Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Friday, April 27, addressed reports of growing differences between him and elected leaders from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
During an interview at a local media station, Sakaja refuted reports of a feud between him and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
He noted that they had a cordial working relationship, maintaining his respect for the DP.
Sakaja added that it was difficult for them to feud because they both had different political paths and ambitions.
"I do not have any differences with him. He is a respected leader who has been in politics for a while. Even though he found us in politics, he has been able to rise through the ranks and he has become the Deputy President and he needs to be respected for that.
"I have never talked ill about him. I do not want to become the Deputy President. He also does not want to become the Nairobi governor," he stated.
Recently, the governor has faced criticism from leaders aligned with Gachagua regarding his performance as the county boss.
The criticism came after sections of the Nairobi estates were marooned by floods owing to the heavy rainfall.
In response, Sakaja maintained that his administration was keen on mitigating the effects of the floods, adding that the floods had been occasioned by the inadequate drainage system and rivers breaking their banks.
"The capacity of the drainage in Nairobi is very small, we really have to expand it," he added
Meanwhile, the Kenya Meteorological Department has projected intensified rainfall in Nairobi over the weekend. Notable areas that have been affected include Kilimani and Mathare.
64 schools have also been marooned with floods with the government revealing that it would extend the opening dates.
