS).

“To the people of Nairobi, I will not let you down. You can look forward to a city of order, dignity, hope and opportunity for all. Ultimately, we will make this city what it deserves to be,” he said.

Igathe said that he accepted the decision of the people of Nairobi and thanked all his supporters for voting for him.

“I accept the decision of the people of Nairobi and thank all our supporters. The Governor of Nairobi is His Excellency Johnson Sakaja. Congratulations! God bless Kenya,” he tweeted.

Independent Candidate Anne Kagure managed 10,086 votes