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  • EXPOSED: Woodley Estate Land Already Grabbed, Houses Sold ‘On Paper’ at Inflated Prices to Sakaja’s Close Allies Before Evictions

    EXPOSED: Woodley Estate Land Already Grabbed, Houses Sold ‘On Paper’ at Inflated Prices to Sakaja’s Close Allies Before Evictions

    Investigation by our team has revealed that Nairobi City County Government plans to send goons to Woodley Estate in a bid to forcefully evict genuine residents, steal their properties and pave the way for what experts now call the upcoming mother of all corruption scandals within the Sakaja-led administration.

    It is because of this that some businessmen, economic experts, activists and human rights experts are calling on President William Ruto to personally intervene and bring the governor to order.

    “The President needs to come in as early as now and stop these evictions. Woodley Estate has harboured senior citizens who deserve respect and peace. To be precise, the President and Opposition Chief Raila Odinga need to come in and stop this madness,” said activist Stephen Owoko.

    Human rights activists also called for order and calm, urging the government to help bring Woodley Estate to its initial state.

    “Mrs. Lydia Mathia has caused a lot of environmental pollution in Woodley, leave alone engineering land grabbing, illegal evictions and corruption,” said Ezekiel Muthoni, an environmental activist.

    In a press conference, residents, through Sam Gachago, alleged that there was a credible intelligence report which shows that all was set for the said illegal attacks as early as possible.

    “There is a credible plan to deploy hired goons to invade Woodley Estate and evict tenants, steal their properties even in the existence of court orders barring such invasion,” said Gachago in a press conference.

    The residents once again implicated Ms. Lydia Mathia as a frontrunner in the entire scheme, accusing her of overseeing the unlawful allocation of houses “on paper” after tenants resisted the illegal evictions in the estate.

    “Mrs. Mathia holds no legal authority to allocate houses. Evidence continues to emerge that widespread corruption, including allegations that houses have been illegally sold or allocated ‘on paper’ at inflated prices to individuals closely linked to Sakaja, his personal assistants and members of his family,” Gachago said.

    Kenya Insights has gathered multiple information showing that apart from the Sakaja-led administration, some people, most of them powerful individuals who have allegedly been defrauded millions in the said house scandals, have also participated in the said illegal evictions.

    According to residents, the allegations are true as goons have been warning them to vacate the premises.

    “Goons have harassed legal tenants, telling them that their houses have been re-allocated to other people,” they said.

  • The Deputy Governor’s Vanishing Act

    The Deputy Governor’s Vanishing Act

    Word on the Street: Why Njoroge Muchiri Has Gone AWOL

    The corridors of City Hall are buzzing with whispers, and the question everyone’s asking is: Where exactly is Deputy Governor James Njoroge Muchiri?

    For weeks now, keen observers of Nairobi’s political theater have noticed something peculiar.

    While Governor Johnson Sakaja makes his rounds at public events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and press conferences, his deputy has become increasingly scarce.

    The once-visible banking executive turned politician seems to have mastered the art of the disappearing act.

    Our little birds tell us that all is not well in paradise at City Hall.

    Sources close to the county government suggest that Muchiri, the former Absa Bank Chief Operating Officer who was handpicked as Sakaja’s running mate in 2022, has grown increasingly uncomfortable with certain “arrangements” within the administration.

    The grapevine has it that Muchiri, a man known for his corporate discipline and structured approach to governance, has found himself at odds with some of the more… shall we say, creative approaches to county business.

    Word is that the deputy governor has been raising uncomfortable questions about procurement processes, budget allocations, and the general direction of the county’s financial affairs.

    But here’s where it gets juicy.

    The streets are talking about more than just policy disagreements.

    Recent social media allegations by controversial blogger Maverick Aoko have thrown fuel on an already smoldering fire, suggesting personal complications that go beyond professional differences.

    The claims involve alleged romantic entanglements and personal relationships that have reportedly created tension between the two leaders.

    What we do know is that as recently as January 23, 2025, both leaders appeared together at a high-level county meeting, but those in the know say the body language spoke volumes.

