Babu Owino Blasts Johnson Sakaja over Poor Performance after Governors’ Ranking
Nairobi – Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has exploded on Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja following the findings of a survey that the latter was ranked among dismally performing county bosses.
The research undertaken by Insight Strategists Solutions Africa (ISSA) in conjunction with City Hub Company Limited ranked Sakaja at position 38 of 47.
How was Sakaja rated in the latest survey?
He garnered 33.2% on approval and 33.7% on the development parameters that the pollster based the survey on.
While weighing in on the findings, Babu blasted Sakaja for quasi-incompetence that saw him trailing the top performers in the Council of Governors (CoG).
The lawmaker pointed to a supposed corruption at City Hall, which he suggested Sakaja was feasting on the proceeds, and a supposed tax burden to Nairobians as the reason for the unsatisfying rating.
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“Sakaja is an embarrassment to the people of Nairobi. How can you be ranked last out of 47 Counties? His job is to fleece Nairobians their money and buy houses in America, London, and Dubai. In addition to that, he’s increasing taxes on Nairobians. Even dead bodies are now taxed. Nairobi is finished,” said Babu.
Albeit unconfirmed, Babu is said to be warming himself up for the post in the 2027 election.
According to the pollsters, development rating provided an aggregate of the feedback supplied by respondents on a scale of 1-5 based on their perception of the performance of respective governors regarding all devolved functions, including agriculture, water, health, fiscal management, etc.
Sakaja trails best-performing governors
Other bottom ten governors were Siaya’s James Orange, who was ranked 44th with an approval rating of 20.2%, while Uasin Gichu boss Jonathan Bill was last with a score of 16.4% (development) and 20.7% (approval).
At the pinnacle of the survey were governors Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Irungu Kang’ata (Murang’a), and Abdi Hassan Guyo (Isiolo) who scored 65.4%, 62.8%, and 60.2%, respectively.
Also in the top five governors were Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and Susan Kihika (Nakuru), with 60% and 59.8%, respectively.
Babu Owino Blasts Johnson Sakaja over Poor Performance after Governors’ Ranking