“Return to sender!” – Governor Sakaja bans Azimio protests in Nairobi in Response Nyong’o

On March 29, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja enacted a ban on demonstrations in the city after Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o had done the same.

In response to Nyong’o’s request for demonstrators to gather in Nairobi, Sakaja was adamant that going ahead, there would be no demonstrations there.

The governor continued by saying that the county has suffered greatly as a result of the protests organized by a group led by Raila Odinga.

“Nairobi County has already hosted two of these demonstrations. We’ve borne the cost of the disruption so far: Nairobians have patiently put up with the disruption, and their taxes have paid for its aftermath.

“In the spirit of devolution, I would advice the Governor Nyong’o, to keep his demonstrations to his County. It has been decided that further protests and demonstrations shall similarly no longer,” read the statement in part.

Governor Nyong’o. Kindly Return to Sender. pic.twitter.com/VLbxY4MJQn

— Sakaja Arthur Johnson (@SakajaJohnson) March 29, 2023