    The chemistry that once defined the Sakaja-Muchiri partnership appears to have evaporated faster than morning dew in the Nairobi sun.

    The deputy governor’s calculated retreat from the limelight has left many wondering whether this is a strategic repositioning or damage control.

    Some insiders suggest Muchiri is biding his time, focusing on his private practice and only making “technical appearances” when absolutely necessary – a move that could be interpreted as distancing himself from potential controversies.

    Meanwhile, President Ruto was recently accompanied by Deputy Governor Muchiri during a city cleanup campaign, suggesting that despite the alleged tensions, Muchiri still maintains his official duties when it comes to high-profile national events.

    The silence from both camps is deafening.

    Neither Sakaja nor Muchiri has addressed the speculation directly, but in Nairobi’s political circles, silence often speaks louder than words.

    The question remains: Is this a temporary storm that will pass, or are we witnessing the slow-motion breakdown of what was once considered one of the more stable governor-deputy partnerships in the country?

    As the whispers grow louder and the deputy governor’s public appearances become rarer, only time will tell whether this is a strategic retreat or the beginning of a political divorce. But one thing is certain – in the theater of Nairobi politics, this drama is far from over.

    The grapevine never lies… or does it?

  • Revealing Governor Sakaja Controversial Tactics to Avoid Impeachment

    Revealing Governor Sakaja Controversial Tactics to Avoid Impeachment

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is in the spotlight as he openly claims to have bought ODM leader Raila Odinga’s support.

    This controversial strategy aims to dodge impeachment threats while he insists on focusing on fulfilling his promises to Nairobi residents.

    Recent reports from Kenya Insights indicate that Sakaja has spent millions to win over Raila.

    This decision follows his shift in allegiance to Raila to prevent being ousted by the Nairobi City County Assembly.

    Governor Sakaja

    Governor Sakaja: Bribery and Financial Investment

    Sakaja boasts of investing over Sh500 million to secure Raila’s backing, referring to him as “Super MCA.” With Raila’s support, Sakaja believes he can maintain peace among ODM members who are receiving updates directly from Raila.

    Bribery Allegations
    Sources suggest that Sakaja has prepared a list of MCAs he intends to bribe with amounts between Sh20,000 and Sh30,000 to avert his impeachment. His close advisor, Osman Khalif Abdi, along with former MCA and Chief of Staff David Njoroge, is reportedly behind this plan.

    Sakaja’s Identity Controversy
    Sakaja claims to identify as Luhya, even though his ID states he is Koskei. He is actually a Saboat, a Kalenjin subgroup, with a Luhya mother. His father, John Sakaja, served as the former treasurer of the now-defunct Kenya Football Federation.

    Sakaja’s decision to replace Luhya official Patrick Akivaga Analo with Kikuyu Godfrey Akumali as acting county boss has stirred anger among Luhya MCAs. While Akumali has a Luhya mother, his Kikuyu background raises questions among Luhya constituents.

    Reports indicate that Sakaja’s heavy-handed tactics have frustrated officials like Musumba and Akivaga. During meetings at his private offices, there were claims of misconduct, further straining relationships within his party.

    Targeting Key Communities
    Sakaja’s strategy appears to focus on communities with significant influence in the county assembly. He plans to address concerns from Luhyas, Kambas, and friendly Luo MCAs before engaging with Kikuyu MCAs, many of whom support Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

    Seeking Support from Raila
    Similar to how Raila previously aided President William Ruto during a crisis, Sakaja now looks to Raila for help in navigating impeachment threats. However, Sakaja’s ongoing academic issues raise concerns about his stability as governor.

    Impeachment Threats Persist
    Despite Sakaja’s efforts, many Nairobi ward leaders are eager to see him impeached. Influential figures, including MCA Oscar Otieno, are reportedly planning to oust him. Recently, Sakaja’s outreach to MCAs has met with indifference, with Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege claiming they have ample grounds for impeachment.

    As the political tension in Nairobi rises, the list of MCAs Sakaja is attempting to bribe includes notable names such as Suleiman Malenya (Kangemi) and Alvin Olando (Kitisuru). With Sakaja’s future uncertain, the unfolding situation continues to attract significant attention from the public and media alike.