Nairobi: Section Of Mt Kenya Elders Endorses Agnes Kagure To Replace Sakaja In 2027

• A section of the Kikuyu Council of Elders regretted electing Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja in 2022
• Days after the Marikiti market space dispute, the elders accused Sakaja's administration of harassing traders
• They vowed to back businesswoman Agnes Kagure in the 2027 General Election, saying she stands a better chance to reform Nairobi

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - A section of the Kikuyu Council of Elders has accused Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration of harassing traders in the county.

Speaking on Sunday, September 22, the elders regretted voting for Sakaja in the 2022 gubernatorial race.

Why Kikuyu elders are unhappy with Sakaja

The elders accused the Sakaja administration of harassing traders through an increment of county fees.

They backed businesswoman Agnes Kagure, arguing that matters would have been different had they elected a strong and mindful woman leader.

They claimed most of their university students are denied bursaries by Nairobi county, forcing some to drop out of school.

Come the 2027 General Election, the elders vowed to campaign for Kagure, arguing that she stands a better chance to reform Nairobi.

"My fellow Kenyans, especially those from Mt Kenya, we have really suffered because we don't have caring leaders. We want to value Kagure so that Nairobi can reform so our children can attend school. Right now, even our university students are not getting help from the county, even we have not benefited from the governor's bursaries. But we know Kagure is on the way coming," one of the elders said.

On her part, Kagure urged leaders to serve the people, as she emphasized important place of cultural heritage ahead of Kikuyu Cultural Day in October.

What Gachagua said on supporting Sakaja in 2027

Elsewhere, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hinted that Mt. Kenya voters living in Nairobi may not support Sakaja in future elections.

Addressing Nairobi residents on Friday, September 20, Gachagua stated that Mt. Kenya voters will organise themselves properly in preparation for the 2027 General Election.

He further stated that any leader elected by Nairobi residents should be capable of meeting their demands. He added that leaders should address them respectfully and without making threats.

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Collage of Johnson Sakaja (l) and Agnes Kagure (r)

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