Kikuyu elders came to the defence of Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja following his ongoing scuffle with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over the relocation of long-distance buses from the central business district (CBD)
Speaking to the media on Saturday, January, 7, the elders warned Gachagua against attacking Sakaja, urging him to give the governor ample time to work.
Revisiting the matatu ban saga, the elders explained that the diminishing size of Nairobi city informed Sakaja's decision.
“Sakaja should be allowed to do his work because when they start these scuffles, we won't benefit.
“No one can ban any vehicle from accessing Nairobi it's just that the city has grown small,” the elders told the press.
Gachagua was also challenged to face Sakaja and come up with an agreement rather than engaging in public attacks toward the governor.
“They should sit down and come up with a consensus. Stop undressing each other. We are the ones who are suffering from these tussles,” they challenged.
Speaking about Gachagua's continuous lamentations about the previous regime, the elders urged him to concentrate on his current duties.
They further asked the two leaders to book an appointment with President William Ruto if they are not in a position to solve the issues by themselves.
“This is a national government which is conflicting with the county government, which is wrong, let them meet the President,” they stated.
The DP was asked to leave Sakaja in the hands of Nairobi’s residents since they are the ones who voted him in.
“Stop thinking about yourself when you get to power. Give Sakaja five years, if he is bad or good we are the ones who will decide whether we will elect him back,” they noted.
