Johnson Sakaja withdraws from the Gachagua case, travels to Mexico

• Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has offered to testify in the case of the impeachment of Vice President Rigathi Gachagua, attending an international summit in Mexico instead
• Sakaja's absence has raised concerns about the impact of the Parliament case, as he was a key witness
• In his affidavit, Sakaja accuses Gachagua of illegally opposing the relocation of traders from the Farmers' Market and inciting the people against the Nairobi County Government
• Sakaja claims Gachagua's actions, including ethnic incitement, undermine devolution and violate the integrity of county governance

Nairobi – The National Assembly has lost the main witness in the case to remove the Deputy President from power Rigathi Gachagua.

After the Governor of Nairobi Johnson withdrawing from his planned testimony, the situation has changed.

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Sakaja, who was expected to give important evidence about Gachagua's alleged misconduct, traveled to United States North where he is attending an international conference.

He is in Mexico City for Bloomberg CityLab, a popular international conference organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The conference brings together more than 500 mayors, policy makers, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss solutions to major urban challenges.

During the conference, Sakaja explained the potential of the youth population Nairobi and share knowledge about how the city is dealing with its urban challenges.

However, his absence from the Senate case has raised questions about his impact on the National Assembly case against Gachagua.

What does Sakaja's affidavit contain?

In the affidavit, Sakaja accuses the deputy president of opposing the transfer of traders from the Nairobi Farmers' Market to the Kangundo Road Market.

Sakaja claims that on Friday, September 20, Gachagua illegally interfered in the operation of the Nairobi County government by holding a public meeting and inciting citizens against legitimate orders related to management and marketing plans.

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According to the governor, Gachagua's actions not only showed contempt for his high office, but also undermined the county administration.

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