Sakaja Joins ODM Party

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party ahead of the 2027 General Election, ditching the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Sakaja was officially welcomed into ODM on Monday, November 2, at Chungwa House in Nairobi by senior party officials, including Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati and National Chairperson Gladys Wanga.

Speaking after his admission into ODM, Sakaja linked his political journey to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying their relationship dated back to his entry into politics and his eventual election as Nairobi Governor.

"I started with Raila Odinga when I joined politics and became governor. Now that I have joined ODM, I have many people behind me whom I am bringing into the party," he said.

Sakaja also revisited the criticism he faced over his close relationship with Raila and his decision to work with the former Prime Minister before the formation of the Broad-Based Government.

Source: Nairobi Leo