Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna recently expressed his concerns regarding the accessibility of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
In a podcast interview on Mic Cheque, Sifuna emphasized that despite their roles as leaders elected to serve the same populace, he and Sakaja do not share a personal friendship, leading to a strained professional relationship.
Sifuna highlighted instances where he attempted to reach out to Sakaja, only to have his calls unanswered, which he finds troubling given his position as the senator representing Nairobi.
He criticized Sakaja’s reliance on public relations tactics, suggesting that the governor often engages in superficial gestures rather than addressing substantive issues.
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“When I call him, he doesn’t pick up my calls yet I’m his Senator,” remarked Sifuna, reflecting on the challenges of communication and cooperation between them.
Furthermore, Sifuna raised concerns about Sakaja’s responsiveness to development discussions and agreements.
He cited examples of Sakaja’s failure to attend scheduled committee meetings, such as the recent absence regarding the Embakasi gas explosion inquiry, where Sakaja cited attending a funeral as justification for his nonattendance.
Sifuna accused Sakaja of demonstrating contempt for Senate procedures and committees, citing the governor’s failure to honor summons and fulfill legislative obligations.
He referenced the recent imposition of a Ksh.500,000 fine on Sakaja for missing summons by the housing committee, suggesting that such penalties may need to be increased to ensure accountability.
“In light of these challenges, Senators are considering measures to enhance compliance with summons, including the possibility of empowering the Senate with the authority to enforce penalties or even arrest individuals who fail to appear before committees,” stated Sifuna, emphasizing the need for greater accountability and cooperation among elected officials.
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